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    Strike Brigade conducts realistic training [Image 9 of 9]

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    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.

    FORT CAMPBELL, KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES

    08.19.2009

    Photo by Sgt. Joe Padula 

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

    These Soldiers from 3rd Platoon, Company B, 2nd Battalion 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), are reacting to contact while dressed with advanced equipment to make training as realistic as possible, Aug. 5. They are using 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 19:34
    Photo ID: 196565
    VIRIN: 090819-A-8556P-009
    Resolution: 2100x1410
    Size: 1.34 MB
    Location: FORT CAMPBELL, KENTUCKY, US

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