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WELCOMETo Camp Ripley

Dear Potential Camp Ripley Customer,

I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to consider Camp Ripley, Minnesota as a potential training site for your units. Camp Ripley is a 53,000 acre, state-owned military training site located 100 miles north of Minneapolis-St. Paul. It is easily accessible by military air (up to C-130) or by military convoy.

Aside from transportation of troops and equipment to Camp Ripley the cost of training is the same as training at home station or other installations. In accordance with Department of Defense Instruction No. 4000.19, overhead cost can no longer be charged to Camp Ripley. Equipment is available at MATES to help defray the cost of transporting unit equipment (M-1/IP, M2/3. M109A6, M-113 FOV, various wheeled vehicles and assorted equipment).

Ourtrainingsitecaneasilyaccommodateuptofivebattalionsizedorganizationsatonetime,suchas:twocombatbattalions, two combat support battalions and a combat service support battalion with normal command and control elements. The Camp Ripley staff is available to help you plan all of your activities and will gladly come to your home station locations.

Camp Ripley is also a premier winter training site. We provide excellent subject matter experts to train and guide troops through the experience of cold weather operations. Our instruction is based on nearly 30 years of experience and willprovideyourtroopswiththeconfidencetowinandfightinacoldweatherenvironment.

We have dates available in the coming years and plenty of dates still available this TY. Please feel free to visit CampRipleyandletusshowyoufirsthandwhywearesoproudofthistrainingsite.Enclosedisabrochurediscussingthe training sites. If you have questions or need more information, you may contact the POCs listed inside, or call the Post Commander at DSN 871-2699 or commercial (320) 616-2699. We look forward to meeting you.

Thank you for your interest,

Camp Ripley Post Commander and Staff

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Table of Contents

Welcome…………………………………………… 2LargeWeaponsRanges………………………. 4-5SmallsArmsRanges…………………………… 6-7SpecializedRanges……………………………. 8-9Airfield……………………………………………… 10-11Simulations………………………………………... 12-14WinterOperations………………………………. 15-16Operations…………………………………………. 17Logistics……………………………………………. 18-20Morale,WelfareandRecreation…………… 20PersonnelandCommunityActivities……... 21BudgetandResourceManagement………... 22EducationCenter…………………………………. 23Facilities……………………………………………… 23-25RegionalTrainingSiteMaintenance………. 26RegionalTrainingInstitute……………………. 27PublicSafety…………………………………………… 28TroopProjects……………………………………… 29DeploymentReadinessCenter……………………. 29CSMSandMATES....................................................30-33CivilianTrainingandPartnerships…………. 34-35ArdenHillsTrainingSite(AHATS)...............................36EnvironmentalProgram………………………… 37-38MilitaryMuseum…………………………………… 39CampRipleyPastandPresent………………… 40LocalAttractions/SATO…………………………… 41-43PhoneList……………………………………………... 44-45CampRipleyMap……………………………………. 46CantonmentAreaMap………………………………. 47

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Ranges

Thepost’smaneuvertrainingareasareavailablethroughtheCampRipleyOpera-tionsOffice.ThePOCforschedulingallranges,trainingareas,andfacilitiesisOpera-tionsatDSN871-2709orcommercial(320)616-2709.ThePOCforrangeoperationsistheRangeControlOfficeratDSN871-3137,commercial(320)616-3137.

CampRipleyfeaturesnumerousrangesandstateofthearttrainingfacilitiestosupportunit’strainingrequirements.Therangesareopen24hoursaday,7daysaweekand365daysayear.CampRipleyisaclosedpostwithnomajor

highwaysorroadwayslocatedthroughthecamp,whichprovidesall-seasontrainingduringsummer,fall,winterandspringwithnorestrictionsonfiring.

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Miller ComplexEast Range (MPTR)·Tank/Bradley/TOW/JavelinTableVIII·InfantryPlatoonBattleCourse·AerialGunneryWest Range (MPTR) ·Tank/Bradley/TOWTable·AerialGunneryCenter Range Multi-Purpose Machine Gun Range·Tank/Bradley/TOWTableV,VI·MachineGunQualificationCourse(allsystems)·SniperQualification·AerialGunnery North Range (MPTR)·½-ScaleTank/BradleyGunnery·MachineGun

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RangesAlpha Complex - Small Arms Ranges

• Known Distance Range• Automated M-16 and Combat Pistol Qualifications Ranges• M-203 Range• Hand Grenade Range• Expert Field Medical Badge Course• NBC Course with Chamber and Lanes• Five Land Navigation Courses

TheA-complexoffersnumerousautomatedsmallarmsrangesforindividualandcrew-servedweapons,andsoldiertrainingfacilities-allwithinwalkingdistancetomaximizeuseoftrainingtime.

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Live Fire Shoot HouseSeven Building MOUT Assault CourseRappel TowerConfidenceCourseCollective Training Facility (under construction)

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Ranges: Specialized

CampRipley’smanuever training areas can support both military and lawenforcementneeds.Trainingareasandtargetryarespecificallytailoredtocustomer’sneedsandobjectives.Asthereisnosubstituteforlivefirerangesandscenarios,aneffort has been established to incorporate real world tactics, techniques and proceduresin our downrange environment. The Convoy Live Fire Lane and other new ranges atCamp Ripley both reinforce and augment current training requirements for all types of military and law enforcement activities.

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Ranges: Specialized

• Infantry Platoon Battle Course• One Platoon Live Fire Attack Course• Two Squad Live Fire Attack Courses• Un-established Live Fire Capabilities• TOW and Dragon Live Fire Ranges

• Two Impact Areas• Surveyed Firing Points• Over 100 Un-established Firing Points• LaserCertifiedRanges• MRLS Positions• Forward Operating Base

• Two Bridging Sites (On the Mississippi River and Ferrell Lake)• Tank Ditch Areas (Earthworks)• Six Demolition Ranges• Breach Range• Construction Opportunities• On-Site Equipment Pool

• Three Drop Zones• Water Training Areas (Including Vehicle Swim Site)• MOUT Training Area• LFX Opportunities• Crack House• Convoy Live Fire Course

• Vehicle Recovery Range• Two Prisoner of War Compounds• Mounted Land Navigation Course• Three Land Navigation Courses• Three Drivers Training Courses• ½ Scale Mortar Range• Mounted/Dismounted MK-19 Range• Live Fire Convoy Lanes

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AirfieldCAMP RIPLEY AVIATION FACILITIESAviation facilities at Miller Army Airfield consist of:

• Tworunways:hardsurfaceandgravelassault• Controltower• Oneadministrativeandoperationsbuilding-1600squarefeet• Fortyhelicoptertie-downpads• ParkingforsevenC-130’s:threeontarmacandfouronhard

surfacetaxiway.• Oneaircrafthanger-limitedclearanceof15’height,62’width• Twocrashfirerescuebays• OneAN/TPN-18voicerecognitionRadarsimulator

Runways:31R/13L6100’X125’hardsurfaceasphaltwithone250’turnaroundattheapproachendanda900’over-runonthedepartureend,a200’X200’offrampwitha225’extendedramptoaccesstaxiway,one300’X75’off-ramp.31L/13R3500’X80’gravelassaultrunwaywithtwo250’overrunswithtwoapproximately300’gravelramps.31R/13Lisequippedwithahighintensityrunwaylightingsystem(HIRLS),mediumintensityapproachlightsystemwithsequencedflashinglights.

Ahazardous cargo loading areaislocatedonthehardsurfacerunway,neartheapproachendor31R.BothrunwaysareequippedwithassaultlightingsystemsandNVDlighting.LightingsystemscanbeactivatedfromtheaircraftusingVHF126.2.AirfieldisequippedwithaMicrowaveLandingSystem(MLS),InstrumentLandingSystem(ILS),TACANnavigationaid,Non-DirectionalBeacon(NDB),Un-interruptedPowerSupply(UPS)forradiocommunicationsandallnavigationaids,AutomatedWeatherObservationSystem(AWOS),DigitalVoiceRecordingSystem(DVRS),anddirectphonelinestoMinneapolisCentersector25/34andPrincetonFlightServiceCenter.MillerArmyAirfieldisaPPR(PriorPermissionRequest)airfield.

MillerArmyAirfieldoperating hoursare0700-1600MondaythroughFriday.0700-1500SaturdayandSunday.Whennon-standardhours(1600-0700)areneededforaviationoperations,pleasecontactFlightOperationsforaPPRatleast24hoursbeforethedayyouwillneedthoseservices.Thisisrequiredtoprovideproperstaffingofairfieldpersonnelfornightoperations.

