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MEMORANDUM FOR POTENTIAL CUSTOMERS

SUBJECT: Camp Ripley, Minnesota1. We would like to take this opportunity to invite you to consider Camp Ripley, Minnesota as a potential training site foryour 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.

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

3. Our training site can easily accommodate up to five battalion sized organizations at one time, such as: two combatbattalions, two combat support battalions and a combat service support battalion with normal command and controlelements. The Camp Ripley staff is available to help you plan all of your activities and will gladly come to your homestation locations.

4. Camp Ripley is also a premier winter training site. We provide excellent subject matter experts to train and guidetroops through the experience of cold weather operations. Our instruction is based on nearly 30 years of experience andwill provide your troops with the confidence to win and fight in a cold weather environment.

5. We have dates available in the coming years and plenty of dates still available this TY. Please feel free to visit CampRipley and let us show you first hand why we are so proud of this training site. Enclosed is a brochure discussing thetraining sites, If you have questions or need more information, you may contact the POCs listed inside, or call the PostCommander at DSN 871-2700 or commercial (320) 616-2700. We look forward to meeting you.

Thank you for your interest, Camp Ripley Post Commander and Staff

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Welcome…………………………………………… 2Large Weapons Ranges………………………. 4-5Smalls Arms Ranges…………………………… 6-7Specialized Ranges……………………………. 8-9Airfield……………………………………………… 10-11Simulations………………………………………... 12-14Winter Operations………………………………. 15-16Operations…………………………………………. 17Logistics……………………………………………. 18-20Morale, Welfare and Recreation…………… 20Personnel and Community Activities……... 21Budget and Resource Management………... 22Education Center…………………………………. 23Facilities……………………………………………… 23-25Regional Training Site Maintenance………. 26Regional Training Institute……………………. 27Troop Projects……………………………………… 28Public Safety………………………………………………. 28Troop Project Coordinator.................................................... 29Deployment Readiness Center……………………. 30Arden Hills Training Site (AHATS)................................ 32Civilian Training and Partnerships…………. 31Environmental Program………………………… 33-34Military Museum…………………………………… 35Camp Ripley Past and Present………………… 36Local Attractions/SATO…………………………………… 37Phone List……………………………………………... 38Cantonment Map……………………………………. 39Camp Ripley Map……………………………………. Back

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The post’s maneuver training areas are available from DPTS. The POC forscheduling all ranges, training areas, and facilities is DPTS at DSN 871-2709 orcommercial (320) 616-2709. The POC for range operations is the Range ControlOfficer at DSN 871-7092, commercial (320) 616-2709.

Camp Ripley features numerous ranges and state of the art training facilities tosupport unit’s training requirements. The ranges are open 24 hours a day, 7days a week and 365 days a year. Camp Ripley is a closed post with no major

highways or roadways located through the camp, which provides all-season trainingduring summer, fall, winter and spring with no restrictions on firing.

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Miller CompleMiller CompleMiller CompleMiller CompleMiller ComplexxxxxEast Range (MPTR)·Tank/Bradley/TOW/Javelin Table VIII·Infantry Platoon Battle Course·Aerial GunneryWest Range (MPTR)·Tank/Bradley/TOW Table·Aerial GunneryCenter Range Multi-Purpose Machine Gun Range·Tank/Bradley/TOW Table V, VI·Machine Gun Qualification Course (all systems)·Sniper Qualification·Aerial GunneryNorth Range (MPTR)

·½-Scale Tank/Bradley Gunnery·Machine Gun

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RangesRangesRangesRangesRangesAlpha 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

The A-complex offers numerous automatedsmall arms ranges for individual and crew-servedweapons, and soldier training facilities - all withinwalking distance to maximize use of training time.

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• Live Fire Shoot House• Seven building MOUT

Assault Course• Rappel Tower• Confidence Course• Collective Training Facility

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Ranges: SpecializedRanges: SpecializedRanges: SpecializedRanges: SpecializedRanges: SpecializedCamp Ripley’s manuever training areas can support both military and law enforcement needs. Training areas and targetry are specifically tailored to customer’sneeds and objectives. As there is no substitute for live fire ranges and scenarios, an effort has been established to incorporate real world tactics, techniques and proceedures in our downrange environment. The Convoy Live Fire Lane and other new ranges to Camp Ripley both reinforce and augment current training requirements for all types ofmilitary and law enforcement activities.

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Ranges: SpecializedRanges: SpecializedRanges: SpecializedRanges: SpecializedRanges: Specialized• Infantry Platoon Battle Course• One Platoon Live Fire Attack Courses• Two Squad Live Fire Attack Courses• Unestablished Live Fire Capabilities• TOW and Dragon Live Fire Ranges

• Two Impact Areas• Surveyed Firing Points• Over 100 Un-established Firing Points• Laser Certified Ranges• 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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AirfieldAirfieldAirfieldAirfieldAirfieldCAMP RIPLEY AVIATION FACILITIESAviation facilities at Miller Army Airfield consist of:

• Two runways: hard surface and gravel assault• Control tower• One administrative and operations building - 1600 square ft.• Forty helicopter tie-down pads• Parking for seven C-130’s: three on tarmac and four on hard

surface taxiway.• One aircraft hanger - limited clearance of 15’ height, 62’ width• Two crash fire rescue bays• One AN/TPN-18 voice recognition Radar simulator

Runways: 31R/ 13L 6100’ X 125’ hard surface asphalt with one 250’turnaround at the approach end and a 900’ over-run on the departure end, a 200’ X200’ off ramp with a 225’ extended ramp to access taxiway, one 300’ X 75’ off-ramp.31L/ 13R 3500’ X 80’ gravel assault runway with two 250’ overruns with twoapproximately 300’ gravel ramps. 31R/ 13L is equipped with a high intensity runwaylighting system (HIRLS), medium intensity approach light system with sequencedflashing lights.

