(e.g. yourname@email.com)

Forgot Password?

    Digital Visual Information Distribution System Logo

    Strong Europe Tank Challenge 2016 [Image 18 of 20]

    Issued by: on
    VIRIN:
    Date Created:
    City:
    State:
    Country:
    A main battle tank is captured mid-fire, with a large muzzle blast and fireball visible at the end of the gun barrel. The tank is positioned on a grassy berm or firing position, with a gravel road visible to its right. The overcast sky and green landscape suggest a temperate climate training or exercise environment.

    GRAFENWOEHR, BAYERN, GERMANY

    05.12.2016

    Photo by Spc. Nathanael Mercado 

    Training Support Activity Europe           

    An Ariete Italian tank fires at its target, during the Strong Europe Tank Challenge (SETC), at the 7th Army Joint Multinational Training Command’s Grafenwoehr Training Area, Grafenwoehr, Germany, May 12, 2016. The SETC is co-hosted by U.S. Army Europe and the German Bundeswehr, May 10-13, 2016. The competition is designed to foster military partnership while promoting NATO interoperability. Seven platoons from six NATO nations are competing in SETC - the first multinational tank challenge at Grafenwoehr in 25 years. For more photos, videos and stories from the Strong Europe Tank Challenge, go to http://www.eur.army.mil/tankchallenge/ (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Nathanael Mercado/Released)

    IMAGE INFO

    Date Taken: 05.12.2016
    Date Posted: 05.13.2016 06:05
    Photo ID: 2587532
    VIRIN: 160512-A-DN311-411
    Resolution: 5646x3769
    Size: 1.61 MB
    Location: GRAFENWOEHR, BAYERN, DE
    Web Views: 625
    Downloads: 121

    PUBLIC DOMAIN  

    This work, Strong Europe Tank Challenge 2016 [Image 20 of 20], by SPC Nathanael Mercado, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright.