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1. WeatherServices,currentweatherandforecastingtwotofivedays

out.a. Twoandfivedayforecastssuppliedonhardcopy.b. Providelunarlightingdataandlightlevelplanningcalendar.c. ProvidecurrentweatherconditionsattheAirfield(sky

condition,visibility,temp.,dewpoint,wind,altimeter,anddensityaltitude)

2. AirTrafficControlServicesa. ProvidepositivecontrolofallVFRandIFRaircraftoperating

withinRYMairspaceIAWFAAandArmyRegulations.b. ProvideATCservices7daysaweek,perrequest.c. IssueIFRClearances/cancellations.d. Provideflightfollowingservicesforallaircraftoperating

withinR-4301.e. ProvidepositiveseparationofNVGaircraftwithinairspace.f. ProvideATCRadartrainingtoCo.G147thATSpersonnel

usingavoicerecognitionAN/TPN-18Radarsimulator.g. CivilianATCcontractControllerswithDCSI(Defense

ContractServicesInc.)providesCTO(FAAControlTowerOperatorLicenses)toCo.G147thATSpersonnel,toincludeNVDtrainingandoperations.

h. ProvideATCservicestoUAV(UnmannedAerialVehicle)ilots.

3. AirfieldFlightOperationsa. RelayandcancelIFRclearances.b. FileIFR/VFRflightplansthroughPrincetonFlightService

Station.c. RequestanddisseminatePIREP’s.d. Recordandissuebrakingactionadvisories.e. Provideflightfollowingservicesforallaircraftoperatingin

R-4301.f. MonitorallNAVAID’s(TACAN,ILS,MLS,andNDB)g. PerformPMCSonHighIntensityRunwayLights,taxiway

lights,approachlights,runwayendidentifierlights,andobstructionlights.

h. CoordinatemovementofaircraftinR-4301withRangeControlbetweendifferentartilleryunits.

i. ProvideweatherandflightplanningservicesforUAV(UnmannedAerialVehicle)crews.

Airfield Services:

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Camp Ripley offers units numerous simulations systems for individual and collective training. The POC is the CampRipleyAssistantOperationsOfficeratDSN871-2711,commercial(320)632-2711,theSimulations NCO at DSN 871-7460, commercial (320) 632-7460, or the Scheduling NCO at DSN 871-2709 or commercial

(320) 632-2709.

JANUSJANUSisacommandandcontrolsimulationsystem:• Designed to train platoon through brigade commanders and staffs• Real-time battle simulations that matches units against a threat force under realistic conditions • JANUS allows units to train and evaluate command and controlprocedureswithintheirorganization

Engagement Skills Trainer 2000 & FATS IV The EST is an interactive video simulator designed to aid soldiers in the development of basic marksmanship and combat engagement skills. Developed by Firearms Training Systems (FATS), the EST has the ability to provide a multitude of training scenarios,whichinclude:• Basicriflemarksmanship(qualificationrange)• Vehicular ambush• Squad tactical training• Military Operations Urban Terrain (MOUT)• Close Air Support• Various law enforcement training scenariosThecurrentsystemusesairtoprovidethesimulatedrecoilintheweaponssystems.Weaponssupportedinclude:M16A2,M249, M9, M60, MK19, M203, AT-4, 4.2 Mortar and M2. The system has twelve lanes, which makes it ideal for training a squad of soldiers or a tactical law enforcement team.

Virtual Battlefield System (VBS1) offers realistic tactical simulations and the ability to operate a myriad of land, sea, and air vehicles across vast outdoor terrains. The system includes the realistic simulation of friendly forces, opposing forces, and non-combatants. It allows free play within scenario-based training missions. It also incorporates real-time simulation of wind, rain, fog, clouds, time-of-day, sunrise and sunset, and tides.Multipleterraindatabasesandpredefinedscenariosareavailableforthe instructor to select. The After Action Review module assists the training facilitatorinassessingtheteams’sperformanceandinpromotingcontinuousimprovement. VBS1 is located in Bldg. 7-1, Sec. 6, and can train up to an 18 soldier section at one time.

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Laser Marksmanship Training System (LMTS) is designed to be an intergal part of the units marks-manshipprogram.Itisaneffectivetrainingdevisethatreplicatesthefiringofthesoldier’sownindividualweaponwithoutliveammunition.Utilizingalaserbeam,thetargetsensestheshotlocation.Thesystemmaybeusedindoorsoroutdoorsandupto19soldierscantrainonitatonetime.Sub-elementsoftheLMTSare:•SniperTrainingSystem(STS)is a self-contained simulation trainer compatible with any sniper weapon system. It is compact and portable and requires no special facilities for training.•MachineGunTrainingSystemprovides realistic machine gun training and range experience with only a 10 meter op-erational requirement. The totally portable system can be set up in a variety of locations to meet training requirements.•LaserConvoyCounterAmbushTrainingSystem(LCCATS)With LCCATS soldiers engage full-scale “E” and “F” computer controlled targets set at various distances and placed in a number of actual terrain and combat scenarios. 12

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GUARD FIST II/Call For Fire TrainerGUARD FIST II is a computer-based simulator that projects

image of various impact areas. Targets are then superimposed ontheimageandsoldierspracticecallsforfire.Roundimpactisshownonthescreenandsoldiersadjustfireusingstandardfirecommands. The system will accept grid, polar, and shift missions. Inadditiontostandardsuppressionandfireforeffectmissions,soldiers can also practice smoke and illumination missions, close air supportandnavalgunfire.

Mobile Conduct of Fire Trainer (MCOFT XXI)MCOFT is available in both Tank and Bradley versions. It

is a computer-based simulator that trains crews in target engagement andfirecommands.MCOFTpadsarelocatedontheWestRange(2),East Range (1) and in the cantonment area (2).

Armor Full Crew Interactive Simulator (AFIST XXI)/Advanced Bradely Full Crew Interactive Simulator (ABFist)

The AFIST/BFIST allows training of crews or platoons using actual vehicles. The AFIST/BFIST is located in the newly built building 10-151, which allows for classroom and after action review facilities. Four tanks/BFVs can be inside and operated at one time. A ½ scale range is located next to this facility so crews can train using TWGSS/PGS, allowing crewstomakeanaturalprogressionintheirtrainingtowardslivefire.

Simulations Network (SIMNET)M1A2 & M2A2 Tank

SIMNET is a system of combat vehicle simulators linked over a local area network. Camp Ripley has four M1A1tanksimulators,butcantethertoitbycomputersimulationuptoabattalion-sizedforce.IncorporatedintothesystemaremodernCCTTgraphicsanditutilizesEngineers,Artillery,CombatServiceSupportandAirAssetsforrealisticbattlefieldmaneuvertrainingscenarios.SIMNEThasthreedifferentdatabasesavailable:European,KoreanandNationalTraining Center (NTC). While primarily used for Armor units, SIMNET also can be used by all units for Maneuver Training, Mounted Land Navigation, Tactical Road Marches, Actions on Contact, Leader Validation and Force-on-Force Engagements.

SIMNET consists of individual manned M1A1 simulators, a Semi-Automated Forces workstation, a Stealth vehicle that allows commanders to oversee the battle from a non-intrusive standpoint, a data-logger for recording and playback of exercises, a Plan View Display (PVD) which provides a two dimensional map display of the terrain and combat elements involved in the exercise, and a After Action Review (AAR) area for evaluation and discussion of the training conducted.

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SimulationsDeployable Force-on-Force Instrumented Range System (DFIRST) DFIRST is a maneuver training system with real-time and after action review engagement displays. It mounts on Abrams, Bradleys, M113s and HMMWVs.

DFIRSTSpecialfeaturesinclude:• Direct Fire engagement simulation• Real-time damage assessment and kill removal using AMSAA statistical tables• Indirectfire(artillery,mines)engagementsimulation• Real-time exercise monitoring and control• Post-exercise after action review• CD-ROM take-home package recording the complete exercise for soldier “at home” study and review• “Guise” software allows OPFOR shooters to become simulated T-72 tanks or other threat vehicles during

M u l t i p l e I n t e g r a t e d L a s e r Engagement System (MILES)The MILES warehouse is located on Camp Ripley at Bldg 10-65. Any unit receiving MILES/TASC equipment from Camp Ripley must have a valid and updated DA 1687 signature card as well as an Assumption of Command let-ter. All requests must be processed through Ft. McCoy 120 days prior to training. See Account Procedure below for contact information.

Audio-Visual Equipment and Training Aids Camp Ripley TSC can provide units with the audio-visual equipment and other training aids listed. To use equipment, units must have an account. Additional equipment can be coordinated with advance notice.

