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U.S. Army Spc. Christopher Mathies, of Columbia, Tenn., an infantryman with Troop C, 6th Squadron, 8th Cavalry Regiment "Mustangs," 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, skirts a tree line during an afternoon foot patrol near Forward Operating Base Shank, Logar province, Afghanistan, Oct. 10, 2013. The purpose of the patrol, which took the team across rivers, over irrigation ditches and through freshly plowed fields and thickly wooded areas, was to meet with local Afghan citizens and deter enemy activity in the area. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Margaret Taylor, 129th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment/RELEASED)
Irish Army – Artillery Young Officers Course using 105mm Light Guns during a live fire shoot along with Hi-Tec Viewing Sensors mounted on an LTAV – Glen Immal 16th December 2010
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Lancer de grenade pendant l’entraînement du personnel de la 1re Cie du 152e régiment d’infanterie (152e RI) au stand de tir TC11 appelé « la rue », lors de la rotation au complexe de tir en zone urbaine (CT-ZUB). Le militaire vise le toit d'un batiment - Crédits : ADC G.Gesquière/SIRPA Terre — at Cenzub.
[CENZUB] Centre d'entraînement aux actions en zone urbaine
Le CENZUB est le centre d'entraînement aux actions en zone urbaine de l'armée de Terre. Il a été ouvert en 2006 dans le camp de Sissonne, dans le département de l'Aisne. L'objectif de ce centre est de permettre à des troupes (jusqu'à 250 hommes) provenant de toutes les armes, de s'entraîner de façon réaliste et intégrée au combat dans les villes et villages. Trottoirs, éclairage publique, portes et volets qui claquent, vrais-faux blessés... le centre d'entraînement aux actions en zone urbaine (CENZUB) offre une scénographie proche du réel. Un sous-groupement tactique interarmes (SGTIA, équivalent d'une compagnie) a pour mission de s'emparer de la ville. Les fantassins évoluent aux côtés des sapeurs, un char Leclerc arrive en renfort. En face, pour simuler l’ennemi, des militaires évoluent en treillis bleu : ils sont la force adverse (FORAD). Échanges de tirs et avancée du blindé ont lieu sous l'oeil averti des instructeurs. L'exercice fini, ils exposent leurs remarques aux stagiaires. Plus tard, un bâtiment tenant lieu d'hôtel est pris d'assaut. Des tirs d'artillerie fumigène font écran sur les cibles. Découvrez dans cet album photo, une petite partie de cette instruction spécialisée.
Sri Lankan army Special Force commando soldiers participate in a Victory Day parade in Colombo on May 19, 2012. President Mahinda Rajapakse, in an address to the nation, said he could not dismantle military camps in the embattled regions and undermine national security in a country emerging from nearly four decades of ethnic bloodshed."The diaspora has not stopped their activities (against Sri Lanka)," Rajapakse said, referring to Tamil separatists abroad. 'It is no secret that LTTE (Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam) leaders are freely operating abroad.'
Army vs. Air Force Academy at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colorado Nov. 2, 2019. (U.S. Army photo by Kaden Carroll )
U.S. Army Spc. Nicholas J. Troche, a field artillery surveyor and meteorological crewmember with Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion, 6th Field Artillery Regiment, pulls security during a dismounted reconnaissance patrol near Forward Operating Base Spin Boldak in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan, July 19, 2013. The unit was patrolling to recon the area and to project force posture. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Jovi Prevot)
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U.S. Army photos by Wayne W. Marlow
Provider Grill opens at new location
CAMP HUMPHREYS – The Provider Grill opened at its new location on June 4.
The 194th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion will continue to operate the Provider Grill at its new location, Building 1291. The dining facility had previously been the Red Dragon Inn and was operated by the 719th Military Intelligence Battalion.
Cake and ribbon cuttings were held to celebrate the occasion, and the 501st Sustainment Brigade Commander, Col. Darrell Duckworth, served as guest speaker.
