The Army said today it will study realigning its troops in the Pacific, which could result in 2,000 more soldiers being stationed on O'ahu.

Schofield Barracks and Fort Shafter could each receive an extra 1,000 soldiers, the Army said. The Army also is considering augmenting Fort Richardson, Alaska; and Fort Wainwright, Alaska.

"Each of these locations could receive 1,000 or more additional soldiers as part of alternatives being examined," the Army said.

In making its decision, the Army will consider factors such as training ranges and maneuver space, housing and office space, maintenance and vehicle parking, and schools, gyms and medical facilities.

"The proposed action will require the Army to balance strategic, sustainment, and environmental considerations with evolving world conditions and threats to national defense and security," the Army said in a statement this morning.

All interested members of the public, federally recognized Native American tribes, Native Alaskans, Native Hawaiian groups, federal, state and local agencies are invited to participate in the process, the Army said.

Send all written comments and suggestions concerning the Supplemental Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement to:

Public Affairs Office, U.S. Army Environmental Command, Building E4460, 5179 Hoadley Road, Attention: IMAE-PA, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21010-5401.

Phone: 410-436-2556; Fax: 410 436-1693; E-mail: PublicComments@aec.apgea.army.mil.