A hazardous cargo loading area is located on the hard surfacerunway, near the approach end or 31R. Both runways are equipped with assaultlighting systems and NVD lighting. Lighting systems can be activated from theaircraft using VHF 126.2. Airfield is equipped with a Microwave Landing System(MLS), Instrument Landing System (ILS), TACAN navigation aid, Non-DirectionalBeacon (NDB), Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) for radio communications and allnavigation aids, Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS), Digital VoiceRecording System (DVRS), and direct phone lines to Minneapolis Center sector 25/34 and Princeton Flight Service Center. Miller Army Airfield is a PPR (PriorPermission Request) airfield.

Miller Army Airfield operating hours are 0700-1600 Monday throughFriday. 0700-1500 Saturday and Sunday. When non-standard hours (1600-0700) areneeded for aviation operations, please contact Flight Operations for a PPR at least24 hours before the day you will need those services. This is required to provideproper staffing of Airfield personnel for night operations.

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1. Weather Services, current weather and forecasting two to five daysout.

a. Two and five day forecasts supplied on hard copy.b. Provide lunar lighting data and light level planning calendar.c. Provide current weather conditions at the Airfield (sky

condition, visibility, temp., dew point, wind, altimeter, anddensity altitude)

2. Air Traffic Control Servicesa. Provide positive control of all VFR and IFR aircraft operating

within RYM airspace IAW FAA and Army Regulations.b. Provide ATC services 7 days a week, per request.c. Issue IFR Clearances / cancellations.d. Provide flight following services for all aircraft operating within

R-4301.e. Provide positive separation of NVG aircraft within airspace.f. Provide ATC Radar training to Co. G 147th ATS personnel

using a voice recognition AN/TPN-18 Radar simulator.g. Civilian ATC contract Controllers with DCSI (Defense Contract

Services Inc.) provides CTO (FAA Control Tower OperatorLicenses) to Co. G 147th ATS personnel, to include NVDtraining and operations.

h. Provide ATC services to UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) ilots.3. Airfield Flight Operations

a. Relay and cancel IFR clearances.b. File IFR / VFR flight plans through Princeton Flight Service

Station.c. Request and disseminate PIREP’s.d. Record and issue braking action advisories.e. Provide flight following services for all aircraft operating in R-

4301.f. Monitor all NAVAID’s (TACAN, ILS, MLS, and NDB)g. Perform PMCS on High Intensity Runway Lights, taxiway

lights, approach lights, runway end identifier lights, andobstruction lights.

h. Coordinate movement of aircraft in R-4301 with RangeControl between different artillery units.

i. Provide weather and flight planning services for UAV(Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) crews.

Airfield Services:

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SimSimSimSimSimulaulaulaulaulationstionstionstionstionsCamp Ripley offers units numerous simulations systems for individual and collective training. The POC is the

Camp Ripley Assistant Operations Officer at DSN 871-2711, commercial (320) 632-2711, the SimulationsNCO at DSN 871-7460, commercial (320) 632-7460, or the Scheduling NCO at DSN 871-2709 or commercial

(320) 632-2709.

JANUSJANUS is a command and control simulation system:• Designed to train platoon through brigade commanders and staffs• Rreal-time battle simulations that matches units against a threat force under realistic conditions• JANUS allows units to train and evaluate command andcontrol procedures within their organization

Engagement Skills Trainer 2000 & FATS IVThe EST is an interactive video simulator designed to aid

soldiers in the development of basic marksmanship and combatengagement skills. Developed by Firearms Training Systems(FATS), the EST has the ability to provide a multitude of trainingscenarios, which include:• Basic rifle marksmanship (qualification range)• Vehicular ambush• Squad tactical training• Military Operations Urban Terrain (MOUT)• Close Air Support• Various law enforcement training scenariosThe current system uses air to provide the simulated recoil in the weapons systems. Weapons supported include: M16A2,M249, M9, M60, MK 19, M203, AT-4, 4.2 Mortar and M2. The system has twelve lanes, which makes it ideal for traininga squad of soldiers or a tactical law enforcement team.

Virtual Battlefield System (VBS1) offers realistic tacticalsimultaions and the ability to operate a myriad of land, sea, and air vehiclesacross vast outdoor terrains. The system includes the realistic simulation offriendly forces, opposing forces, and non-combatants. It allows free playwithin scenario-based training missions. It also incorporates real-timesimulation of wind, rain, fog, clouds, time-of-day, sunrise and sunset, andtides. Multiple terrain databases and predefined scenarios are available forthe instructor to select. The After Action Review module assists the trainingfacilitator in assessing the teams’s performance and in promoting continuousimprovement. VBS1 is located in Bldg. 7-1,

Laser Marksmanship Training System (LMTS) is designed to be an intergal part of the unitsmarksmanship program. It is an effective training devise that replicates the firing of the soldier’s own individual weaponwithout live ammunition. Utilizing a laser beam, the target senses the shot location. The system may be used indoors oroutdoors and up to 19 soldiers can train on it at one time. Sub-elements of the LMTS are:•Sniper Training System (STS) is a self-contained simulation trainer compatible with any sniper weapon system. It iscompact and portable and requires no special facilities for training.•Machine Gun Training System provides realistic machine gun training and range experience with only a 10 meteroperational requirement. The totally portable system can be set up in a variety of locations to meet training requirements.•Laser Convoy Counter Ambush Training System (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.

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SimSimSimSimSimulaulaulaulaulationstionstionstionstionsGUARD FIST II/Call For Fire Trainer

GUARD FIST II is a computer-based simulator thatprojects image of various impact areas. Targets are thensuperimposed on the image and soldiers practice calls for fire.Round impact is shown on the screen and soldiers adjust fire usingstandard fire commands. The system will accept grid, polar, andshift missions. In addition to standard suppression and fire foreffect missions, soldiers can also practice smoke and illuminationmissions, close air support and naval gun fire.