“If you have ever had the opportunity to dine in a facility as excellent as the Red Dragon Inn, or the old Provider Grill, then you know what a special day this is, not just for the 194th CSSB, but for all of USAG Humphreys,” Duckworth said. “It is with great pride that the 501st Sustainment Brigade, together with the 501st Military Intelligence Brigade, have been able to renovate and transfer this consolidated dining facility. I congratulate all those who have contributed to this achievement. The opening of Provider Grill is indeed a day for celebration.”
Duckworth noted that the day marks a further strengthening of the ties between the 194th CSSB and the 719th MI.
“Today we recognize the opening of the new Provider Grill, signifying a bond between the Soldiers of the 194th CSSB and the 719th MI Battalion,” he said.
“I have all the confidence that the 194th Provider Battalion’s leadership will maintain and uphold the standard of nutrition, service and dedication previously demonstrated throughout the history of both the Provider Grill and the Red Dragon Inn. Both dining facilities have a long history of excellence. They have won awards such as the best decorated dining facility, best theme and originality, best culinary arts display and garnishments and best small dining facility. And it’s all supported by professional food service Soldiers and Korean culinary chefs.”
Duckworth noted the impact the dining facility will have on Humphreys.
“The Provider Grill will feed and nourish more than 800 Soldiers daily, with selections across all food groups,” he said.
“Holidays have been known as a specialty for this dining facility and will continue to remain so under the leadership of the Provider Battalion. With the combining of the Red Dragon Inn and Provider Grill staffs, this dining facility will be taking on a new dynamic, with almost twice as many Soldiers to support.”
Duckworth also touched on the vital role cooks play.
“The Army’s food supply specialists are some of the hardest working Soldiers in our Army today. Generally, they are the first one awake and the last one to go home,” he said. “For them, there is no such thing as the weekend. They still have a responsibility to supply and serve meals on Saturdays and Sundays. Every leader in this great Army knows the importance of chow and how it directly affects the morale of our great Soldiers.”
David Duffie, USAG Humphreys food program manager, talked about the preparation involved in the DFAC transition.
“We did a lot of corresponding with the units with regard to changing of the signs and décor items like table cloths, window shades, chair covers and DFAC account changes,” he said.
Mark Cox, United States Army Garrison Humphreys deputy commander, expressed his high expectations for the Provider Grill.
"At its new location, the Provider Grill will be filling a vital function on post and it is up to the task,” he said. “The 194th's leadership and Soldiers can be counted on to deliver delicious, nutritious meals in a vibrant setting. They have won a long line of awards and we look forward to that level of service continuing.”
A few items remain in a room that's been unused for more than 14 years.
Photos from the abandoned Savanna Army Depot in northwestern Illinois. This place was fascinating, and I wish I had more time to explore (and plan to return in the future); a massive military facility that appears to have been hurriedly abandoned during the base closure process. It would be a great place for an organized photo expedition, and highly recommend a visit.
The facility opened during World War One as a proving grounds for munitions from the nearby Rock Island Arsenal. It grew to more than 13,000 acres with more than 8,000 personnel during World War Two. The base closed in 2000, with a large portion turned over to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and some set aside for an apparently failing effort at business development. Large parts remain off-limits due to contamination.
Repo 217 Training Exercise
In the Selänpää-Pahkajärvi-Tuohikotti area of Finland the Karelia Brigade carried out a field training Exercise. 1.12.2017
Arméövning 15 - del 2 (7:e bataljonen)
Livgardet deltog förra veckan i Arméövning 15 som var den största nationella övningen för Försvarsmaktens markförband på flera år. Övningen genomfördes i området runt Vättern och totalt igick drygt 4 000 personer från 23 förband. Ett av förbanden som ingick var 7:e bataljonen som både innehåller delar ur Livgardet och K3 (se bilderna).
Foto: Björn Westerdahl
US army soldier SPC Brandon Hurd scans the horizon from a guard tower at camp Clark in Mandozai district, Khost province in eastern Afghanistan on July 8, 2011. Security generally is improving in Afghanistan, making it a favorable time to transfer power to the Kabul government and hold peace talks with the Taliban, the UN special envoy to the country said July 7.
