NAS Meridian, along with all Navy installations in the continental United States, will participate in the annual two-part force protection exercise, Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain (CS-SC24), from Feb. 5-16, 2024.

The Exercises are conducted by Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFFC) and Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC).

CS-S24 is a regularly scheduled exercise and is not being held in response to any specific threat.

Measures have been taken 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 law enforcement and first responders.

Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain evaluates and assesses force protection conditions, command and control, and existing as well as new capabilities to evaluate how to respond to multi-dimensional security threats. This exercise utilizes realistic scenarios to identify areas where installations can improve procedures and decision-making processes and strengthen responses as one joint warfighting team made up of fleet and shore security forces across naval region, installation commands, and partner agencies.

Exercise events during both weeks will simulate realistic threat scenarios such as active shooters, unauthorized base access and improvised explosive devices. This two-part approach is designed to enhance the readiness of U.S. Navy security forces and ensure seamless interoperability among the commands, other services and agency partners in order to protect life, equipment and facilities.

For information about potential local impacts due to the exercise, please visit your local Navy installation’s website and www.facebook.com/nasmeridian. For more information, contact the Public Affairs Office at 601-679-2602.