Overview
Camp Ripley features numerous ranges and state of the art training facilities to support unit training requirements. The post has a full complement of automated small arms and tank ranges as well as several specialized training facilities. The post also has maneuver training areas capable of supporting a heavy brigade. A complete description of each range is available from Camp Ripley Operations or download training area maps. The POC for scheduling all ranges, training areas, and facilities is Director of Plans, Training and Security (DPTS) at DSN 871-2710 or commercial (320) 616-2710. The POC for range operations is the Range Control NCOICat DSN 871-7091 or commercial (320) 632-7091. |
DPTS Support
Support to Units - DPTS supports units in the following major areas:
- Information briefings and military tours
- Primary points of contact
- Training areas and range coordination
- Facility coordination
Information Briefings and Tours - DPTS will provide information and planning briefings to units considering training at Camp Ripley. Units can receive briefings on post in conjunction with a tour or planning conference. The POC is the Assistant Operations Officer at DSN 871-7633 or commercial (320) 632-7633.
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| Training Area and Range Coordination - DPTS operates the installation ranges and training areas including Armor, Artillery, Aviation, Combat Support, Engineering, Infantry, and Winter Warfare. Scheduling is requested using ATS Form 23 (below). The POC is the Scheduling NCO at DSN 871-2709 or commercial (320)616-2709. |
| Special Operations Training Facilities |
| Three Drop Zones |
Rappel Tower |
| Confidence Course |
Demolition Range |
| Water Training Areas |
MOUT Training Area |
| LFX Opportunities |
Vehicle Recovery Range |
| Two Prisoner of War Compounds |
Mounted Land Navigation Course |
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| Facility Coordination - DPTS is also the initial POC for scheduling other facilities such as housing, recreation facilities, and other garrison facilities. |
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Contact Information
15000 Highway 115, Little Falls, MN 56345-4173
Telephone: (320) 616-2709
FAX: (320) 632-7702
DSN: 871-2709
Operations
Maj. Keith Ferdon
keith.ferdon@us.army.mil
Project Officer
Capt. Steven Hall
steven.hall5@us.army.mil
Military Scheduler
Sgt. 1st Class Todd Martin
todd.i.martin@us.army.mil
Civilian Scheduler
Mr. James Krousey
James.Krousey@us.army.mil
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