Forsvarets Mediesenter / The Norwegian Armed Forced Media Centre (NAFMC) Kampeskadronen trener skarpt på Rena / The Norwegian Army's Manoeuvre School's Mechanized Company Group (KESK) exercises at Rena
7.62mm belted Simunition rounds. Photographer: Steve Dock; Crown Copyright
Close Protection Unit pack punch during training
Part of the Royal Military Police, the CPU deliver provost support, such as bodyguarding, for the Ministry of Defence and other government departments. Their training is progressive and demanding, and they're armed with a variety of weapons not normally seen on the parade square. "Forget the glory hunting; bodyguarding is not like the movies. For me, it's doing a professional job."
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An Army combat medic on a tab, in full kit, in the heat of a Cypriot summer as part of Exercise Lion Star
Combat medic reservists learn infantry skills
Front line combat medics are being put to the test in a new overseas training exercise to make sure they are not only first-rate trauma medics but can also think and act like fighting troops on patrol in Afghanistan.
The soldiers, all volunteer reservists from 253 (North Irish) Medical Regiment, need to be able to patrol with fighting troops in some of the most treacherous areas of Afghanistan to give instant lifesaving first aid should the worst happen on a patrol.
Picture: Bombardier Murray Kerr, Crown Copyright/MOD 2012
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Swedish Soldiers during operations in the Qush Tepa/Darzab area of Sar-e Pul Province of Afghanistan – 2012
Staff Sgt. Michael Lee, communications specialist attached to Laghman Provincial Reconstruction Team, fires his M203 grenade launcher at Camp Atterbury, IN April 7. Air Force and Army personnel have come together from across the globe to train together for a unique mission in Afghanistan. Their mission is to help the local people and government transition to a country led by Afghans.
FARAH, Afghanistan-Italian Army Corporal Paolo Faraone, Task Force Diavoli, performs security at International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) Forward Operating Base Delaram, Oct. 6, 2008. ISAF is assisting the Afghan government in extending and exercising its authority and influence across the country, creating the conditions for stabilization and reconstruction.
Les photos se suivent dans cette ordre : en premier le matériel, l’armement puis les tiflu ( tireur fusil à lunette), ensuite les snipers de l’infanterie avec les fusiliers et les grenadiers, et pour finir les militaires professionnels de la PM et du DRA 10.
Les différentes fonctions dans l’Armée Suisse:
Le Tiflu (tireur fusil à lunette) est armé du Fass 90 avec l’ancienne lunette Kern 4x. Actuellement, ils sont répartis directement dans les groupes de combat (la patrouille d’exploration en a deux par exemple).
Tireur d’élite (TE) cette spécialité est présente seulement dans l’infanterie pour les formations de milice (fus et gren). Pour les fusiliers, ils sont recrutés parmi les meilleurs Tiflu sont envoyés à Isone suivre un cours spécial de 6 semaines. Ils sont armés du fusil finlandais Sako TRG 42 de 8,6 mm. Il y a une section de TE dans chaque bat fus, dans la compagnie d’appui. Outre ces formations de milices, il est bien évident que les formation professionnel de l’Armée comme la Sécurité Militaire ou le DRA 10 se forme sur cette arme.
Tireur de précision, ce sont essentiellement les grens qui font 4 semaines de plus (que le 6 pour les TE ) afin d’être formés sur une deuxième arme, le fusil français PGM Hecate II en 12,7 mm. Ce fusil est employé dans l’Armée Suisse uniquement à un usage anti véhicule ou matériel.
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The various functions in the Swiss Army:
The Texture (sniper rifle with scope) is armed with the Fass 90 with the old Kern 4x scope. Currently, they are distributed directly into combat groups (the patrol has two exploration for example).
Sharpshooter (TE) that specialty is only present in the infantry for training of militia (and was gren). For the rifle, they are recruited among the best are sent to Texture Isone follow a special course of six weeks. They are armed with rifles Finnish Sako TRG 42 of 8.6 mm. There is a section in each TE was defeated in the support company. In addition to these training militias, it is obvious that the professional training of the Army as the Military or RAD 10 is formed on the weapon.
