ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert!

Aberdeen Proving Ground officials have announced that daytime and nighttime testing operations are scheduled for Monday, December 5 through Friday, December 9, 2022, from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.

Residents may hear weapons firing and see flashes or light visible off post from illumination devices. These operations are not hazardous to residents in the surrounding communities and are integral to ensuring continued readiness of service members.

Officials say APG takes every measure to mitigate instances when training or testing becomes problematic to residents off the installation. To ensure minimal impact, analysts monitor the weather and the noise readings continuously throughout each day. APG leadership takes noise complaints very seriously and wants to provide as much transparency as possible to the surrounding communities without compromising the security of the missions conducted here.

If, at any time, anyone in the surrounding communities is concerned about testing at Aberdeen Proving Ground, they are encouraged to contact the installation at 410-278-4091.