Fort Chaffee Maneuver Training Center

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/fort-chaffee-maneuver-training-center

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1. When was Fort Chaffee Maneuver Training Center built?1941 as Camp Chaffee
2. How big is Fort Chaffee Maneuver Training Center?Approximately 66,000 acres managed by the Arkansas National Guard
3. What is the location?Western Arkansas, adjacent to Fort Smith
4. What is the post-brac land transfer?Approximately 6,000 acres transferred to the State of Arkansas for redevelopment
5. Why do soldiers train at Fort Chaffee?Soldiers train there to learn how to work together with infantry, armor, artillery, and aircraft. They prepare for both local and overseas missions.
6. Where is Fort Chaffee located?It is in western Arkansas, near the city of Fort Smith.

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