Randolph County will be part of the territory again for U.S. Army training exercises through April 9.
The training is known as “Robin Sage,” with the Army’s Special Forces candidates participating in a two-week program.
The training takes part in multiple counties in North Carolina and South Carolina.
Training areas and vehicles used during the exercise will be clearly marked, and participants will follow specific procedures if they encounter law enforcement. Officials encourage residents who have concerns about the exercise to contact their local law enforcement agency, which can coordinate with military officials overseeing the training.
The training is orchestrated through Fort Bragg for Green Beret candidates. In North Carolina, 24 counties are identified as within the training’s territory. Aside from Randolph County, nearby counties include Alamance, Chatham, Davidson, Guilford, Montgomery, Moore and Stanly.
Residents in affected counties may hear blank gunfire and see occasional flares during the exercise.