Photo Essay: Cold-Weather Operations Course students practice use of Arctic 10-person tent at Fort McCoy

Photo By Scott Sturkol | Fort McCoy Cold-Weather Operations Course (CWOC) Class 20-02 students set up an Arctic 10-person tent Jan. 13, 2020, at a North Post training area at Fort McCoy, Wis. CWOC students are trained on a variety of cold-weather subjects, including snowshoe training and skiing as well as how to use ahkio sleds and other gear. Training also focuses on terrain and weather analysis, risk management, cold-weather clothing, developing winter fighting positions in the field, camouflage and concealment, and numerous other areas that are important to know in order to survive and operate in a cold-weather environment. The training is coordinated through the Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security at Fort McCoy. (U.S. Army Photo by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.)  

FORT MCCOY, WISCONSIN, UNITED STATES

01.30.2020

Story by Scott Sturkol                                                                                                     

Fort McCoy Public Affairs Office           

Fort McCoy Cold-Weather Operations Course (CWOC) Class 20-02 students set up Arctic 10-person tents Jan. 13, 2020, at a North Post training area at Fort McCoy, Wis.

CWOC students are trained on a variety of cold-weather subjects, including snowshoe training and skiing as well as how to use ahkio sleds and other gear.

Training also focuses on terrain and weather analysis, risk management, cold-weather clothing, developing winter fighting positions in the field, camouflage and concealment, and numerous other areas that are important to know in order to survive and operate in a cold-weather environment.

The training is coordinated through the Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security at Fort McCoy.

• Date Taken: 01.30.2020
• Date Posted: 01.30.2020 15:40
• Story ID: 361095
• Location: FORT MCCOY, WISCONSIN, US