Delivering Modular Indoor Firing Ranges for Federal Agencies
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In early 2023, the U.S. Air Force unveiled a groundbreaking Modular Indoor Firing Range. This state-of-the-art facility, the first of its kind within the Air Education and Training Command, sets new standards by meeting all requirements of associated Unified Facilities Criteria and serves as the blueprint for future firing ranges across the service. With the design and construction of the Modular Indoor Firing Range (a collaboration between general contractor ESA South and modular firing range designer MILO LIVE), the Air Force will acquire comprehensive training opportunities that not only enhance convenience but also result in significant cost savings. By having the range now readily available at Columbus AFB, Miss., approximately $60,000 annually will be saved on commercial range fees, and airmen will reclaim more than
500 hours of drive time.
The modular indoor range, with its small footprint and innovative technical features, represents a significant advancement in military training infrastructure. The design process involved engineering, fabrication drawings, and calculations for the entire modular containerized firing range system, as well as coordinated delivery and setup logistics. The project aimed to create a versatile and efficient training facility with various benefits, which are already being replicated
at additional government locations.
Article: Dunlap, J., Hanley, S., & Wright, A. (2024). Delivering modular indoor firing ranges for federal agencies. The Military Engineer, November-December, 66.