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    Strike Brigade conducts realistic training [Image 5 of 9]

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    The image shows multiple U.S. Army soldiers in full combat gear during what appears to be a training exercise or operational deployment. The lead soldier is prominently featured wearing ACU (Army Combat Uniform) pattern camouflage, tactical vest, and advanced helmet-mounted equipment. The soldiers are equipped with modern infantry gear including night vision device mounts and communications equipment.

    FORT CAMPBELL, KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES

    08.19.2009

    Photo by Sgt. Joe Padula 

    2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (AA) Public Affairs

    This Soldier from 3rd Platoon, Company B, 2nd Battalion 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), is being dressed with advanced equipment to make training as realistic as possible, Aug. 5. The platoon is wearing combat training gear called Digital Infrared Timing Simulator, better known as DITS. This newest form of non-lethal, force-on-force training equipment uses lasers and blank cartridges to simulate actual battle. DITS puts authentic-like casualty into play while training.

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    Date Taken: 08.19.2009
    Date Posted: 08.19.2009 19:32
    Photo ID: 196561
    VIRIN: 090819-A-8556P-005
    Resolution: 2123x1476
    Size: 704.43 KB
    Location: FORT CAMPBELL, KENTUCKY, US
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    Two U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) camouflage are attending to a third soldier lying on the ground in a grassy field near a road. The standing soldier on the right is equipped with a radio antenna and appears to be communicating, while the soldier on the left is kneeling and providing assistance to the downed soldier. This appears to be a combat casualty care training exercise or field operation.
    A soldier in full combat gear moves through dense woodland vegetation. The individual is equipped with advanced tactical equipment including a helmet-mounted device, body armor, and a rifle. The lush green foliage suggests a temperate forest environment during summer or spring.
    A soldier in U.S. Army ACU (Army Combat Uniform) digital camouflage is positioned in a field of tall grass and wildflowers, aiming a rifle equipped with accessories. The soldier wears a helmet with multiple sensor/device attachments, consistent with a training exercise setup, evidenced by the red training muzzle cap on the weapon. A second individual in woodland camouflage is partially visible behind the primary subject.
    Two soldiers in US Army ACU (Army Combat Uniform) pattern camouflage are positioned in tall grass and vegetation, appearing to be engaged in a field training exercise. One soldier is in a kneeling or crouching position aiming a rifle, while a second soldier is prone on the ground in the foreground. A muzzle flash or light reflection is visible to the right side of the image.
    The image shows multiple U.S. Army soldiers in full combat gear during what appears to be a training exercise or operational deployment. The lead soldier is prominently featured wearing ACU (Army Combat Uniform) pattern camouflage, tactical vest, and advanced helmet-mounted equipment. The soldiers are equipped with modern infantry gear including night vision device mounts and communications equipment.
    Two U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) pattern camouflage are providing tactical combat casualty care (TCCC) to a downed soldier lying in tall grass near a gravel road. One soldier is kneeling and administering aid while the other stands holding what appears to be a pen or marker, likely documenting the casualty. An open medical kit is visible on the ground, suggesting this is either a training exercise or field medical response.
    A soldier in full combat gear is shown from behind, using a handheld optical device, likely a rangefinder or laser designator, in a green, vegetated outdoor environment. The soldier is wearing US Army ACU (Army Combat Uniform) digital camouflage pattern with a tactical helmet, body armor, and a radio antenna visible. The setting appears to be a field training exercise or operational reconnaissance mission.
    A U.S. Army soldier identified by the name tape 'CHAVEZ' is seen in full combat gear, carrying an assault rifle and standing in front of a tan HMMWV (Humvee) military vehicle. The soldier is wearing ACU (Army Combat Uniform) pattern camouflage, a combat helmet with night-vision mount, protective eyewear, and tactical vest. A second soldier is partially visible inside the Humvee in the background.
    Two U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) camouflage are conducting what appears to be a training exercise in a grassy field. The foreground soldier is equipped with advanced helmet-mounted sensors and a weapon fitted with MILES (Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System) training devices, indicated by the yellow laser transmitter on the muzzle. A second soldier is visible in the background in a kneeling position aiming his weapon.

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