DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
NAVAL AIR STATION WHIDBEY ISLANDOAK HARBOR, WASHINGTON 98278-5000

NASWHIDBEYINST 3770.1E
N3
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NASWHIDBEY INSTRUCTION 3770.1E
From:

Commanding Officer

Subj:

PACIFIC NORTHWEST TRAINING RANGE COMPLEX MANUAL(PACNORWEST TRCM)

Ref:(a) OPNAVINST 3770.2K(b) OPNAVINST 3710.7T(c) FAA Order JO7400.2F(d) FAA Order JO7610.4M(e) NASWHIDBEYINST 3722.3C(f) CINCPACFLTINST 3624.1G

Encl:(1) PACNORWEST TRCM

1. Purpose. Enclosure (1) provides PACNORWEST TRCM Operation
Area (OPAREA) users with an overview of Naval Air Station (NAS)
Whidbey Island training airspace areas. This manual
incorporates guidance provided in references (a) through (f) andoutlines safety precautions and procedures for scheduling;
describes special use airspace (SUA) and surface facilities andestablishes procedures for training within NAS Whidbey Island
PACNORWEST TRCM OPAREAs. This revision incorporates thefollowing updated and additional information:a. The addition of information giving the legal descriptionof both the Chinook A and B Military Operating Areas (MOAs).
b. The addition of information regarding the use ofdepleted Uranium ammunition per DOD Directive 4715.11P.
c. The addition of concept of operations for scheduling anduse of the AN/UPQ-8 (V) Threat Emitter Simulators.
d. The addition of information regarding frequency andtelephone number changes.
NASWHIDBEYINST 3770.1D

2.

Cancellation.

3.

Policy and Guidance

a. The PACNORWEST TRCM OPAREA is an air, surface andsubsurface operating area off the coast of Washington and inland

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Oregon and Washington. It includes the area covered by W-237,
R-6701, R-5701, R-5706, A-680, Naval Weapons System Training
Facility (NWSTF) Boardman, Boardman MOA/Air Traffic Control
Assigned Airspace (ATCAA), Okanogan MOA/ATCAA, Molson ATCAA,
Roosevelt MOA/ATCAA, Republic ATCAA, Olympic MOA/ATCAA, Chinook
MOA and various air and surface training areas as defined inthis instruction. The OPAREA is used for various air, surface,subsurface, air-to-surface and surface to air exercises.
b. Per reference (a), Department of the Navy (DON) Airspace
Procedures Manual, real time joint-use of SUA shall be the goal
and is the only reasonable manner to conduct training inpeacetime. At those times when SUA is not activated or being
used by the designated using agency, every reasonable attempt
shall be made to provide the airspace to other users. DON
activities must ensure a mutual use doctrine that provides fortimely turnover of airspace to the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA). Activities requiring exclusive-use
airspace must be identified and must provide justification.
c. Per reference (a), Fleet Area Control and Surveillance
Facility (FACSFAC), San Diego, California is designated as the
DON Regional Airspace Coordinator (RAC) and is the focal pointand central clearinghouse for all SUA matters that pertain to
any DON airspace related activity within their regional area of
responsibility. NAS Whidbey Island acts as a direct airspaceliaison to the RAC and is responsible for the scheduling andmanagement of all airspace matters that pertain to the
PACNORWEST TRCM OPAREA.
4.

Recommended Changes.
Mail:

Forward recommended changes to:

Commanding Officer (N331)
NAS Whidbey Island
3730 N Charles Porter Ave
Oak Harbor, WA 98278-5300

Message:
FAX:
Telephone:
E-mail:

NAS WHIDBEY ISLAND WA//N3/N33/N331//
DSN 820-1283, COMM (360) 257-1283
DSN 820-2877, COMM (360) 257-2877
WHDB_Range_Schedules_All_Hands@navy.mil/s/
G. K. DAVID

Distribution:
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COMCARGRU SEVENCOMCRUDESGRU THREE
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62AW McChord AFB (DOV)
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142 FG Portland, OR
120 FIG Great Falls, MT
114 FS Kingsley Field, OR
391 FS Mountain Home AFB, ID
389 FS Mountain Home AFB, ID
190 FS Boise Air Terminal, ID
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PACIFIC NORTHWEST TRAINING RANGE COMPLEX MANUALTABLE OF CONTENTS............................................................Page............................................................No.
CHAPTER 1 – GENERAL.........................................1-1
1.1

GENERAL................................................1-1

1.2

NOISE ABATEMENT POLICY.................................1-1

1.3 DEFINITIONS............................................1-1
1.3.1 Air Combat Maneuvering (ACM).........................1-1
1.3.2 Air Traffic Control Assigned Airspace (ATCAA)........1-1
1.3.3 Exclusive Use........................................1-1
1.3.4 Co-Usage.............................................1-1
1.3.5 Cold Area............................................1-2
1.3.6 Hot Area.............................................1-2
1.3.7 Notice to Airman (NOTAM).............................1-2
1.3.8 Notice to Mariners (NOTMARS).........................1-2
1.3.9 Practice Bomb........................................1-2
1.3.10 Restricted Area.....................................1-2
1.3.11 Scheduling Authority................................1-2
1.3.12 Special Use Airspace (SUA)..........................1-2
1.3.13 Warning Area........................................1-2
1.3.14 Military Training Routes (MTR)......................1-2
1.3.15 Military Operations Areas (MOA).....................1-2
1.4

WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES..........................1-2

1.5

GENERAL PRUDENTIAL RULES...............................1-3

1.6

USER RESPONSIBILITIES..................................1-3

1.7

NAS WHIDBEY ISLAND, RANGE SCHEDULES DIVISION...........1-3

1.8 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.....................................1-4
1.8.1 General..............................................1-4
1.8.2 Scope................................................1-4
1.9 REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO BOTH AIR AND SURFACE UNITS...1-4
1.9.1 Clear Range..........................................1-4
1.9.2 Firing with Cloud Cover..............................1-5
1.9.3 Firing Areas.........................................1-5
1.9.3.1 Firing Exercises Near Commercial Shipping Lanes....1-5i

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1.10

ADDITIONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR FIRING EXERCISES BY
SURFACE UNITS ........................................1-6
1.10.1 Responsibility......................................1-6
1.10.2 Lookouts............................................1-6
1.10.3 Observers...........................................1-6
1.10.4 Sight Setters.......................................1-6
1.10.5 Bravo Flag..........................................1-6
1.10.6 Cease Fire..........................................1-6
1.11 SURFACE GUNNERY EXERCISES.............................1-6
1.11.1 Clear Range.........................................1-6
1.11.2 Safety Bearings.....................................1-6
1.11.3 Communications......................................1-6
1.12 ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUNNERY.................................1-6
1.12.1 Restrictions........................................1-6
1.12.2 Communications......................................1-6
1.13

ANTI-SUBMARINE WARFARE EXERCISES......................1-7

1.14

ADDITIONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS/RANGE REGULATIONSFOR AIR UNITS ........................................1-7
1.14.1 Responsibility......................................1-7
1.14.2 Visual Inspection...................................1-7
1.14.3 Ordnance Jettison...................................1-7
1.14.4 Hung Ordnance.......................................1-7
1.14.5 Air Separation......................................1-7
1.14.6 Target Identification...............................1-7
1.14.7 Cease Fire for Safety...............................1-7
1.14.8 Runs on Submarines..................................1-7
1.14.9 Clearance from Helicopters..........................1-8
1.14.10 Disturbance of Wildlife............................1-8
1.14.11 Reporting Danger to Life or Property...............1-8
1.15 AIR-TO-AIR GUNNERY EXERCISES..........................1-8
1.15.1 Armament Switch.....................................1-8
1.15.2 Range Clear.........................................1-8
1.15.3 Target Safety Cone..................................1-8
1.15.4 Break-aways.........................................1-8
1.15.5 Visibility..........................................1-8
1.16 AIR-TO-SURFACE EXERCISES..............................1-9
1.16.1 Characteristics of Ordnance.........................1-9
1.16.2 Populated Areas.....................................1-9
1.16.3 Armament Switch.....................................1-9
1.16.4 Direction of Runs...................................1-9
1.17

AIR-TO-AIR EXERCISES..................................1-9ii

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1.18

OTHER MISSILE EXERCISES...............................1-9

1.19

DEPLETED URANIUM AMMUNITION...........................1-9

CHAPTER 2 – SCHEDULING PROCEDURES...........................2-1
2.1

GENERAL................................................2-1

2.2 SCHEDULING.............................................2-1
2.2.1 NAS Whidbey Island Range Schedules Division..........2-1
2.2.2 Hours of Operations..................................2-1
2.2.3 Scheduling Times.....................................2-1
2.2.4 Notice to Mariners (NOTMARS).........................2-1
2.3 CHANGES AND CANCELLATIONS..............................2-2
2.3.1 Times................................................2-2
2.3.2 Notices to Airman (NOTAM)............................2-2
2.3.3 Extensions...........................................2-2
2.3.4 Military Training Routes (MTRs)......................2-2
2.4 PRIORITIES.............................................2-2
2.4.1 Conflict Resolution..................................2-3
2.4.2 Scheduling...........................................2-3
2.5 REQUESTS VIA MESSAGE...................................2-3
2.5.1 Message Format.......................................2-3
2.6 ELECTRONIC COUNTERMEASURES (ECM) AND CHAFF REQUESTS....2-4
2.6.1 ECM Area.............................................2-4
2.6.2 ECM Coordination.....................................2-4
CHAPTER 3 - MILITARY OPERATIONS AREAS (MOAs)/AIR TRAFFICCONTROL ASSIGNED AIRSPACE (ATCAA)...............3-1
3.1 GENERAL................................................3-1
3.1.1 Description..........................................3-1
3.1.2 Operating Hours......................................3-1
3.1.3 Scheduling...........................................3-1
3.1.4 Communications.......................................3-1
3.2 OKANOGAN MOA/ATCAA.....................................3-2
3.2.1 Okanogan A Boundaries................................3-2
3.2.2 Okanogan B Boundaries................................3-2
3.2.3 Okanogan C Boundaries................................3-2
3.2.4 Molson ATCAA.........................................3-3
3.3 ROOSEVELT A MOA/ATCAA..................................3-3
3.3.1 Roosevelt A Boundaries...............................3-3
3.3.2 Roosevelt B Boundaries...............................3-4

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3.3.3

Republic ATCAA.......................................3-4

3.4 OLYMPIC A MOA/ATCAA....................................3-4
3.4.1 Olympic A Boundaries.................................3-5
3.4.2 Olympic B Boundaries.................................3-5
3.5

FILING PROCEDURES......................................3-5

3.6

REAL-TIME COORDINATION.................................3-6

3.7

MOA OPERATING PROCEDURES...............................3-6

3.8

CROP DUSTING ACTIVITY..................................3-8

3.9

FLARE DROPS............................................3-8

3.10 WHIDBEY ISLAND SURVIVAL AREA..........................3-8
3.10.1 Point of Contact/Scheduling.........................3-9
3.10.2 Altitude Assignment.................................3-9
3.11 CRESCENT HARBOR NAVAL OPERATIONS AREA.................3-9
3.11.1 Point of Contact/Scheduling.........................3-9
3.11.2 Procedures for Ordnance Use.........................3-9
3.12 NAVY EXCHANGE (NEX) LZ/DZ.............................3-9
3.12.1 Point of Contact/Scheduling.........................3-9
3.13 CHINOOK A AND B MOAs..................................3-10
3.13.1 Chinook A Boundaries................................3-10
3.13.2 Chinook B Boundaries................................3-10
3-14

RESTRICTED AREA R-6701, ADMIRALTY INLET BOUNDARIES....3-10

3-15

ALERT AREA A-680, OLF COUPEVILLE BOUNDARIES...........3-10

CHAPTER 4 - DARRINGTON OPERATING AREA.......................4-1
4.1 GENERAL................................................4-1
4.1.1 Description..........................................4-1
4.1.2 Scheduling...........................................4-1
4.1.3 Communications.......................................4-1
4.2 AREA BOUNDARIES........................................4-1
4.2.1 Darrington West Boundaries...........................4-1
4.2.2 Darrington East Boundaries...........................4-1
4.3

OPERATING PROCEDURES...................................4-2

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CHAPTER 5 – WASHINGTON COASTAL WARNING AREAS................5-1
5.1 GENERAL................................................5-1
5.1.1 Description..........................................5-1
5.1.2 Operating Hours......................................5-1
5.1.3 Scheduling...........................................5-1
5.1.4 Communications.......................................5-1
5.2 AIRSPACE BOUNDARIES....................................5-2
5.2.1 Warning Area W-237A Low/High.........................5-2
5.2.2 Warning Area W-237B Low/High.........................5-2
5.2.3 Warning Area W-237C..................................5-2
5.2.4 Warning Area W-237D..................................5-3
5.2.5 Warning Area W-237E..................................5-3
5.2.6 Warning Area W-237F..................................5-3
5.2.7 Warning Area W-237G..................................5-3
5.2.8 Warning Area W-237H..................................5-4
5.2.9 Warning Area W-237J..................................5-4
5.3 OLYMPIC COAST NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY (OCNMS)........5-4
5.3.1 OCNMS Boundaries.....................................5-5
5.3.2 OCNMS Authorized Activities..........................5-5
5.3.3 OCNMS Restrictions...................................5-5
5.4 USE OF ORDNANCE........................................5-6
5.4.1 Authorized Ordnance..................................5-6
5.4.2 Ordnance Scheduling Procedures.......................5-6
5.4.3 Notice to Mariners (NOTEMARS)........................5-6
5.4.4 Preferential Drop Zones..............................5-7
5.4.4.1 DZ 1...............................................5-7
5.4.4.2 DZ 2...............................................5-7
5.4.4.3 DZ 3...............................................5-8
5.4.4.4 DZ 4...............................................5-8
5.4.4.5 DZ 5...............................................5-8
5.4.4.6 DZ 6...............................................5-8
5.4.4.7 DZ Identification..................................5-8
5.4.5 Preferential Routings................................5-8
5.5

REAL-TIME COORDINATION.................................5-10

5.6

OPERATING PROCEDURES...................................5-10

5.7

ELECTRONIC COUNTERMEASURES (ECM).......................5-12

5.8

CANADIAN MARITIME PACIFIC (MARPAC) COORDINATION........5-12

5.9

HELICOPTER SERVICES....................................5-12

5.10

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5.11

SHIP - SHORE COMMUNICATIONS...........................5-13

CHAPTER 6 - MILITARY TRAINING ROUTES (MTRs).................6-1
6.1 GENERAL................................................6-1
6.1.1 Preflight Planning...................................6-2
6.1.2 Operating Procedures.................................6-2
CHAPTER 7 – CVN OPERATING PROCEDURES........................7-1
7.1

GENERAL................................................7-1

7.2 COORDINATION...........................................7-1
7.2.1 Planning Conference..................................7-1
7.2.2 ATC Briefs/Liaison Ship riders.......................7-2
7.3 PRE-SAIL COORDINATION MESSAGES.........................7-2
7.3.1 Summary of Operations................................7-2
7.3.2 Divert Alerts........................................7-3
7.3.3 OPAREA Requests......................................7-3
7.3.4 ALTRV Requests.......................................7-3
7.3.5 IFF Requests.........................................7-3
7.4 FLIGHT PLANNING........................................7-3
7.4.1 OPAREA Modifications.................................7-3
7.4.2 Daily Air Plan.......................................7-3
7.4.3 Flight Information Messages..........................7-4
7.4.4 Flight Plans.........................................7-4
7.4.5 Overhead Messages....................................7-4
7.5

