U.S. Army air defenders with 5th Battalion, 4th Air Defense Artillery Regiment show their before and after the gas chamber during "Audacia Slime," the Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) best squad competition Mar. 12 at Ansbach, Germany. Each Battery was represented by a six person team to be evaluated on operator level CBRN tasks. The competition began with the CS chamber, then transitioned between Mission Oriented Protective Postures 0-4 gear, 1/4 mile litter carries, weapon decontamination, layouts, and overall a 5.2 mile ruck (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Yesenia Cadavid).
SEMBACH, Germany— On October 20, 2023, the 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment (5-7 ADA BN) will transfer its authority of the US Patriot mission within rotational forces responsibilities in Eastern Europe to the 1st Battalion, 62nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment (1-62 ADA BN). This transition signifies a crucial step in the ongoing efforts to strengthen the security and defense posture in Eastern Europe.
SEMBACH, Germany -- The 1st Battalion, 57th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, will activate on October 4, 2023, at Katterbach Kaserne in Ansbach, Germany.
1-57 is an active duty short range air defense unit with similar capabilities as the 5th Battalion, 4th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, in Ansbach, Germany.