OtherTrainingAids:½ inch VCR Projection Screen35mm Slide Projector Television SetsAK47PlasticRifle TrainingMineKitM3RecoilAmplifierfor.50Cal NintendoMACSSystemAntipersonnel Mines Beam Hit 9mm TrainerM16A1PlasticRifle TVStandsOPFOR Uniforms AT-4 DummyOverhead Projector AT-4 9mm TrainerPort-a-Page (Bull Horn)

Account ProcedureE-mailrequeststo:DPTMS-Scheduling@emh2.mccoy.army.mil;ormailtoTrainingSupportCenter,ATTN:AFRC-FM-TMC-S (MILES), 2113 S. K Street, Ft. McCoy, WI 54656-5148. If you have questions, please call MILES/TASC Camp Ripley at 320-632-7460 DSN 871-7460.

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WinteroperationsisacornerstoneoftrainingatCampRipley.CampRipleyistheNationalGuard’spremier cold weather training site in the United States. Active and Reserve Component units from all branches of the military, foreign military, and U.S. federal agencies have trained at Camp Ripley.

AgenciesatCampRipleycansupportunitstrainingduringthewinterbyproviding:

• First-class winter training areas• Special cold-weather equipment• Formal instruction in winter operations, maintenance and survival• Subject matter experts to assist in your training event• Mobile training teams to teach equipment operation prior to your arrival

Winter Operations

In garrison, billeting and maintenance buildings provide year-round usage. The POC for training area and facility issues is Camp Ripley Operations at DSN 871-2709, commercial (320) 616-2709.

Cold Weather EquipmentCamp Ripley can provide units with CTA equipment to support cold weather operations. The Supply and Services Division of Camp Ripley is responsible for providing units with cold weather clothing, skis, tentage, yukonstoves,wintercamoflaugeclothing,andothernecessary cold weather items.

The POC for cold weather equipment is Supply and Services at DSN 871-3128 or commerical (320) 616-3128

Training AreasCampRipleyhasseveraltrainingareasspecificallydesigned to support cold weather missions.

Theseinclude:• Down hill ski slopes • Groomed cross-country ski trails • A world-class biathlon course • Improvised shelter site • Most of the ranges have heated buildings to facilitate cold weather range operations

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Mobile Training TeamsAdditionally, OPS will send mobile training teams (MTTs) to units at home station to assist in pre-deployment training. MTTs will provide instruction on cold weather clothing, equipment and operations.

ThePOCistheAssistantOperationsOfficeratDSN 871-3124 or commercial (320) 616-3124.

Winter Operations

Formal InstructionCamp Ripley Operations is responsible for providing formal instruction to individual soldiers and units. We offer the WinterOperationsInstructorCourse. This is a “train-the-trainer” approach to providing units withtheinstitutionalknowledgenecessarytotrain,fightand win in a cold weather environment. Additionally, OPS conducts Aircrew Survival Courses. Operations can alsocustomizecoursestofityourunit’smission,needsand time constraints.

The POC for these courses is the AssistantOperationsOfficeratDSN871-2706or commercial (320) 616-2706.

Subject Matter ExpertsOperations will also provide personnel to serve as SubjectMatterExperts(SMEs)duringaunit’strainingexercise. SMEs will assist units in conducting training and act as advisors to the unit commander in matters relating to cold weather operations. ThePOCistheAssistantOperationsOfficerat DSN 871-3124 or commercial (320) 616-3124.

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Operations

The Director of Plans, Training, and Security (DPTS) has primary staff responsibility for installation operations, including ranges, training areas, aviation, and security. DPTS is the primary POC for all units training at Camp Ripley and can be contacted at DSN 871-2709 or commercial (320) 616-2709 or www.MinnesotaNationalGuard.org

Support to Units

DPTSsupportsunitsinthefollowingareas: Informationbriefingsandmilitarytours Primary point of contact Training areas and range coordination Facility coordination

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Information Briefings and Tours

FacilityCoordinationDPTS is also the intial POC for scheduling other facilities such as housing, recreation facilities, and othergarrison facilties.

Training Area and Range CoordinationDPTS operates the installation ranges and training areas. Scheduling is requested using ATS Form 23. The POC is the Scheduling NCO at DSN 871-2709 or commercial (320) 616-2709.

DPTS will provide information and planning briefingstounitsconsideringtrainingatCampRipley.Unitscanreceivebriefingsonpostinconjunction with a tour or planning confer-ence. The POC is the Assistant Operations OfficeratDSN871-3124orcommercial(320)616-3124.

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Housing Division

LogisticsTheCampRipleyPostLogisticsOfficerhasprimarystaffresponsibility for all logistical activities on the installation including housing, supply, POL, ammunition, medical treat-mentandfoodservice.Logistic’smainofficeislocatedinthe Training and Community Center (TACC), Building 11-1. Logistics will work with units to meet their logistical require-ments. Call Logistics at DSN 871-2665 or commercial (320) 616-2665.SpecificserviceswithinLogisticsandPOCsareaddressed below.

CampRipleycanprovidehousingfor:• 10,500 soldiers during moderate weather months • 3,500 soldiers during cold weather months

The post is laid out in battalion blocks. In each battalion area there are headquarters, supply, maintenance and aid station buildings.

T-Buildings During cold weather, units are billeted in two-story cement buildings, commonly referred to as “T-Buildings” (due to their shape). T-Build-ings can house between 140 and 185 soldiers. Most T-Buildings have an orderly room, secured supply bay, dining room, and kitchen.

Non-Maid Service Quarters (NMSQ)NMSQ can house 267 soldiers.

Maid Service Quarters (MSQ)In addition to troop-issue buildings and NMSQ, there are also maid service quarters available for 246 soldiers. The POC for maid service quartersistheBilletingOfficeatDSN871-3140orcommercial(320)616-3140. Newer areas of the post also incorporate single-room BOQ/BEQ. The POC for troop-issue buildings is theHousingOfficeatDSN871-3140orcom-mercial (320) 616-3140.

Distinguished Visitor Quarters (DVQ)Camp Ripley can house 45 personnel in the DVQ lodging houses.

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Contract Dining Facility (CDF)The Contract Dining Facility (CDF) in located in Building 7-131 and can seat up to 200 personnel upon request. The facility is designed to feed site support personnel, soldiers in school status, and small units without organic mess sections. The POC is the CDF Coordinator at DSN 871-9799 or commercial (320) 616-9799.

Supply & Services DivisionThe Supply and Services Division (SSD) is responsible for providing units with linens, tentage, Morale, Welfare and Recreation Equipment (MWR), janitorial supplies, single service items, winter clothing and equipment, and othermiscellaneousitems.SSDisalsoresponsibleforcoordinationofchemicallatrinesforunitsinthefieldand the tent drying facility. SSD has cold weather equipment to support 2,500 soldiers. This includes vapor barrier boots, parkas, hoods, trousers, arctic mittens, sleeping bags, overwhites, tents, yukon stoves, skis, snow-shoes, ahkio sleds, and other miscellaneous winter training items. The POC is the Material Handler Supervisor at DSN 871-3128 or commercial (320) 616-3128.

Camp Ripley offers an excellent medical facility. The Medi-cal Unit Training Facility (MUTF), Building 8-81, provides both training for medical units and medical support to units. The facility includes treatment, x-ray, dental, and examination rooms. During high troop density periods the installation will provide staff to operate the facility. Ad-ditionally, air medical evacuation services will be provided. During low troop density periods, the installation will ar-range treatment and evacuation support from local civilian organizations.WhentheMUTFisnotstaffedproperpaper-work can be obtained from the Education Center, Bldg 6-76.

The POC at the MUTF can be contacted at DSN 871-7377 or commercial (320) 632-7377.

Medical Support Services

Family Assistance CenterThe Family Assistance Center is a warm and welcoming place where any military family can come, not only in time of need, but as a regular part of day-to-day life. The FAC offers support, information and referral services. FACs are uniqueintheirapproachtoworkingwithfamilies’strengthsand capacities, serve as a hub for the community, work for positive social change, and offer help without stigma. If you have questions about Tricare, dental, employment, pay, or any other military related concern, please feel free to contact us at (320) 632-7027 or cell (320) 412-6068. From outsidetheCampRipleyareacall1-888-234-1724.Officehours are from 7a.m. to 6 p.m M-F and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6p.m. We also answer calls 24 hours a day.

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MWR (Morale, Welfare, and Recreation) equipment is available for military personnel in training at Camp Ripley during their time off. In order to draw MWR equipment, you will need to bring your military ID (you will not be required to leave it), name of your unit and unit commander, and unit phone number. You will be given a return date. If you fail to return the equipment you signed out by the due date, your commander will benotifiedandyouwillnotbeallowedtocheckoutequipmentinthefuture.

