15-05-2025
Fort Drum to conduct live artillery exercise through May 19
FORT DRUM, N.Y. (WWTI) – Fort Drum will be conducting a live artillery qualification exercise that will last through the weekend.
According to base officials, the 10th Mountain Division Artillery and 2nd Battalion, 15th Field Artillery Regiment will conduct a live artillery exercise.
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The exercise will start on Saturday, May 17 through Monday, May 19. This training is in conjunction with the ongoing field training exercise, Mountain Peak.
This live artillery qualification is known as Table XVIII Certification and is a battalion-level qualification that tests the unit's ability to deliver precise and timely fire support necessary for mission success. Units will conduct the artillery qualification using the M119A3 Howitzer and the M777A2 Howitzer.
Residents around the Fort Drum training areas can expect increased activity and elevated noise levels throughout the duration of the exercise.
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