AT-SEA COORDINATION....................................7-4

7.6 COMMUNICATIONS.........................................7-5
7.6.1 Landline Communications..............................7-5
7.6.2 Ship-to-Shore Radio Communications...................7-5
7.6.3 Air-to-Ground Communications.........................7-6
7.7 BINGO/DIVERTS TO SHORE FACILITIES......................7-6
7.7.1 Bingo................................................7-6
7.7.2 Diverts..............................................7-7
7.8 CONDUCT OF FLIGHT......................................7-7
7.8.1 W-237 Complex Operations.............................7-7
7.8.2 Strait of Juan De Fuca/Puget Sound Operations........7-7
7.9 STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA (SOJDF) CARRIER OPERATIONS......7-7
7.9.1 General Special Use Airspace.........................7-7
7.9.2 Aircraft Carrier (CVN) use of SOJDF..................7-7vi

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7.9.3

SOJDF Airspace for CVN Use...........................7-8

CHAPTER 8 – NAVAL WEAPONS SYSTEM TRAINING FACILITY
BOARDMAN, OREGON................................8-1
8.1 DESCRIPTION............................................8-1
8.1.1 Operating Hours......................................8-1
8.1.2 Boardman MOA and ATCAA Boundaries....................8-1
8.1.3 Boardman Restricted Area 5701 Area (a)...............8-2
8.1.4 Boardman Restricted Area 5706 Area (b)...............8-2
8.1.5 Boardman Restricted Area 5701 Area (c)...............8-2
8.1.6 Boardman Restricted Area 5701 Area (d)...............8-2
8.1.7 Boardman Restricted Area 5701 Area (e)...............8-2
8.1.8 Boardman Restricted Area 5706........................8-3
8.2 OPERATING PROCEDURES...................................8-3
8.2.1 General..............................................8-3
8.2.2 Entering Boardman Range..............................8-3
8.2.3 Departing Boardman Range.............................8-3
8.3 MAIN TARGET............................................8-4
8.3.1 Target (1)............................................8-4
8.3.2 Navigation Check Point................................8-4
8.4 STRAFING PIT............................................8-4
8.5 RANGE PRIORITY..........................................8-5
8.6 TYPE EXERCISE/ORDNANCE..................................8-5
8.7 PATTERNS................................................8-6
8.8 EXIT PROCEDURES.........................................8-6
8.9 AN/UPQ-8 (V) THREAT EMITTER SIMULATORS..................8-6
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
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7.
8.
9.

OKANOGAN/ROOSEVELT MOAs/ATCAAs,REPUBLIC,MOLSON ATCAAs
OLYMPIC MOAs/ATCAAs, W-237, and OLYMPIC COAST NATIONAL
MARINE SANCTUARYBOARDMAN MOA, ATCAA, and RESTRICTED AREAS
DARRINGTON AREA
PREFERENTIAL DROP ZONESCASE I OPAREASURVIVAL AREA, CRESCENT HARBOR RESTRICTED AREA, NEX LZ
NWSTF BOARDMAN TARGET DESCRIPTIONSAFE HAVEN AREAS

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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS/ACRONYMS
A
AA
ACM
ADIZ
AIROPS
AR
ARTCC
ASW
ATA
ATC
ATCAA

Anti Aircraft
Air Combat Maneuver
Air Defense Identification Zone
Air Operations
Air Refueling Route
Air Route Traffic Control Center
Anti Submarine Warfare
Advance Tactical Assessment
Air Traffic Control
Air Traffic Control Assigned Airspace

C
CADIZ
CATCC
CCA
CIWS
CNI
CV1

Canadian Air Defense Identification Zone
Carrier Air Traffic Control Center
Carrier Controlled Approach
Close in Weapons System
Communications, Navigation and Identificationequipment
CV-1 TACAN Approach

D
DACM
DU

Defensive Air Combat Maneuvers
Depleted Uranium Ammunition

E
ECM

Electronic Counter Measures

F
FCLP
FCF
FLEETEXFLIP

Fleet Carrier Landing Practice
Functional Check Flight
Fleet Exercise
Flight Information Publication

I
IAF
IAS
IFF
IFR
IR

Initial Approach Fix
Indicated Air Speed
Identification friend or foe
Instrument flight rules
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M
MARPAC
MARSA
MOA
MTR

Canadian Maritime Pacific
Military Assumes Responsibility for Separation of
AircraftMilitary Operations Area
Military Training Route

N
NAS
NOTAM
NOTMAR
NORAD
NWSTF
NVD

Naval Air Station or National Air Space
Notice to Airman
Notice to Mariners
North American Air Defense Command
Naval Weapons System Training Facility
Night Vision Device

O
OCNMS
OLF
OPAREA
ORE
ORI

Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary
Outlying Landing Field
Operation Area
Operational Readiness Exercise
Operational Readiness InspectionP
PACNORWEST TRCM OPAREA
PSNS

Pacific North West Training Range
Complex Manual Operation Area
Puget Sound Naval StationR
READYEX

Readiness Exercise

S
SAR

Search and Rescue

T
TACAN

Tactical Air NavigationU
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V
VFR
VR

Visual Flight Rules
Visual Flight Rules Military Training RouteW
WADS

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CHAPTER 1
GENERAL
1.1 GENERAL
1. Per reference (a), NAS Whidbey Island is assigned scheduling
responsibility to manage offshore and inland operating areas
dedicated for military use by surface and air platforms. Thismanual contains a comprehensive listing of all PACNORWEST TRCM
OPAREAs. Chapters 2 through 7 include detailed descriptions ofthese areas.
2. All military training (to the maximum extent possible)
should be conducted within the established OPAREAs.
1.2 NOISE ABATEMENT POLICY. It is Commanding Officer, Naval Air
Station Whidbey Island policy to conduct required training andoperational flights with a minimum impact on surrounding
communities. The importance of maintaining continued good
relations with the public and other federal agencies dictate
strict compliance with the provisions contained in reference (b)and this instruction. Each aircrew shall be familiar with thenoise profiles of their aircraft and shall be committed tominimizing noise impacts without compromising operational andsafety requirements.
1.3 DEFINITIONS
1.3.1 Air Combat Maneuvering (ACM). Flight of two or moreaircraft involved in abrupt changes in flight path/altitudescheduled as an exclusive operation.
1.3.2 Air Traffic Control Assigned Airspace (ATCAA). ATCAA of
defined vertical/lateral limits are established by ATC for the
purpose of separating military training activities from other
IFR traffic. ATCAA is designed and established in controlled
airspace normally above 18,000 feet Mean Sea Level (MSL) to
accommodate daily training missions and planned exercises.
1.3.3 Exclusive Use. OPAREA scheduling term, which indicates anarea, is reserved for the unit, which scheduled the area. Nonparticipants are prohibited from entering the area.
1.3.4 Co-Usage. Concurrent use of an area by two or more units.
Implies that units are able to conduct the operation safely eventhough other units are operating or transiting the area. Co-use
of an area requires approval of the scheduling unit.

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1.3.5 Cold Area.
being conducted.

OPAREA wherein no hazardous operations are

1.3.6 Hot Area. Air or surface OPAREA wherein ordnance is being
fired/dropped or other operations are being conducted that
presents a hazard to non-participants.
1.3.7 Notice to Airman (NOTAM). A broadcast or published flightadvisory to disseminate information affecting safety of flight,
issued on a temporary basis.
1.3.8 Notice to Mariners (NOTMARS). A broadcast or publishednavigation advisory to disseminate information affecting
navigation within a limited geographic area.
1.3.9 Practice Bomb.

Inert ordnance.

1.3.10 Restricted Area. An area in which special restrictedmeasures are employed to prevent non-participants from entering
the area.
1.3.11 Scheduling Authority. Exercises administrative controlof OPAREAS and coordinates and schedules usage.
1.3.12 Special Use Airspace. Airspace wherein activities must
be confined because of their nature, and/or wherein limitations
are imposed on non-participating aircraft includes MOAs, Warning
Areas, Alert Areas, and Restricted Areas.
1.3.13 Warning Area. A specified area over international waters
where hazardous activities may occur.
1.3.14 Military Training Route (MTR). Designated airspace formilitary low altitude, high-speed navigation and tactics to be
flown in excess of 250 KIAS below 10,000 feet Mean Sea Level(MSL).
1.3.15 Military Operations Area (MOA). An airspace area
designated for non-hazardous military activity to segregate nonparticipating IFR aircraft from participating military
operations and to inform the VFR pilot when such activity is
being conducted.
1.4 WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES. The following definitions
apply to "WARNINGS,” “CAUTIONS," and "Notes" found throughout
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a. Warning. An operating procedure, practice or condition,etc., that may result in injury or death if not carefully
observed or followed.
b. Caution. An operating procedure, practice or condition
that may result in damage to equipment if not carefully observedor followed.
c. Note. An operating procedure, practice or condition
that must be emphasized.
1.5 GENERAL PRUDENTIAL RULES
1. This manual has been prepared per references (a) and (b).
It shall not be construed as modifying or superseding directives
issued by higher authority.
2. OPAREA users shall comply with this manual and are expected
to exercise their best judgment when encountering conditions notcovered.
1.6 USER RESPONSIBILITIES. The primary purposes of OPAREAs areto support the needs of the user. To permit effective
utilization of all areas, the user also has certain
responsibilities.
1. Unless otherwise directed by higher authority, users shallcomply with procedures, weather minimums, and ordnanceemployment restrictions contained in this manual.
2. Schedule proposed activities within NAS Whidbey Island
PACNORWEST TRCM OPAREAs directly with NAS Whidbey Island, Range
Schedules Division.
3. Provide a minimum of 60 days prior notice for large-scale(i.e., Feet Exercise (FLEETEX), Readiness Exercise (READEX),
Operational Readiness Inspection/Exercise, Advanced Tactical
Assessment (ORI/ORE, ATA)) events.
1.7 NAS WHIDBEY ISLAND, RANGE SCHEDULES DIVISION
1. Responsible for overall management of the PACNORWEST TRCM
OPAREA airspace described in this manual. Establish, enforce,and publish procedures for effective safe utilization of
assigned OPAREAs.
2. Approving authority for all matters relating to thescheduling and use of these areas. De-conflict and assign
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3. Provide briefings concerning scheduling and use of NAS
Whidbey Island PACNORWEST TRCM OPAREAs.
4. Coordinate services, ensure issuance of NOTAMS/NOTMARS,
issue schedules, and prescribe additional regulations asnecessary.
5.

Submit usage reports per references (a), (c), and (d).

6. Schedule Field Carrier Landing Practice, Carrier Controlled
Approach, CV-1 Tactical Air Control and Navigation (TACAN)
Approach, Night Vision Device (FCLP/CCA/CV1/NVD) periods at NAS
Whidbey Island and FCLP at Outlying Field (OLF) Coupeville.
7.

Schedule Hot Pit periods at NAS Whidbey Island.

8. Schedule all Visual Flight Rules Military Training Routes(VRs), Instrument Flight Rules Military Training Routes (IRs),
MOAs, and W-237 areas.
1.8 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1.8.1 General. The purpose of safety precautions andregulations are to prevent personnel injury or property damage
that might result from ships or aircraft training within the
PACNORWEST TRCM OPAREAs. These safety precautions and range
regulations are not intended to conflict with, or to reduce, thefull exercise by any command of responsibilities assigned bycompetent authority. In any situation, the commanding officer
or senior aviator in the flight shall use proper discretion to
implement measures, which will achieve maximum safety.
1.8.2 Scope. This chapter sets forth the safety precautions andrange regulations applicable to NAS Whidbey Island PACNORWEST
TRCM OPAREAs. Those safety precautions and range regulations,which apply only to specific operating areas or targets, areincluded in the appropriate chapter of this manual.
1.9 REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO BOTH AIR AND SURFACE UNITS
1.9.1 Clear Range. The operational commander conducting an
exercise shall be satisfied that the range is clear prior to
beginning the exercise. Procedures to ensure a clear range may
be established based on visual and/or radar surveillance. The
Officer Conducting Exercise (OCE) shall take into consideration
all applicable factors in arriving at the final decision, suchas urgency of the mission, density of air and surface traffic,
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reliability of the ordnance and the availability, accuracy,
reliability, and completeness of radar coverage. Whensurveillance of the range is conducted partially or solely byradar, surface and/or airborne, commanders shall ensure that theradar is operated and monitored by well-trained and competentpersonnel. Regardless of what surveillance method is used,
there must be assurance that the RANGE IS CLEAR. Surface or air
firing exercises shall be suspended at any time visual or radar
warning indicates the presence of any vessel or aircraft within
firing range.
1.9.2 Firing with Cloud Cover. No ordnance shall be expended
through overcast or over an under-cast, or when there is morethan 3/10 cloud coverage in the area, unless the criteria
established in reference (b) are met.
1.9.3 Firing Areas. Firing exercises are permitted only within
the NWSTF Boardman/R-5701 and the offshore warning areas. Livefire in the offshore warning areas must be per COMNAVSURFPACINST
3120.8F in coordination with Commander, Naval Surface Force,
U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMNAVSURFPAC), San Diego, CA and scheduled
no less than two weeks prior to date of event. Exercises must
be within the area/target assigned.
1.9.3.1 Firing Exercises near commercial shipping lanes
1. As far as is safe and practicable for prevailing condition
and mission requirements, all units involved in live firing
exercises within W237E, should to the maximum extent possible,
conduct firing operations well clear of the vessel shipping
lanes to avoid impacting navigation safety of commercial
shipping in the Tofino Traffic Area of Operations. This area isdefined as north of 48N latitude and east of 127W longitude andwithin 50 NM of Vancouver Island.
2. All units, surface and air, engaged in live firing exercises
within the Tofino Traffic Area of Operations shall ensurecommunications are established and maintained with “Tofino
Traffic” on Channel 74 VHF-FM. The following notifications
shall be made:a. Prior to the commencement of any live firing exercise,contact Tofino Traffic to ensure a safe firing position.
b. Provide Tofino Traffic with the danger radius, firing
bearing (if known), expected commencement time, and during of
the exercise.
c.

Notify Tofino Traffic of completion of the exercise.

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1.10 ADDITIONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR FIRING EXERCISES BY
SURFACE UNITS
1.10.1 Responsibility. The commanding officer of each ship orunit is responsible for compliance with these safety precautions
and range regulations.
1.10.2 Lookouts. A sufficient number of qualified lookouts
shall be posted during all firing exercises.
1.10.3 Observers. A fully qualified check sight safety observermust be stationed at each firing turret or mount.
1.10.4 Sight Setters. Sights will be set continuously inelevation and deflection during all firing exercises.
1.10.5 Bravo Flag. The Bravo Flag shall be displayed close-up
during all firing exercises.
1.10.6 Cease Fire. All firing will be secured when cease-fireorders are received from competent authority or when the line offire is endangering any object other than the designated target.
1.11 SURFACE GUNNERY EXERCISES
1.11.1 Clear Range.
range of the gun.