Note: Not all equipment is available at all locations. Please call to inquire. EquipmentAvailableForYourUse:

Locations:Supply and Services, Building 2-207, Ext. 3128Hours:Monday-Friday0700-1630Saturday0800-1630Sunday0700-1530Education Center/Billeting, Building 6-76 Ext. 7378Hours:0600-2300

AmmunitionTheammunitionofficeislocatedinbuilding24-199.Unitsrequiringammunitionneedtoforecasttheirrequestthroughtheirmajorcommand’sammunitionmanagerforissueatCampRipley.Theforecastneedstobemadeaminimumof90daysinadvanceofissue.ThePOCistheammunitionofficeratDSN871-7338orcommerical (320) 632-7338.

Class III (POL)Camp Ripley has seven 50,000 gallon above ground fuel storage tanks. MOGAS and JP8 are available for bulkissue.TherearethreeretailPOLpointswithMOGASandJP8.TheCampRipleyPOLOfficehasbeencapitalizedsothenewPROKEESareutilizedtoobtainfuel.ThePOCisthePOLsupervisoratDSN871-3001/3002 or commercial (320) 616-3001/3002.

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Morale, Welfare and Recreation

Anchors, Boat Coolers, Chest, 48 quart Keg CoolerAuger, Ice Fielder Chalker Life JacketsBadminton Set Fish House, Portable Medicine BallBasketballs Fishing Rods and Reels Mountain BikesBoats Footballs Soccer BallsBocce Ball Set Gas Grill with Tank Softball EquipmentBucket, Minnow Gas Grill on Trailer Stop WatchesCanoesandPaddles GolfClubSets SunflowerheatersCanoe Carrier, Car Horseshoe Sets Tennis Rackets and BallsCanoe Trailers (Hold 6) Horseshoe Sets, Polish Tug of War RopesCooker, Fryer Jig Sticks, Ice Volleyballs, Nets and Poles

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The Director of Personnel and Community Activities (DPCA) has primary staff responsibility for personnel issues and community activities at Campy Ripley. The POC is the Support Services Supervisor at DSN

871-2726 or commercial (320) 616-2726.

Support to the Units DPCAsupportsunitstrainingatCampRipleyinthesemajorareas:• Printing Services • Civilian Tours• Social Event Planning • Public Affairs• DA Photos • ID Cards• Ceremony Requests

Print Shop ThepostprintshopcansupportreproductionneedsofunitsatCampRipley:• Printing of PowerPoint Slides• Large Print Items• Maps• Post Cards• InvitationsNote:Unitsareresponsibleforprovidingpapernecessaryforproject.

Civilian ToursDPCA is available to provide post tours to interested civilianorganizations,militaryfamilymembersandotherinterestedparties.

Public Affairs Public affairs support is available to units in training on a limited basis. CallthePublicAffairsofficeatDSN871-2726orcommercial(320)616-2726withyourrequest.

DA PhotosOfficialDepartmentoftheArmyphotographscanbeaccomplished at Camp Ripley. Please call the Public Affairsofficetomakeanappointmentat(320)616-2726.

ID CardsToobtainanIdentificationCardpleasecall(320)616-2728.IDsareavailableforthefollowingpersonnel:• Military personnel and dependents• Disabled American Veterans• Department of Defense employees• Retired service members and dependents•ResettingofCACPIN/DEERSchangesforbenefits

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TheDirectorofResourceManagement(DRM)hasprimarystaffresponsibilityforfinancialmanagementand budgetingforthePostCommander.Thissectionwilladdressfinancialquestionsfrompostcustomers.The

POC is the Budget Analyst at DSN 871-2703 or commercial (320) 616-2703.

MWR DividendsReserve component units in annual training (AT) status are entitled to MWR dividends at a rate of $1.00 per soldier per day when completing a 15 day AT cycle. Units must complete ATS Form 39, attach a copy of the AT orders,andreturnthemtotheBudgetOfficeNLT1600onthefirstMondayoftraining.

Funding IssuesInordertomeetalltrainingandsupportrequirements,fundingmustbeprovidedtoUSPFO-MN,Attn:JFMN-J8-C, as early as possible and preferably no less than 45 days prior to the scheduled training. Funds will be provided under the automatic reimbursement concept, using DD Form 448, Military Interdepartmental Purchase Request (MIPR). See the Camp Ripley Logistical Procedures for detailed instructions and examples. Funding isneededfortheseareas:

• MiscellaneousSupplies.See Camp Ripley Logistical Procedures for required request procedures.• MATESEquipment. Fees are charged for issue and turn-in of equipment. Repair parts (Class IX) are

charged on a part for part basis.• Ice. See Camp Ripley Logistical Procedures for required request procedures.• Laundry.See Camp Ripley Logistical Procedures for required request procedures.• ChemicalLatrines. See Camp Ripley Logistical Procedures for required request procedures.

Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants (POL)POL products need to be requested 60-90 days out for out of state units. Unit DODACC, Unit APC Code and Fund Code are needed to purchase POL. Packaged products (Out-State) need to be purchased and shipped to Camp Ripley and they will be held until you arrive. Ship to either DOL Warehouse or POL Section. See Camp Ripley Logistical Procedures for required request procedures.

SubsistenceSubsistence reimbursement is obtained centrally through HQD and does not need to be included on DD Form 448.

Final BillingFinal billing and adjustments will be made by USPFO-MN with activities as early as possible following the training period.

Maid Service QuartersIf charging Maid Service Quarters a Purchase Order is needed to pay for maid service quarters. Forward a copy ofpurchaseorderauthorizationtothePostCommander,Attn:JFMN-CRC-RM,15000Hwy115,CampRipley,Little Falls, MN 56345-0150 for maid service quarters. Individuals can pay by credit card, check or cash. For currentratescontacttheBilletingOfficeatDSN871-7378orcommercial(320)632-7378.

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Education Center

Training

TheEducationCenterprovides:• 20 classrooms that can accommodate 12 to 96 students each• Two computer laboratories equipped for ten students each• Two conference rooms• Student lounge

The Camp Ripley Education Center is a 31,000-square foot, air-conditioned, two-story classroom building providing meeting and classroom space for the Minnesota National Guard, other Department of Defense

activities,andvariousstateandcivilianagenciesandorganizations.

ClassroomEquipment:• TV/VCR and stands• Podiums• Telephones • Overhead projectors• Portable screens

Accessoriesavailableonrequest: • Interactive and audiovisual teleconferencing (VTC and Polycom) • Computer Projectors • 35mm slide projectors• Panaboards & Easels

DANTES/CLEPtestingcanbearrangedbyappointmentandinformationonothereducationalbenefitsareavailable.

To reserve space at the Education Center, send a request to: Camp Ripley Operations Officer, 15000 Hwy. 115, Little Falls, MN 56345-4173. Explain what your requirements are for space and a representative from Camp Ripley will contact you. If you have questions, please call (320) 616-2709.

Outdoor RecreationCamp Ripley offers a number of outdoor recreational facilities for soldiers training here to use during theiroffdutytime:

• Cross Country Ski Trails• Softball Diamonds• Tennis Courts• Basketball Courts• Picnic Areas• Boating• Canoeing on The Mississippi River and Round Lake• Swimming at Round Lake• Fishing in Several Lakes on Post• Two Mile Running Track & Measured Routes

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Indoor RecreationTheTrainingandCommunityCenter(Building11-1)features:

• A gym, where basketball and volleyball can be played • Exercise rooms with satellite television, lockers showers and various weight and exercise machines • A sauna is located in the Education Center, Bldg. 6-97

Cold Weather Outdoor Facilities• Biathlon Course• Groomed Cross-Country Ski Trails• Ice Fishing

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Snack BarThe AAFES contracted post snack bar is located in building 8-22. The snack bar also operates mobile food trucks that provide service to soldiers at their training locations. Hours vary by the season. The POC is the Snack Bar Manager at DSN 871-7412 or commercial (320) 632-7412.

Post Exchange (PX)The Army and Air Force Exchange System (AAFES) operate a retail store on post. The PX sells health and beauty aids, snack items, civilian and military clothing, electronics, jewelry, sporting goods, liquor and other personal comfort items. Other PX services include money orders, check cashing, an ATM, and limited postal service. While hours vary depending on troop density on post, commanders may request extended hours of operation. The POC is the Exchange Manager at DSN 871-7382 or commercial (320) 632-7382.

Club SystemTheCampRipleyOfficer/SeniorRanksClub(E-7andabove)is located in Building 3-86 and the Community Club is in Building 10-87. Both offer a full-service bar and several food items and snacks. The clubs are normally open when requested byorganizations.TheClubManagercanoffersuggestionsforcatering unit parties and can arrange liquor service. The POC is the Club Manager at DSN 871- 7239 or commercial (320) 632-7239.