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 targetengagement and fire commands. MCOFT pads are located on theWest Range (2), East Range (1) and in the cantonment area (2).

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

The AFIST/BFIST allows training of crews or platoons using actual vehicles. The AFIST/BFIST is located in thenewly built building 10-151, which allows for classroom and AAR facilities. Four tanks?BFVs can be inside and operatedat one time. A ½ scale range is located next to this facility so crews can train using TWGSS/PGS, allowing crews to makea natural progression in their training towards live fire

Simulations Network (SIMNET)M1A2 & M2A2 Tank

SIMNET is a system of combat vehicle simulators linkedover a local area network. Camp Ripley has four M1A1 tanksimulators, but can tether to it by computer simulation up to abattalion-sized force. Incorporated into the system are modernCCTT graphics and it utilizes Engineers, Artillery, Combat ServiceSupport and Air Assets for realistic battlefield maneuver trainingscenarios. SIMNET has three different databases available:European, Korean and National Training Center (NTC). Whileprimarily used for Armor units, SIMNET also can be used by allunits for Maneuver Training, Mounted Land Navigation, TacticalRoad Marches, Actions on Contact, Leader Validation and Force-on-Force Engagements.

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

Deployable 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

It mounts on Abrams, Bradleys, M113s and HMMWVs. (DFIRST is continued on the following page.)

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SimSimSimSimSimulaulaulaulaulationstionstionstionstionsDFIRST Special features include:• Direct Fire engagement simulation• Real-time damage assessment and kill removal using AMSAA statistical tables• Indirect fire (artillery, mines) engagement simulation• 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

tactical engagements

Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES)The MILES warehouse is located on Camp Ripley at Bldg10-65. Any unit receiving MILES/TASC equipment fromCamp Ripley must have a valid and updated DA 1687signature card as well as an Assumption of Commandletter. All requests must be processed through Ft. McCoy120 days prior to training. See Account Proceedure belowfor contact information.

Audio-Visual Equipment and Training AidsCamp 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.

Other Training Aids:½ inch VCR Projection Screen35mm Slide Projector Television SetsAK47 Plastic Rifle Training Mine KitM3 Recoil Amplifier for .50 Cal Nintendo MACS SystemAntipersonnel Mines Beam Hit 9mm TrainerM16A1 Plastic Rifle TV StandsOPFOR Uniforms AT-4 DummyOverhead Projector AT-4 9mm TrainerPort-a-Page (Bull Horn)

Account ProcedureE-mail requests to: DPTMS-Scheduling@emh2.mccoy.army.mil; or mail to Training Support Center, ATTN: AFRC-FM-TMC-S (MILES), 2113 S. K Street, Ft. McCoy, WI 54656-5148. If you have questions, please call MILES/TASC Camp Riplet at 320-632-7460 or Guard Net 7460.

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Winter operations is a cornerstone of training at Camp Ripley. Camp Ripley is the National Guard’s premiercold weather training site in the United States. Active and Reserve Component units from all branches of themilitary, foreign military, and U.S. federal agencies have trained at Camp Ripley. Agencies at Camp Ripley

can support units training during the winter by providing:

• 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

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

Cold Weather EquipmentCamp Ripley can provide units CTA equipment to supportcold weather operations. The Supply and Services Divisionof Camp Ripley is responsible for providing units with coldweather clothing, skis, tentage, yukon stoves, wintercamoflauge clothing, and other necessary cold weather items.

The POC for cold weather equipment is Supply and Servicesat DSN 871-7336 or commerical (320) 632-7336

Training AreasCamp Ripley has several training areas specifically designed to support cold weather missions.

These include:• 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, DPTS will send mobile training teams (MTTs) to units at home station to assist inpre-deployment training. MTTs will provide instructionon cold weather clothing, equipment and operations.

The POC is the Assistant Operations Officer atDSN 871-2711 or commercial (320) 616-2711.

WWWWWinter Operinter Operinter Operinter Operinter OperaaaaationstionstionstionstionsFormal InstructionThe DPTS is responsible for providingformal instruction to individual soldiers and units.We offer the Winter Operations Instructor Course.This is a “train-the-trainer” approach to providing unitswith the institutional knowledge necessary to train, fightand win in a cold weather environment. AdditionallyDPTS conducts Aircrew Survival Courses. DPTS canalso customize courses to fit your unit’s mission, needsand time constraints.

The POC for these courses is theAssistant Operations Officer at DSN 871-2706 orcommercial (320) 616-2706.

Subject Matter ExpertsDPTS will also provide personnel to serve asSubject Matter Experts (SMEs) during a unit’straining exercise. SMEs will assist units inconducting training and act as advisors tothe unit commander in matters relating to coldweather operations.

The POC is the Assistant Operations Officerat DSN 871-2706 or commercial (320) 616-2706.

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OperationsThe Director of Plans, Training, and Security (DPTS) has

primary staff responsibility for installation operations,including ranges, training areas, aviation, and security. DPTS isthe primary POC for all units training at Camp Ripley and canbe contacted at DSN 871-2710 or commercial (320) 616-2710 orwww.dma.state.mn.us/cpripley/index.htm.

Support to Units

DPTS supports units in the following areas:Information briefings and military toursPrimary point of contactTraining areas and range coordinationFacility coordination

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Information Briefings andTours

Facility CoordinationDPTS is also the intial POC for scheduling other facilities such as housing, recreation facilities, and other garrisonfacilties.

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

DPTS will provide information and planningbriefings to units considering training atCamp Ripley. Units can receive briefings onpost in conjunction with a tour or planningconference. The POC is the assistantOperationsOfficer at DSN 871-2711 orcommercial (320) 616-2711.

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Housing Division

Logistics T he Camp Ripley Post Logistics Officer has primary staffresponsibility for all logistical activities on the installation includinghousing, supply, POL, rations, ammunition, medical treatment andfood service. Logistic’s main office is located in the Training andCommunity Center (TACC), Building 11-1. Logistics will work withunits to meet their logistical requirements. Call Logistics at DSN871-2705 or commercial (320) 616-2705. Specific services withinLogistics and POCs are addressed below.

