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Chapter 2 ⎯ Description of the Proposed Action and AlternativesTable 2–16 Comparison of Soldiers and Equipment Assigned to the 2/25 th ID (L),4/25 th IBCT (Airborne), and 4/4 th IBCTUnit2/25 th ID (L)4/25 th IBCT(Airborne) 1 4/4 th IBCT 1Soldiers 3,008 3,538 3,442Intelligence, Surveillance, & ReconnaissanceUnmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) 0 19 4VehiclesWheeled Support Vehicles 659 926 924Combat Vehicles 0 0 0Tracked Vehicles 0 0 2Direct Fire SystemsMobile Gun Systems 0 0 0Javelins 36 80 76Anti-Tank Guided Missiles 12 28 ITAS 28 ITASIndirect Fire SystemsMortars: 120mm/81mm/60mm 12/18 12/8/14 12/8/14Howitzers 18 (105 caliber) 16 (155 caliber) 16 (105 mm)1It should be noted that although the Army has moved to modular BCT-based structure, there are slight variances in unitequipment and Soldier authorizations across BCTs of the same modular design. This is because equipment is fielded atdifferent locations at different times. In addition, the 4/25 th IBCT has a unique airborne mission that requires additionalsoldiers and equipment.Facilities ConstructionThe No Action Alternative assumes that USAG-HI, Fort Richardson and DTA, and Fort Carson andPCMS have facilities that are currently in existence. Projects proposed in the 2004 TransformationFEIS that are complete or are in their final stages of completion and whose availability for use is assumedas part of the baseline condition for this analysis include:1) Urban Assault Course (SBMR)2) Motor Pool and Maintenance Facilities (SBMR)3) Tactical Vehicle Wash Facility (SBMR- East Range)4) Qualification Training Range 1 (SBMR)5) Multiple Deployment Facility6) Upgrade of Firing Range 11T for MGS qualifications (PTA)7) Fixed Tactical Internet (SBMR and PTA)In addition, several training projects from the 2004 FEIS have been completed or are partially completethough their use is currently enjoined. The baseline conditions used for analysis and comparisonof alternatives in this document include these current existing conditions. The No Action baseline includesthe following projects from the 2004 FEIS that have begun or are nearing completion to theextent that construction has occurred:1) Qualification Training Range 2 (SRAA) – 80 percent construction complete2) Battle Area Complex (SBMR) – site clearance and partial construction complete3) Installation Information Infrastructure (PTA) – partially completeFebruary 2008 2–49 2/25th SBCT Final EIS