Range / Weapons Testing Hotline: 877-845-5656 (toll free) for daily updates on range operation and test schedules.

Noise Questions & Comments: 866-359-5540 (toll free) to comment or ask a question about noise or vibrations you think are being caused by operations at Dahlgren.

For more information on NSWC Dahlgren’s range schedule, contact the NSWCDD Public Affairs Office, (540) 653-8152.

Range Schedule for the week of 12-16 March 2018
Monday, 12 March 2018
  • Testing at Main Range/Testing at Terminal Range/Boat Operations on the PRTR
  • Operating Times: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Noise on Station: Potential to create “SOME” noise in the eastern (Main Range) areas of NSF Dahlgren
  • Noise Down Range: Potential to create “SOME” noise down range and in communities surrounding NSF Dahlgren
  • River Restrictions: Restricted down range between the yellow “N” and “O” buoys on the Virginia and Maryland sides of the Potomac River
  • Roads Closed on Station: River Bank Road, Fuze Road
  • Barricades Closed on Station: Main Range barricades
  • EMCON Conditions: Condition 4 at Main Range, Condition 2 at Buildings 455, 948 and 1122.
  • Main Range Shelter Condition: None
  • Other Notifications: None
Tuesday, 13 March 2018
  • Testing at Main Range/Boat Operations on the PRTR
  • Operating Times: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Noise on Station: Potential to create “LOUD” noise in the eastern (Main Range) areas of NSF Dahlgren
  • Noise Down Range: Potential to create “LOUD” noise down range and in communities surrounding NSF Dahlgren
  • River Restrictions: Restricted down range to the yellow “J” and “K” buoys on the Virginia and Maryland sides of the Potomac River
  • Roads Closed on Station: River Bank Road, Fuze Road
  • Barricades Closed on Station: Main Range Barricades
  • EMCON Conditions: Condition 2 at Buildings 455, 995, 948 and 1122
  • Main Range Shelter Condition: Main Range Local Shelter – North
  • Other Notifications: None
Wednesday, 14 March 2018
  • Testing at Main Range/Boat Operations on the PRTR
  • Operating Times: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Noise on Station: Potential to create “LOUD” noise in the eastern (Main Range) areas of NSF Dahlgren
  • Noise Down Range: Potential to create “LOUD” noise down range and in communities surrounding NSF Dahlgren
  • River Restrictions: Restricted down range between the yellow “J” and “K” buoys on the Virginia and Maryland sides of the Potomac River
  • Roads Closed on Station: River Bank Road, Fuze Road
  • Barricades Closed on Station: Main Range Barricades
  • EMCON Conditions: Condition 2 at Buildings 455, 995, 948, and 1122
  • Main Range Shelter Condition: Main Range Local Shelter – North
  • Other Notifications: None
Thursday, 15 March 2018
  • Testing at Main Range/Boat Operations on the PRTR
  • Operating Times: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Noise on Station: Potential to create “LOUD” noise in the eastern (Main Range) areas of NSF Dahlgren
  • Noise Down Range: Potential to create “LOUD” noise down range and in communities surrounding NSF Dahlgren
  • River Restrictions: Restricted down range between the yellow “J” and “K” buoys on the Virginia and Maryland sides of the Potomac River
  • Roads Closed on Station: River Bank Road, Fuze Road
  • Barricades Closed on Station: Main Range barricades
  • EMCON Conditions: Condition 2 at Buildings 455, 995, 948 and 1122
  • Main Range Shelter Condition: Main Range Local Shelter – North
  • Other Notifications: None
Friday, 16 March 2018
  • Testing at Main Range/Boat Operations on the PRTR
  • Operating Times: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Noise on Station: Potential to create “LOUD” noise in the eastern (Main Range) areas of NSF Dahlgren
  • Noise Down Range: Potential to create “LOUD” noise down range and in communities surrounding NSF Dahlgren
  • River Restrictions: Restricted down range between the yellow “J” and “K” buoys on the Virginia and Maryland sides of the Potomac River
  • Roads Closed on Station: River Bank Road, Fuze Road
  • Barricades Closed on Station: Main Range barricades
  • EMCON Conditions: Condition 2 at Buildings 455, 995, 948 and 1122
  • Main Range Shelter Condition: Main Range Local Shelter – North
  • Other Notifications: None