The Wellness Center, located in Troop Housing Area 10 next to theCommunity Club, also features various exercise and fitness equipment.

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The Camp Ripley memorial Chapel (Building 10-98) is available forusebytroopsintraining.Organizationsnormallyprovidetheir own chaplain. However, during high troop densities, the installation will provide services.The POC is at DSN 871-2708 or commercial (320) 616-2708.

The Alternative Center (Building 10-86) provides an alcohol-free environment where soldiers can go to relax on their off-duty time. The center features satellite television, VCRs, movies, video games and a small library.

ThePOCistheLogisticsOfficeratDSN871-2711/2706orcommercial (320) 616-2711/2706.

LocatedonthefirstflooroftheAlternativeCenter(Building10-86), the post laundry offers free washer and dryer services to soldiers. The laundry features twenty-seven commercial washers and dryers.

ThePOCistheLogisticsOfficeratDSN871-2711/2706orcommercial (320) 616-2711/2706.

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Regional Training Site Maintenance (RTSM)

RTSM is a tenant activity at Camp Ripley that provides enlisted educational courses for those soliders hold-ing a maintenance Military Occupational Specialty. RTSM also instructs transition, sustainment, Addition-

alSkillIdentifier(ASI)courses,andPhaseIINCOEScoursesforsoldiersinmaintenanceMOS’s.

Other CoursesAdditionallyRTSMcanprovidecustomizedtrainingtounitsinothermaintenance-relatedareas,includingorganizational,directandgeneralsupportmaintenance,logisticalskills,andfamiliarizationtrainingon ULLS-G.

Key Facts• Sixteen instructors and staff (AGR, M-Day and ADSW)• Vehicle Recovery Range• Twenty-fivethousandsquarefootmaintenancetrainingarea• Large training divide and simulation lab• Modern tool and parts room• One hundred and nine different programs of instruction• Two-thousand and eight-hundred item line maintenance and general publication library• Computer lab for training on many STAMIS programs• DS/GS special tools for most systems• Maintenance and logistics training material

Enrollment Procedure All courses conducted by RTSM are scheduled through ATRRS. ATRRS is an Army-wide system for managing andschedulingTRADOCschools.RTSM’sATRRScode is 971. ATRRS will list available slots and quotas for RTSM schools.

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Point of ContactRTSM is available to assist units with their training needs. RTSMcancustomizetrainingtosuitspecificneeds.Forfurther information, contact RTSM at DSN 871-3025 or commercial (320) 616-3025.

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The 175th Regiment (RTI), a Camp Ripley tenant activity, conducts OES, NCOES, MOSQ, and other Adjutant General directed missions. Course scheduling and student enrollments are accomplished through the Army Training Resource and Requirements System (ATRRS).

Officer Education System (OES)The 1st Bn (OCS), 175th Regiment (RTI) conducts a Branch Immaterial OfficerCandidateSchoolasprescribedbytheUnitedStatesArmyInfantrySchool.Thisfifty-fourdayschoolisconductedovertwoannualtrainingperiodsandfifteenweekendtrainingassemblies.In2006,the1stBNalsobeganastateWarrantOfficerCandidateSchool.WOCSisconductedinthreephases.PhaseIisDL,PhaseIIisfiveIDTperiods(January-May) at Camp Ripley, and Phase III is a two week ADT conducted in Indiana or Alabama.

Non-Commissioned Officer Education System (NCOES)The 2nd Bn (GS), 175 Regiment (RTI) conducts Phase I (Common Leader Training)andPhaseII(MOSSpecific)BNCOCandANCOC.ThePhaseIIBNCOC and ANCOC course currently offered is the 11 B (Infantry) course.

Military Occupation Specialty Qualification (MOSQ)The 2ndBn(GS),175Regiment(RTI)MOSQmissionchangesbasedupontheMNARNG’strainingrequirements.Today, the 2nd BN (GS) teaches 91W (Combat Medic) courses, 11B (Infantry) courses and 19D (Armor/Cavalry Scout) courses.

Supporting Organizations175th Regiment Regional Training Institute

The175Regiment(RTI)conductsthreefunctionalcourses:theTotalArmyInstructorTrainingCourse(TAITC),theSmallGroupInstructorTrainingCourse(SGITC),andtheTACOfficerQualificationCourse(TQC).TAITCteachesinstructorshow to prepare, plan, and present instruction. SGITC teaches instructors the dynamics of small group instruction. TQC equipsTACOfficerswiththerequiredknowledgeandskillsessentialforestablishingandmaintainingaphysically,mentally and emotionally demanding OCS environment.

Adjutant General Directed SchoolsThe 175 Regiment (RTI) conducts a Unit Commander/First Sergeant Course that is designed to teach unit leaders how to plan, prepare, conduct and evaluate training as well as how to implement, direct and supervise administrative and logistical operations.

Army Training Requirements and Resource System (ATRRS)ATRRS is a total Army automated system used to manage individual training requirements. ATRRS provides all levels of command the tools to project, program, schedule, budget and execute individual training. The 175 Regiment (RTIs) ATRRS school code is 997.

Point of ContactPlease direct your academy course offering related questions to the Training Administrator or Operations NCO at DSN 871-2641 or commercial (320) 616-2641.

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Supporting OrganizationsPublicSafetyCamp Ripley Department of Public Safety provides customer support in all security realms to tenants and visitors to CRTC. DepartmentofPublicSafety’smissionistoprovideprotectionofMN National Guard resources, to include personnel, equipment and facilities. Divisions within the department include Camp Ripley Physical Security section,

the Anti Terrorism Section, and the Electronic Security Section. The Physical Security Section is charged with manning the Access Control Points on base, they also provide the Law and Order duties for all tenants, as well as providing mounted and dismounted security patrolling. Their staff of 11 security guards is ready to assist tenants in all aspects of Military Police work, to include safetyissues,trafficmanagement,firstresponsetoaccidents, and crime reporting and prevention. The Anti-Terrorism Section advises the base leadership on Anti-Terrorism planning, vulnerability assessments, and physical security planning and engineering. The Electronic Security Sections provides, installs and maintains intruder detection

systems, access control systems and Close Circuit TV Systems to protect armories and facilities across the whole State of Minnesota.

Points of Contact. Department of Public Safety is available to assist units in all their security and safety needs. For further information contact the DPS at DSN 871-7375 or commercial at (320) 632-7375.

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Troop Project CoordinatorThe Troop Project Coordinator is responsible for coordination between the installation and engineer units conductingconstructionprojects.TheTroopProjectCoordinatorisavailabletoassistunitsinfindingprojectsto suit their mission requirements, and can be reached at DSN 871-3013 or commercial (320) 632-3013.

Supporting OrganizationsDeploymentReadinessCenterBuilding 15-1 at Camp Ripley, houses the Minnesota National Guard Soldier/Unit Deployment Readiness Center. Whenfullystaffed,thecenterisabletoprocess200soldiersperdayforstatecertificationforentryontofederalactive duty. This “one-stop shop” is the only facility throughout the entire Army that incorporates all soldier deployment processing actions in a single location. Daily, the center houses a Family Assistance Center team and an ID Card issuance point that provides both active duty/reserve soldiers andveteranswithupdatedidentificationcards.

Deploying soldiers undergo complete medical processing, to include all world-wide vaccinations, dental screenings to include bite wing and panographic x-rays, optical screenings producing protective mask inserts and eye glasses. Soldiers also receive a base line hearing exam in one of the six hearing booths that are permanently installed in thebuilding.Personnel,finance,legal,familycare,andeducationservicesroundoutthepersonnelpreparationitems to be completed. In the basement of the facility, soldiers undergo a clothing and equipment inventory and areprovidedupdatedorextraclothingandequipmentneededfordeploymenttospecificareasoftheworld.

This “one-stop shop” enables Minnesota Army National Guard commanders a comfort level that few states enjoy when preparing their soldiers for deployment. It affords commanders the luxury of not having to expend the time and resources within their unit to accomplish individual soldier readiness tasks.

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Mission:ThemissionoftheCombinedSupportMaintenaceShop(CSMS)istoprovide direct, general, and limited depot level support for all surface equipment of the Minnesota Army National Guard.

The CSMS operates under the supervision of a Shop Superintendent who is under the control of the Surface Maintenance Manager, J4, Chief of Staff and the Adjutant General.

