Training at FHL
What Sean's been up to...
He's in one of those Humvees.
FORT HUNTER LIGGETT - Soldiers of the Sharpe Army Depot-based 2/360th Training Support Battalion (TSBN) "Sharpshooters" in Lathrop are currently at Fort Hunter Liggett.
They are supporting the training of more than 4,000 Army Reserve Soldiers at this year's 91st Division-directed Pacific Warrior Exercise 2008.
This exercise, designed to prepare Soldiers for the rigors of deployment in the ongoing Global War on Terrorism, is being conducted at Fort Hunter Liggett from June 7-27. More than 100 units from around the country are participating in this 91st Division directed warrior exercise.
This training exercise gives participating units an opportunity to rehearse military maneuvers and tactics such as base security, convoy operations and quick reaction drills during simulated enemy attacks. The exercise provides realistic training to units to successfully meet the challenges of an extended and integrated battlefield.
One of the methods to instruct soldiers is "lanes" training. Lanes are courses that simulate live action battlefield conditions; whether the soldiers are on foot or a truck convoy, they are sent into situations that prepare them for battle.
In the remote back country of Fort Hunter Liggett, Humvee convoys are taken through three training lanes. The first level has small arms fire and distracting techniques. The second level is more intense. By the time the troops reach the third level, they encounter a higher degree of difficulty, including improvised explosive devices.
"We're giving everybody a baseline that they can build on," said Master Sgt. Michael Bailey, non-commissioned officer in charge of the training that the 2/360th TSBN is providing.
"As part of the training we also assist commanders in assessing their unit. The most important measurement is if they can move and communicate."
After the troops experience each training lane, they conduct an after action review, where the instructors rate and evaluate the Soldiers. This training is vital to their success when they are deployed overseas.
"This in not a competition; self realization is a great training tool," Bailey said. "I hope self realization is as much a learning tool for these kids as it is for us." Lathrop-based soldiers supporting training of 4,000 Army Reservists, The Manteca Bulletin, 6/19/2008 2:51:00 AM
He's in one of those Humvees.
FORT HUNTER LIGGETT - Soldiers of the Sharpe Army Depot-based 2/360th Training Support Battalion (TSBN) "Sharpshooters" in Lathrop are currently at Fort Hunter Liggett.
They are supporting the training of more than 4,000 Army Reserve Soldiers at this year's 91st Division-directed Pacific Warrior Exercise 2008.
This exercise, designed to prepare Soldiers for the rigors of deployment in the ongoing Global War on Terrorism, is being conducted at Fort Hunter Liggett from June 7-27. More than 100 units from around the country are participating in this 91st Division directed warrior exercise.
This training exercise gives participating units an opportunity to rehearse military maneuvers and tactics such as base security, convoy operations and quick reaction drills during simulated enemy attacks. The exercise provides realistic training to units to successfully meet the challenges of an extended and integrated battlefield.
One of the methods to instruct soldiers is "lanes" training. Lanes are courses that simulate live action battlefield conditions; whether the soldiers are on foot or a truck convoy, they are sent into situations that prepare them for battle.
In the remote back country of Fort Hunter Liggett, Humvee convoys are taken through three training lanes. The first level has small arms fire and distracting techniques. The second level is more intense. By the time the troops reach the third level, they encounter a higher degree of difficulty, including improvised explosive devices.
"We're giving everybody a baseline that they can build on," said Master Sgt. Michael Bailey, non-commissioned officer in charge of the training that the 2/360th TSBN is providing.
"As part of the training we also assist commanders in assessing their unit. The most important measurement is if they can move and communicate."
After the troops experience each training lane, they conduct an after action review, where the instructors rate and evaluate the Soldiers. This training is vital to their success when they are deployed overseas.
"This in not a competition; self realization is a great training tool," Bailey said. "I hope self realization is as much a learning tool for these kids as it is for us." Lathrop-based soldiers supporting training of 4,000 Army Reservists, The Manteca Bulletin, 6/19/2008 2:51:00 AM
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