US, Polish forces conduct anti-tank cross-training [Image 3 of 8]

POLAND

10.29.2016

Photo by Sgt. Lauren Harrah 

24th Theater Public Affairs Support Element

DRAWSKO POMORSKIE, Poland – Polish Pvt. Paweł Tylek, paratrooper, 16th Polish Airborne Battalion, 6th Airborne Brigade, demonstrates the firing position of the RPG-7D Anti-Tank Grenade Launcher to paratroopers assigned to Company D, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, during anti-tank training in Studnica, Poland, Oct. 29, 2016. The training provided both U.S. and Polish forces cross training on the M136 AT4 anti-tank weapon and the RPG-7D Anti-Tank Grenade Launcher. The “Sky Soldiers” of D Co., 2nd Bn., 503rd Inf. Regt., are on a training rotation in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve, a U.S. led effort in Eastern Europe that demonstrates U.S. commitment to the collective security of NATO and dedication to enduring peace and stability in the region. The 173rd Airborne Brigade, based in Vicenza, Italy, is the Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, and is capable of projecting forces to conduct a full range of military operations across the United States European, Central and Africa Command areas of responsibility within 18 hours. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Lauren Harrah/Released)

• Date Taken: 10.29.2016
• Date Posted: 10.31.2016 08:29
• Photo ID: 2954577
• VIRIN: 161029-A-DP178-110
• Resolution: 4409x3011
• Size: 1.1 MB
• Location: PL