Marksman, it is essentially the Grenadier with 4 more weeks (6 for the TE) of training with on a second weapon, the French rifle PGM Hecate II 12.7mm. This rifle is used in the Swiss Army use only on anti vehicle or equipment missions.
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Duane O'Keefe, an infantry platoon sergeant assigned to Charlie Company, 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team,? 101st Airborne Division, looks into a valley for signs of insurgent activity near Combat Outpost Bowri Tana in Khost province, Afghanistan, Nov. 30, 2012. The Soldiers conducted a security patrol in search of the site where a rocket was fired during a recent attack on their outpost.
An Australian Army soldier of 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment prepares to clear a building during a dawn battalion attack on the urban operations training facility at Mount Bundy Training Area during Exercise Talisman Saber 17 Field Training Exercise - North.
The road party in action on the Bandi Barq Road
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BOMB DISPOSAL SOLDIERS FIND AND DEFUSE RECORD NUMBER OF IEDs
A team of British Army bomb disposal specialists have found and rendered safe a record TWELVE improvised explosive devices in one operation.
The result – the greatest number of IEDs to be found and removed on any search so far on the current Operation HERRICK 13 tour – was the outcome of a high-risk clearance operation launched in the Gereshk area of Helmand province.
The devices, which ranged in size from 5kg to 15kg and were targeted at both vehicles and troops on foot, were found by a Royal Engineers Search Team. All 12 were defused by Royal Logistic Corps Ammunition Technical Officer, Warrant Officer Class 2 Iain Martin.
The IEDs were all pressure-plate initiated and located within 300 metres of each other on a route known as Bandi Barq Road. Also found, in addition to the complete devices, were two separate pressure plates and another main charge containing 5kg of explosive material.
Warrant Officer Class 2 Iain Martin, Royal Logistic Corps, who is 39-years-old and comes from Craigiehall, Edinburgh, said:
“This was a huge variety of IEDs, all within a short distance, and represented a real challenge for us. Our reward came when we had finished and an Afghan family came up on to the road with their herd of goats, looking around like they hadn’t trodden on the land in years. The local people have confidence in us and our work to improve their lives and that is a great feeling.”
Warrant Officer Class 2 Colin Grant QGM, Royal Logistic Corps, aged 38, from Deal in Kent, who was part of the Operations Team responsible for finding the devices, said:
“This has been a great number of finds – the greatest number on a route search during this tour, in fact. Twelve IEDs removed in one route search operation is outstanding.”
Lieutenant Colonel Mark Davis GM, Royal Logistic Corps, Commanding Officer of the Counter-IED Task Force, said:
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Romanian Army Mixed Artillery Regiment 52 "General Alexander Tell" during a live fire exercise at the Smârdan training area – 4th September 2012
The British army handler gently rubs the forehead of his hidden explosives search dog. Together as a team they provide a crucial role in finding improvised explosive devices (IED’s) and discarded munitions that may pose a threat to UK forces in theatre. The dog and handler photographed here during Pashtun Dawn (H18) pre-deployment exercise on Salisbury Plain.
Norwegian Army Urban operations instructor course was held for NCO's and officers at Rena during week 49/2015.
Master Corporal Lavoie takes up a defensive position as his section patrols an area of operation during a Pathfinder course in Albert Head, British Columbia on September 30, 2015.
Photo: Corporal Darcy Lefebvre, Canadian Forces Combat Camera
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With the fading light of day behind them, competitors in the 2015 Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition push through the ruck march event at Camp Williams, Utah, Tuesday, June 23, 2015. The competition tests competitors on a variety of tactical and technical skills physically and mentally demanding three days as they vie to earn the title of Best Warrior and become the Soldier and Noncommissioned Officer of the Year for the Army Guard. The winners of the competition will then represent the Army Guard in the Department of the Army level Best Warrior Competition later this year. (Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jon Soucy)
The Army Chief of Staff’s inaugural Army Profession Symposium at West Point, New York, July 30. Senior Leadership from all across the Army gathered to develop a shared vision, reinforce guidance, and generate dialogue on living the Army ethic.
