Exercise Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield 2017 (SC-CS17) will be conducted on naval installations within the Navy's Mid-Atlantic Region, Jan. 30-Feb. 10.

SC-CS17 is a two-part, linked anti-terrorism/force protection exercise conducted by Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command and Commander, Navy Installations Command on all Navy installations in the continental U.S.

This annual exercise is designed to enhance the readiness of Navy security forces and ensure seamless interoperability among the commands, other services, and agency partners. Exercise SC-CS17 is not in response to any specific threat, but is a regularly scheduled exercise.

"Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield is an important annual exercise that tests our ability to prepare for, deter, and respond to changing and dynamic threats," said Rear Adm. Jack Scorby, the commander of the Navy's 20-state Mid-Atlantic Region.

The Navy's exercise planners have taken measures to minimize disruptions within local communities and to normal base operations, but there may be times when the exercise causes increased traffic around bases or delays in base access.

Area residents may also see or hear security activities associated with the exercise.

Advanced coordination has taken place with local communities, law enforcement, and first responders.

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