TheBuilding The Combined Support Maintenance Shop is a 142,592 square feet building. It was built in two phases, starting in 1996 and completed in 2002. The CSMS has 42 working bays, 3 wash bays and 3 warm-up bays. It has 2092 feet of hallway which are 12 feet wide in

order to accommodate electric forklifts. Italsohasanindoorfiringrangethatcanaccomodateupto50caliberweapons. The CSMS boasts a very impressive supply section. It stocks over 4000 lines of parts. The highest cost of stocked part is $138,000 with a total of over $4 million in parts. The CSMS has four overhead cranes with capablities of 35 tons. The building also has a 426,454 square feet concrete parking lot.

KeyBusinessProcessProtect the WorkforceManage/Report Equipment Readiness Protect the EnvironmentReceiveEquipmentfromCustomers SustainTechnicalProficiencyofWorkforceInspect/Diagnose Equipment Maintain Quality Work ClimateRepair/Calibrate/Adjust EquipmentFabricate EquipmentAccount for Property

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Supporting OrganizationsCombinedSupportMaintenanceShopThe CSMS is broken down into eight sections.

ProductionControl ProductioncontroltrackseachitemsubmittedonmaintenancerequestutilizingtheStandardArmyMaintenanceSystem(SAMS I) computer and software. Each maintenance request is assigned a control number. As the item moves through the facility its progress is updated on the computer. Customers can track the status of equipment via our website. Upon completion,ourcustomersarenotifiedforequipmentpick-up.Ourcomputersystemalsotracksequipmentreadiness,man-hourutilization,andmaintenanceefficiency.

InspectionSection TheInspectionSectioncompletespre-acceptance,initial,in-processandfinalinspectiononeachitemsubmittedtotheCSMS.Pre-acceptanceinspectioninsuresthemaintenancerequesthastheproperidentificationnumbersandthefaultlistediscorrect. Initial inspection determines the actual repairs to be accomplished and the repair parts required. In-process inspection insures quality of work and determines if additional repairs or parts are required. Final inspection insures the work completed is done to standard and the item is ready to be returned to the customer.

SupplySection TheSupplySectionordersrepairpartsutilizingtheStandardArmyMaintenanceSystemcomputerandsoftware.Repair parts are stored until all parts are received and the maintenance request is assigned. A stock of common use repair parts and consumables is maintained in the supply section. Stock level is determined by the computer based on previous or anticipated demands. The tool room is also controlled by the supply section. Specialty tools are available and may be signed out by technicians.

CalibrationSection TheCalibrationSectionverifiesaccuracyandrepairstesting,measuringanddiagnosticequipment(mechanicalandelectronic). In addition to supporting the Minnesota National Guard the calibration section also supports several states in the surrounding region.

ElectronicsSections The Electronics Section maintains all types of electronic equipment within the Minnesota National Guard. They verify and repair night vision equipment.

ArmamentSection TheArmamentSectionconsistsoffoursub-sections.Thesmallarmsmaintainsthepistols,rifles,machinegunsandmortars. Optical/Instrument Section maintains optics from tanks and artillery. Instrument Section maintains mechanical aiming devices installed on artillery, both towed and self propelled and tanks. The artillery repair personnel maintain the gun tubes on allartilleryandtanks.Theyperformpre-firecheckspriortotheweaponbeingfired.TheMissileSectionverifiesandmaintainsvarious missile systems consisting of optics, launcher platforms and guidance controls.

AutomotiveSection The Automotive Section repairs all types of wheeled and track vehicles. They overhaul selected engines and transmissions. They repair components, such as starters, generator, fuel injectors and vehicle heaters and they load test all lifting devices.

AlliedTradesSections The Allied Trades Section consists of six sub-sections. The carpenter primarily fabricates containers to ship components and build-ups for wheeled vehicles. The fabric workers repair all types of canvas and vinyl items. The machinist fabricates repair parts that are not available in support of the other sections of the facility. They also turn brake drums. An additional duty is safe repair including forced entry. The welder repairs all types of equipment in support to the other sections of the facility. The body personnel repair accident damage on all types of wheel and track vehicles. The painters paint all vehiclesrequiringpaint.Paintisappliedinacamouflagepatternbaseduponthespecificpieceofequipment.

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ManeuverAreaTrainingEquipmentSite

Mission:ThemissionoftheManeuverAreaTrainingEquipmentSite(MATES)istoreceive, store, maintain, issue and report select unit equipment items to meet customer needsfortrainingandbothstateandfederalemergencies.

TheBuildingThe Maneuver Area Training Equipment Site is a 63,568 square feet complex. The building was built intwostages.Thefirststagebeganin1978 and the building was then added on to and completed in 1993.

MATES has 25 bays with 4 wash/warm up bays.

It is divided into two separate wings and each wing has a 7.5 ton crane.

TheCampRipleyManeuverAreaTrainingEquipmentSiteisaqualityorganizationcom-mitted to customer satisfaction and continuous process improvement. We strive to employ the principles of Total Quality Management and the standards of ISO 9002. All of our employeesarededicatedtorealizingourvisionof:

“Meeting Customer Needs with Dependable Equipment”

CheckingOutEquipmentRequests for equipment need to be turned in not later than 90 days before the start of the training. All requests need to be submitted on a FORSCOM Form 156-R. Forms will be returned to customers within30daysoftheconfirmationofequipmentavailability. Customers are encouraged to contact MATES 2 days before their arrival at Camp Ripley.

To contact MATES Secretary call 320-616-3041.

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MATES receives equipment from contributing units in quantity and type as prescribed by NGR 750-2, dated 1 Oct 96, MATES and Unit Training Equipment Sites (UTES) and applicable state and division policies.

MATES stores equipment in a secure manner under the provisions of AR 190-11, dated 12 Feb 98, Physical Security of Arms, Ammunition and Explosives, AR 190-51, dated 30 Sept93,SecurityofUnclassifiedArmyProperty(Sensitiveand Non-sensitive) and account for that equipment in accordance with AR 710-2, dated 25 Feb 04, Supply Policy Below the National Level.

MATES maintains equipment in a fully mission capable status, based on TM standards, to the extent that at least minimum readiness reporting andcriticaltrainingrequirementsaresatisfied.

MATES issues equipment to both contributing and non-contributing units to satisfy their needs for training and state/federal emergencies based on procedures established in their MATES Customer Support Manual.

MATES manages/reports equipment readiness of all unit equipment stored at the MATES.

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MATES is responsible for work that is done on everything from 3KW generators up to the M1A1 Main BattleTank.OthersignificantitemsincludetheM2A2Bradley Fighting Vehicle, the M88A1 Recovery Vehicle andtheM109A6PaladinHowitzer.

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Civilian Training & Partnerships

CampRipleyhasbeenthehosttomanyorganizationsoverthelast75years.Eachofthesetenantshasapositiveinfluenceontheuseofthisuniquetrainingfacility.

Camp Ripley has been the host for the Minnesota State Patrol Academy since 1996. The front gates have welcomed many women and men as recruits and usheredthemoutasmembersofMinnesota’sfinest—theMinnesotaStatePatrol.The recruits live on base for a 16-week duration while they endure intensive academicandphysicaltraininginamodifiedstressenvironment.ThemissionistoworktogethertoensureasafeenvironmentonMinnesota’sroadways.Duties include patrolling state highways, promoting safety, and directing traffic,investigatingaccidents,enforcingtrafficlaws,arrestingoffenders,

and appearing as a court witness. The State Patrol also provides routine and emergency assistance to the motoringpublicincludingadministeringfirstaidtotheinjured.Theymustfrequentlycooperatewithotherlawenforcement agencies in the pursuit and apprehension of violators of criminal laws.

The Mid-State Education District located in Little Falls, MN, in partnership with Camp Ripley and the Minnesota National Guard, has established a Job Shadow Program offering students technical worksite opportunities. This partnership is intended to serve High School students across the state. The intent of the program is to provide 11th and 12th grade students additional career opportunities. This gives students an opportunity to experience technical worksite settings in career clusters consistent with their Lifework Plan. The partnership was formed in October 1996. Students participate in Accounting, Drafting, Electrician, Electronics, Environmental, Machine Shop and Welding, Mechanics,OfficeandAdministration(Computers),PlumbingandTravel Agent.

The Department of Natural Resources and Camp Ripley have teamed up to provide some the best hunting opportunities in the state. The following programs are availableforMinnesotan’s:DAVRifleHunt,YouthBowHunt, 2 - 2 Day Archery Hunts, and a DAV Wild Turkey Hunt and a Deployed Soldier Archery Hunt.