Camp Ripley can provide housing for:• 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 areheadquarters, supply, maintenance and aid station buildings.

T-BuildingsDuring cold weather, units are billeted in two-story cement buildings, com-monly referred to as “T-Buildings” (due to their shape). T-Buildings canhouse between 140 and 185 soldiers. Most T-Buildings have an orderlyroom, secured supply bay, dining room, and kitchen.

Non-Maid Service QuartersNMSQ can house 267 soldiers.

Maid Service QuartersIn addition to troop-issue buildings and NMSQ, there are also maid servicequarters available for 246 soldiers. The POC for maid service quarters isthe Billeting Office at DSN 871-7378 or commercial (320) 632-7378.Newer areas of the post also incorporate single-room BOQ/BEQ. The POC for troop-issuebuildings is the Housing Office at DSN 871-7344 or commercial (320) 632-7344.

Distinguished Vistors QuartersCamp Ripley can house 45 personnel in theDVQ 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. Thefacility 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 871-7431 or commercial (320) 632-7431.

Supply & Services DivisionThe Supply and Services Division (SSD) is responsible for providing units with linens, tentage, Morale, Welfare andRecreation Equipment (MWR), janitorial supplies, single service items, winter clothing and equipment, and other miscel-laneous items. SSD is also responsible for coordination of chemical latrines for units in the field and the tent dryingfacility. 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, snowshoes, ahkio sleds, and other misc.winter training items. The POC is the Material Handler Supervisor at DSN 871-7242 or commercial (320) 632-7242.

Camp Ripley offers an excellent medical facilitiy. The MedicalUnit Training Facility (MUTF), Building 8-81,provides both training for medical units and medical support tounits. The facility includes treatment, x-ray, dental, andexamination rooms. During high troop density periods theinstallation will provide staff to operate the facility. Addition-ally, air medical evacuation services will be provided. Duringlow troop density periods, the installation will arrange treat-ment and evacuation support from local civilian organizations.When the MUTF is not staffed proper paperwork can beobtained from the Education Center, Bldg 6-76.

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

Medical Support Services

Family Assistance CenterThe Family Assistance Center is a warm and welcoming placewhere any military family can come, not only in time of need, butas a regular part of day-to-day life. The FAC offers support,information and referral services. FACs are unique in theirapproach to working with families’ strengths and capacities,serve as a hub for the community, work for positive socialchange, and offer help without stigma. If you have questionsabout Tricare, dental, employment, pay, or any other militaryrelated concern, please feel free to contact us at (320) 632-7027 or cell (320) 412-6068. From outside the Camp Ripleyarea call 1-888-234-1724. Office hours are from 7a.m. to 6p.m M-F and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6p.m. We also answercalls 24 hours a day.

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MWR (Morale, Welfare, and Recreation) equipment is available for military personnel in training at Camp Ripleyduring their time off. In order to draw MWR equipment, you will need to bring your military ID (you will not berequired 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 be notified and you will notbe allowed to check out equipment in the future.

Note: Not all equipment is available at all locations. Please call to inquire.Equipment Available For Your Use:

Locations:Supply and Services, Building 2-207, Ext. 7336/7242Hours: Monday-Friday 0700-1630 Saturday 0800-1630 Sunday 0700-1530Education Center/Billeting, Building 6-76 Ext. 7378Hours: 0600-2300

Ammunition The ammunition office is located in building 24-199. Units requiring ammunition need to forecast their request throughtheir major command’s ammunition manager for issue at Camp Ripley. The forecast needs to be made a minimum of 90days in advance of issue. The POC is the ammunition officer at DSN 871-7338 or commerical (320) 632-7338.

Class III (POL)Camp Ripley has seven 50,000- gallon above ground fuel storage tanks. MOGAS and JP8 are available for bulk issue.There are three retail POL points with MOGAS and JP8. The Camp Ripley POL Office has been capitalized so thenew PROKEES are utilized to obtain fuel. The POC is the POL supervisor at DSN 871-3001/3002 or commercial(320) 632-3001/3002.

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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 WatchesCanoes and Paddles Golf Club Sets Sunflower heatersCanoe 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 issuesand community activities at Campy Ripley. The POC is the Support Services Supervisor at DSN 871-2726 or

commercial (320) 616-2726.

Support to the UnitsDPCA supports unites training at Camp Ripley in these major areas:• Printing Services• Civilian Tours• Social Event Planning• Public Affairs• DA Photos• ID Cards• Ceremony Requests

Print ShopThe post print shop can support reproduction needs of units at Camp Ripley.• Printing of PowerPoint Slides• Large Print Items• Maps• Post Cards• Invitations Note: Units are responsible for providing paper necessary for project.

Civilian ToursDPCA is available to provide post tours to interested civilian organizations, military family members and otherinterested parties.

Public AffairsPublic affairs support is available to units in training on a limited basis. Call the Public Affairs office at DSN 871-2726or commercial (320) 616-2726 with your request.

DA PhotosOfficial Department of the Army photographs can beaccomplished at Camp Ripley. Please call the Public Affairsoffice to make an appointmenT AT (320) 616-2726.

ID CardsTo obtain an Identifification Card please call (320) 616-2728.• IDs are available for the following personnel:• Militray personnel and dependents• Disabled American Veterans• Department of Defense employees• Retired service members and dependents• Resetting of CAC PIN/DEERS changes for benefits

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The Director of Resource Management (DRM) has primary staff responsibility for financial management andbudgeting for the Post Commander. This section will addresses financial questions from post customers. 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 soldierswhen completing a 15 day AT cycle. Units must complete ATS Form 39, attach a copy of the AT orders, and returnthem to the Budget Office NLT 1600 on the first Monday of training.