    GALLERY

    A main battle tank is moving at speed across an open training or exercise area, kicking up a large dust cloud from its rear tracks. The tank appears to be a Leopard 2 variant based on its distinctive hull and turret shape, painted in a camouflage pattern. A small red flag is visible on the turret antenna, and the background shows a treeline under an overcast sky.
    A main battle tank, consistent with a Leopard 2 variant, is positioned on an elevated earthen berm or firing position. The tank appears to have recently fired or is in motion, as dust and smoke are visible around the gun barrel and hull. Small flags are visible on the turret and rear of the vehicle, suggesting a military exercise or competition context.
    A main battle tank, identifiable as a Leopard 2 variant, is positioned on an elevated earthen berm during what appears to be a military training exercise or demonstration. Smoke is billowing in the foreground, likely from smoke grenades or pyrotechnic charges. A small red and white flag is visible on the tank's antenna, suggesting possible Polish military affiliation.
    A main battle tank, consistent with a Leopard 2 variant, is moving along a paved road surrounded by dense white smoke, likely from smoke grenades or screening munitions. A red and white flag is visible on the turret, consistent with Polish national colors, suggesting this may be a Polish Army vehicle. The scene appears to be a military exercise or demonstration set against a backdrop of trees.
    A main battle tank, identifiable as a Leopard 2 variant, is captured in the act of firing its main gun on what appears to be a training range or exercise ground. A muzzle blast and debris are clearly visible at the barrel's end, indicating a live-fire event. Two small red flags are mounted on the tank, consistent with range safety or exercise marking protocols.
    Two main battle tanks are traveling in column formation along a gravel road through a forested area. Both tanks display small red-and-white flags consistent with Polish national colors, and are fitted with camouflage netting and side skirt armor. The scene appears to be a military exercise or training movement.
    The image is taken through a vehicle window frame showing two military tanks advancing along a gravel road through a forested area. The lead tank has camouflage netting draped over its front hull and has at least two crew members visible in the turret area. Dust is being kicked up by the vehicles, suggesting active movement during what appears to be a military exercise or operation.
    Two main battle tanks are moving along a gravel road through a forested area under hazy, overcast conditions. The lead tank displays a small red-and-white flag consistent with Polish national colors, and both vehicles show camouflage netting and combat-ready configurations. Dust and atmospheric haze reduce visibility in the background.
    A main battle tank covered with camouflage netting is shown on a paved surface, likely during a military exercise or demonstration. Three personnel are visible: two crew members in the open turret hatches and one ground guide standing in front of the vehicle. The tank bears the Roman numeral 'VIII' on its turret, and the setting appears to be a training area or airfield surrounded by trees.
    Four military personnel in camouflage uniforms and black berets stand with their backs to the camera, observing what appear to be Leopard 2 main battle tanks on a paved training or demonstration area. The setting appears to be a military exercise or demonstration event, with tank crews visible in the turrets. A forested area forms the background.
    Two military personnel are inspecting a row of armored tracked vehicles parked on a paved surface near a forested area. One individual in camouflage uniform is bending down to examine the lower hull or track assembly of the nearest vehicle, while a second person in a dark military jacket with rank insignia points toward the same area. The vehicles appear to be lined up in formation, suggesting a maintenance inspection or equipment review.
    The image shows two main battle tanks on a paved surface, likely during a military exercise or demonstration. Both tanks are equipped with camouflage netting draped over their hulls, and crew members are visible in the turrets. A civilian or ground crew member is standing between the tanks on foot.
    A column of Italian Army main battle tanks, identifiable as Leopard 2 variants, moves along a paved road through a forested area. The lead tank displays an Italian tricolor flag decal and a military registration plate reading 'EI 11 18953'. At least three tanks are visible in the convoy, with crew members visible in open hatches.
    A main battle tank is moving at speed along a road or track, generating a large dust cloud behind and around it. One crew member is visible in an open hatch on the turret. The image is taken under overcast, cloudy skies in what appears to be an open rural or training area.
    A main battle tank marked with the number '32' and Roman numeral 'VIII' is traversing an open grassy field, kicking up dust as it moves. A crew member is visible in the open turret hatch. The setting appears to be a military training exercise in a temperate European environment.
    A main battle tank is moving across a grassy terrain near a gravel road, with smoke and dust visible around the vehicle suggesting recent firing or rapid movement. The tank appears to be in an olive/dark green military paint scheme and is positioned on elevated ground. The setting appears to be a military training range or exercise area with overcast skies and forested hills in the background.
    A military main battle tank marked with the number '32' and Roman numeral 'VIII' is moving along a road, generating dust and smoke from its barrel, suggesting recent or ongoing firing activity. The tank displays what appears to be an Italian flag marking on its hull, indicating it likely belongs to the Italian Army. The scene appears to be a military exercise or training operation in a forested, overcast environment.
    A main battle tank is captured mid-fire, with a large muzzle blast and fireball visible at the end of the gun barrel. The tank is positioned on a grassy berm or firing position, with a gravel road visible to its right. The overcast sky and green landscape suggest a temperate climate training or exercise environment.
    A modern main battle tank is maneuvering on a gravel surface, kicking up dust from its tracks. At least one crew member is visible in the open turret hatch. The setting appears to be a military training area or exercise ground, with open fields, birch trees, and forested hills in the background under an overcast sky.
    A military tank marked with the number '132' and Roman numeral 'VIII' is moving at speed along a paved road, kicking up a large cloud of dust. Two crew members are visible in open hatches on top of the turret. The setting appears to be a forested area during what looks like a military exercise or parade.

    MORE LIKE THIS

    CONTROLLED VOCABULARY KEYWORDS

    No keywords found.

    TAGS

    Grafenwoehr
    Poland
    JMTC
    Denmark
    soldiers
    7th Army
    Bavaria
    Slovenia
    nations
    training area
    Situational Training Exercise
    battle position
    German Bundeswehr
    Slovenian
    TSAE
    Spc. Nathanael Mercado
    Leopard 2A6
    Leopard 2A5
    Slovenian 3rd Company
    tank challenge
    Ariete
    M-84
    Tank Competition 2016
    SECT
    U.S. M1A2 SEP
    Strong Europe Tank Challenge 2016
    Germany
    NATO
    Army
    partnership
    Italy
    interoperability
    U.S.
    Combined Arms Training

    OPTIONS

  •   Register/Login to Download
  •   Validate Your Account to Download
  •   Connect My Placements
  •   Download Photo
  •   Download Gallery
  •   Add to My Albums
  •   Create TinyURL
  •   Connect to Placements
  •   Add to Playlist
  •   Distribute Photo
  •   Schedule Social Post
  •   Edit Photo
  •   Add Gallery to Playlist
  •   Distribute Gallery