The range must be clear to the extreme

1.11.2 Safety Bearings.
3E shall be observed.

The safety bearings established by FXP-

1.11.3 Communications. During surface gunnery exercises
involving a towed target, two-way communications must be
maintained between the firing unit and the towing vessel.
1.12 ANTI-AIRCRAFT (AA) GUNNERY
1.12.1 Restrictions. No heavy AA firing (3 inch or larger)
shall be conducted when the projectile would pass closer than
1,000 yards to the towing or controlling planes or other nontarget aircraft.
1.12.2 Communications. AA firing exercises involving a towed
target or a target aircraft may be conducted only while two-way
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1.13 ANTI-SUBMARINE WARFARE EXERCISES. ASW exercises must be
per COMNAVSURFPACINST 3120.8F. No live depth charges or otherlive underwater ordnance shall be dropped for exercise purposes
except as authorized by COMNAVSURFPAC, San Diego, CA.
1.14 ADDITIONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND RANGE REGULATIONS FOR AIR
UNITS
1.14.1 Responsibility. The responsibility for compliance withthese safety precautions is vested in the commanding officer of
each user squadron or unit.
1.14.2 Visual Inspection. Pilots shall visually inspect
ordnance equipment and armament loading prior to take-off.
1.14.3 Ordnance Jettison. Live ordnance may be jettisoned"safe" in the target area. The pilot is responsible forclearing the target area prior to any ordnance deliveries.
Planned ordnance drops in offshore warning areas must be
coordinated with COMNAVSURFPAC, San Diego, CA, per
COMNAVSURFPACINST 3120.8F, and scheduled no less than two weeks
prior to the event.
1.14.4 Hung Ordnance. Detailed instructions for hung ordnanceat NAS Whidbey Island are contained in the Air Operations
Manual, NASWHIDBEYINST 3710.1W.
1.14.5 Air Separation. Users shall be responsible forseparation of their units from other air units, both militaryand civilian.
1.14.6 Target Identification. Positive identification of thetarget by each participating pilot must be attained by making an
identification pass over the intended target prior to droppingor firing ordnance. The only exceptions to this will beobserved competitive exercises.
1.14.7 Cease Fire for Safety. When any doubt exists as to thesafety of continued firing or bombing, any member of the flight
so in doubt shall call "Cease Fire" and indicate the reason therange is foul. In the event of such a call, all firing or
bombing shall cease until any doubt to safety is removed.
1.14.8 Runs on Submarines. Aircraft runs on friendly submarines
are prohibited unless joint aircraft-submarine exercises are
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1.14.9 Clearance from Helicopters. Aircraft flying below 700
feet should maintain a minimum lateral clearance of at least
one-half mile from all helicopters over water.
1.14.10 Disturbance of Wildlife. When it is necessary to fly
over known habitat of wild fowl, an altitude of at least 3,000
feet shall be maintained, conditions permitting.
1.14.11 Reporting Danger to Life or Property. It is mandatorythat a report be made as soon as possible to NAS Whidbey Island
Operations Duty Officer, DSN 820-2681/2682 or COMM (360) 2572681 by any pilot who:
a. Drops a bomb, a drop tank, fires a gun, fires a rocket,
or any other missile outside the limits of a regularly scheduled
impact area.
b. Upon return from flight, finds that bombs, rockets, or
any other missiles have been unaccountably expended.
c. Considers that any ammunition expended or any flightmaneuvers employed may have endangered the life or property of
another person, or who considers that such other person may
reasonably believe that their life or property had been
endangered.
1.15 AIR-TO-AIR GUNNERY EXERCISES. Minimum Range from Shore:
Minimum firing range from the shoreline for air-to-air overwater gunnery at any altitude shall be 10 miles outbound and 15
miles inbound within the assigned air area.
1.15.1 Armament Switch. The master armament switch shall be in
the “SAFE” position except, after proper clearance, for a live(HOT) run.
1.15.2 Range Clear.
run is started.

The range shall be clear before each firing

1.15.3 Target Safety Cone. No firing may be done within the 15degree safety cone of the target or if the firing aircraft isbelow the level of the tow plane.
1.15.4 Break-aways. All break-aways shall be up and over thetarget line of flight. On losing sight of target, a break-away
shall be executed immediately.
1.15.5 Visibility. Pilots must maintain visual contact with thetarget and other aircraft in the formation, and the flight pathmust permit safe break-away at all times during a run.

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1.16 AIR-TO-SURFACE EXERCISES
1.16.1 Characteristics of Ordnance. Pilots will be fully
cognizant of the safety precautions applicable to the ordnancecarried including the installed fuses.
1.16.2 Populated Areas. Aircraft carrying service or practiceordnance shall avoid passing over ships or populated areas.
1.16.3 Armament Switch. The master armament switch shall be in
the "SAFE" position except, after proper clearance, for a live(HOT) run.
1.16.4 Direction of Runs.
All runs shall be made in the
direction specified by the target observer, and no runs may bemade at an angle of less than 30 degrees with the course of a
towed surface target.
1.17 AIR-TO-AIR EXERCISES. Air-to-air missiles may be expended
within the offshore operating areas. Because of the varying
characteristics of missiles used, varying safety precautions andattack methods must be adhered to. Each mission shall be
specifically briefed and necessary safety precautions applied.
No missile shall be fired when there is any possibility that it
will not fall in a safe area within the assigned operating area.
No missile will be fired when the possibility exists that it may
be locked on anything other than the assigned target. Whenhead-on runs are used, both the target and firing aircraft shallbe under the positive control of a qualified Air Intercept
Controller.
1.18 OTHER MISSILE EXERCISES. Surface-to-Air and Surface-toSurface missiles may be expended within offshore OPAREAs.
Because of the varying characteristics of the missiles used by
the Navy, varying safety precautions and attack methods must be
used. Each mission or exercise shall be briefed and thenecessary safety precautions applied. No missile shall be fired
when there is a chance it will not fall in a safe area within
the OPAREA.
1.19 DEPLETED URANIUM (DU) AMMUNITION. DU policy, per DODD
4715.11P, paragraph 5.4.9, Commanders will minimize the use ofmunitions that contain submunitions or DU to that required tosupport national security objectives.

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CHAPTER 2SCHEDULING PROCEDURES
2.1 GENERAL. When scheduling OPAREAs, users shall request only
as much area, airspace, and time necessary to complete themission.
2.2 SCHEDULING
2.2.1 NAS Whidbey Island Range Schedules Division. All users of
NAS Whidbey Island administered areas shall schedule their
proposed activities with NAS Whidbey Island Range Schedules
Division. Range Schedules is the sole approving authority for
OPAREAs and MTRs contained in this manual. Airspace may bescheduled via the following medium:
Mail:

Commanding Officer
NAS Whidbey Island
3730 N. Charles Porter Ave
Oak Harbor, WA 98278-5300

Message:

NAS WHIDBEY ISLAND
WA//N3/N33/N331//

FAX:

DSN: 820-1283
COMM: (360) 257-1283

Telephone:

DSN: 820-2877
COMM: (360) 257-2877

E-mail:

WHDB_Range_Schedules_All_Hands@navy.mil

2.2.2 Hours of Operations. Range Schedules Division hours ofoperation are 0700-1600 local, Monday through Friday except
holidays. Schedulers are located in the NAS Whidbey Island
Operations Building (BLDG 385).
2.2.3 Scheduling Times. Scheduling requests shall be made no
later than 1600 local the day prior to desired usage and notlater than 1600 local on Friday for weekends/Mondays. In orderto prevent scheduling conflicts, requests will be accepted fromdesignated Scheduling Officers or the Operations Officer only.
2.2.4 Notice to Mariners (NOTMARS). Requests for offshore
Warning Areas requiring a NOTMAR must be received at least 1
week in advance. The using agency is responsible for sending
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2.3 CHANGES AND CANCELLATIONS
2.3.1 Times. Users of SUA/MTRs shall notify Range Schedules
Division of all requested changes and/or cancellations as soon
as they occur.
2.3.2 Notices to Airman (NOTAM). Change, including additions,to scheduled SUA times shall be requested a minimum of 2 1/2
hours (4 hrs for W-237H/J) prior to desired usage to allow for
issuance of necessary NOTAMs.
2.3.3 Extensions. Flights shall not extend beyond the scheduled
period without approval from Seattle ARTCC. Requests will
normally be approved provided there is not a conflict withsucceeding flights or release of airspace to Seattle ARTCC.
Otherwise, aircraft must vacate when instructed to do so or at
the expiration of scheduled time.
2.3.4 Military Training Routes (MTRs). In the interest offlight safety, and to allow Flight Service Stations sufficient
time to disseminate advisory information, MTR entry times are
firm; slides are not authorized. MTR requests must be scheduled
before 1600 the day prior to being flown. Same-day scheduling
may be accomplished 0700–1130 local for entry times after 1400
local. Actual IR entry times must be within 5 minutes ofscheduled time. Actual VR entry times must be within 3 minutesof scheduled time.
2.4 PRIORITIES. NAS Whidbey Island will normally schedule
OPAREAs and services as requested. Accordingly, the following
priority system is established for initial scheduling. It is
not intended to be all-inclusive and is used for planningpurposes only. Exceptions can be made for special mission
requirements.
a.

PRI 1:

Major exercises or special circumstanceb.

PRI 2:

Seattle ARTCC, WADS, CVWP, and EAWS.

c.

PRI 3:

VAQ-129 (until 1200 the day prior)d. PRI 4: NAS Whidbey Island-based fleet squadrons inorder of nearest deployment datese.

PRI 5:

Other U.S. Navy units and other U.S. forcesf.

PRI 6:

Foreign military forcesg.

PRI 7:All other authorized users

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2.4.1 Conflict Resolution. When a scheduling conflict occurs,
Range Schedules Division will determine priority of use and makeevery effort within operational guidelines to coordinate
adjustments to areas, times, altitudes, etc., to resolve theconflict. Units that do not receive their requested times will
be notified and offered other available airspace or time
periods.
2.4.2 Scheduling. In order to prevent scheduling conflicts,
requests will be accepted from designated Scheduling Officers or
the Operations Officer only. Fleet Replacement Squadron (VAQ129) has scheduling priority (per Paragraph 2.4c) until 1200
local the day prior for all MTRs, Olympic MOA, Okanogan MOA, andthe Boardman Complex. After 1200 local the day prior, theseareas are scheduled on a first-come-first-served basis. Allother areas including Roosevelt MOA and all offshore Warning
Areas are reserved on a first-come-first-served basis. Airspacefor special exercises or events shall be reserved 14 days inadvance. All times will be submitted in Zulu.
2.5 REQUESTS VIA MESSAGE
2.5.1 Message Format
1. Requests for OPAREAs generally should be UNCLASSIFIED andshall be in the following format (omit non-applicable items):
a. Requesting Unit (ship/unit or squadron name) and numberof participants.
b.

Type exercise.

c. Exclusive or co-usage (exclusive for hazardous
operations).
d.

Area or target requested, include desired altitudes.

e.

Date and COMEX/FINEX of each period.

f.

Weapon information.

g.

Type of weapon or aircraft.

h.

Type of ordnance to be used.

i. For ships: Max ordinate and range of weapon. For
aircraft: Max operating altitudes or max ordnance altitude.

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j.

Type target.

k. Acceptable alternate area(s), date(s), or time(s) andamplifying remarks.
l.

TACP/TAC (A) requirements.

m. Remarks and/or services requested to include a point ofcontact and phone number.
2. Requests for multiple exercises/areas should be submitted in
the same message using the format described above.
2.6 ELECTRONIC COUNTERMEASURES (ECM) AND CHAFF REQUESTS
2.6.1 ECM Area. The Continental United States ECM Area extends
to the outer boundaries of the coastal Air Defense
Identification Zone (ADIZ) or a perimeter 150 Nautical Miles(NM) seaward from the coastal states, whichever is farther,
except where this infringes on territorial limits of othernations/states. ECM procedures can be found in CJCSM 3212.02,(Performing Electronic Attack in the United States and Canada
for Tests, Training, and Exercises.)
2.6.2 ECM Coordination. All ECM activity (including chaff)shall be coordinated by the unit planning the ECM mission with
the FAA Frequency Management Office (425)-227-2637 and the NAS
Whidbey Island Frequency Manager (360) 257-2181. Reference (d)applies. In addition, use of chaff requires coordination with
Western Air Defense Sector, DQM/AST; telephone DSN 382-4604.

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CHAPTER 3
MILITARY OPERATIONS AREAS (MOAs)/AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL ASSIGNEDAIRSPACE (ATCAA)
3.1 GENERAL
3.1.1 Description. The Okanogan, Roosevelt, Boardman, andOlympic MOAs are designated for the purpose of conducting
special military training operations, such as combat tactics,
aerobatics, intercepts, instrument training, aerial refueling,
and formation flight training. Nonparticipating IFR traffic
will be provided separation from operations within the MOAs by
Seattle ARTCC. Nonparticipating VFR traffic is urged to remain
clear of the area. Should it become necessary to transit
Okanogan or Roosevelt when training activities are being
conducted, exercise extreme caution.
3.1.2 Operating Hours. All MOAs are published "continuous by
NOTAM" and are available 24 hours each day. A minimum of 2 1/2
hours-prior notice is required to allow sufficient time todisseminate the NOTAMs.
3.1.3 Scheduling. Missions or exercises involving multiple
units/commands that extend two or more days shall be coordinatedat least 30 days in advance to comply with Seattle ARTCC
requirements. Refer to Chapter 2 paragraph 2.4.2 for additionalscheduling procedures. ATCAA is available above FL180 and may
be requested with at least 30 minutes prior notice.
3.1.4 Communications. Communications in MOAs shall bemaintained with the designated controlling agency, additionally
the Okanogan, Roosevelt and Olympic MOAs have assigned UNICOM
frequencies for military aircraft that all pilots will monitor
while in the respective MOA (Table 1).
MOA COMMUNICATIONS
AREA
Okanogan
Roosevelt
Olympic
Okanogan
Roosevelt
Olympic

AGENCY
Seattle ARTCC
Seattle ARTCC
Seattle ARTCCUNICOM
UNICOM
UNICOMCALL SIGN
Seattle CenterSeattle CenterSeattle Center

Table 1

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291.6 MHZ
291.6 MHZ
291.6 MHZ
252.5 MHZ
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3.2 OKANOGAN MOA/ATCAA.

Illustration (1)3.2.1 Okanogan A Boundaries.
Beginning at:
49º 00' 00"N 119º 45' 04"W to49º 00' 00"N 119º 20' 04"W to49º 00' 00"N 119º 00' 04"W to
48º 03' 30"N 119º 00' 04"W to
48º 05' 00"N 120º 20' 04"W to
48º 06' 30"N 119º 45' 04"W to
48º 08' 29"N 120º 27' 34"W to48º 54' 40"N 120º 03' 04"W to48º 54' 40"N 119º 45' 04"W tothe point of beginning.
1. Altitudes: 9,000 feet MSL to, but not including, FL180.
ATCAA: FL180 to, but not including, FL240.
3.2.2 Okanogan B Boundaries.
Beginning at:
48º 08' 29"N 120º 27' 34"W to48º 54' 40"N 120º 03' 04"W to48º 54' 40"N 119º 45' 04"W to
48º 06' 30"N 119º 45' 04"W tothe point of beginning.
1. Altitudes: 300 feet AGL to, but not including, 9,000 feet
MSL, excluding that airspace 1,500 feet and below within a 3NM
radius of the following airports: Twisp Municipal Airport, WAand the Methow Valley State Airport, Winthrop, WA. (Underlies
Western portion of Okanogan A.)
3.2.3 Okanogan C Boundaries.
Beginning at:
48º 05' 00"N 119º 20' 04"W to49º 00' 00"N 119º 20' 04"W to49º 00' 00"N 119º 00' 04"W to
48º 03' 30"N 119º 00' 04"W tothe point of beginning.
1. Altitudes: 300 feet AGL to, but not including, 9,000 feet
MSL. (Underlies eastern portion of Okanogan A.)