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Civilian Training & Partnerships

The year 2006 commemorated the 33rd year of a valuable winter training exchange program between the Minnesota NationalGuardandNorway’sHomeGuard.This“PartnersforPeace” exchange program was developed in 1974 and continues to be an invaluable training program bringing two strong NATO allies together to exchange military and cultural experiences. It is the longest running National Guard/foreign troop exchange in existence. Approximately 105 Norwegian Home Guard soldiers (male and female) will be participating in winter training at Camp Ripley, Minnesota while the same amount of Minnesota National Guard soldiers travel to Camp Vaernes, Norway for the rigorous training. Each group of soldiers conduct winter training utilizingtechniquesandequipmentrespectivetotheothercountrywhilelearningtobridgeculturaldifferencesand the ability to adapt to unique and different situations. The training is also a good tool in learning how to cooperateandexperienceeachother’scultures.

CommunityInvolvementCampRipleyparticipatesyearlyintheCombinedFederalCampaign,whichdonatesmoneytospacificcharities.A large percentage of the employees donate to the program.

Camp Ripley participates in the Morrison County Gift Tag Program. This program provides gifts to the needy children throughout Morrison County.

Civilian law enforcement agencies conduct extensive training on the A-complex for small arms weapons systems, conduct tactical entry training in the Live Fire Shoot House, and sniper training. The MOUT site and theRappelrangeproviderealisticlawenforcemntscenariosinwhichtheofficershavetheflexibilitytoplanandexecutetrainingfortheirspecificdepartmentalneeds,toincludelessthanlethalmunitions,demolitionstraining,shotgun training and surveillance operations.

Someofthemainusersare:• Minnesota State Patrol• Minnesota Department of Corrections• Minneapolis Special Response Team• St. Paul SWAT• Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Enforcement• Law Enforcement Tactical Training Association (LETTA)• College/Tech school law enforcement programs

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Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS)

The Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS), formerly known as the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP), is under the control of the Minnesota Deptartment of Military Affairs (DMA). While the land is federally owned, it and all activities are manged by the DMA through the Camp Ripley Operations and Range ControlOffice.

AHATS is considered Camp Ripley south, and the rules that apply at Camp Ripley apply at AHATS. Absolutely nothingisdifferentexceptthatthereisnolivefire,blankammunitionandpyrotechnics.

Units will request use of AHATS by submitting an ATS Form 23 no later than 30 days prior to the requested date. A full time (AGR or Technician) NCO of the unit requesting a training area is required to attend a TAC briefingattheArdenHillsCityHallwiththeTACwithinthreemonthsofusingAHATS.ThisNCOwillthenact as the Point of Contact with the AHATS TAC.

The AHATS TAC can be reached at (651) 634-5229.

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Environmental Management ProgramWinner of the Secretary of Defense Environmental Security Award: “Natural Resources Conservation Team-Large Installation”

Managing Today’s Resources for Tomorrow’s Mission - The mission of the environmental managementprogramistoensurethatthemultipledemandsforlandusecanbemetwithoutsacrificingtheintegrityofCampRipley’sresourcesandtrainingmission.

Theenvironmentalprogram’ssecondarymissionistoenhancetheeconomicandeducationalvaluethatCampRipley’snaturalresourceprogramrepresentstothelocalcommunitiesandtotheStateofMinnesota.

Biological Diversity - InventoriesofCampRipley’sbiologicaldiversity have served as a foundation for several detailed studies addressing relationships between military activities and sensitive species. Camp Ripley ishometoahighdiversityoflifeforms:

• 600-plus plant species• 210 bird species• 52 mammal species• 23 reptile and amphibian species• 65butterfliesspecies• 44dragonfliesspecies

Species that are protected or of special concern include the gray wolf, bald-eagle,red-shoulderedhawk,yellowrail,hoodedwarbler,Blanding’sturtle, snapping turtle, prairie vole, two species of mussel, two species of tiger beetle, and several plant species including butternut, bog bluegrass, and the tubercle rein-orchid.Gray Wolf Project - In 1994, the gray wolf project was initiated to monitor the wolf population at Camp Ripley. Wolves are captured with net guns from a helicopter and are tagged with radio or GPS collars. The collar tracking system has enabled the accurate tracking of the wolf population at Camp Ripley and other parts of the state.

Perhaps the best example of biodiversity and compatibility with training at Camp Ripley is gray wolf pups thriving in the heart of an active training area.

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Black Bear Project - Data from studies on black bears employing radio telemetry, Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and satellite radio and conventional collars demonstrate the value of practical, applied wildlife research in the management of military training areas.

White-Tailed Deer Project - The objective of the deer project is to examine therelativeinfluenceofwinterseverityand nutrition on use of the Jack Pine and hardwood habitat types as thermal cover. Specificobjectivesoftheprojectaretodetermine the distribution and home-range of female deer on winter range, their seasonal migration patterns, and age-specificsurvivalandcause-specificmortality rates.

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Forest Management - Timber management plans have been developed to promote good forestry practices and to ensurecompatibilitywithCampRipley’smilitary mission. Harvests are designed to consider land use, wildlife, aesthetics, best management practices, and prevention of site damage. In all activities, the priority is to maximizetacticalconcealment.Theprogramalso has reduced the amount of timber harvested through clear cutting. Clear cutting interferes with training exercises and can negatively affect sensitive wildlife species. Open areas along training boundaries have been replanted with conifers to provide buffers against noise and improve aesthetics.

Conservation Education - Camp Ripley has become an environmental classroom for local schools and the community. What could be a better place to learn about protecting and managing the environment than a 53,000 acre laboratory? Presentations and group activities by the EnvironmentalOfficestaffreachover5,000studentseachyear. Audiences include groups from schools, churches, boys andgirlsscouts,and4Horganizations.

Cooperative Agreements - In the interest of sound natural resource management, Camp Ripley has developed partnershipswithavarietyoforganizationsandresource agencies, most notably with the University of Minnesota, the Department of Natural Resources, and the U.S. Army Environmental Center. Other agencies include the US Fish and Wildlife Services, the Nature Conservancy and the Wildlife Society. These partnerships have resulted in formalinteragencyagreementsthathaveprovedtobeextremelycosteffectiveandbeneficial.

Cultural and Historic Sites - The Cultural Resource Program inventories, protects, and preseves all cultural sites at Camp Ripley in compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act, while causingtheleastdisturbancetoCampRipley’smilitarymission.

ArmyCompatibleUseBufferProgram - In an effort to limit encroachment and preserve training viability, the ACUB program compensates willing landowners for easements and propertysalesinthebufferzonesurroundingCampRipley.

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he Minnesota Military Museum at Camp Ripley may be off the beaten track, but it receives about 15,000 visitors annually. Nowhere in Minnesota are the experiences of military men and women so vividly captured and interpreted as at the Minnesota Military Museum. The museum, established in 1977, has the mis-sion to document, preserve and explain military his-tory as experienced by Minnesotans. It also intends to broadly enhance public understanding of how armedconflictsandmilitaryinstitutionshaveshapedthe State of Minnesota and the national experience. Indoor and outdoor exhibits depict the stories and contributions of Minnesotans who served in all branches of the service, in times of peace as well as in war. The exhibits cover time beginning with Minnesota’searlyyears,throughtheWorldWars,thePersianGulfconflictandcurrentoperations. The museum has permanent exhibits housed in one of the original regimental headquarters build-ings constructed in 1930. Permanent exhibits feature Forts of the Frontier, State Forces, America at War, the Arms Room, Honors Room and seasonal Outdoor Exhibits. FortsoftheFrontiertellsaboutMinnesota’spioneer forts and garrisons, State Forces feature the storyofMinnesota’sstateforces,militiaandNationalGuard from 1856 to the present. America at War illustrates the causes, tactical developments, major

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campaigns and outcomes plus it spans the Civil War through Desert Storm. The Arms Room highlights the chronologi-cal development of military small arms with an exhibit of many American and foreign weapons. The Honors Room is a memorial to Minnesotans who have received the Medal of Honor. The seasonal Outdoor Exhibit shows assorted mili-tary hardware, such as tanks, trucks, and artil-lery pieces, aircraft and even a World War I era French rail car. A new permanent exhibit, “The Story of the Jeep” opened in June, 2000 and contains six restored military jeeps as well as the story of the evolutionofthejeep’sroleintheUSmilitary. The museum also has special exhibits, which change on a regular basis. There is also a gift shop with souvenirs, gifts and books relating to military history and Camp Ripley. The museum is operated by the Military Historical Society of Minnesota, in cooperation with the Minnesota Historical Society and the Minnesota Department of Military Affairs. The museum is located in Building 1-1 and is open Wednesday through Sunday from late May to early September 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is closed Monday, Tuesday and holidays. During off-season months the museum is open Thursday and Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. If you have special needs, desire a group tour or need more informa-tion, please call (320)632-7374.

