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FORT MAGSAYSAY, Philippines – U.S. Army Soldiers with the 1st Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, conducted a stress shoot training exercise in preparation for their upcoming training for Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center Exportable at Range 1, Fort Magsaysay, Philippines, on May 14.
A stress shoot is a military training event designed to test a soldier’s ability to fire accurately, improve marksmanship, make sound decisions under physical and mental pressure, and foster competition within the company.
“The purpose of a stress shoot is to simulate a combat environment,” said U.S. Army Sgt. Jeffery Woosnam, assigned to Dragon company “Physical and mental challenges will happen, and we kind of see and evaluate how our Soldiers do under that pressure.”
The exercise involved sprinting, carrying heavy loads, navigating obstacles similar to the Army Fitness Test, knot training, and live-fire shooting—all under the intense heat and humidity of the Philippines. This environment increases training realism, builds heat tolerance, and enhances soldiers’ ability to make decisions under pressure, ultimately boosting productivity and war-fighting readiness in preparation for the upcoming rotation at JPMRC-X.
“It can really close the gap between how your team performs at a normal range,” said U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Keith Brunson.
Training exercises like Salaknib and JPMRC-X enhance interoperability, build trust, and strengthen defense alliances, contributing to regional stability and readiness across the Indo-Pacific. Through joint training and close cooperation with the Armed Forces of the Philippines, the U.S. ensures it is prepared to fight alongside its partners—on their terrain and in their conditions—should conflict arise, reinforcing the importance of a strong and ready alliance.
| Date Taken: | 05.16.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 05.27.2025 09:23 |
| Story ID: | 498411 |
| Location: | FORT MAGSAYSAY, PH |
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