Funding IssuesIn order to meet all training and support requirements, funding must be provided to USPFO-MN, Attn: MNAG-PFO-CB, as early as possible and preferably no less than 45 days prior to the scheduled training. Funds will be providedunder 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 is needed forthese areas:

• Miscellaneous Supplies. See Camp Ripley Logistical Procedures for required request procedures.• MATES Equipment. 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.• Chemical Latrines. 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 FundCode are needed to purchase POL. Packaged products (Out-State) need to be purchased and shipped to CampRipley and they will be held until you arrive. Ship to either DOL Warehouse or POL Section. See Camp RipleyLogistical 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-MNwith 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 ofpurchase order authorization to the Post Commander, Attn: MNAG-CRC-B, 15000 Hwy 115, Camp Ripley, LittleFalls, MN 56345-0150 for maid service quarters. Individuals can pay by credit card, check or cash. For current ratescontact the Billeting Office at DSN 871-7378 or commercial (320) 632-7378.

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The Education Center provides:• 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 buildingproviding meeting and classroom space for the Minnesota National Guard, other Department of Defense activi-

ties, and various state and civilian agencies and organizations.

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

Accessories available on request:• Interactive and audiovisual teleconferencing

(VTC and Polycom)• Box lights (Proximas)• 35mm slide projectors• Panaboards & Easels

DANTES/CLEP testing can be arranged by appointment, and information on other educational benefits are available.

To reserve space at the Education Center, send a request to:Camp Ripley Operations Officer, 15000 Hwy. 115, Little Falls, MN 56345-4173.In the request, explain what your requirements are for space and a representative from Camp Ripley will contact you.If you have questions, please call (320) 632-7378.

Outdoor RecreationCamp Ripley offers a number of outdoor recreational facilities for soldiers training here to use during their off duty time:

• 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 RecreationThe Training and Community Center (Building 11-1) 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. 6-76

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 10-67.The snack bar also operates mobile food trucks that provide serviceto soldiers at their training locations. Hours vary by the season. ThePOC 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 retailstore on post. The PX sells health and beauty aids, snack items,civilian and military clothing, electronics, jewelry, sporting goods, liquorand other personal comfort items. Other PX services include moneyorders, check cashing, an ATM, and limited postal service. While hoursvary depending on troop density on post, commanders may requestextended hours of operation. The POC is the Exchange Manager atDSN 871-7382 or commercial (320) 632-7382.

Club SystemThe Camp Ripley Officer/Senior Ranks Club (E-7 and above) islocated 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 by organizations. TheClub Manager can offer suggestions for catering unit parties and canarrange 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 availablefor use by troops in training. Organizations normally providetheir own chaplain. However, during high troop densities, the installation will provide services.The POC is at DSN 871-7756 or commercial (320) 632-7756.

The Alternative Center (Building 10-86) provides an alcohol-freeenvironment where soldiers can go to relax on their off-duty time.The center features satellite television, VCRs, movies, video gamesand a small library. The POC is the Director of Logistics at DSN871-2705 or commercial (320) 616-2705.

Located on the first floor of the Alternative Center (Building 10-86), thepost laundry offers free washer and dryer services to soldiers. Thelaundry features twenty-seven commercial washers and dryers. ThePOC is the Director of Logistics at DSN 871-2705 or commercial(320) 616-2705.

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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 holding amainenance Military Occupational Specialty. RTSM also instructs transition, sustainment, Additional Skill Identifier

courses, and Phase II NCOES courses for soldiers in maintenance MOS’s.

Other CoursesAdditionally RTSM can provide customized training to units in other maintenance-related areas, including organizational,direct and general support maintenance, logistical skills, and familiarization training on ULLS-G.

Key Facts• Sixteen instructors and staff (AGR, M-Day and ADSW)• Vehicle Recovery Range• Twenty-five thousand square foot maintenance training area• Large training divide and simulation lab• Modern tool and part 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 ProcedureAll courses conducted by RTSM are scheduled throughATRRS. ATRRS is an Army-wide system for managing andscheduling TRADOC schools. RTSM’s ATRRS code 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.RTSM can customize training to suit specific needs. For furtherinformation, contact RTSM at DSN 871-3025 or commercial(320) 616-3025.

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The 175 Regiment (RTI), a Camp Ripley tenant activity,conducts OES, NCOES, MOSQ, and other Adjutant Generaldirected missions. Course scheduling and student enrollments

are accomplished through the Army Training Resource andRequirements System (ATRRS).

Officer Education System (OES)The 1st Bn (OCS), 175th Regiment (RTI) conducts a BranchImmaterial Officer Candidate School as prescribed by the UnitedStates Army Infantry School. This fifty-four day school is conductedover two annual training periods and fifteen weekend trainingassemblies. In 2006, the 1st BN also began a stateWarrant OfficerCandidate School. WOCS is conducted in three phases. Phase I isDL, Phase II is five IDT periods (January-May) at Camp Ripley, andPhase III is a two week ADT conducted in Indiana or Alabama.

Non-Commissioned Officer EducationSystem (NCOES)The 2nd Bn (GS), 175 Regiment (RTI) conducts Phase I (CommonLeader Training) and Phase II (MOS Specific) BNCOC and ANCOC.The Phase II BNCOC and ANCOC course currently offered is the 11B (Infantry) course.

Military Occupation Specialty Qualification (MOSQ)The 2nd Bn (GS), 175 Regiment (RTI) MOSQ mission changes based upon the MN ARNG’s training requirements.Today, the 2nd BN (GS) teaches 91W (Combat Medic) courses, 11B (Infantry) courses and 19D (Armor/CavalryScout) courses.

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The 175 Regiment (RTI) conducts three functional courses: the Total Army Instructor Training Course (TAITC), theSmall Group Instructor Training Course (SGITC), and the TAC Officer Qualification Course (TQC). TAITC teachesinstructors how to prepare, plan, and present instruction. SGITC teaches instructors the dynamics of small groupinstruction. TQC equips TAC Officers with the required knowledge and skills essential for establishing and maintaining aphysically, 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 toplan, prepare, conduct and evaluate training as well as how to implement, direct and supervise administrative and logisticaloperations.

