Sustainable Range Study Richardson Training Area, Fort Wainwright and Donnelly Training Area, Alaska (SOW 25-101)

The U.S. Department of the Army, through the Headquarters Department of the Army Deputy Chief of Staff G3/7 Sustainable Range Program, has released Training Circular 25-1, which defines the Army’s doctrinal standards for training land requirements. This circular is not a discretionary program but rather a foundational framework that guides training land management, eligibility, and execution for Army components. The Army Capability Manager for Ranges (ACM Ranges) serves as the primary agent, ensuring that all training environments align with Combined Arms Training Strategies and other doctrinal resources. The intended beneficiaries of this framework include Army installations, commanders, trainers, and educators across the Active Army, Army National Guard, and Army Reserve. The circular establishes a process for defining the scope and standards of maneuver training land. It integrates doctrinal references such as Army Doctrine Publication 7-0, Army Regulation 350-19, the Army Training Land Strategy, and Programs of Instruction developed by Training and Doctrine Command. Through these instruments, it ensures that training areas are sufficient to support combat tasks across a spectrum of operations including offensive, defensive, stability, and support missions. The emphasis is on live training as the cornerstone of readiness, with explicit attention to capability, availability, and accessibility of land resources. The Sustainable Range Program (SRP) forms the operational backbone of this effort. It includes the Range Program, which oversees modernization, development, and operations of training ranges, and the Integrated Training Area Management (ITAM) Program, which sustains land usability. ITAM addresses land rehabilitation, reconfiguration for new capabilities, maintenance of resilience, and damage repair. The program also incorporates Training Requirements Integration, Land Rehabilitation and Maintenance, Range and Training Land Assessment, Sustainable Range Awareness, and the SRP Geographic Information Systems Program. Eligibility for participation is confined to Department of Defense entities and contractors, as the circular itself is restricted in distribution to protect technical and operational information. The publication applies universally within Army structures unless otherwise specified. There is no open application process for outside organizations or individuals, as its authority derives directly from Army command and doctrine. Instead, installations and units apply its provisions by aligning their training land requirements with the circular’s formulas and processes. In terms of submission and compliance, comments and suggested changes to the circular may be submitted using DA Form 2028, “Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms.” These are directed to the Commander, U.S. Army Training Support Center, Live Training Directorate, at Fort Eustis, Virginia. This is the sole channel for stakeholder input, and it provides an official mechanism for refining the standards over time. The document was issued on July 31, 2020, superseding the 2016 edition of TC 25-1. It will remain active until replaced by an updated version. No financial award, funding competition, or grant cycle is associated with this circular. Rather, it establishes mandatory guidance for sustaining Army readiness by ensuring training land meets doctrinal requirements. Compliance is ongoing and enforced through Army oversight structures rather than through competitive application or award.

Clearly articulate the TOD goals and integration strategy; provide measurable planning outcomes; emphasize stakeholder engagement.