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CPT Scott M. Winter / SFIM-AEC-TSS / 410-436-8761 / DSN 584-8761 / [email protected] 1 of 33 171415MAR2005

Future Range Mission Analysis Process (FRMAP)

Future Range Future Range Mission Analysis Mission Analysis Process (FRMAP)Process (FRMAP)

Information BriefInformation Brief

12 April 200512 April 2005

CPT Scott M. WinterCPT Scott M. Winter



Purpose

To provide an overview of the Future Range Mission Analysis Process (FRMAP) and provide

the case study at Fort Bliss.



Outline

• Background

• FRMAP “Process”

• FRMAP Model

• Fort Bliss Case Study

• Environmental Working Group topics of discussion (Facts & Assumptions, Topics of Discussion, Conclusions)

• Lessons Learned / The Way Ahead



Background

What is the FRMAP?

• A collective approach to range planning which strives to integrate expertise to arrive at optimal solutions for an Installation Range Complex Master Plan• Targets garrison staff and HQDA planners with subject matter expertise in range operations, range modernization, ITAM, environmental management and facilities management• The goal is to maximize the capability, availability, and accessibility of an installations ranges and training lands by minimizing external factors that restrict warfighters from training in realistic and sustainable conditions



Background

• Received the mission from DAMO-TRS (Dec ’03)

• Briefed the Feb ’04 PMR on the concept

• Prepare to execute a pilot FRMAP at Fort Bliss

• UA positioning announcement (Fort Bliss is gaining one UA)

• Conducted two (2) reconnaissance missions (Aug & Oct)

• Executed the FRMAP at Fort Bliss (Oct ’04)



FRMAP “Process”

Three phased approach:

• Phase I – Develop, Plan, and Coordinate

• Phase II – Execute FRMAP

• Phase III – Prepare for Follow-on FRMAP’s



FRMAP “Process”

Phase I – Develop, Plan, and Coordinate:• Build a core team

• Develop a conceptual process model

• Define the mission

• Coordinate and build a FRMAP+ team

• Collect information

• RDP, EIS, INRMP, ICRMP, GIS layers, etc.

• Coordinate with installation

• Core team training and validation

Team Ldr

Facilities

ITAM

Environment

Range

Logistics

GIS



FRMAP “Process”

Phase II – Execute FRMAP:• Conduct reconnaissance

• Issue a warning order

• Synchronization matrix development

• FRMAP+ team coordination meeting

• FRMAP+ team and installation staff coordination

• Plenary session and work groups breakout

• Final Outbrief to the Garrison Commander

• Alumni visit (tentative May ’05)



FRMAP “Process”

Phase III – Follow-on FRMAP Mission:

• Increased contract support

• Decreased government participation

• BRAC and IGPBS decisions made

• Next possible locations (Benning and Carson)



FRMAP Model

Goals and Objectives of the process:

• Assist the installation in defining their Range Development Plan (RDP) as it changes with new mission requirements

• Build logical courses of action for an Installation Range Complex Master Plan (RCMP)

