LAS‐2C: Document Tactical Flight Training Area in the Federal Register. Primary Parties:
The AZARNG should explore the process and feasibility of announcing the Tactical
Flight Training Area airspace in the Federal Register to increase awareness of the area
and of policies related to the use of the airspace. The intent is not to develop
restricted airspace, but to preserve the usability and functionality of the airspace so
the AZARNG can safely and efficiently conducts its missions.
Strategy Type:
Timeframe:
AZARNG
Federal Register
Geographic Area:
Helicopter TFTA MCA
LAS‐3: There is limited space at Florence Military Reservation.
Location:
The amount of land that currently makes up Florence Military Reservation is not large
enough to conduct collective live fire training or to accommodate the full array of
training capabilities that are needed to support potential AZARNG training
requirements.
Florence Military Reservation
RECOMMENDED STRATEGIES
LAS‐3A: Explore the potential for leasing additional BLM land. Primary Party:
The AZARNG should coordinate with the BLM and Pinal County to explore
opportunities for leasing additional BLM land to the south and east of Florence
Military Reservation that the AZARNG can use for buffer areas or additional ground‐
based activities. If additional BLM lands are identified that could support AZARNG
training, but are not contiguous to Florence Military Reservation, the AZARNG should
consider if such land may be appropriate to establish a lease with the BLM for use of
the land. Consideration for appropriateness would include distance from Florence
Military Reservation, accessibility, usability of the land based on terrain, and existing
use of the land. Pinal County has identified some BLM lands for future regional park
development, so it is important to include the county in the assessment process.
Strategy Type:
Timeframe:
AZARNG
Partners:
BLM
Pinal County
Geographic Area:
N/A
LAS‐3B: Explore land swap opportunities. Primary Party:
The AZARNG should explore opportunities to swap land with the BLM to acquire land
adjacent to Florence Military Reservation for additional buffer or maneuver space.
Agreements could be coordinated through the Department of Defense to facilitate a
federal‐to‐federal land swap between the BLM and DoD. Additionally, the AZARNG
could work with the BLM to see if there are opportunities for obtaining BLM lands no
longer needed by the agency.
Strategy Type:
Timeframe:
AZARNG
Partners:
BLM
Department of Defense
Geographic Area:
FMR Land Use MCA
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