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One of only four combat readiness training centers in the Air National Guard, and the second NGB unit to be certified as a joint national training center, Alpena CRTC boasts the largest airspace east of the Mississippi, along with 147,000 acres of ground maneuver training area.

Alpena CRTC has three joint training environments, supports joint tactical air controller training and operates a JTAC 4m Dome Simulator.

We pride ourselves 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 select the options below.

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Alpena CRTC Campground Request Form
Alpena CRTC Schedule Request Form
Alpena CRTC Troop Quarters Request Form
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Alpena CRTC Training Assets & Resources

A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft assigned to the 182nd Airlift Wing, Illinois Air National Guard, lands on an airfield during Sentry North Exercise at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Michigan, June 1, 2025. Sentry North 2025 focused on operating in a contested environment with adversary aircraft, electronic jamming, and simulated surface-to-air threats, providing a premier joint training opportunity ensuring participating units are combat-ready and interoperable in operationally limited environments. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by 1st Lt. Eliezer Soto) Airfield Training and Operations
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The Alpena CRTC's Collin Center can support over 500 personnel. Consisting of 4 large, configurable training rooms, with state of the art audio/visual systems. 2 offices that are easily convertible into classrooms.(No AV). Facilities & Services
Facilities & Services
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The Alpena CRTC boasts a multitude of fire fighter training aids including our Aircraft Fire Training Simulator. The aircraft mock-up is used to train fire fighters in actual hands-on, live fire in aircraft emergencies. Using environmentally friendly Liquefied Propane Gas (LPG) in a liquid and vapor state, fire fighters can practice extracting occupants from aircraft. Fire Fighting Training & Services
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An A-10 Thunderbolt II from the 104th Fighter Squadron, Maryland Air National Guard, performs a Close Air Support (CAS) demonstration for a visiting delegation from Headquarters Air Force (HAF) and the Swedish Air Force, at the Grayling Air Gunnery Range in Chester Twp., Michigan on April 3rd, 2024. The Michigan National Guard (MING) hosted members of Headquarters Air Force and Swedish Air Force at the National All Domain Warfighting Center (NADWC) on April 3-4, 2024. The visit gave those attending a look at training venues and opportunities offered at the NADWC in Michigan. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Drew Schumann) Grayling Air Gunnery Range
Grayling Air Gunnery Range
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2011 Alpena CRTC Mission Support Group
Mission Support Group
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Alpena CRTC

The Alpena CRTC offers a multitude of resources to ensure that your training exceeds your expectations. Whether you need assistance from our Mission Support Group, our Operations Group, the Grayling Air Gunnery Range, Security Forces or Fire & Rescue Training we have an abundance of training aids at our disposal.
 

Alpena CRTC Training Assets & Resources

PRE-MOB SAFETY BRIEFING

PRE-MOBILIZATION SAFETY BRIEFING

Safety personnel are available for assistance in the ground, flying, and weapons. These safety personnel will provide courtesy safety assistance in the event of a reportable accident or injury, but ultimately the responsibility rest with the unit-in-training safety personnel.

Safety briefings will be conducted for the benefit of visiting units during site surveys and/or prior deployment. Each unit-in-training is encouraged to be active participants in the CRTC Accident Prevention Program.

Explosive Safety

1. Individuals working with explosives are responsible for compliance with explosive safety standards.
2. Explosive Safety Map. The Alpena CRTC Explosive Location Map, maintained by Civil Engineering (DE), provides a visual reference for explosive locations, clear zones, and other information. A copy of this map is on display in the CRTC Safety office. During all explosive operations, the sections of Perimeter road that fall within the posted clear zones will be off limits to all non-related personnel.
3. Explosive Site Plans. Explosive Site Plans for the Alpena CRTC are on file in the Alpena CRTC/SEG office, and at ANGRC/SEW.
4. Explosive Facility License(s). Alpena CRTC/SEG will be the sole issuing authority of explosives facility license, AF Form 2047.

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