Army Training Requirements and Resource System (ATRRS)ATRRS is a total Army automated system used to manage individual training requirements. ATRRS provides all levels ofcommand 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 orOperations NCO at DSN 871-2641 or commercial (320) 616-2641.

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Suppor Suppor Suppor Suppor Supporting Orting Orting Orting Orting OrggggganizaanizaanizaanizaanizationstionstionstionstionsPublic SafetyCamp Ripley Department of Public Safety provides Customer Supportin all security realms to Tenants and Visitors to CRTC. Department ofPublic Safety’s mission is to provide protection of MN National Guardresources, to include personnel, equipment and facilities. Divisionswithin the department include Camp Ripley Physical Security section,

The Anti Terrorism Section, and the ElectronicSecurity Section. The Physical Security Section ischarged with manning the Access Control Points onbase, they also provide the Law and Order duties forall tenants, as well as providing mounted anddismounted security patrolling. Their staff of 11security guards is ready to assist tenants in all aspectsof Military Police work, to include safety issues, trafficmanagement, First Response to accidents, and crimereporting and prevention. The Anti-Terrorism Sectionadvises the base leadership on Anti-Terrorismplanning, Vulnerability Assessments, and PhysicalSecurity Planning and Engineering. The ElectronicSecurity Sections provides Installs and maintains

Intruder Detections systems, Access Control systems and Close Circuit TV Systems to protect Armories and facilities acrossthe whole state of Minnesota.

Points of Contact. Department of Public Safety is available to assist units in all their security and safety needs. For furtherinformation contact the DPS at DSN 871-7339 or commercial at (320) 632-7339.

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Troop Project CoordinatorThe Troop Project Coordinator is responsible for coordination between the installation and engineer units conductingconstruction projects. The Troop Project Coordinator is available to assist units in finding projects to suit their missionrequirements, and can be reached at DSN 871-7777 or commercial (320) 632-3013.

Suppor Suppor Suppor Suppor Supporting Orting Orting Orting Orting OrggggganizaanizaanizaanizaanizationstionstionstionstionsDeployment Readiness CenterBuilding 15-1 at Camp Ripley, houses the Minnesota National Guard Soldier/Unit Deployment Readiness Center. Whenfully staffed, the center is able to process 200 soldiersper day for state certification for entry onto federalactive duty. This “one stop shop” is the only facilitythroughout the entire Army that incorporates allsoldier deployment processing actions in a singlelocation. Daily, the center houses a Family AssistanceCenter team and an ID Card issuance point thatprovides both active duty/reserve soldiers andveterans with updated identification cards.

Deploying soldiers undergo complete medicalprocessing, to include all world-wide vaccinations,dental screenings to include bite wing andpanographic x-rays, optical screenings producingprotective mask inserts and eye glasses. Soldiers alsoreceive a base line hearing exam in one of the sixhearing booths that are permanently installed in the building. Personnel, finance, legal, family care, and education servicesround out the personnel preparation items to be completed. In the basement of the facility, soldiers undergo a clothing andequipment inventory and are provided updated or extra clothing and equipment needed for deployment to specific areas ofthe world.

This “One-Stop Shop” enables Minnesota Army National Guard commanders a comfort level that few states enjoy whenpreparing their soldiers for deployment. It affords commanders the luxury of not having to expend the time and resourceswithin their unit to accomplish individual soldier readiness tasks.

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Camp Ripley has been the host to many organizations over the last 75 years. Each of these tenants has a positiveinfluence on the use of this unique training facility.

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 ushered themout as members of Minnesota’s finest—the Minnesota State Patrol.The recruits live on base for a 16-week duration while they endure intensive academicand physical training in a modified stress environment. The mission is to worktogether to ensure a safe environment on Minnesota’s roadways.Duties include patrolling state highways, promoting safety, and directing traffic,investigating accidents, enforcing traffic laws, arresting offenders, and appearing as a

court witness. The State Patrol also provides routine and emergency assistance to the motoring public includingadministering first aid to the injured. They must frequently cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in the pursuit andapprehension of violators of criminal laws

The Mid-State Education District located in Little Falls, MN, in partnershipwith Camp Ripley and the Minnesota National Guard, has established a JobShadow Program offering students technical worksite opportunities. Thispartnership is intended to serve High School students across the state. Theintent of the program is to provide 11th and 12th grade students additionalcareer opportunities. This gives students an opportunity to experiencetechnical worksite settings in career clusters consistent with their LifeworkPlan. The partnership was formed in October 1996. Students participate inAccounting, Drafting, Electrician, Electronics, Environmental, MachineShop and Welding, Mechanics, Office and Administration (Computers),Plumbing and Travel Agent.

The Department of Natural Resources and CampRipley have teamed up to provide some the best huntingopportunities in the state. The following programs areavailable for Minnesotan’s; DAV Rifle Hunt, Youth BowHunt, (2 - 2 Day Archery Hunts), and a Wild TurkeyHunt.

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CiCiCiCiCivilianTvilianTvilianTvilianTvilianTrrrrraining &aining &aining &aining &aining &PPPPPararararartnertnertnertnertnershipsshipsshipsshipsshipsThe year 2006 commemorated the 33rd year of a valuable wintertraining exchange program between the Minnesota National Guardand Norway’s Home Guard. This “Partners for Peace” exchangeprogram was developed in 1974 and continues to be an invaluabletraining program bringing two strong NATO allies together toexchange military and cultural experiences. It is the longest runningNational Guard/foreign troop exchange in existence. Approximately105 Norwegian Home Guard soldiers (male and female) will beparticipating in winter training at Camp Ripley, Minnesota while thesame amount of Minnesota National Guard soldiers travel toVaernes, Norway for the rigorous training. Each group of soldiers conduct winter training utilizing techniques andequipment respective to the other country while learning to bridge cultural differences and the ability to adapt to uniqueand different situations. The training is also a good tool in learning how to cooperate and experience each other’scultures.

