What kind of aircraft will be used at Camp Schwab?
CG Reich: We are talking about transferring the capabilities of the Marine Air Wing from Futenma to Camp Schwab. The Roadmap does not actually how many CH 46’s, CH 50’s, it doesn’t mention aircraft types at all. What we are going to do is to transfer the capabilities of Futenma to Camp Schwab. Question: What is the possibility of aircraft, outside of helicopters, such as air refueling tankers, being used at Camp Schwab? CG Reich: I really don’t know anything about that. They are going to be transferred away from Camp Schwab, so I don’t really know if they will use them or not at Camp Schwab. Question: What is the possibility of the Osprey being used at Camp Schwab? CG Reich: It is well known that the Osprey will replace the CH 46 helicopter. That is going to happen. However, there is no announcement of a deployment schedule for the Osprey to come to Okinawa. Question: Can you absolutely ensure that aircraft from Camp Schwab will not fly over nearby communities? CG Reich: In the vast ma
