Continual operation and expansion of military installations, ranges and their missions is critical to our region’s economic foundation and National security.
As applicable, background information and position papers on specific items are developed and shared with Congressional members, Pentagon leaders, and State of Florida leadership, and their respective staff. Collaborative initiatives are engaged through partnerships with entities such as the Florida Defense Alliance and the Florida Defense Support Commission.
Position Papers
2021 MML Position Paper
The EGTTR, the largest test and training range in the continental United States, is identified by Department of Defense Directive as a national asset that cannot be replicated anywhere in the U.S.
Gulf Range Enhancement Position Paper
Range Solutions for Next Generation Air Armament Test and Training in The Eglin Gulf Test and Training Range.
NWFL Gulf of Mexico Oil Drilling Regional Position Package 2010
This packet provides 12 resolutions and proclamations from the Northwest Florida region supporting these protective policies and opposing activity in the Gulf of Mexico that would adversely affect the military missions and economic health of the region.
2025 Military Priorities Point Paper
DoD’s effectiveness and survivability in combat conditions is dependent on military readiness capabilities, capacity and support infrastructure ensuring our nation’s security against adversaries; today and tomorrow.
Brochures
2021 EGTTR Military Mission Line Brochure
The GTTR provides unique capabilities to test, train with, and evaluate high-altitude supersonic air combat training, air-to-air missile testing, drone targeting, hypersonic weapons testing, space launches/landings, and other activities.
DSI Gulf Range Enhancement Brochure
Range Solutions for Next Generation Air Armament Test and Training: The Eglin Gulf Test and Training Range
2025 Military Priorities Brochure
DSI Brochure 2021
DSI FL Drilling Amendment 9 Brochure 2018
EGTTR Support Memorandum 2024
OCEANA EGOM One-Pager 2020
Military Readiness
Weapons Technology Integration Center
Weapons enterprise-focused capability with state-of-the-art collaborative labs and secure space for next-gen weapons.
Preserving Military Readiness in the Eastern Gulf of Mexico
The eastern Gulf of Mexico (EGO MEX) is an irreplaceable national asset used by the Department of Defense (DoD) to develop and maintain the readiness of our combat forces and is critical to achieving the objectives contained in the 2018 National Defense Strategy.
Eastern Gulf Military Readiness Oceana 2019
Protecting Florida’s Gulf Coast from offshore drilling preserves military readiness.