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3.2.4 Molson ATCAA.

Illustration (1)1. MOLSON NORTH ATCAA Boundaries:
Beginning at:
49°00’00”N/119°45’04”W to48°54’40’N/119°45’04”W to48°54’40”N/120°03’04”W to48°30’30”N/120°16’00”W to48°09’00”N/119°00’00”W to49°00’00”N/119°00’04”W to49°00’00”N/119°20’04”W tothe point of beginning.
Altitudes:

FL240 to and including FL500.

2. MOLSON SOUTH LOW/HIGH ATCAA.
Beginning at:
48°30’30”N/120°16’00”W to48°08’29”N/120°27’34”W to48°03’30”N/119°00’04”W to48°06’30”N/118°51’30’W tothe point of beginning.

Illustration (1)Altitudes:
MOLSON SOUTH LOW: FL240 to, but not including, FL290.
MOLSON SOUTH HIGH: FL290 to and including FL500. (Five days
advance coordination required.)

WARNING
VFR civil traffic is authorized in this MOA. Military
aircrew must be alert for civilian controlled traffic.
3.3 ROOSEVELT A MOA/ATCAA.

Illustration (1)3.3.1 Roosevelt A Boundaries
Beginning at:
49º 00' 00"N 119º 00' 04"W to49º 00' 00"N 117º 23' 04"W to49º 00' 00"N 116º 48' 04"W to48º 22' 00"N 117º 28' 04"W to48º 22' 00"N 118º 06' 04"W to48º 19' 30"N 118º 14' 34"W to
48º 03' 30"N 119º 00' 04"W tothe point of beginning.
1.

MOA Altitudes: 9,000 feet MSL to, but not including, FL180.

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2.

ATCAA: FL180 to, but not including, FL240.

3.3.2 Roosevelt B Boundaries
Beginning at:
48º 03' 30"N 119º 00' 04"W to49º 00' 00"N 119º 00' 04"W to49º 00' 00"N 117º 23' 04"W thenvia a line parallel to and 2 NM west of the west bank of thePend Oreille River, WA to48º 38' 00"N 117º 25' 04"W to48º 38' 00"N 118º 10' 34"W thenvia a line parallel to and 2 NM west of the west bank of theColumbia River, WA to the point of beginning.
1. Altitudes: 300 feet AGL to, but not including, 9,000 feet
MSL. Excluding the airspace 1,500 feet and below within a 3 NM
radius of the Ferry County Airport, Republic, WA. (Underlies a
portion of Roosevelt A.)
3.3.3 Republic ATCAA. Illustration (1)1. REPUBLIC ATCAA
Beginning at:
49°00’00”N/119°00’04”W to48°09’00”N/119°00’00”W to48°06’30”N/118°51’30”W to48°19’30”N/118°14’34”W to48°22’00”N/118°06’04”W to48°22’04”N/117°28’04”W to49°00’00”N/116°48’04”W to49°00’00”N/117°23’04”W tothe point of beginning
Altitudes: FL240 to and including FL500.

WARNING
VFR civil traffic is authorized in this MOA. Military
aircrew must be alert for civilian air traffic.
3.4 OLYMPIC A MOA/ATCAA.

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3.4.1 Olympic A Boundaries
Beginning at:
47º 41' 29"N 124º 33' 05"W to47º 41' 29"N 123º 43' 35"W to47º 37' 59"N 123º 40' 05"W to
47º 14' 59"N 123º 40' 05"W to
47º 05' 59"N 124º 14' 53"W thennorthbound 3 miles parallel to the shoreline, to the point of
beginning.
1. Altitudes: 6,000 feet MSL to, but not including, FL180,
excluding that airspace below 1,200 feet AGL.
2.

ATCAA:

FL180 up to and including FL350.

3.4.2 Olympic B Boundaries
Beginning at:
48º 08' 59"N 124º 48' 05"W to
48º 08' 59"N 124º 30' 35"W to47º 59' 59"N 124º 07' 05"W to47º 41' 29"N 123º 43' 35"W to47º 41' 29"N 124º 33' 05"W thennorthbound 3 miles parallel to the point of beginning.
1. Altitudes: 6,000 feet MSL to, but not including, FL180,
excluding that airspace below 1,200 feet AGL.
2.

ATCAA:

FL180 up to and including FL350.
WARNING

VFR civil traffic is authorized in this MOA. Military
aircrew must be alert for civil/uncontrolled traffic.
3.5 FILING PROCEDURES. For Okanogan MOA/ATCAA file via FAIROPS(Whidbey Island-based units) or to EPH 320/055 and indicate MOA
delay time.
1. For Roosevelt MOA/ATCAA file via FAIROPS (Whidbey Islandbase units) or to EPH 005/060 and indicate MOA delay.
2. For Olympic A IVIOA/ATCAA file via FAIROPS (Whidbey Islandbased units) or to HQM 327/033 and indicate MOA delay.
3. For Olympic B MOA/ATCAA file via FAIROPS (Whidbey Islandbased units) or HQM 335/066 and indicate MOA delay.

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4. For aerial refueling operations, receiver aircraft flightplans shall include, in the remarks section, the call sign(s) of
tanker aircraft and a statement that MARSA will be applied.
3.6 REAL-TIME COORDINATION. Seattle ARTCC releases SUA on areal-time basis and requires a 30-minute notice prior toentering any MOA so the area can be cleared of IFR traffic. For
coordination purposes, it is the responsibility of the missioncommander to ensure that Whidbey Clearance Delivery or Seattle
ARTCC is notified at least 30 minutes prior to scheduled MOA
entry time.
3.7 MOA OPERATING PROCEDURES. MARSA is a condition, whichapplies to those aircraft operating within the MOAs/ATCAAs. If
more than one unit is scheduled to operate within a MOA/ATCAA,
each unit will be briefed on the vertical and/or lateralassignments of the other units by the NAS Whidbey Island Range
Schedules Division.
1. All operations within the MOAs are subject to a Letter ofAgreement between NAS Whidbey Island and Seattle ARTCC.
Controlling agency is Seattle ARTCC. Using/scheduling agency is
NAS Whidbey Island. No military operations are permitted withinthese MOAs without prior approval.
2. Aircrews shall not expect to enter MOAs/ATCAAs before theirscheduled entry time. Seattle ARTCC will not issue entry
clearance for early arrivals if the MOA/ATCAA is in use.
3. All aircraft shall have operable communications, navigation,and identification (CNI) equipment on all flights. A
malfunction on CNI equipment is cause to cancel/abort missions.
4. Upon check-in with Seattle ARTCC, provide call sign andevent number of aircraft to operate in MOA/ATCAA (include eachaircraft within a formation), area(s) scheduled and altitudes
required.
5. Aircraft shall monitor Seattle ARTCC frequency while
operating within the MOA/ATCAA unless otherwise approved. Ifchange to tactical/MOA Universal Integrated Communication(UNICOM) frequency is authorized, monitor Guard 243.0 MHZ.
6. Pilots cleared to operate within the MOAs/ATCAAs are
responsible for remaining within the vertical and lateralconfines of the MOA/ATCAA as specified in the ATC clearance.

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NOTE
Seattle ARTCC is equipped with error detection
software to ascertain when spill outs occur. Seattle
ARTCC may file Pilot deviation reports when spill outs
are detected.
7. Clearance to operate in the MOA/ATCAA shall be consideredsimilar to holding instructions, not a cancellation of IFR,
further clearance is required prior to departing the MOA/ATCAA.
8. Aircraft that must continuously transit FL180 shall use thelocal altimeter setting as authorized in FAR Exemption 2861A.
9. Aircraft operating within any SUA shall squawk the Mode 3
code assigned by Air Traffic Control. Aircraft not previously
assigned a Mode III discrete code shall squawk 4000.
10. Supersonic flights are not normally conducted in NAS
Whidbey MOAs/ATCAAs. When required, supersonic operations shallbe conducted per OPNAVINST 3710.7 and applicable Air ForceRegulations.
11. Unless safety of flight dictates, no aircraft shall departassigned MOAs/ATCAAs until ATC clearance is received from
Seattle ARTCC. Under normal circumstances, aircraft should
provide Seattle ARTCC at least 5 minutes advance notice ofintent to depart. This provides needed time for flight dataprocessing and coordination when required.
12.

Lost communications shall be as outlined in DOD FLIP.

13.

UNICOM/SAFE HAVEN procedures are as follows:a. All aircraft entering a MOA/ATCAA will contact Seattle
ARTCC on appropriate frequency (Table 1) for entry using callsign and appropriate event number. Event numbers will beassigned by Range Schedules Division at (360) 257-2877. If
multiple aircraft are scheduled for the same event or co-use of
the area is approved, aircraft entering a MOA/ATCAA will checkin via the appropriate UNICOM frequency with call sign and event
number. If no communication can be established aircraft willproceed to SAFE HAVEN which is described by a lateral area
extending from the border of the MOA/ATCAA to 3 NM into the
MOA/ATCAA (Illustration 9). Additionally altitudes for each
SAFE HAVEN area are described in Illustration 9. Onceestablished in the SAFE HAVEN area aircraft will continue to try
and contact playmates or co-use aircraft and, if still nocommunication can be established, then aircraft will coordinate
exiting the MOA/ATCAA with Seattle ARTCC.
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with Seattle ARTCC on appropriate frequency (Table 1) prior toleaving the MOA/ATCAA assigned. If multiple aircraft for thesame event are in the MOA/ATCAA, the last aircraft departing the
MOA/ATCAA shall advise Seattle ARTCC, i.e. “SEATTLE CENTER
PUGET52 EVENT 30001 LAST AIRCRAFT OUT.” Upon reporting lastaircraft out, Seattle ARTCC will close the event number and theairspace will be deactivated.
3.8 CROP DUSTING ACTIVITY. Extensive crop dusting occurs in the
agricultural lands of the Columbia River Basin. Aircrew using
MTRs originating or terminating in the Boardman Range Complex
should be aware that crop dusting activity occurs in non-Navyland areas that lie beneath R-5701/5706. Uncharted airfields inthe vicinity of the Boardman Range from which crop dusters
originate include:
1. Taggares Farms Airport, OR approximately 10NM west of theBoardman Bull at 45°45.1’N/119°36.4’W.
2.

Eastern Oregon Farms Airport, at 45041.4’N/118050.3’W

3.

Patterson Airport, WA at 45o57.4’N/119o37.2’W

3.9 FLARE DROPS. The dispensing of self-protection flares is
authorized in all MOAs with the following limitations:
1. Planned use shall be coordinated with Range Schedules
Division.
2. Minimum altitude for dispensing is 500' AGL for fixed wing
and 700' AGL for helicopters.
3.

Use of illumination flares is not authorized.

3.10 WHIDBEY ISLAND SURVIVAL AREA (Illustration 7)
Beginning at:
48° 17' 56.47"N 122° 35' 30.00" W to
48° 18’ 06.91”N 122° 35’ 31.00” W to
48° 18’ 26.00”N 122° 34’ 50.60” W to
48° 18’ 25.80”N 122° 33’ 21.15” W to
48° 16’ 50.50”N 122° 33’ 21.20” W to
48° 16’ 44.50”N 122° 33’ 33.00” W to
48° 16’ 45.90”N 122° 33’ 35.75” Wthen north along shoreline to point of origin.
1. This area can be used for, but is not limited to, small
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unit training (under 2000 people), ground training and survival
training.
3.10.1 Point of Contact/Scheduling. Scheduling will be done
through Range Schedules Division at (360) 257-2877.
3.10.2 Altitude Assignment. Altitudes are not specificallydefined; however, Whidbey Approach Control may assign a maximum
altitude.
NOTE
This area underlies NAS Whidbey Class C Airspace.
Review all Aeronautical Charts and procedures before
operating aircraft in this area.
Concerns shall bedirected to (360) 257-2681, the NAS Whidbey Island
Operations Duty Officer.
3.11 CRESCENT HARBOR NAVAL OPERATIONS AREA (Illustration 7).
Located in Crescent Harbor, Saratoga Passage, Oak Harbor, WA.
The site is in waters adjacent to the NAS Whidbey Island
Seaplane Base. The area is drawn from the Polnell Point Light(48° 16' 22"N 122° 33' 30 W) west-southwest to a point incentral Crescent Harbor (48° 16' 00"N 122° 36' 00 W) and thendue north to a point along Crescent Harbor’s shoreline on
Whidbey Island (48° 17' 55"N 122° 36' 00 W.)
1. Exercises can only occur when all non-participating vessels
and persons are clear of the area.
2. Effective times are by NOTAM/NOTMAR and available 24 hours aday.
3.11.1 Point of Contact/Scheduling. Scheduling will be done
through Range Schedules Division at (360) 257-2877.
3.11.2 Procedures for Ordnance Use. Procedures for ordnance use
can be found in COMNAVSURFPACINST 3120.8D (PROCEDURES FORDISPOSAL OF EXPLOSIVES AT SEA/FIRING OF DEPTH CHARGES AND OTHER
UNDERWATER ORDNANCE).
3.12 NAVY EXCHANGE (NEX) LZ/DZ (Illustration 7). Located on the
NAS Whidbey Island Seaplane Base. The LZ encompasses all of theparking area north of the NEX. Units using this LZ will be
required to provide their own physical security, as well as
fire/rescue requirements and comply with all federal laws, state
laws, local laws, and air traffic control procedures.
3.12.1 Point of Contact/Scheduling. Coordination must be madeat least 30 days in advance to use this LZ/DZ (except local
tenant units.)
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Scheduling will be done through Range Schedules Division at(360) 257-2877. For use of this area Range Schedules Division
will coordinate with Navy Region Northwest Deputy Director for
Range Support at (360) 257-3315. Navy Region Northwest Deputy
Director for Range Support will assist in the coordination witha multitude of agencies for use of this area. The Range
Schedules Division will schedule this only after priorcoordination with all parties involved has been accomplished.
NOTE
This area underlies NAS Whidbey Island Class C
Airspace.
Reviewall
Aeronautical
Chartsandprocedures before operating aircraft in this area.
Concerns shall be directed to (360) 257-2681, the NAS
Whidbey Island Operations Duty Officer.
3.13 CHINOOK A AND B MOAs
3.13.1 Chinook A Boundaries. A north/south corridor 2 NM wide,
1 NM either side of a line beginning at the hood canal Bridge,
port Gamble, WA (lat 47º 52’14”N., long. 122º 38’05”W.),
extending on a bearing of 000 T to Restricted Area R-6701.
1.

Altitudes:

300 feet MSL to 5000 feet MSL.

3.13.2 Chinook B Boundaries. An east/west corridor 2 NM wide, 1
NM either side of the line beginning at lat. 48º 13’59”N., long.
123º 04’35”W., extending on a bearing of 110 T until reaching R6701.
1.

Altitudes:

300 feet MSL to 5000 feet MSL.

3.14 Restricted Area R-6701, Admiralty Inlet Boundaries.
Beginning at:
48° 09° 59"N 122° 34' 53"W to48° 05' 44"N 122° 31' 35"W to48° 06' 05"N 122° 41' 17"W to48° 09' 59"N 122° 41' 01"W tothe point of beginning.
1.

Altitudes:

Surface to 5,000 feet MSL.

3.15 Alert Area A-680, OLF Coupeville Boundaries.
of 48° 10' 59"N 122° 38' 05"W.
1.

Altitudes:

3 NM radius

Surface to and including 3,000 feet MSL.

