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    Training Day 2: Expert Soldier Badge Candidates Refine Patrol Procedures [Image 1 of 6]

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    Training Day 2: Expert Soldier Badge Candidates Refine Patrol Procedures

    SAGAMIHARA, KANAGAWA, JAPAN

    04.12.2022

    Photo by Sgt. Raquel Birk 

    38th Air Defense Artillery Brigade

    During day two of the first-ever U.S. Army Japan Expert Soldier Badge competition training week, soldiers enhanced patrol techniques and knowledge at Sagami General Depot, Japan April 12.

    Supporting cadre are with units out of Hawaii, Republic of Korea, and Japan, who are current badge holders which offered expert knowledge on moving under direct fire; tactical handheld radio operations; defense advanced GPR receiver operations; camouflage and visual signaling techniques; chemical and biological operations; military maps; claymore mines; tactical searches; and maintaining a shotgun.

    The grueling competition is spread out over two weeks including a week of candidate training and a week of testing which are designed to identify the most knowledgeable and competent experts in warrior tasks and drills. Training and testing are designed to be tough, realistic, and mission-focused

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    Date Taken: 04.12.2022
    Date Posted: 04.12.2022 09:03
    Photo ID: 7138511
    VIRIN: 220412-A-PI656-001
    Resolution: 6720x4480
    Size: 3.65 MB
    Location: SAGAMIHARA, KANAGAWA, JP

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