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United States Air Force Academy

Surface Danger Area

A senior airman aims an M4 rifle at a target during weapons qualification training at the U.S. Air Force Academy's Combat Arms Training and Maintenance firing range June 21, 2022. Weapons training at the base is facilitated by the 10th Security Forces Squadron. The squadron released it's "surface danger area" notice, which advises people to keep out of the CATM area unless conducting official business. (Photo courtesy of Tech. Sgt. David Winston)

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10th Security Forces Squadron releases 'surface danger area' notice

Published June 21, 2022
10th Security Forces Squadron

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. - An area used for weapons training by 10th Security Forces Airmen is off-limits to anyone not conducting official training or without approval of the 10th SFS.

The “surface danger area” is in the northwest part of the Air Force Academy near Cathedral Rock and marked by off-limit signs.

Anyone in the area without permission may be detained and could face prosecution under federal and civil law.

Call 719-333-2218, 333-3124 or 333-0999, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., to coordinate a visit into this training zone.

Call 333-2000 after normal business hours.

Surface Danger Area