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CHAPTER 4DARRINGTON OPERATING AREA
4.1 GENERAL
4.1.1 Description. The Darrington Area is a block of airspaceestablished by Letter of Agreement with Seattle ARTCC for ESM,
ECM, DECM and functional check flight missions. This area is
not a designated MOA and is for use by NAS Whidbey Island-based
units only. See Illustration (4).
4.1.2 Scheduling. All scheduling is controlled through Seattle
ARTCC on a "first-come-first-served" basis. The route to
Darrington is defined by the NUW-Darrington FAIROPS route inreference (e).
4.1.3 Communications
1.

Whidbey Approach: 270.8 MHZ

2.

Seattle ARTCC: 270.3 MHZ

4.2 AREA BOUNDARIES (Illustration 4)
4.2.1 Darrington West Boundaries.
Beginning at:
48º 46' 00"N 122º 09' 00"W to48º 45' 55"N 122º 00' 45"W to48º 38' 30"N 121º 58' 00"W to48º 15' 11"N 121º 58' 00"W to48º 15' 00"N 122º 33' 00"W to48º 21' 00"N 122º 44' 00"W to48º 38’ 00”N 122º 15’ 00”W to48º 54’ 40”N 120º 03’ 04”W tothe point of beginning.
1. Altitudes: Not specifically defined, however minimum
altitude assignment by Seattle ARTCC will not be lower than
10,000 feet MSL.
4.2.2 Darrington East Boundaries
Beginning at:
48º 45’ 55”N 122º 00’ 45”W to48º 45’ 00”N 120º 42’ 00”W to48º 15’ 00”N 120º 42’ 00”W to48º 15’ 11”N 121º 58’ 00”W to48º 38’ 30”N 121º 58’ 00”W topoint of beginning.

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1. Altitudes: Not specifically defined, however altitude
assignments by Seattle ARTCC will not be lower than 13,000 feetMSL.
CAUTIONThe Darrington Area is not special use airspace.
Military aircrew must be alert for civil/uncontrolled
traffic.
4.3 OPERATING PROCEDURES
1. Electronic countermeasures training and EA6/EA18/P3/EP3
functional check flights (FCFs) only.
2. VFR on-top operations, aerobatics, ACM/DACM, and aerial
refueling/practice plugs are not authorized.
3. Seattle ARTCC reserves the right to limit the number ofaircraft that can operate in the area at any given time.
4. Maximum number of aircraft in formation flight is two.
Aircrew shall ensure that each aircraft has filed an IFR flightplan for individual flight in the Darrington Area if flight
break-up is planned.
5. IFR procedures are mandatory. Aircraft shall remain on
Seattle ARTCC frequency when operating in the area, unlessotherwise coordinated.
6. Aircraft cleared to operate in Darrington Area shall remain
within the lateral and vertical limits of the area as assigned
by Seattle ARTCC.
7.

Lost communications shall be as outlined in DOD FLIP.
NOTESupersonic flight is NOT authorized in the Darrington
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CHAPTER 5
WASHINGTON COASTAL WARNING AREAS
5.1 GENERAL
5.1.1 Description. The W-237 complex includes Warning Areas
W-237A through W-237J. They are offshore areas used for joint
air/surface operations such as missile firings, air-to-surface
bombing, air-to-air firing, combat tactics, intercepts, aerial
refueling, instrument training, aerobatics, and formationflight training. The W-237 complex is also a designated ASW
range for coordinated ASW operations, sonobuoys, practice
depth charges, and smoke markers. See Illustration (2).
5.1.2 Operating Hours. W-237 areas are published intermittently
by NOTAM, and are available 24 hours a day. For areas A throughG, a minimum of 2 1/2 hours prior notice is required to allow
sufficient time to disseminate NOTAMs. A minimum of 4 1/2 hours
prior notice is required if areas H or J are scheduled.
5.1.3 Scheduling. Missions or exercises involving multiple
units/commands (i.e., Advanced Training Assessment (ATA),
Operational Readiness Inspections/Evaluations (ORI/ORE), etc.)that extend two or more days shall be coordinated at least 60
days in advance. Refer to Chapter 2, paragraph 2.4.2 foradditional scheduling procedures.
5.1.4 Communications
1.

Seattle ARTCC
Radio:
Telephone:319.2/125.1 MHZ (North)269.0/128.3 MHZ (South)DSN 891-1241
COMM (253) 351-3523

2.

Western Air Defense Sector (Bigfoot)Radio:
364.3 MHZ
Telephone:
DSN 382-4352
COMM (253) 984-4604

3.

Canadian Air Defense Sector (Sidecar)
Radio:
364.2 MHZ
Telephone:
DSN 319-628-6701
COMM (705) 494-2011(ID Section)
DSN 382-4604
DSN 319-628-6419 (MCC)

4.

UNICOM:

227.5 MHZ
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5.2 AIRSPACE BOUNDARIES
5.2.1 Warning Area W-237A Low/High
1. Beginning at:
47º 31' 59"N 125º 41' 05"W to47º 41' 29"N 124º 33' 05"W thensouthbound 3 NM parallel to the shoreline ending at
47º 05' 59"N 124º 14' 53"W to
47º 00' 29"N 124º 30' 05"W to
46º 49' 59"N 126º 24' 05"W tothe point of beginning.
2.

Altitudes:a.

W-237A Low - Surface to, but not including, FL230.

b.

W-237A High - FL230 to, but not including, FL500.

5.2.2 Warning Area W-237B Low/High
1. Beginning at:
48º 08' 59"N 125º 56' 05"W to
48º 08' 59"N 124º 48' 05"W thensouthbound 3 NM parallel to the shoreline ending at
47º 41' 29"N 124º 33' 05"W to47º 31' 59"N 125º 41' 05"W tothe point of beginning.
2.

Altitudes:a.

W-237B Low - Surface to, but not including, FL230.

b.

W-237B High - FL230 up to, but not including, FL500.

5.2.3 Warning Area W-237C
1. Beginning at:
48º 08' 59"N 125º 56' 05"W to
47º 00' 00"N 125º 28' 03"W to
47º 00' 00"N 126º 15' 00"W to
48º 08' 59"N 126º 15' 00"W tothe point of beginning.
2.

Altitudes:

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5.2.4 Warning Area W-237D
1. Beginning at:
47º 00' 00"N 125º 28' 03"W to
46º 49' 59"N 125º 24' 05"W to
46º 53' 24"N 125º 06' 47"W to
46º 32' 00"N 125º 18' 00"W to
46º 06' 00"N 126º 15' 00"W to
47º 00' 00"N 126º 15' 00"W tothe point of beginning.
2.

Altitudes:

Surface to unlimited

5.2.5 Warning Area W-237E
1. Beginning at:
48º 29' 37"N 125º 09' 01"W to
48º 08' 59"N 125º 05' 00"W to
48º 08' 59"N 127º 54' 44"W to48º 20' 00"N 128º 00' 00"W tothe point of beginning.
2.

Altitudes:

Surface to FL270.

5.2.6 Warning Area W-237F
1. Beginning at:
48º 08' 59"N 126º 15' 00"W to
47º 00' 00"N 126º 15' 00"W to
47º 00' 00"N 127º 22' 26"W to
48º 08' 59"N 127º 54' 44"W tothe point of beginning.
2.

Altitudes:

Surface to unlimited

5.2.7 Warning Area W-237G
1. Beginning at:
47º 00' 00"N 126º 15' 00"W to
46º 06' 00"N 126º 15' 00"W to
45º 48' 35"N 126º 50' 49"W to
47º 00' 00"N 127º 22' 26"W tothe point of beginning.
2.

Altitudes:

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5.2.8 Warning Area W-237H
1. Beginning at:
48º 20' 00"N 128º 00' 00"W to
47º 00' 00"N 127º 22' 26"W to
47º 00' 00"N 129º 00' 00"W to48º 21' 02"N 130º 00' 00"W tothe point of beginning.
2.

Altitudes: Surface to FL270

5.2.9 Warning Area W-237J
1. Beginning at:
47º 00' 00"N 127º 22' 26"W to
45º 48' 35"N 126º 50' 49"W to
45º 50' 00"N 128º 10' 00"W to
47º 00' 00"N 129º 00' 00"W tothe point of beginning.
2.

Altitudes:

Surface to FL270

CAUTIONVFR civil traffic is authorized in the Warning Areas.
Military aircrews must be alert for civil/uncontrolled
traffic.
5.3 OLYMPIC COAST NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY (OCNMS). The OCNMS
was established off the coast of Washington in 1994 as part of
the Marine Mammal Protection Act. The OCNMS underlies thewestern portion of the OLYMPIC A&B MOA and the eastern parts of
W-237 A&B. Bombing is prohibited within the OCNMS boundaries.
Live firing of guns, missiles, torpedoes, and chaff and Antisubmarine warfare operations are permitted (15CFR§922.152(d)(1)(i)(B) and (D)). All Department of Defense
military activities shall be carried out in a manner thatavoids, to the maximum extent practicable, any adverse impacts
on Sanctuary resources and qualities (15CFR §922.152(d)(1)).
OCNMS Rules (15CFR §922 Subpart O) do not apply to non-U.S.
military activities in international waters and airspace (beyond
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5.3.1 OCNMS Boundaries.
sanctuary:

The following coordinates define the

1. Beginning at:
47º 07' 45"N 124º 11' 02"W to
47º 07' 45"N 124º 58' 12"W to47º 35' 05"N 125º 05' 00"W to47º 40' 05"N 125º 09' 44"W to47º 50' 01"N 125º 09' 42"W to47º 57' 13"N 125º 29' 13"W to
48º 07' 33"N 125º 38' 20"W to48º 15' 00"N 125º 40' 54"W to48º 18' 21"N 125º 30' 02"W to48º 20' 15"N 125º 22' 52"W to48º 29' 59"N 125º 04' 13"W to48º 26' 46"N 125º 09' 16"W to48º 27' 09"N 125º 08' 29"W to48º 28' 08"N 125º 05' 52"W to48º 29' 43"N 125º 00' 11"W to48º 29' 56"N 125º 59' 19"W to48º 30' 13"N 124º 54' 57"W to48º 30' 21"N 124º 50' 26"W to48º 30' 10"N 124º 47' 18"W to48º 29' 36"N 124º 43' 38"W to48º 28' 08"N 124º 38' 13"W to48º 23' 17"N 124º 38' 13"W
5.3.2 OCNMS Authorized Activities. The following activities areauthorized within the listed boundaries of the OCNMS:
1.

Live firing of guns, missiles, and chaff.

2. ASW operations, including inert torpedoes, ASW targets,
sonobuoys, markers, inert mines, and SUS.
3. Activities associated with the Quinault Range including inwater testing of non-explosive torpedoes.
4.

Hull integrity tests and other deep-water tests.

5.3.3 OCNMS Restrictions
1.

No live ordnance.

2.

No bombing, live or inert.

3. No flying less than 2000 feet MSL within 1 NM of the
Flattery Rocks, Quillayute Needles, or Copalis National Wildlife
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4. No flying less than 2000 feet MSL within 1 NM of the coastalboundary (Shoreline to 1 NM seaward).
5.4 USE OF ORDNANCE
5.4.1 Authorized Ordnance1. Conventional or inert ordnance flares, and photo flash
cartridges may be used except as noted under OCNMS, paragraphs
5.3.2 and 5.3.3.
2. Use of chaff requires compliance with applicable
instructions and coordination with Western Air Defense Sector.
5.4.2 Ordnance Scheduling Procedures
1. All exercises involving use of ordnance must be approved by
NAS Whidbey Island Range Schedules Division with concurrence
from COMSUBPAC, Pearl Harbor, HI (CTG 34.33), COMM (808) 4733794 CTG 34.33 plans water (surface) management 2 weeks priorand issues area assignment the week prior to becoming effective.
Area requests should be transmitted with sufficient lead-time tobe factored into water management. CTG 34.33 prefers drops in
W-237A vice W-237B due to shipping and land restrictions.
2. Area requests, which involve use of ordnance, must be
submitted via message using the format in paragraph 2.5.1. Item(J) remarks shall include the weight of each weapon and depth of
weapon detonation. Message addees should be as follows:
To:
Info:

NAS WHIDBEY ISLAND WA//N3/N331//
CTG 34.3.3
CCGD THIRTEEN SEATTLE WA//JJJ//

5.4.3 Notice to Mariners (NOTMARS)
1. Appropriate NOTMARS must be transmitted to warn of hazardous
activity or ordnance usage. User activities shall send amessage at least 1 week prior to the event:
To:
Info:

CCGD THIRTEEN SEATTLE WA//OLE/O/OAN//
COGARD AIRSTA ASTORIA OR//OPS//COMSUBPAC PEARL HARBOR HI//JJJ//COMSUBTRAGRU PACNORWEST BANGOR WA//N3//
NAS WHIDBEY ISLAND WA//N3/N331//
FAA SEATTLE ARTCC AUBURN SEATTLE WA/1MOS//WESTERN AIR DEF SX MCCHORD AFB WA//DO/DOO/SD/ICS//(any other addees(s) deemed appropriate by user
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2.

Example of message narrative as follows:

SUBJ: REQ ISSUANCE OF A NOTICE TO MARINERS TO WARN OF (i.e.
GUNNERY EXERCISE/ HAZARDOUS FLT ACTIVITY/ETC)
A. [Include applicable ref]1. UNIT CONDUCTING EXERCISE (i.e. USCGC xxxx, USS xxxx)
2. AREA TO BE USED (i.e. W237-E)
3. TYPE OF ORDNANCE: M-240B (7.62MM), M16 (5.56MM)/SURFIREX.
4. PRIMARY DATES: COMEX AT 000000Z JAN 10 and FINEX AT 000000
JAN.
5. POC: LT/LTJG/ENS xxxxx OPS CELL (xxx) xxx-xxxx
COMM (xxx) xxx-xxxx
EMAIL: xxxxx
6. COMMUNICATIONS (as applicable):(1) PRIMARY: 16A VHF-FM.
(2) SECONDAY:13A VHF-FM.
(3) TERTIARY: MCTS TOFINO CH-74 VHF-FM.
7. USCGC xxxx, USS xxxx WILL BE CONDUCTING A LIVE FIRE EXERCISEIN APPROXIMATE POSITION xx-xx.xx N xx-xx.xx W. DANGER AREA WILL
BE PLUS OR MINUS 15 DEGREES OF THE FIRING BEARING OUT TO A RANGEOF xxxx YARDS.
8. PRIOR TO COMMENCING EXERCISE UNIT WILL MAKE A SECURITY
BROADCAST VIA VHF-FM CH 16 AND NOTIFY TOFINO MCTS VIA VHF-FM CH74 OF EXERCISE LOCATION, FIRING BEARING AND DANGER RANGE (asapplicable).
9. UPON COMPLETION OF EXERCISE UNIT WILL NOTIFY TOFINO MCTS
THAT LIVE FIRE EXERCISE IS COMPLETE (as applicable).
10. FOR CCGD13 SEATTLE WA: REQ BROADCAST NOTICE TO MARINERS.
5.4.4 Preferential Drop Zones. Six drop zones have been
established to expedite and simplify drop coordination efforts.
These zones are located outside of the OCNMS and have been precoordinated with COMSUBPAC as preferential areas. (See
Illustration 5)
5.4.4.1 DZ 1. Beginning at:
47º 32' N, 125º 40' W to
47º 35' N, 125º 16' W to
47º 17' N, 125º 16' W to
47º 17' N, 125º 35' W tobeginning
5.4.4.2 DZ 2. Beginning at:
47º 49' N, 125º 40.9' W to
47º 49' N, 125º 22.5' W to
47º 35' N, 125º 16.0' W to
47º 32' N, 125º 42.0' W tobeginning

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5.4.4.3 DZ 3. Beginning at:
47º 22-50 N, 126º 35' W to
47º 22'50 N, 126º 15' W to
47º 00'00 N, 126º 15' W to
47º 00'00 N, 126º 35' W tobeginning
5.4.4.4 DZ 4. Beginning at:
47º 22'50 N, 125º 55' W to
47º 22'50 N, 126º 15' W to
47º 00'00 N, 126º 15' W to
47º 00'00 N, 125º 55' W tobeginning
5.4.4.5 DZ 5. Beginning at:
47º 00'00 N, 126º 35' W to
47º 00'00 N, 126º 15' W to
46º 37'00 N, 126º 15' W to
46º 37'50 N, 126º 35' W tobeginning
5.4.4.6 DZ 6. Beginning at:
47º 00'00 N, 126º 15' W to
47º 00'00 N, 125º 55' W to
46º 37'50 N, 125º 55' W to
46º 37'50 N, 126º 15' W tobeginning
5.4.4.7 DZ Identification. These drop zones may be identified
as "DZ 1," "DZ 2," DZ 3," etc., in applicable message traffic.
DZ 3 through DZ 6 when scheduled together comprises a grid areaof approximately 25 NM by 35 NM.
NOTE
Using activities may request any drop area outside of
the OCNMS; however, use of preferential drop zones ispreferred.
5.4.5 Preferential Routings
1. From NUW to W-237A:
NUW 228020 ELMAA HQM HQM291019.

