FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. -
Waynesville-St.Robert Regional Airport on Fort Leonard Wood and
Springfield-Branson National Airport will partner for emergency
readiness. The two parties have signed a formalized agreement.
"The
Memorandum of Understanding came about because of the continuous use of
the airfield and then the activation of the 4th Maneuver Enhancement
Brigade on quick-response missions. This gave them the ability to deploy
much quicker," said Darlene Battle, Installation Transportation
officer.
The MOU between the two parties explains the
relationship between the post and airport during emergencies or drills
where the military would need to use the airport's facilities.
In the event of a natural disaster, the military is charged with flying relief supplies to the state.
"In
the years since 2001, emergency planning has taken on greater
importance at every level of government: local, state and national. One
of the biggest challenges in emergency planning is making sure that
everyone - meaning all the responding agencies - knows what to expect
from each other," said Kent Boyd, spokesman for Springfield-Branson
National Airport.
Some of the support elements highlighted in the
agreement include ensuring fuel is available, setting guidelines so
airport staff and security are aware of the weapons and ammunition that
may accompany military personnel on their flights and providing space
for a maximum of two aircraft on the tarmac.
In addition to the terms outlined in the agreement, the MOU also provides secondary benefits to military personnel.
"Utilizing
Springfield significantly decreases the amount of travel time for our
military when moving by air," Battle said. "This means more Family time
prior to departure and quicker return times."
Source: http://www.kspr.com
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