Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) plans to conduct night range testing during non-normal operating hours July 16-21 typically beginning at 7 p.m. through 7 a.m. Testing is scheduled to begin July 16 at 12:01 a.m. and conclude July 21 at 7 a.m. While this testing does not involve weapons firing and no noise will be generated, access to the Naval Support Facility Dahlgren pier, Upper Machodoc Creek, and Potomac River Middle Danger Zone, as described in 33 CFR 334.230, will be restricted during testing.
NSWCDD delivers warfare systems to protect the nation and defeat its adversaries. Its vision is to design, develop and integrate technologically superior warfare systems for the 21st century.
Range schedules can change frequently. For daily updates on range operations and test schedules, call the NSWCDD Range and Weapons Testing toll free hotline at (877) 845-5656 or visit the Potomac River Test Range website, http://www.navsea.navy.mil/Home/WarfareCenters/NSWCDahlgren/NSWCDDRangeSchedule.aspx
For questions or more information on NSWC Dahlgren Division’s range schedule, contact the Naval Support Activity
South Potomac Public Affairs Office at (540) 653-8153 or the NSWCDD Public Affairs Office at
[email protected] or (540) 653- 8154.