Altitude FL190.

2. From NUW to W-237B:
NUW NUW228020 NUW227035 TOU TOU200020.

Altitude FL190.

3. From W-237A or W-237G/J to NUW:W-XXXX HQM291019 HQM HQM046017 NUW200030 NUW.
(BOAT6)

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4. From W-237B to NUW:
W-237B TOU200020 TOU NUW200030 NUW.

Altitude FL200.

(BOAT4)

5. From W-237 to:a. NLC: W-XXXX HQM UBG LKV J5 TIOGA FRA NLC140040 NLC.
(Request NLC237)
b. NKX:
NKX237)

W-XXXX HQM UBG LKV J5 LAX OCN (IAF) NKX.

(Request

c. NZY: W-XXXX HQM UBG LKV J5 LAX J1 MZB (IAF) NZY.
(Request NZY237)
6.

From W-570 to:
a.

NUW:

W-570 HQM NUW200030 NUW.

(Request NUW570)

b. NLC: W-570 ONP OED RBL J65 EHF J5 TIOGA FRA NLC140040
NLC. (Request NLC570)
c. NKX: W-570 ONP OED RBL J65 EHF J5 LAX OCN (IAF) NKX.
(Request NKX570)
d. NZY: W-570 ONP OED RBL J65 EHF J5 LAX J1 MZB (IAF) NZY.
(Request NZY570)
7.

From W-93 to:
a.

NUW:

W-93 ONP HQM NUW200030 NUW.

(Request NUW93)

b. NLC: W-93 OTH RBL J65 EHF J5 TIOGA FRA NLC 140040 NLC.
(Request NLC93)
c. NKX: W-93 OTH RBL J65 EHF J5 LAX OCN (IAF) NKX.
(Request NKX93)
d. NZY: W-93 OTH RBL J65 EHF J5 LAX J1 MZB (IAF) NZY.
(Request NZY93)
NOTE
If (IAF) is not applicable, route filed will be fromlast fix direct destination airport.

CAUTIONPADRA (Pass to Air Defense Radar) must appear in theremarks section of the DD-175.
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5.5 REAL-TIME COORDINATION. Seattle ARTCC releases SUA on areal-time basis and requires a 30-minute notice prior toentering any Warning Area so the area can be cleared of IFR
traffic. For coordination purposes, it is the responsibility ofthe mission commander to ensure that Whidbey Clearance Delivery
or Seattle ARTCC is notified at least 30 minutes prior toscheduled Warning Area entry time.
5.6 OPERATING PROCEDURES
1. MARSA is a condition that applies to those aircraft
operating within the Warning Areas. If more than one unit isscheduled to operate within a Warning Area, each unit will bebriefed on the vertical and/or lateral assignments of the otherunits by the Range Schedules Division.
2. All operations within W-237 are subject to a Letter ofAgreement between NAS Whidbey Island, Seattle ARTCC, and Oakland
ARTCC. Using and scheduling agency is NAS Whidbey Island. No
military operations are permitted within these warning areas
without prior approval.
3. Aircrews shall not expect to enter Warning Areas before
their scheduled entry time. Seattle ARTCC will not issue entry
clearance for early arrivals if the Warning Area is in use.
4. All aircraft shall have operable CNI equipment on all
flights. A malfunction of CNI equipment is cause tocancel/abort missions.
5. Pilots cleared to operate within the Warning Areas are
responsible for remaining within the vertical and lateralconfines of the Warning Area as specified in the ATC clearance.

CAUTION
Duringcoordinatedsurface-air
events,movements
and/or location of surface units shall not cause airunits to "SPILLOUT" of assigned OPAREA(S).
NOTE
Seattle ARTCC is equipped with error detection
software to ascertain when spillouts occur.
Pilot
deviation reports will be filed when spillouts aredetected.
6. Aircraft operating in Warning Areas and ATCAAs shall squawk
Modes II and IV, as directed by higher authority, and shall
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squawk the Mode III discrete code as assigned by ATC. If
aircraft do not have Mode IV capability, advise Bigfoot prior tolaunch of OPAREA scheduled time. Airborne Mode IV checks areavailable from Bigfoot on 364.3 MHZ.
7. Carrier operations that involve aircraft flight operations
within W-237 must obtain Mode III discrete codes from NAS
Whidbey Island Air Traffic Control. Requests for a block ofMode III discrete codes shall be made via message and formatted
per paragraph 2.5.1.
8. Gunnery or live ordnance exercises shall not be conductedwithin 10 NM of the coastline.
9. Aircrews are responsible for ensuring that surface area ofimpact zones is clear.
10. Aircraft operating within W-237 must file for ADIZ
penetration unless operating under positive control of Bigfootor Seattle ARTCC. Communications within the western segment of
W-237 with Bigfoot is marginal. HF communications are available
from McClellan Airways.
11. Unless safety of flight dictates, no aircraft shall departassigned Warning Areas until an ATC clearance is received from
Seattle ARTCC. Under normal circumstances, aircraft should
provide Seattle ARTCC at least 5 minutes advance notice ofintent to depart assigned warning areas. This provides needed
time for flight data processing and coordination when required.
12.

Lost communications shall be as outlined in DOD FLIP.

13.

UNICOM/SAFE HAVEN procedures are as follows:a. All aircraft entering a W-237 area will contact Seattle
ARTCC on appropriate frequency (see Table 1 or 5.1.4) for entry
using call sign and appropriate event number. Event numbers
will be assigned by Range Schedules Division at (360) 257-2877.
If multiple aircraft are scheduled for the same event, or co-useof the area is approved, upon entering W-237 aircraft will checkin via the appropriate UNICOM frequency with call sign and event
number. If no communications with other aircraft can beestablished aircraft will proceed to SAFE HAVEN described by alateral area extending from the border of the W-237 to 3 NM into
the Warning Area assigned (Illustration 9). Additionallyaltitudes for each SAFE HAVEN area are described in Illustration
9. Once established in the SAFE HAVEN area aircraft willcontinue to try and contact playmates or co-use aircraft if
still no communications can be established with other aircraft
then aircraft will coordinate exiting W-237 with Seattle ARTCC.
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Seattle ARTCC on appropriate frequency (see 5.1.4) prior toleaving assigned area. If multiple aircraft for the same event
are in W-237 the last aircraft departing the Warning Area shalladvise Seattle ARTCC, i.e. “SEATTLE CENTER PUGET52 EVENT 30001
LAST AIRCRAFT OUT.” Upon reporting last aircraft out, Seattle
ARTCC will close the event number and the airspace will bedeactivated.
5.7 ELECTRONIC COUNTERMEASURES (ECM)
1. The Continental United States ECM Area extends to the outerboundaries of the coastal ADIZ or a perimeter 150 NM seaward
from the coastal states, whichever is farther out, except where
this infringes on territorial limits of other nations/states.
2. Procedures for conducting ECM, including method of request
and required limitations, are set forth in OPNAVINST 3430.9(series), AFR 55-44, and applicable COMVAQWINGPAC instructions.
3. West-to-east (towards coastline) ECM runs should not be madedue to potential interference with FAA Radars/NAVAIDS.
4. In addition, use of chaff requires coordination with Western
Air Defense Sector DQM/AST; telephone DSN 382-4342; COMM (253)982-4342.
5.8 CANADIAN MARITIME PACIFIC (MARPAC) COORDINATION
1. Coordination with Canadian MARPAC Headquarters at Esquimalt
Naval Base, Victoria, B.C., is recommended for any operations
within the Canadian ADIZ.
2.

PLAD:

MARPACHQ ESQUIMALT CAN

3.

Telephone:

DSN 319-255-2415/2715; COMM (250) 363-2425/2715.

5.9 HELICOPTER SERVICES. Helicopter services in the PACNORWEST
TRCM OPAREAS are limited. Units desiring services shall submit
requests to NAS WHIDBEY ISLAND WA//N3/N331//, info COMNAVAIRPACSAN DIEGO CA//N3/N7// and COMNAVREGNW SEATTLE WA//N3/N00P// forvalidation and approval 14 days prior to desired services.
5.10 POST OVERHAUL REQUIREMENTS. Surface units completing anavailability/overhaul at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (PSNS) shallcoordinate airspace requirements/aircraft services with the PSNS
Combat Systems Branch (Code 290) at DSN 439-7106, COMM (360)476-7106 for aircraft tracking, CIWS tracking and Link 4/11
testing events.
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5.11 SHIP - SHORE COMMUNICATIONS. Dedicated (continuously
guarded) HF assets are not available at NAS Whidbey Island. One
method of establishing communication is via the HF Global
system. This system provides HF radio communications forpassing command and control information. The system/individual
stations are not dedicated to any service, command or activity,
but support authorized users on a traffic precedence basis.
McClellan AFB, CA is the nearest Global station; frequencies arelisted in the DOD FLIP Flight Information Handbook (FIH). Callsign is McClellan Airways. Facilities for providing phone patch
service are available through all Global stations. Phone patch
service is expedited if destination DSN or commercial phone
numbers are provided at the time of request. The NAS Whidbey
Island ODO can be reached at DSN 820-2681/2682 or COMM (360)257-2681/2682.

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CHAPTER 6
MILITARY TRAINING ROUTES (MTRs)
6.1 GENERAL
1. NAS Whidbey Island MTRs accommodate high speed, low leveltactical training in excess of 250 KIAS. Operations shall be
conducted at the minimum airspeed compatible with the intent of
the mission. Specific route information is contained in the
FLIP AP/1 B (Military Training Routes).
2. NAS Whidbey Island is the scheduling activity for thefollowing Military Training Routes.
Military Training Routes
VR-1350
VR-1351
VR-1352
VR-1353
VR-1354
VR-1355

IR-341
IR-342IR-343IR-344IR-346
IR-348

Table 2NOTE
AR-626 and AR-717A refueling routes are contained
within existing SUA.
Refer to FLIP AP-1 forcoordinates.
Routes are scheduled concurrently withassociated SUA.
NOTE
Units
may
schedule
IR-348
without
concurrently
scheduling the Okanogan and Roosevelt MOAs.
Altitude
restrictions apply and approval is required from NAS
Whidbey Island Range Schedules Division.
3. Routes shall not be used unless scheduled with NAS Whidbey
Island Range Schedules Division. VRs are scheduled at 10-minuteintervals (H + 00, H + 10, H + 20, H + 30, H + 40, H + 50); andIRs are scheduled at 20-minute intervals (H + 00, H + 20, H + 40).
If alternate entry/exit points are desired, they must bescheduled. Refer to Chapter 2 paragraph 2.4.2 for additionalscheduling procedures.
4. All routes are one way. Flight operations conducted along
these routes or segments of these routes shall conform to thedirection of traffic flow indicated in the route description.
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5. FAIROPS Stereo Flight Plans have been developed for NAS
Whidbey Island-based units to incorporate IR/VR routes into the
local flight plan system. Refer to reference (e).
6.1.1 Preflight Planning. Low-level flying requires extensive
preflight planning to ensure flight safety and maximum training
from each sortie. Familiarity with FLIP AP/1 B and temporaryroute advisories is essential.
6.1.2 Operating Procedures
1. Unless otherwise delineated in a route's special operatingprocedures, avoid charted, uncontrolled airports by 3 NM or
below 1,500 feet AGL when practicable.
2. Avoid Class B, C, and D, airspace and Minimize disturbanceto persons and property on the ground.
3.

All "IR" operations shall be conducted on IFR flight plans.

4.

Flight Plan requirements for VR route use:a. Pilots departing on IFR clearances to fly VRs are
required to file to the fix/radial/distance of theirentry/alternate entry point of the route.
b. Pilots transitioning to IFR upon exiting the VR are
required to have an IFR flight plan on file with theappropriate fix/radial/distance of their exit point.
NOTE
FAIROPS
Stereotype
flightplans
provideoperational benefit for NAS Whidbey Island units.

this

5. Operations on VR routes shall be flown only when the ceilingis at or above 3000 feet AGL and Flight visibility is 5 statute
miles or greater.
6. All route entries are authorized at published entry/
alternate entry points only. Specific entry times for MTRs are
required to provide safe separation from other Whidbey Islandscheduled routes. MTR schedules are provided to general/
agriculture aviation interests and are predicated on adherence
to scheduled entry times. Aircraft shall not enter these routes
at any time other than those obtained from NAS Whidbey Island
Range Schedules Division. Entry times will be adhered to withinplus or minus 3 minutes for VRs and plus or minus 5 minutes for
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CHAPTER 7
CVN OPERATING PROCEDURES
7.1 GENERAL. To standardize procedures for PACNORWEST TRCM CVN
air and surface operations, this chapter outlines proceduresthat shall be utilized when conducting flight operations within
the W-237 complex, CYA102, CYR109 and Strait of Juan De Fuca.
The following procedures have been coordinated with the FAA andare designed to reduce the disruption of CVN training whileproviding a safe flying environment for both military and civil
air traffic. CVN operations, which involve flights to shore
stations, are to be conducted per appropriate air traffic
control directives and procedures outlined herein to preclude
air traffic control problems with the FAA, military ATC
Facilities and the WADS. Adherence to these procedures will
alleviate many potential problem areas, enhance training, andprovide the following:
1. Standardization of flight information messages for relay offlight plan information, ADIZ penetration coordination, Altitude
Reservation Airspace (ALTRV) usage, and ATCAA/warning area/
restricted area scheduling and usage.
2. Communications with shore facilities, surface/air platforms,
WADS and FAA Seattle ARTCC.
3.

Adequate lead-times for altitude/airspace reservations.

4. Timely clearance for aircraft entering the National Airspace
System, Class B and C airspace, warning areas, ATCAA, or ALTRV.
7.2 COORDINATION
7.2.1 Planning Conference. Prior to any underway period
involving flight operations, a face-to-face meeting shall beheld at least 3 working days in advance to discuss operations.
Air Operations, Strike Operations, and air wing personnel willmeet with NAS Whidbey Island Operations Department to discuss
the following items of interest:
1.

Planned PACNORWEST TRCM exercises and flight operations.

2.

