Photo by Spc. Darius Smith | 22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | 07.17.2025
U.S. Army Soldiers attached to 57th Combat Engineer Company/Infantry, execute a live breaching demonstration on the final day of the Breacher’s Symposium at Fort Bragg, N.C., July 17, 2025. The purpose of this training event was to provide an opportunity for specialized breaching teams from across the DoD to network and share best practices and tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs).......
Photo by Spc. Darius Smith | 22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | 07.17.2025
U.S. Army Soldiers, assigned to the Specialized Breaching Platoon, 57th Combat Engineer Company/Infantry, showcase their breaching capabilities during the Breacher’s Symposium at Fort Bragg, N.C., July 17, 2025. Live breaching demonstrations help provide Soldiers with hands-on experience in realistic, high pressure scenarios, which is essential for mastering techniques that cannot be fully......
Photo by Spc. Darius Smith | 22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | 07.17.2025
U.S. Army Soldiers across the engineer regiment observe the live demonstration during the Breacher’s Symposium at Fort Bragg, N.C., July 17, 2025. A key purpose of the Breacher’s Symposium is to ensure attendees understand the challenges and demands associated with specialized breaching operations. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Darius M. Smith)...
Photo by Spc. Darius Smith | 22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | 07.17.2025
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Jacob Novak, attached to 57th Combat Engineer Company/Infantry, gives a safety brief before the live breacher demonstration during the Breacher’s Symposium at Fort Bragg, N.C., July 17, 2025. Day three featured a detailed demonstration on the proper procedures for packing explosive containers, followed by a live breaching exercise conducted at Range 69. (U.S. Army photo by......
Photo by Spc. Darius Smith | 22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | 07.16.2025
A U.S. Army Soldier, attached to 57th Combat Engineer Company/Infantry, practices thermal breaching techniques during the Breacher’s Symposium at Fort Bragg, N.C., July 16, 2025. Breachers, engineer leaders, and industry partners have convened for the past three years to discuss updates to tactics, techniques and procedures, explore material modernization, and to network. (U.S. Army photo by......
Photo by Spc. Darius Smith | 22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | 07.16.2025
U.S. Army Soldiers attached to the 57th Combat Engineer Company/Infantry, demonstrate thermal breaching techniques at Fort Bragg, N.C., July 16, 2025. Live thermal breaching demonstrations were one of the main events during the second day of the Breacher’s Symposium, hosted by 27th Engineer Battalion. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Darius M. Smith)...
Photo by Spc. Darius Smith | 22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | 07.16.2025
U.S. Army Soldiers, attached to 57th Combat Engineer Company/Infantry, perform a live thermal breaching demonstration during the Breacher’s Symposium at Fort Bragg, N.C., July 16, 2025. The Breacher’s Symposium is a three-day event that features industry discussions on updates to tactics, techniques and procedures, explores material modernization, and provides opportunities for networking.......
Photo by Spc. Darius Smith | 22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | 07.16.2025
A U.S. Army Soldier, attached to 57th Combat Engineer Company/Infantry, demonstrates how to properly use the breach kit setup during the Breacher’s Symposium at Fort Bragg, N.C., July 16, 2025. The symposium’s second day involved hands-on breaching demonstrations and equipment displays. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Darius M. Smith)...
