Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center

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The Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center is one of four training installations in the country. The Alpena CRTC boasts the largest airspace east of the Mississippi, has 147,000 acres available for ground maneuver units, offers the EMEDS Formal Course Instruction and trains over 20,000 Joint and Coalition personnel annually.

The Alpena CRTC is the second organization in the National Guard to be certified as a Joint National Training Center. The base has three JTE's, offers JTAC Training, operates a JTAC 4m Dome Simulator and provides an extensive MRTS program.

The Alpena CRTC prides itself on being able to adapt and accommodate any needs from any type of unit. If you are interested in utilizing the Alpena CRTC for training, please contact us for information.

Frequently Asked Questions - Visiting Units

Services

Are we responsible for lodging?
· Yes. The CRTC will provide you with the building you will be lodging personnel in, and you will be responsible for assigning the rooms.

Do we have to pick up linen and place them in the rooms?
· No. Linens are preplaced in the rooms. It will be your responsibility to bundle the linen and return them to Services for cleaning.

Do you provide towels?
· No. Alpena is not funded to provide towels for visiting units.

Do you provide MRE/UGR's?
· No. Alpena is not authorized to purchase MRE/UGR's for units. You must contact NGB to order what you need.

Do we have to order food?
· No. We use a 7 day menu that we order from based on the numbers you provide us. This may vary depending on the type of training you are doing.

Do you provide meals in the Dining Facility?
· No. The Dining Facility is a unit use facility. You will need to bring your own cooks or contract cook support.

Vehicle Maintenance

How do I request use of a GOV?
· Please contact our Scheduling Office using the Scheduling Form on our Homepage.

What do I have to do to turn a GOV in when I am done using it?
· Vehicles must be cleaned (inside and out) and fueled prior to turn-in.

Can we drive GOVs off base?
· Yes. We have a permissible operating distance (POD) of a 25 mile radius from the Alpena CRTC. Requests to exceed the POD must be made using the CRTC Form 4 and approved by the Director of Logistics through Vehicle Maintenance prior to the travel taking place.

Frequently Asked Questions - Visiting Units (2)

Fire Services

Do you have copies of pre-fire plans and fire hydrant locations?
· Yes. They are on the Alpena CRTC Community of Practice website in the Fire & Emergency Services Folder.

Do you have base maps available?
· Yes. Maps are issued upon request.

What fire apparatus is available for our use?
· The Alpena CRTC is assigned USAF ARFF Vehicle Set 4. You may contact the base directly for more information.

What types of training assets are available?
· The Alpena CRTC has aircraft, structure and vehicle live fire training. We also have Hazmat/CBRNE/WMD training equipment as well as technical rescue assets available.

Do you have classroom and testing capabilities?
· Yes. We offer dedicated classroom space and have capabilities for testing.

Security Forces

If I have a valid Concealed Pistol Permit, may I bring/carry a weapon on to the CRTC?
· No. Michigan and other states who issue a concealed carry pistol or weapon license are for that jurisdiction only. Only members of law enforcement and members of the military issued concealed weapons credentials may carry on the installation in performance of their official duties.

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Frequently Asked Questions - Visiting Units (3)

Aircraft Maintenance

Does CRTC Aircraft Maintenance have a parking plan for visiting units?
· Aircraft Maintenance does not have parking plans but CRTC Operations does for planning purposes only.

What buildings does the CRTC Aircraft Maintenance sign out?
· There are facilities available for squadron operations and hangers which are signed out based on availability.

Will CRTC Aircraft Maintenance recover and unload a visiting units first couple of aircraft?
· CRTC Aircraft Maintenance is available for launch and recovery. Contact Aircraft Maintenance for rules of engagement.

Can we, the visiting unit, use all the military aircraft parking apron for our deployment?
· Yes - with exceptions and other rules of understanding. Contact aircraft maintenance for details.

Miscellaneous

Will we have access to internet?
· The Alpena CRTC utilizes an outside provider to supply wired internet capability in select rooms and WiFi hotspots in select locations throughout the base. Please see your welcome packet located in your room when you arrive for specific WiFi locations. This internet connectivity requires the user to agree to a term of service, is free of charge and is completely separate from the ANG network.

Can we utilize our cell phones on the installation?
· Cell phones may be utilized on the installation. You may not use a cell phone while operating a vehicle. There is limited cell phone coverage available on the base as not all carriers provide cell towers in our area.