What is the purpose of Military Training Routes?

The purpose of Military Training Routes (MTRs) is indeed to show routes that are specifically designated for low altitude and high-speed military flight operations. These routes are utilized by military aircraft during training exercises. The profiles of MTRs help to ensure that military operations can occur safely and efficiently, while also providing information to civilian pilots about areas where military training may be taking place.

Understanding these routes improves situational awareness for all airspace users; knowledge of MTRs allows civilian pilots to anticipate the presence of military operations in those areas and take necessary precautions. MTRs are typically identified on aviation charts, and they are primarily created so that military aircraft can train in conditions that closely simulate combat scenarios without posing unnecessary risks to other air traffic. The routes are marked with specific alphanumeric identifiers and can vary in altitude and width, reflecting the nature of military training activities.