Camp Ripley is a highly motivated to provide donations through the Combined Federal Campaign. A large percentageof the employees donate to the program.

Camp Ripley participates in the Morrison County Gift Tag Program since 1986. This program provides gifts to theneedy 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 the Rappel rangeprovide realistic law enforcemnt scenarios in which the officers have the flexibility to plan and execute training for theirspecific departmental needs, to include less than lethal munitions, demolitions training, shotgun training and survelillanceoperations.

Some of the main users are:• Minnesota State Patrol• Minnesota Dept. of Corrections• Minneapols Special Response Team• St. Paul SWAT• Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources enforcement• LETTA• College/Tech school law enforcement programs

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The Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS), formerly known as the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP,)the facility is under the control of the Minnesota Deptartment of Military Affairs (DMA.) While the land is federallyowned, the land 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. Absolutelynothing is different except that there is no live fire, blank ammunition and pyrotechnics.

Units will request use of AHATS by submitting an ATS Form 23 no later than 30 dyas prior to the requested date. A fulltime (AGR or Technician) NCO of the unit requesting a training area is required to attend a TAC briefing at the ARdenHills City Hall with the TAC within three months of using AHATS. This NCO will then act as the Point of Contact withthe AHATS TAC.

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

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Managing Today’s Resources for Tomorrow’s Mission - The mission of the environmentalmanagement program is to ensure that the multiple demands for land use can be met without sacrificing the integrity ofCamp Ripley’s resources and training mission.

The environmental program’s secondary mission is to enhance the economic and educational value that CampRipley’s natural resource program represents to the local communities and to the State of Minnesota.

Biological Diversity - Inventories of the Camp’s biological diversity haveserved as a foundation for several detailed studies addressing relationships betweenmilitary activities and sensitive species. Camp Ripley is home to a high diversity oflife forms:

• 600-plus plant species• 201 bird species• 50 mammal species• 23 reptile and amphibian species• 65 butterflies• 44 dragonflies

Species that are protected or of special concern include the gray wolf andbald-eagle, red-shouldered hawk, yellow rail, hooded warbler, Blanding’s turtle,snapping turtle, prairie vole, two species of mussel, two species of tiger beetle, andseveral 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 CampRipley. Net gunning from a helicopter and trapping with leg holds enabled researchers to radio-collar wolves .he twobreeding packs. Thousands of accurate wolf locations have been viewed and analyzed.

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

Black Bear Project - Data from studies on black bears employing radiotelemetry, Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and satellite radio andconventional collars demonstrate the value ofpractical, applied wildlife research in themanagement of military training areas.White-Tailed Deer Project - Theobjective of the deer project is to examinethe relative influence of winter severity andnutrition on use of the Jack pine andhardwood habitat types as thermal cover.Specific objectives of the project are todetermine the distribution and home-range offemale deer on winter range, their seasonalmigration patterns, and age-specific survivaland cause-specific mortality rates.

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Forest Management - Timbermanagement plans have been developed topromote good forestry practices and to ensurecompatibility with Camp Ripley’s militarymission. Harvests are designed to considerland use, wildlife, aesthetics, best managementpractices, and prevention of site damage. Inall activities, the priority is to maximize tacticalconcealment. The program also has reducedthe amount of timber harvested through clearcutting. Clear cutting interferes with trainingexercises and can negatively affect sensitivewildlife species. Open areas along trainingboundaries have been replanted with conifersto provide buffers against noise and improveaesthetics.

Conservation Education - Camp Ripley has become anenvironmental classroom for local schools and the community.What could be a better place to learn about protecting andmanaging the environment than a 53,000 acre laboratory?Presentations and group activities by the Environmental Officestaff reach over 5,000 students each year. Audiences includegroups from schools and churches, boys and girls scouts, and4H.

Cooperative Agreements - In the interest of soundnatural resource management Camp Ripley has developedpartnerships with a variety of organizations and resourceagencies, most notably with the University of Minnesota, theDepartment of Natural Resources, and the Army Environmental

Center. Other agencies include the US Fish and Wildlife Services, the Nature Conservancy and the Wildlife Society.These partnerships have resulted in formal interagency agreements that have proved to be extremely cost effective andbeneficial.

Cultural and Historic Sites - The Cultural Resource Programinventories, protects, and preseves all cultural sites at Camp Ripley incompliance with the National Historic Preservation Act, while causing theleast disturbance to the Camp’s military mission.

Army Compatible Use Buffer Program - In an effort to limitencroachment and preserve training viability, the ACUB programcompensates willing landowners for easements and property sales in thebuffer zone surrounding Camp Ripley.

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he Minnesota Military Museum at Camp Ripley may be off the beaten track, but it receives about15,000 visitors annually. Nowhere in Minnesota are theexperiences of military men and women so vividly cap-tured and interpreted as at the Minnesota Military Mu-seum.

The museum, established in 1977, has the mission todocument, preserve and explain military history as experi-enced by Minnesotans. It also intends to broadly en-hance public understanding of how armed conflicts andmilitary institutions have shaped the State of Minnesotaand the national experience.

Indoor and outdoor exhibits depict the stories andcontributions of Minnesotans who served in all branchesof the service, in times of peace as well as in war. Andthe exhibits cover time beginning with Minnesota’s earlyyears, through the World Wars and the Persian Gulfconflict until today.

The museum has permanent exhibits housed in oneof the original regimental headquarters buildings con-structed in 1930. Permanent exhibits feature Forts of theFrontier, State Forces, America at War, the Arms Room,Honors Room and seasonal Outdoor Exhibits.