(Photos by: John Pellino/ DPTMS VI)
Iraqi Army soldiers participate in a joint Combined Arms Live Fire Exercise in Contingency Operating Site Marez, Iraq, July 24. Soldiers from Headquarters Headquarters Battery, 1st Battalion, 9th Field Artillery, 2nd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division and the Iraqi Army participated in a joint CALFEX.
Soldiers from the 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Mountain) provide
mountain skills training to members of Kosovo Security Forces, Oct. 19, 2021
near Dobroševac, Kosovo. Tactics and techniques taught included rock climbing,
rappelling and multiple rope systems that are beneficial to search and
rescue operations. Having these skills helps Kosovo Security Forces ensure a
safe and secure environment for the people of Kosovo. (U.S. Army Photo by Capt. Jeffrey Rivard)
The new M113AS4 Armoured Personnel Carrier on the Puckapunyal driver training area..
Army's latest vehicle put through its paces
Project LAND 106 was endorsed by Government in the 2000 Defence White Paper to provide a major upgrade of 350 of the Army’s in-service M113A1 vehicles that provide transport and fire support for the Army’s mechanised forces..
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The upgrade provides significant enhancements in protection, firepower, mobility and habitability whilst also providing improved logistic supportability. .
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There are seven variants of the M113AS being produced. The first four were delivered to the Army’s 7th Battalion the Royal Australian Regiment (mechanised infantry) are the Armoured Personnel Carrier (M113AS4 APC). The designation AS4 (Australian Version 4) refers to the increased carrying capacity of the upgraded vehicle. 171 APC variants will be upgraded to the 18-tonne M113AS4 standard.
Soldiers with Company A, 2nd Battalion, 116th Cavalry Brigade Combat Team, Idaho National Guard, and the Canadian Army's 1st Battalion, Royal 22nd Regiment prepare for an attack during a situational training exercise at Saber Guardian 2016, July 31, at the Romanian Land Forces Combat Training Center in Cincu, Romania. Saber Guardian 2016 is a multinational military exercise involving approximately 2,800 military personnel from ten nations including Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Canada, Georgia, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Ukraine and the U.S. The objectives of this exercise are to build multinational, regional and joint partnership capacity by enhancing military relationships, exchanging professional experiences, and improving interoperability between the land forces from the participating countries. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. John Farmer, 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)
Virginia Army National Guard Soldiers from the Hampton-based 1st Battalion, 111th Field Artillery Regiment and the Portsmouth-based 2nd Battalion, 183rd Cavalry Regiment demonstrate some of their weapons, equipment and vehicles to campers at the ninth annual Virginia National Guard Youth Camp July 23, 2014, at Camp Pendleton in Virginia Beach. The weeklong camp, presented by the Virginia National Guard Family Programs Office, offers the children of Virginia military members a wide variety of outdoor and indoor activities, including swimming and fishing, arts & crafts, classes on flag etiquette, science and the environment, and trips to Ocean Breeze Water Park, the Virginia Aquarium and Busch Gardens. In addition, campers received a first-hand look at weapons and vehicles used by the Virginia National Guard, as well as a visit by the horses and officers of the Virginia Beach Police Department Mounted Patrol. (Photo by Master Sgt. A.J. Coyne, Virginia Guard Public Affairs)
British Soldiers from 1st Battalion, The Grenadier Guards, during a Short patrol from Midan Bazi, Helmand Province, Southern Afghanistan – June 2012
Photos: Cpl Paul Morrison, Army Photographer - ©MOD/Crown Copyright 2012
An overgrown road between two of the massive warehouses.
Photos from the abandoned Savanna Army Depot in northwestern Illinois. This place was fascinating, and I wish I had more time to explore (and plan to return in the future); a massive military facility that appears to have been hurriedly abandoned during the base closure process. It would be a great place for an organized photo expedition, and highly recommend a visit.
The facility opened during World War One as a proving grounds for munitions from the nearby Rock Island Arsenal. It grew to more than 13,000 acres with more than 8,000 personnel during World War Two. The base closed in 2000, with a large portion turned over to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and some set aside for an apparently failing effort at business development. Large parts remain off-limits due to contamination.