Coordinate OPAREA/airspace planning briefs.

3. Confirm OPAREA reservations, obtain ALTRV/MOAs/ATCAAs as
required.
4.

Use of Canadian airspace.

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5.

IFF assignments.

6. Operations penetrating the National Airspace System/Flight
Planning.
7.

Flight operations in the Strait of Juan De Fuca.

8.

Communications/coordination.

9.

Unusual hours of operation.

10.

Other items of interest.

7.2.2 ATC briefs/liaison Shipriders. Upon request, NAS Whidbey
Island will furnish orientation teams capable of briefing
AIROPS/CATCC/AIRWING personnel on OPAREA procedures andinterfacing with the National Airspace System. In addition, ATCpersonnel are available to serve as onboard liaison during atsea periods. Requests for orientation briefs/ship riders can bearranged by contacting ATC (Code N33) at DSN 820-2132, COMM
(360) 257-2132.
7.3 PRE-SAIL COORDINATION MESSAGES
7.3.1 Summary of Operations. No less than 48 hours prior tocommencement of AIROPS, the carrier shall send a summary ofintended air operations by message to NAS Whidbey Island,
concerned FAA facilities, NORAD, Canadian military/ATC and otherappropriate facilities. Anticipated AIROPS for the entire
period shall be listed. This message does not rescind or
supersede airspace request procedures found in other sections of
this manual, or replace divert alert/Notice of Intent/IFF
messages as required by higher authority.
The following example is provided:
FM: (CVN)
TO: NAS WHIDBEY ISLAND WA/N3/N33/N331//
FAA SEATTLE ARTCC AUBURN SEATTLE WA/MOS//WESTERN AIR DEF SX MCCHORD AFB WA/IS/SOCC/DOOS//
MOC ESQUIMALT//N36-1//
WOC COMOX//
INFO: (Other addees as required)(UNCLAS/CONFIDENTIAL)//N03120//
SUBJ: SUMMARY OF INTENDED AIR OPERATIONMSGID: GENADMIN/(ORIGINATOR)//

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RMKS: 1. Read in four (4) columns:
DATE

TIME

EVENT

OPAREA

21 FEB

1830-2100ZCYCLIC OPS

W-237 A,B

22 FEB

2000-2200Z

CQ

SOJDF

24 FEB

1900-2100Z

HELO OPSCYA-1027.3.2 Divert Alerts. Divert Alert requests shall be submitted
per higher authority instructions. NAS Whidbey Island is a 24hour airfield; however, additional personnel are required tosupport CVN divert/bingo operations. Accuracy of divert alert
periods is essential to ensure support of CVN contingencies.
7.3.3 OPAREA Requests. Users shall submit OPAREA requirements
to NAS Whidbey Island Range Schedules Division per chapter 2 ofthis manual. Due to rapidly changing sea conditions, short fuse
requests or changes will be accepted by phone/e-mail or airborne
relay.
7.3.4 ALTRV Requests. CVNs shall submit ALTRV requirements fordomestic airspace to FAA CARF Washington DC, info FAA SEATTLEARTCC AUBURN WA/MOS// and WESTERN AIR DEF SX MCCHORD AFB
WA//IS/SOCC/DOOS//. Requests shall be made per Special Military
Operations FAA Handbook 7610.4, part 3 (OPNAVINST 3722.33) noless than 6 days prior to COMEX of flight OPS to ensure approvaland NOTAM promulgation to users of Special Use Airspace.
7.3.5 IFF Requests. A request for IFF code assignment shall bereceived NLT 3 days prior to at-sea period. In lieu of message,
IFF codes may be assigned at the pre-sail conference.
7.4 FLIGHT PLANNING
7.4.1 OPAREA Modifications. To ensure airspace availability,
users shall submit OPAREA modification requests no later than
1500L the day prior. Submit ALTRV/ATCAA modification requests
as soon as practicable to ensure ARTCC ability to coordinate
requested modification. Verification of receipt of criticalmessages (i.e. short notice OPAREA modifications, change offlight operations, incident, mishaps, etc.) by phone
communications, when practical, is recommended.
7.4.2 Daily Air Plan. To permit NAS Whidbey Island and otherappropriate agencies to prepare for upcoming flight operations,the CVN shall include NAS Whidbey Island and other appropriate
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7.4.3 Flight Information Messages. In order to recognize andidentify naval aircraft operating in the Pacific Coast ADIZ,CADIZ, flight information (flight advisories, launch advisories,
flight plans) shall be passed to NORAD (WESTERN AIR DEF SXMCCHORD AFB WA) include NAS Whidbey Island, FAA Seattle ARTCC
and cognizant area commanders as info addees.
7.4.4 Flight Plans. Navy and FAA facilities must be kept informedof all aircraft that will enter the National Airspace System. To
ensure timely filing, flight plans should be sent to NAS Whidbey
Island listing all action addees above. Every effort should bemade to use Stereo Routes contained in Appendix 1.
1. A minimum lead-time of 2 hours is required if filing Stereo
Routes, and 4 hours for non-stereo routes. With ample
notification via phone relay or relay from airborne platform,
unscheduled flights will be handled on a case-by-case basis.
2. Once filed, flight plans are valid for 30 minutes prior toand 2 hours after proposed launch time.
3. Aircraft may enter the National Airspace System as singles,
sections, or waves, but individual call signs/squawks (althoughin standby) are required for each aircraft in the event ofemergencies, IMC, or separation of the flight. Filed call signs
will be retained throughout the flight. Use of other than filed
call signs for the mission can cause confusion with ATC agencies
and possibly result in a delay in obtaining clearance orassistance, use of tactical call signs is permitted.
4. NAS Whidbey Island Base Operations will file all CVN flightplans.
7.4.5 Overhead Messages. To ensure aircrews receive CVN
overhead times, include NAS WHIDBEY ISLAND WA/N3/N33/N331// as
an addee on all overhead messages. A copy will be retained at
the NAS Whidbey Island ODO desk for reference.
7.5 AT-SEA COORDINATION. Pre-sail coordination is the best
method to articulate user requirements. However, it isunderstood that various events can and will effect planned
evolutions. At-sea, to ensure receipt of special requests,
airspace coordination, or flight plans, message traffic withproper lead times is the preferred method of communication.
When time precludes use of message traffic, phone conversationor airborne relay is an acceptable substitute. Use of e-mailmessages is encouraged; however, e-mail notification cannot be
considered complete unless response e-mail is received from NAS
Whidbey Island confirming the action or responding to a request.
Some examples of at-sea coordination:

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1. Notification of secured flight operations (cold deck
notification required)2.

Short fused flight plans.

3.

Warning area airspace changes.

4. Coordination to move to Strait of Juan De Fuca due to W-237
weather/sea states.
5.

Extensions of divert alert periods.

7.6 COMMUNICATIONS
7.6.1 Landline Communications
1. When required for immediate coordination, NAS Whidbey Islandphone numbers listed in Table 3 shall be used:

AgencyATC Facility
Range Schedules
Range Schedules
OPS Duty Officer
Flight Planning
NAS OPS

NAS WHIDBEY POCs
Number(360) 257-2887(360) 257-2877(360) 257-1283(360) 257-2681(360) 257-1601(360) 257-2120

Operating Hours
24 Hours
0700-1600
FAX
24 Hours
24 hours
0730-1600

Table 3
(Phone numbers are COMM and DSN prefix is 820)
2. Should a need arise to contact FAA Seattle ARTCC; the phone
numbers in Table 4 should be used.

AgencyMilitary Ops
TRFC Mgmt
Area SupFAA SEATTLE ARTCC POCs
NumberOperating Hours(253) 351-3523
0700-2300(253) 351-3520
24 hours(253) 351-3505
24 hours
Table 47.6.2 Ship-to-Shore Communications. Ship-to-shore radio
communications are extremely limited and may only be effective
when the CVN is in local waters/Strait of Juan De Fuca andwithin 15/20 miles of NAS Whidbey Island. There are no ship-to-

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shore communications in the W-237 complex.
are contained in Table 5.

Radio frequencies

NAS WHIDBEY ISLAND RADIO FREQUENCIESAGENCY
FREQ (UHF/VHF)
Approach CTL (CVN Sector)
266.8 or L/L
Approach Control
285.65/118.2
Control Tower
340.2/127.9
Base OPS/ODO
350.0
Table 57.6.3 Air-to-Ground Communications. Aircraft operating within
100 miles of NAS Whidbey Island should experience good airground communications with NAS Whidbey Island ATC on thefrequencies listed in Table 5. Aircraft operating in the W-237
complex should be able to maintain adequate communications with
FAA SEATTLE ARTCC (319.2/125.1), except at lower altitudes.
Flight leader or communications relay aircraft shall contact
SEATTLE ARTCC at least 5 minutes prior to obtain clearances andto alleviate any enroute delays. This will also permit flightparticipants to continue with their mission while the clearance
is being obtained. All aircraft operating within the W-237
complex are required to contact Seattle Center for entry/exit
approval. This may be accomplished by individual aircraft
commanders or through the designated communications aircraft.
7.7 BINGO/DIVERTS TO SHORE FACILITIES
7.7.1 Bingo. A bingo aircraft inbound to a shore facility is an
emergency and will be assimilated into the National Airspace
System as expeditiously as possible. However, FAA publications
do not define the term bingo as an emergency, nor is it
indicative to FAA personnel that an aircraft is experiencing
difficulties. To ensure priority handling, aircrew shalldeclare an emergency, stating the nature of the emergency, i.e.,"EMERGENCY LOW FUEL," "PORT ENGINE OUT," etc. Once an emergency
has been declared, if not already selected, IFF transponder will
be set to the appropriate emergency code. Remain on that code
until directed by ATC.
WARNING
Aircraft unable to contact
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7.7.2 Diverts
1. An aircraft inbound to a shore facility without an emergency
is simply a divert. No special handling should be expected by
the divert aircraft. If fuel state becomes a concern, aircrew
shall state "Minimum Fuel" to the ATC facility when the aircraft
reaches minimum fuel state as defined by NATOPS.
2. When diverts involve multiple aircraft, advance announcementof the divert to the controlling agency by the lead aircraft (orairborne relay) will greatly assist ATC and reduce aircraft
delays. At a minimum, the number of aircraft inbound anddestination should be provided.
7.8 CONDUCT OF FLIGHT
7.8.1 W-237 Complex Operations. All flights operating within
the W-237 complex are required to remain in "due regard" status
per OPNAVINST 3770.4 (series) until radar contact is establishedby FAA Center.
7.8.2 Strait of Juan de Fuca/Puget Sound Operations. The Straitof Juan de Fuca and the Puget Sound are not SUA, and as such,Federal Air Regulations and standard air traffic control
procedures are applicable. "Due Regard" is not authorized
within the Puget Sound/Strait of Juan de Fuca. All aircraft,
not on an IFR flight plan, shall follow standard VFR procedures.
Specific procedures for operating within this airspace arecontained in Paragraph 7.9.
7.9 STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA (SOJDF) CARRIER OPERATIONS
7.9.1 GENERAL SPECIAL USE AIRSPACE. Specifically a warning area
is designated as an operational area for potentially hazardous
military air and surface activity. The SOJDF, however, has notbeen designated as SUA, and safety precautions normally
exercised in association for flight within warning areas are notpresent. Therefore, to enhance safety with the SOJDF, local
procedures have been developed to permit CVNs to conduct limited
flight operations in close proximity to civilian users.
7.9.2 CVN use of SOJDF. CVNs are strongly encouraged to use W237 complex for flight operations. When missions or W-237
weather/sea conditions restrict use of the Warning Areas, the
SOJDF may be used for limited flight operations. Scheduling anduse of SOJDF is controlled and must be pre-coordinated at a presail conference. The following restrictions apply:
1.

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2.

Limit six aircraft in CVN pattern.

3. All aircraft must monitor Whidbey Approach Control Frequency
in addition to CVN L/L.
4.

All aircraft must be on discrete beacon codes.

5. Minimum of 2 1/2 hour lead-time is required for NOTAM
broadcast.
6. When able, a radio or phone communication link shall bemaintained between CVN CATCC and Whidbey Approach.
7.

CVN is responsible for scheduling Canadian OPAREAS.

8. Participating aircrew shall attend brief on SOJDF
operations.
7.9.3 SOJDF Airspace for CVN Use
1. A portion of airspace within the SOJDF has been locallydesignated for CVN flight operations (Illustration 6). This
airspace is of sufficient size for both aircraft operations andsurface navigation purposes and should be used by CVNs to the
maximum extent practical due to added safety benefits,
specifically, ship-to-shore/air-to-ground communications and ATC
RADAR coverage. In this designated area, all CVN aircraft will
be provided RADAR traffic advisories by NAS Whidbey Approach
Control on a discrete frequency or on the CVN land launchbutton.
2. Aircraft operations in the Strait of Juan De Fuca involve
many different types of aircraft from seaplanes to air carriers.
A high mid-air collision potential exists. Additionally, manyof the air carrier aircraft that transit the SOJDF each day are
equipped with TCAS equipment. A TCAS incident can be avoided
when both military and civil aircraft are receiving traffic
advisories from a controlling agency. Use of the designated
OPAREA and compliance with local operating procedures are key todeconflicting civil and military traffic that operate within the
SOJDF.

CAUTIONHigh
intensity
civil
non-participating
military
VFR/IFR traffic will be encountered in the Puget Soundand Strait of Juan De Fuca. Military aircrew must be
alert for both controlled and uncontrolled aircraft.

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STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA CVN OPAREA
48 17'.3N/122 43'.7W
48 10'.0N/122 51'.7W
48 12'.6N/123 14'.5W
48 12'.0N/123 20'.0W
48 20'.0N/123 22'.0W
48 25'.5N/123 07'.0W
48 22'.4N/122 46'.6W

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CHAPTER 8
NAVAL WEAPONS SYSTEM TRAINING FACILITY BOARDMAN, OREGON
8.1 DESCRIPTION. Illustration (3). The Boardman Naval Weapons
System Training Facility (NWSTF) complex consists of R-5701,
R-5706, Boardman MOA, and ATCAA. This complex is used for basic
air maneuvering, electronic threat simulations, air-to-groundweapons delivery, small arms, and various ground training
exercises. Services provided by NWSTF are very limited. There
are no Range Clearance personnel, moving targets, or any type ofscoring systems available.
8.1.1 Operating Hours. Monday through Friday, 0730 – 1600.
Air-to-ground or mobile emitter events will normally bescheduled during these hours. Air-to-ground or emitter events
outside these times will be coordinated via the NAS Whidbey
Island Operations Officer at least 72 hours in advance. This
does NOT apply to normal operations in the airspace above theBoardman range.
8.1.2 Boardman MOA and ATCAA Boundaries
Boundaries:
Beginning at:
45 52’59N/119 31’04W to
45 46’49N/119 31’04W to
45 47’44N/119 23’29W to
45 46’59N/119 22’29W to
45 45’09N/119 22’34W to
45 43’29N/119 23’54W to
45 42’14N/119 25’04W to
45 39’59N/119 27’14W to
45 36’09N/119 45’44W to
45 38’59N/120 09’04W to45 45’29N/120 09’04W
proceed along the south shore of the Columbia river to
45 50’49N/119 48/44W to
45 50’49N/119 45’04W to
45 50’19N/119 45’04W to
45 50’19N/119 42/34W to
45 50’59N/119 42’34W thenalong the south shore of the Columbia River to
45 51’09N/119 40’04W tothe point of beginning, excluding that airspace within a 5 NM
radius of a point located at 45 43’35N/119 41’07W; and excludingthat airspace within R5701 and R5706 when active.

