2006 WVNG Annual Report PDF - West Virginia Army National Guard

West Virginia National Guard Annual Report 2006Training Site Command (TSC), Camp DawsonCamp Dawson continued to experience increased utilization during the past year, evenwhile undergoing additional upgrades to post facilities. The State Department carried on withdevelopment and implementation of course offerings in support on the Global War on Terrorism.This past year agency officials taught courses for several delegations in the AdvancedExplosives Countermeasures course. The Federal Bureau of Prisons conducted an exercisein emergency management for about 500 correctional officers and established a partnershipfor prolonged utilization of Camp Dawson for non-lethal weapon instruction. The FederalBureau of Investigation continued their long termutilization for the agency’s National Academy.This year's Academy topic was Crimes againstChildren, with particular emphasis on Internetpredators.In addition to other Federal agencies, utilizationby Department of Defense activities continuedto increase as word of the post's excellentfacilities and capabilities became increasinglywell-known.Several state agencies conducted trainingevents at Camp Dawson or participated inevents scheduled in conjunction with the FBI National Academy and courses sponsored by theJoint Interagency Training Center.Supporting the West Virginia National Guard commitment to the future of the State,Camp Dawson hosted several youth organizations, such as Junior Reserve Officer TrainingCorps (JROTC), Camp Bear Paws, Kids Kamp andYouth Leaders Camp. Each activity was in directsupport of established programs already found in theNational Guard that support Recruiting & Retention andDrug Demand Reduction missions.During 2006, Camp Dawson staff completed aMaster Plan that will guide future construction initiativesand improvements for the post.A design contract was awarded for a multimilliondollar Range Complex on the Briery Trainingarea. It is estimated that this range complex will be completed in the summer of 2008. Designhas also been completed for a total renovation of main post ranges, which will proceed whenfunding is received. Upon receipt of funding, Camp Dawson staff also plans to initiate adesign contract for a multipurpose recreational facility on post.Camp Dawson's billeting options were improved in 2006 by offering more up-to-datequarters. Buildings 106, 301, chalets, and the Stone Cottage were the first billets to be remodeled.While some are complete, others are continuing to improve for the betterment of CampDawson and its users. Upgrades include improved lighting, hair dryers, and other amenities tomeet requests by users of the facilities. In addition, a new Billeting and Reservation Systemhas been initiated to facilitate a speedy, accurate, and proper check-in/check-out process forguests.61