“The museum emphasizes American military events since Minnesota’s

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HistorySince 1848hefirstmilitaryactivityatCampRipleydatesbackto 1848. The post was named after Brigadier General EleazarP.Ripley,aheroofthewarof1812.Itwasconstructed to protect settlers from the feuding bands of Sioux and Chippewa Indians. On June 14, 1931 Camp Ripley opened as a Minnesota

“One of nine major National Guard training sites located throughout the United States.”

amp Ripley occupies 52,831 acres of land adjacent to the Mississippi River in central Minnesota. The post is generally rectangular in shape, extending eighteen miles north to south and seven miles east to west. Maneuver and tactical training areas comprise 42,594 acres. The post has high-way, railroad and air access.

ClimateTheclimateisclassifiedasacool,sub-humid continental climate, with average summer temperatures of 68F and average winter temperatures of 12F. The average annual precipitation is 26.38 inches and an average annual snowfall of 44.4 inches.

ElevationThe elevation varies between 1,149 feet and 1,535 feet.

TerrainThe terrain is covered with natural vegetation and varies from gentlyrollingandopenflatlandinthesouthtomoredenseandheavily wooded hills in the north.

Guard training site. Over the years, the post has beenusedasamobilizationsiteduringWorldWarIIand the Korean War. Today more than 60,000 troops train at “Ripley” each year, preserving its reputa-tion as one of the best major National Guard training sites located throughout the United States.

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Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan AreaCamp Ripley is located 90 minutes away from the Twin Cities. There are numerous cultural, entertainment, sportsandrecreationalattractions:

• Mall of America www.mallofamerica.com• Guthrie Theater www.guthrietheater.org• Walker Art Center www.walkerart.org• Minnesota Orchestra www.minnesotaorchestra.org• St. Paul Chamber Orchestra www.thespco.org• Omni Theater & Science Museum www.smm.org• Minnesota Zoo www.mnzoo.com• Valley Fair Amusement Park www.valleyfair.com• Xcel Enegry Center and River Center www.xcelenergycenter.com• Major League Baseball, Football, Basketball and Hockey www.twinsbaseball.com www.vikings.com www.nba.com/timberwolves www.wild.com

Little Falls AreaLittle Falls is ten minutes south of Camp Ripley. The city has a population of 7,500. It is considered the gateway to the Northern Minnesota vacationland and is the seat of Morrison County. The area offers an abundance of wildlife, lakes, streams, snowmobiling, and cross-country ski trails. Within the county there are two 18-hole golf courses and twenty parks including Lindbergh State Park. The city is also home to the Weyerhaueser Museum and the Lindbergh Interpretive Center.

For more information on what Little Falls has to offer please visit www.littlefallsmnchamber.com www.littlefallsmn.comor call Little Falls Chamber - (320) 632-5155 Little Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau - 1-800-325-5916

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Brainerd Lakes AreaThe Brainerd Lakes area is less than 30 miles to the northwest of Camp Ripley. The City of Brainerd has a population of 12,400. In the area there are more than 20 golf courses, 464 freshwater lakes, 1,500 miles of snowmobile trails, 144 miles of groomed cross country ski trails, four canoe routes, and two major ski resorts.

For more information on the Brainerd Lakes Area please visit

www.explorebrainerdlakes.comor call Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce - 1-800-450-2838

Grand Casino Mille LacsLocated on the Mille Lacs Indian Reservation, 45 minutes northeast of Camp Ripley is the Grand Casino Mille Lacs. The casino features slot machines, black jack, bingo, a hotel and several restaurants.

For more information call - 1-800-626-5825

SATO Travelis located in the Training and Community Center (Bldg. 11-1). Call(320)632-7465foryourofficialandpersonaltravelreservationsandqueries.

St. Cloud AreaSt. Cloud is located less than 40 miles to the south of Camp Ripley. The city of St. Cloud has a population of 63,000.TheareaishometoseveralcollegesincludingSaintCloudStateUniversity,SaintJohn’sUniversityand Saint Cloud Technical College. The St. Cloud area is home to both small and large businesses with three industrieshavingalonghistoryinthearea:granite,printingandlensmanufacturing.

For more information on St. Cloud please visit www.stcloudareachamber.comor call St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce - (320) 251-2940

Duluth AreaThe city of Duluth is located approximatly 150 miles to the northeast of Camp Ripley. Duluth is a major ship-ping port for the state of Minnesota and Wisconsin. Duluth is located on the beautiful shores of Lake Supe-rior. The city has a population of 87,000.

For more information on the Duluth Area please visit

www.visitduluth.comor call Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce - 1-800-4-DULUTH

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Winter activies in the area

SkingandTubing Powder Ridge - St. Cloud - - www.powderridge.com - 1-800-348-7734 Andes Tower Hills - Alexandria --www.andestowerhills.com - 1-877-542-6337

Spirit Mountain - Duluth -- www.spiritmt.com - 1-800-642-6377

Ski Gull - Nisswa -- brainerd.com/skigull - (218) 963-4353

Snowmobile Rental Cragun’sResort-Brainerd--brainerd.com/craguns-1-800-CRAGUNS

IceFishing Gull Lake Guide Service - Lake Shore -- walleyedan.com - (218) 839-5598

Cragun’sResort-Brainerd--brainerd.com/craguns-1-800-CRAGUNS

IzatysResort-Onamia--izatys.com-1-800-533-1728

Summer activies in the area

Golfing Little Falls Golf Course - (320) 616-5520 Eagle’sLandingGolfClub-1-866-632-5721 Legacy Courses at Craguns - 1-800-272-4867 Madden’sonGullLake-1-800-642-5363 The Pines at Grand View Lodge - 1-888-437-4637 BreezyPoint-1-800-950-4960 Ruttger’s-1-800-450-4545

Brainerd International Raceway - www.brainerdraceway.com - 1-866-444-4455

Baseball St.CloudRiverbats- www.riverbats.com - (320) 240-9798

AmusmentPark Summerland - St. Cloud - www.summerlandfunpark.com - (320) 251-0940 Paul Bunyan Land - Brainerd - www.thisoldfarm.net - (218) 764-2524

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Points of ContactDEPARTMENT FUNCTIONAL AREA BLDG PHONE

JFMN-CRC-Z PostCommander 11-1 2699 JFMN-CRC-RM ResourceManagement 11-1 2703 (Budget/MoraleWelfareDividends)

JFMN-CRC-O OperationsOfficer 11-1 2710 AsstOperationsOfficer 11-1 3124/2713 Scheduler 11-1 2709 Range&TrainingAreas 24-199 3137 AirfieldOperations 8-197 2780 Simulations 6-97 7637 JANUS 7-1-6 7636 MILES 10-65 7460 DMA/CivilianLiaison 11-1 2708 FaxMachine 11-1 7702 ECF(EquipmentCleaningFacility) 10-151

JFMN-CRC-PS PublicSafety 2-99 7375 PublicSafetyFax 7079

JFMN-CRC-L LogisticsOfficer 11-1 2706/2711 Supply&ServicesDivision(MWREquipment) 2-207 3128 Housing/Billeting/TroopIssue 6-76 3140 Ammunition 24-199 7338 AmmoSurveillanceBuilding 24-118 POL 17-99 3001 Housing/Billeting/TroopIssueFax 6-76 7787

JFMN-CRC-CA SupportServicesSupervisor 11-1 2713 MilitaryIDCards 11-1 2728 PublicAffairs 11-1 2726

JFMN-CRC-SE TrainingSiteEnvironmental 11-1 2722

**NOTE: All telephone numbers are DSN 871-XXXX Commercial (320)632-7XXX or (320)616-2XXX - 3XXX.IF YOU NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CALL DSN 871-7761 WEBSITE: http://www.MinnesotaNationaGuard.org

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Points of ContactDEPARTMENT FUNCTIONAL AREA BLDG PHONE

JFMN-J4 DirectorofLogistics 11-1 2668 MATESSupervisor 17-1 7320 CSMSSupervisor 11-169 7581 ContractDiningFacility 7-135 9799 RationsRequest 11-63 7330

OMS9 ShopSupervisor 11-159 7311OMS14 ShopSupervisor 11-159 7598 JFMN-FMO-Z FacilitiesManagementOfficer 11-1 2604 DeputyFMO 11-1 2608JFMN-FMO-P DivisionofPublicWorks 2-268 3005 TroopProjectsOfficer 2-268 3013 JFMN-J8O-Z UnitedStatesPropertyFiscalOfficer 15-2 2731 175thRegiment-RegionalTrngInstitute 2-1 7287 RegionalTrainingSite–Maintenance 11-76 7468

SATO 11-1 7665

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CampRipleyPublicAffairsOffice15000 HWY 115Little Falls, MN 56345(320) 616-2726

www.MinnesotaNationalGuard.org

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