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MOA:

4,000 feet MSL to, but not including, FL180.

ATCAA:

FL180 to, and including, FL200.

8.1.3 Boardman Restricted Area 5701 area (a).
BOARDMAN, OR to FL200
Cir rad 5 NM cntr on N45°43'35.00" W119°41'07.00
Description as per the AP/1B
8.1.4 Boardman Restricted Area 5701 area (b).
BOARDMAN, OR to 10000 feet MSL
N45°46'19.00" W119°35'09.00" toN45°47'00.00" W119°31'30.00" toN45°42'00.00" W119°30'45.00" toN45°41'28.00" W119°34'39.00" thenCCW along the arc of a cir rad 5 NM cntr on N45°43'35.00"
W119°41'07.00" to beginning. Description as per the AP/1B
8.1.5 Boardman Restricted Area 5701 area (c).
BOARDMAN, OR to 6000 feet MSL
N45°47'00.00" W119°31'30.00" toN45°47'30.00" W119°21'30.00" toN45°45'45.00" W119°21'30.00" 1 NM W of and parl to Butter Creek
to N45°42'00.00" W119°30'45.00" to beginning. Description as
per the AP/1B
8.1.6 Boardman Restricted Area 5701 area (d).
BOARDMAN, OR to 10000 feet MSL
N45°46'47.00" W119°46'37.00" thenCCW along the arc of a cir rad 5 NM cntr on N45°43'35.00"
W119°41'07.00" toN45°38'53.00" W119°43'34.00" toN45°37'15.00" W119°46'45.00" toN45°41'30.00" W119°51'00.00" toN45°47'00.00" W119°51'00.00" to beginning. Description as per
the AP/1B
8.1.7 Boardman Restricted Area 5701 area (e).
BOARDMAN, OR to 6000 feet MSL
N45°47'00.00" W119°51'00.00" toN45°41'30.00" W119°51'00.00" toN45°37'15.00" W119°46'45.00" toN45°36'15.00" W119°49'00.00" toN45°36'30.00" W119°51'00.00" toN45°40'15.00" W119°55'00.00" toN45°41'00.00" W119°54'30.00" toN45°41'00.00" W120°02'30.00" toN45°47'00.00" W120°02'30.00" to beginning. Description as per
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8.1.8 Boardman Restricted Area 5706
BOARDMAN, OR 3500 feet MSL to 10000 feet MSL
N45°40'33.00" W120°02'32.00" toN45°40'39.00" W120°09'04.00" toN45°45'29.00" W120°09'04.00" thence E along the S shore of theColumbia River toN45°51'09.00" W119°40'04.00" toN45°52'59.00" W119°31'04.00" toN45°46'34.00" W119°31'04.00" toN45°46'12.00" W119°35'02.00" thenCCW along the arc of a cir rad 5 NM cntr on N45°43'35.00"
W119°41'07.00" toN45°46'35.00" W119°46'50.00" toN45°46'33.00" W120°02'32.00" to beginning. Description as per
the AP/1B
Altitudes:

3,500 feet MSL to 10,000 feet MSL.

8.2 OPERATING PROCEDURES
8.2.1. General. NWSTF Boardman is currently an uncontrolled
range. The following standard operating procedures will beadhered to unless other arrangements are made in writing with
the NAS Whidbey Island Operations Officer (i.e., providing yourown qualified range controllers, etc.)
8.2.2. Entering Boardman Range. All aircraft will broadcast in
the blind, intentions, commencing operations, and completing
operations. A reply from Boardman personnel is not required inorder to commence operations, as this is an uncontrolled range.
Visual inspection by the aircraft commander of the range isrequired to ensure the range is clear.
Call Sign:“BOARDMAN RANGE”

UHF:

305.8 MHZ OR Secondary 243.0 MHZ Guard

VHF:

134.1 MHZ OR Secondary 121.5 MHZ Guard

Aircraft shall make “INBOUND” or “IN TARGET HOT” and “OFF SAFE”
transmissions in the blind.
Telephone:

COMM (541) 481-2565, FAX 2567

8.2.3. Departing Boardman Range. For IFR flight, aircraft willobtain IFR clearance directly from Seattle ARTCC:
Call Sign:

SEATTLE CENTER

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UHF:269.35 MHZ

VHF:

132.6 MHZ

Telephone:

DSN 891-1241 or COMM: (206) 351-3593

For VR Routes, aircraft will enter at scheduled entry time/pointand contact Flight Service:
Call Sign:

SEATTLE RADIO or MCMINNVILLE RADIO 255.4 MHZ

8.3 MAIN TARGET. Usable targets are listed in Table (1) withassociated photographs (taken December 2007) for reference.
8.3.1 Target (1). General Description. The main target is a T-60
Tank. There are four concentric circles around the bull at 100,
500, 1000, and 1500 feet. There is a 6000-foot square centered on
the bull. At 650 feet MSL there are two offset reflectors to
support the main bull, Target #2 and Target #3.
8.3.2 Navigation Check Point. Carty Coal Plant, 45 41.608N/119
48.430W, 1352 feet MSL (top of stacks).
8.4 STRAFING PIT. Located south-southwest of the Main Bull at
45 42.545N/119 41.939W. Strafing procedures are:a. Upon entering Restricted Area R-5701 make a radio call inthe blind to “BOARDMAN RANGE” stating: aircraft call sign,
position relative to intended target (e.g., “entering R-5701, 8 NM
Southwest of Strafe Pit”),altitude (e.g. “Angels X”), number andtype weapons to be released (e.g. “900 Rounds PGU-27 TP & TP-t”)
and number of passes on target including initial clearing pass anddirection of turns for multiple runs (e.g. “5 passes, left
turns”).
b.

High and low angle strafing is approved.

c. A “GUNS COLD” initial clearing pass over the strafe pit
will be accomplished to ensure a clear range before commencing
strafing runs.
d. A “BOARDMAN RANGE, [call sign], strafe pit, hot guns”
call will be made in the blind each pass.
e. The “Foul Line” is 2000 feet short of the strafe pit
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f. Tracer rounds are authorized between 1 October and 31
May or at other times upon written approval of the NAS Whidbey
Island Operations Officer (e.g. should unit scheduling provide
its own wildfire suppression personnel and equipment onsite
during strafe operations consideration will be made to permit
tracer rounds use outside the normal “low fire danger” season).
Notify “Boardman Range” of “possible wildfire” immediately if itappears brush near the strafe pit has caught fire.
g. Cease firing any time “[Call Sign], BOARDMAN RANGE,CEASE FIRE, CEASE FIRE, CEASE FIRE” is called over Boardman
Range frequency or on UHF Guard.
h. Runaway guns procedure is to fly strafe run-in heading(028’ Magnetic) until ammunition is expended then notify“BOARDMAN RANGE” with call sign and state “RUNAWAY GUNS.”
i. After the last pass on target call in the blind to“BOARDMAN RANGE” stating “[call sign], off-target, GUNS COLD,[number and type munitions expended].”j. Runs will be made from South to North only (028magnetic). Runs from the North are not authorized.
Any questions, please call the NAS Whidbey Island Operations
Officer at (360) 257-2120 or Navy Region Northwest Range Support
at (360) 257-3315.
8.5 RANGE PRIORITY.
follows:

Priority for aircraft will be assigned asa.

PRI 1:

Scheduled Condon IP aircraft for initial run.

b.

PRI 2:

Scheduled Arlington IP Aircraft for initial run.

c. PRI 3: Regularly scheduled aircraft already establishedin the pattern.
d.

PRI 4:High Pattern dive-bombing attacks.

e.

PRI 5:

Aircraft performing test flights.

f.

PRI 6:

Scheduled windows for other-than-Navy forces.

NOTE
Refer to chapter 2 for scheduling priority
8.6 TYPE EXERCISE/ORDNANCE. Air-to-ground high, intermediate andlow altitude bombing, loft bombing and rockets. MK-76, BDU-48,

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LGTRs or other inert ordnance not to exceed 25 pounds may be usedon all targets (with exception of #2 and #3 radar reflectors).
Inert 2.75 FFAR Rockets are authorized on any metal tacticaltarget. Five-inch practice Zuni rockets or inert ordnance up to
1000 pounds may be expended on the LGB and offset bull. Flares orother incendiary devices are specifically prohibited. Any items
brought to the Boardman Range must be taken off the range when theunit departs. This includes, but is not limited to, any HAZMAT,
spent brass or anything else brought aboard the range.
8.7 PATTERNS. Flight profiles will normally adhere to a left
hand pattern or as directed by the flight lead. When more than
one flight is scheduled in the range at the same time, flightleads must have completed a face-to-face brief to include,
altitude, patterns, and lost sight/abort procedures.
8.8 EXIT PROCEDURES. Unless safety of flight dictates, noaircraft intending IFR flight shall depart the Boardman Complex
until an ATC clearance is received from Seattle ARTCC. Under
normal circumstances, aircraft should provide Seattle ARTCC atleast 5 minute advance notice of intent to depart. This
provides needed time for flight data processing and coordination
when required.
8.9 AN/UPQ-8 (V) THREAT EMITTER SIMULATORS. Two AN/UPQ-8 (V)Threat Emitter Simulators are available in NWSTF Boardman. They
are designated Emitter Alpha and Emitter Bravo. These two
Emitters radiate in the I BAND frequency spectrum. They are forbasic level training; however, schedule and frequencies can be
modified for more advanced training needs. Operation of theseunits is Tuesday through Thursday 0800 to 1600. Any other timeor special training needs will require a minimum of 48 hours,
prior to the training event, scheduling. Unless otherwise
scheduled the Emitters will radiate from the following locationsin the following established directions:

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a. Every Tuesday from Location 1 - 45º48.315N 119º46.742W,
Emitter Alpha will radiate 360° and Emitter Bravo will radiate
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b. Every Wednesday from Location 2 - 45º39.542N
119º43.373W, Emitter Alpha will radiate 350° and Emitter Bravo
will radiate 040°.

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B 003 AGL NOT INCLUDE090
A 090-NOT TO
INCLUDE FL180

B 003 AGLNOT TOINCLUDE-090
A 090-NOT TO
INCLUDEFL180
A 090NOT TO
INCLUDE
FL180

C 003
AGL
NOT TOINCLUDE-090
A 090-NOT TO
INCLUDE
FL180

A/B

A 090
-NOT TO
INCLUDEFL180

A

OKANOGAN AND ROOSEVELT MOAs
ATCAAs FL180 to, but not including, FL240

MOLSON AND REPUBLIC
ATCAAsFL240 to FL500
MOLSON SOUTH LOW
ATCAA
FL240 to, but not including, FL290
MOLSON SOUTH HIGH
ATCAA
FL290 to FL500(5 DAYS ADVANCE COORDINATION REQUIRED)FOR SCHEDULING MOLSON SOUTH HIGH)ILLUSTRATION 1

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OLYMPIC MOAS, W-237 AND OLYMPIC COAST
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY

48°29’37”N
125°09’01

48°21’02”N
130°00’00”W
48°20’00”N
128°00’00”W

W-237ESFC toFL 27048°08’59”N
127°54’44”W

48°08’59”N
125°05’00”W
48°08’59”N
125°56’05”W

48°08’59”N
125°56’05”W

48°08’59”N
124°48’05”W

W-237B
Low SFC to but
not including FL230
High FL230 to but
not including FL500

W-237H
SFC toFL 270W-237F
SFC toUNLIMITED

W-237CSFC toUNLIMITED

Olympic B 6000 to
but not includingFL180 excluding
below 1200 AGL.
N47°41'29.00" ATCAA FL180-FL350
W124°33'05.00"

N47°31'59.00"
W125°41'05.00

Olympic A 6000 to
but not includingFL180 excluding
below 1200 AGL.
ATCAA FL180-FL350

W-237A
Low SFC to but
not including FL230
High FL230 to but
not including FL500
47°00’00”N
129°00’00”W

47°00’00”N
127°22’26”W

W-237J
SFC toFL 27047°00’00”N
126°15’00”W

47°00’29”N
124°30’05”W

47°00’00”N
125°28’03”W

46°49’59”N
125°24’08”

W-237G
SFC toUNLIMITED

46°53’24”N
125°06’47”W

W-237D
SFC toUNLIMITED

N47°05'59.00"
W124°14'53.00"

OLYMPIC COAST
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY

46°32’00”N
125°18’00”W

46°06’00”N
126°15’00”W

45°50’00”N
128°10’00”W
45°48’35”N
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Boardman MOA/ATCAA/R5701/R5706
BOARDMAN
MOA
4000 TO BUT NOT INCLUDING FL 180
ATCAA
FL180 – FL200

R5706
3500
TO
10000

R5706
3500
TO
10000

R5701
TO 6000

D

E

R5701
SFC-FL200

B

R5701
TO 6000

C

A

R5701
TO 10000

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DARRINGTON

48o21’00”No
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TARGET IDENTIFICATIONLOCATION

LAT/LONGTGT 1 MAIN BULLCENTER

45 43.589N/119 41.124W

TGT 2 REFLECTORS (DO NOT HIT)CENTER45 44.248N/119 41.125W

TGT 3 REFLECTORS (DO NOT HIT)CENTER

45 42.124N/119 41.929W

TGT 4 AAA GUNCENTER

45 43.931N/119 41.029W

TGT 5 AAA GUNCENTER

45 43.873N/119 41.029W

TGT 6 AAA GUNCENTER

45 43.826N/119 40.973W

TGT 7 SAM CONTROL VAN

CENTER

45 43.801N/119 41.177W

TGT 8 SAMS

CENTER

45 43.912N/119 41.497W

TGT 9 SAMS

CENTER

45 43.860N/119 41.561W

TGT 10 SAMS

CENTER

45 43.787N/119.41.617W

TGT 11 SAMS

CENTER

45 43.700N/119 41.640W

TGT 12 SAMS

CENTER

45 43.267N/119 41.328W

TGT 13 SAMS

CENTER

45 43.170N/119 41.366W

TGT 14 M-60 TANKCENTER

45 42.931N/119 41.425W

TGT 15 M-60 TANKCENTER

45 43.072N/119 41.153W

TGT 16 MOBILE SCUDCENTER

45 43.114N/119 41.244W

TGT 17 MOBILE SCUDCENTER

45 43.058N/119 41.241W

TGT 18 VAN/REFLECTORSCENTER

45 43.488N/119 40.804W

TGT 19 M-60 TANKCENTER

45 43.013N/119 41.313W

TGT 20 M-60 TANKCENTER

45 42.993N/119 41.337W

TGT 21 TRUCKCENTER

45 43.010N/119 41.436W

TGT 22 JEEPCENTER

45 43.004N/119 41.490W

TGT 23 M-60 TANKCENTER

45 43.003N/119 41.583W

TGT 24 DUMP TRUCKCENTER

45 43.037N/119 41.269W

TGT 25 LGB (BUS)

OFFSET45 43.476N/119 41.523W

TGT 26 OFFSET BULLOFFSET45 43.353N/119 41.455W

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TGT 4 AAA GUNTGT 5 AAA GUNTGT 6 AAA GUN

45 43.931N/119 41.029W
45 43.873N/119 41.029W
45 43.826N/119 40.973W

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TGT 8 SAMSTGT 9 SAMS
TGT 10 SAMS

45 43.912N/119 41.497W
45 43.860N/119 41.561W
45 43.787N/119 41.617W

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TGT 12 SAMS
TGT 13 SAMS

45 43.267N/119 41.328W
45 43.170N/119 41.366W

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