Forts of the Frontier tells about Minnesota’s pioneerforts and garrisons, State Forces feature the story ofMinnesota’s state forces, militia and National Guard from1856 to the present. America at War illustrates the

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The Arms Room highlights the chronologicaldevelopment of military small arms with an exhibit ofmany American and foreign weapons. The HonorsRoom is a memorial to Minnesotans who havereceived the Medal of Honor. The seasonal Out-door Exhibit shows assorted military hardware, suchas tanks, trucks, and artillery pieces, aircraft andeven a World War I era French rail car.

A new permanent exhibit, “The Story of theJeep” opened in June, 2000 and contains sixrestored military jeeps as well as the story of theevolution of the jeep’s role in the US military.

The museum also has special exhibits, whichchange on a regular basis. There is also a gift shopwith souvenirs, gifts and books relating to militaryhistory and Camp Ripley.

The museum is operated by the MilitaryHistorical Society of Minnesota, in cooperation withthe Minnesota Historical Society and the MinnesotaDepartment of Military Affairs.

The museum is located in Building 1-1 and isopen Wednesday through Sunday from late May toearly September 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is closedMonday, Tuesday and holidays. During off-seasonmonths the museum is open Thursday and Friday 9a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free, but donations areaccepted. If you have special needs, desire a grouptour or need more information, please call 320-632-7374.

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HistorHistorHistorHistorHistoryyyyySince 1848 he first military activity at Camp Ripley dates back to 1848. The post was named after BrigadierGeneral Eleazar P. Ripley, a hero of the war of 1812. Itwas constructed to protect settlers from the feudingbands of Sioux and Chippewa Indians.On June 14, 1931 Camp Ripley opened as a Minnesota

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

Camp Ripley Today

amp Ripley occupies 52,831 acres of land adjacent to the Mississippi Riverin central Minnesota. The post is generallyrectangular in shape, extending eighteenmiles north to south and seven miles east towest. Maneuver and tactical training areascomprise 42,594 acres. The post hashighway, railroad and air access.

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ClimateThe climate is classified as a cool, sub-humid continental climate, with averagesummer temperatures of 68F and averagewinter temperatures of 12F. The averageannual precipitation is 26.38 inches andan average annual snowfall of 44.4inches.ElevationThe elevation varies between 1,149feet and 1,535 feet.

TerrainThe terrain is covered with natural vegetation and varies from gentlyrolling and open flat land in the south to more dense and heavilywooded hills in the north.

Guard training site. Over the years, the post has beenused as a mobilization site during World War II and theKorean War. Today, more than 60,000 troops train at“Ripley” each year, preserving its reputation as one of thebest major National Guard training sites located through-out 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, sports andrecreational attractions:

• Mall of America• Guthrie Theater• Walker Art Center• Minnesota Orchestra• St. Paul Chamber Orchestra• Omni Theater & Science Museum• Minnesota Zoo• Valley Fair Amusement Park• Major League Baseball, Football Basketball and Hockey

Brainerd Lakes AreaThe Brainerd Lakes area is less than 30 miles to the northwest of Camp Ripley. The City of Brainerd has a populationof 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.

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 theNorthern 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 is an 18-hole golf course, a nine-hole golfcourse, and twenty parks including Lindbergh State Park. The city is also home to the Weyerhaueser Museum and theLindbergh Interpretive Center.

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.

Point of ContactThe POC for information concerning local attractions is the Director, Personnel and Community Activities at DSN 871-2726 or commercial (320) 616-2726.

SATO Travel is located in the Training and Community Center (Bldg. 11-1). Call 320-632-2545/7465 foryour official and personal travel reservations and queries.

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PPPPPoints ofoints ofoints ofoints ofoints of Contact Contact Contact Contact ContactDEPARTMENT FUNCTIONAL AREA BLDG PHONEJFMN-CRC-Z Post Commander 11-1 2699

JFMN-CRC-RM Resource Management 11-1 2703(Budget/Morale Welfare Dividends)

JFMN-CRC-O Operations Officer 11-1 2710Asst Operations Officer 11-1 2706Scheduler 11-1 2709Range & Training Areas 24-199 7092Airfield Operations 8-197 7259Simulations 6-97 7464JANUS 7-1-6 7636MILES 10-65 7460DMA/Civilian Liaison 11-1 2708Fax Machine 11-1 7702

JFMN-CRC-PS Public Safety 2-99 7339Public Safety Fax 7079

JFMN-CRC-L Logistics Officer 11-1 2705Supply & Services Division (MWR Equipment) 2-207 7242Housing/Billeting/Troop Issue 6-76 7344Ammunition 24-199 7338Ammo Surveillance Building 24-118Contract Dining Facility 7-135 7431RBP(Rations Break Point) 11-63 7330ECF(Equipment Cleaning Facility) 10-151POL 17-99 7313MUTF (Medical Unit Training Facility) 8-81 7377Education Center Fax 6-76 7787

JFMN-CRC-CA Support Services Supervisor 11-1 2713Print Shop 11-1 2714Military ID Cards 11-1 2728Public Affairs 11-1 7245

JFMN-CRC-SE Training Site Environmental 11-1 2722

JFMN-J4O-Z Director of Logistics 11-1 2668MATES Supervisor 17-1 7320CSMS Supervisor 11-169 7581

OMS 9 Shop Supervisor 11-159 7311OMS 14 Shop Supervisor 11-159 7598

JFMN-FMO-Z Facilities Management Officer 11-1 2604JFMN-FMO-P Division of Public Works 2-268 7341

Troop Projects Officer 2-268 7777

JFMN-J8O-Z United States Property Fiscal Officer 15-2 2731175th Regiment-Regional Trng Institute 2-1 7287Regional Training Site – Maintenance 11-76 7468

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**NOTE: All telephone numbers are DSN 871-XXXX and commercial (320)632-7XXX or (320)616-2XXX.IF YOU NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CALL DSN 871-7761 WEBSITE: http://www.dma.state.mn.us/cpripley

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