VOLK FIELD CRTC - SCHEDULING PROCEDURES

Volk Field is the premier Counterland Training Center in the Air National Guard. Our mission is to “provide an integrated, year-round, realistic training environment for units to cost-effectively enhance combat capability and readiness up to the MAJCOM level” (ANGI 10-110). We enable events that would otherwise be difficult or impossible to accomplish at home stations.

We remain committed to “delivering an advanced and diverse training environment to train the warfighter” by serving as a proving ground for developing multi-capable Airmen prepared for multi-domain operations across the spectrum of warfare. The Volk Field CRTC staff continuously seek innovative, cost-effective solutions to provide dynamic training while ensuring the customer experience exceeds requirements.

For scheduling questions, contact the Base Scheduling Office at WI.CRTC.SCHEDULING.ORG@us.af.mil or call (608) 427-1273 / DSN 871-1273.

WHERE TO START?

VISITING UNITS UTILIZING VOLK FIELD CRTC WILL:

  1. Coordinate with Base Scheduling to ensure training requirements are met during deployment.
  2. Complete all items indicated in the Checklist Review phase of the VIPER tool to ensure proper coordination and deconfliction.
  3. Be held financially responsible for damage to equipment or facilities determined to be negligent or intentional.
  4. Address disciplinary issues promptly and report security incidents or violations to the Controlled Area Monitor or Security Manager.
  5. Provide timely, relevant feedback to Volk Field staff to support continuous improvement.

FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT

Volk Field offers extensive, flexible, and affordable training spaces supported by advanced resources, including:

  • Runway: 9,000 feet, military-only
  • Special Use Airspace: 50,000 cubic miles
  • Aircraft Ramp for up to 47x fighter aircraft
  • Aircraft Ramp: 35 Acre
  • Aircraft Storage Hangars
  • Air-to-Ground Ranges: Hardwood Weapons Range and Fort McCoy (U.S. Army)
  • Air-to-Air Range
  • Joint Threat Emitters
  • Classified mission planning areas
  • Lodging: Accommodations for up to 950 personnel
  • Tenant Units: 128th Air Control Squadron (BMC2) and 126th Combat Weather Flight
  • Munitions Storage Area
  • Cold Weather Training Facilities
  • Tactical Training Areas: Urban and Small Arms ranges
  • Fire, Crash, Rescue Training Area
  • Crashed, Damaged, Disabled Aircraft Recovery (CDDAR)
  • MOUT Village: Currently under reconstruction and closed until further notice

LARGE FORCE EXERCISES HOSTED:

  • NORTHERN LIGHTNING / SENTRY NORTH
  • Agile Rage
  • Audacious Warrior
  • Jaded Thunder
  • Mobility Guardian
  • Patriot NORTH
  • Combat Search and Rescue (CSAREX)
  • Ammo Rodeo
  • BUMBU Forge

CLASSROOMS

The Wilkening Lodging and Conference Center offers over 5,000 square feet of diverse space with full audiovisual and teleconferencing capabilities, accommodating up to 400 participants. Configurations include theater or classroom styles. Additional options include:

  • Executive Classroom
  • Up to four Breakout Rooms (availability dependent)

Beyond the Wilkening Center, Volk Field provides a full complement of classrooms and workspaces to meet a variety of training needs. Visit the SharePoint site for a complete listing of available areas and capabilities.