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    Strike Brigade conducts realistic training [Image 7 of 9]

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    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.

    FORT CAMPBELL, KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES

    08.19.2009

    Photo by Sgt. Joe Padula 

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

    Capt. David Yu, the commander of Company B, 2nd Battalion 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), is looking through a device that reads types of casualties while training while his Soldiers are dressed 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 19:33
    Photo ID: 196563
    VIRIN: 090819-A-8556P-007
    Resolution: 2100x1391
    Size: 514.23 KB
    Location: FORT CAMPBELL, KENTUCKY, US

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