• Leverage existing tools and resources

• Facilitate staff integration and coordination



FRMAP Model

Receipt of Mission

MissionAnalysis

Develop COAs

Analyze COAs

ApproveCOA

DevelopRCMP

Unconstrained& by Function

Constrained& Combined



Fort Bliss Case Study



White SandsMissile Range

Ft. Bliss

Ranges

CantonmentArea Biggs AAF

FacilitiesEnvironmentRangeITAM

The Facilities Picture



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White SandsMissle Range

Fort Bliss

?PL

McGregorBase Camp

Dona AnaBase Camp

OrograndeBase Camp

_̂ Base Camps

Installation Boundary

Current Ranges

Training Areas

Drop Zones

Impact Areas

Restricted Areas

Limited Use Areas

Runways/Landing Strips1́:550,000SCALE

Manuever AreasEXISTING

FUTURE

ISSUES

OTHER

POTENTIAL


The Environmental Picture

Otera MesaNR Restricted Areas- Unique Escarpment Vegetation/Aplomado Falcon

CR Red ZonesHigh density of Cultural sitesNo maneuver

Cultural Green ZonesNeed limited surveysOK to maneuver



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Fort Bliss

?PL

McGregorBase Camp

Dona AnaBase Camp

OrograndeBase Camp

_̂ Base Camps


Current Ranges

Training Areas

Drop Zones

Impact Areas

Restricted Areas

Limited Use Areas

Runways/Landing Strips

Associated Surface Danger Zones

New/Proposed Ranges

The Range Picture




_̂

_̂

_̂


Fort Bliss

?PL

McGregorBase Camp

Dona AnaBase Camp

OrograndeBase Camp

2

1

3

_̂ Base Camps


Current Ranges

Training Areas

Drop Zones

Impact Areas

Restricted Areas

Limited Use Areas


Existing Maneuver Areas

The ITAM Picture




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_̂


Fort Bliss

5 and 6

4

?PL

SOF/LIGHT

7

SOF

BLM/PL

WSMR

McGregorBase Camp

Dona AnaBase Camp

OrograndeBase Camp

2

1

3

_̂ Base Camps


Current Ranges

Training Areas

Drop Zones

Impact Areas

Restricted Areas

Limited Use Areas


Existing Maneuver Areas

Potential/Future Maneuver Areas

The ITAM Picture




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_̂


Fort Bliss

5 and 6

4

?PL

SOF/LIGHT

7

SOF

BLM/PL

WSMR

McGregorBase Camp

Dona AnaBase Camp

OrograndeBase Camp

2

1

3

_̂ Base Camps


Current Ranges

Training Areas

Drop Zones

Impact Areas

Restricted Areas

Limited Use Areas


The Collective Picture




Environmental Working Group topics of discussion

(Facts and Assumptions)

• Less than 2% of Ft. Bliss training area is impacted by Environmental Issues

• 17,000 known archaeological sites

• McGregor Range land withdrawal agreement with BLM

• T&E species include the Sneed Pincushion Cactus and the Aplomado Falcon

• Vegetation threshold for dust and sedimentation estimated to be at 15% vegetation cover

• Water supply problems to facilities not an issue at Ft. Bliss




(Topics of Discussion)

• Directorate of the Environment (DOE) involvement is critical during range planning processes

• Otera Mesa soils and vegetation not amenable to mounted off-road maneuvers

• EIS authority should be started as early as possible and go to the lowest level necessary (IMA/MACOM level)

• Programmatic meetings between state regulators, the advisory council and Bliss cultural representatives is imperative to determining thresholds for cultural site mitigation. (paleo-indian and pueblo sites)





• Heavy maneuver can take place in designated Green Cultural areas

• Cost to survey cultural sites is roughly 35$ per acre

• Maneuver boxes 4 and 7 will require cultural surveys.

• Maneuver boxes 5 and 6 are not required to support a heavy BCT. Should be made accessible for dismounted training

• Additional investigation should be done to look at conducting ADA training (on trail) and dismounted training on Otera Mesa





• Maneuver box 8, limited number of archaeological surveys have been done which will greatly increase costs to utilize it for heavy maneuver.




(Conclusions)

• No environmental showstoppers for the Heavy UA

• Otera Mesa should be reserved for ADA (on trail) and dismounted training

• To complete NEPA documentation, a supplemental EIS to the Mission EIS should be completed with tiering off for each range project

• Texas and New Mexico State Historic Preservation Offices (SHPO), the advisory council and Ft. Bliss cultural staff need to coordinate a programmatic agreement for cultural resource surveys, evaluation and mitigation



Lessons Learned

• Integrated and shared information is critical to mission success

• Ensure everyone understands and shares the vision

• Spend more time during the recon to develop and assist the installation RDP

• Use all Army tools and models (ARRM, ATTACC, RMTK)

• The power of GIS – a picture tells a thousand words

• Programmatic approach to cultural sites

• Follow the environmental funding



The Way Ahead

• DAMO-TRS is planning to use the SRP Contract to provide support pending FRMAPs

• Fort Benning and Fort Carson are being considered for the next FRMAP

• USAEC continues to refine and document the FRMAP



Questions???Contact information: CPT Scott M. Winter Range Sustainment Branch U.S. Army Environmental Center 5179 Hoadley Road APG, MD 21010-5401

(410) 436-8761 [email protected]

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