U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers, assigned to B Company, 411th Civil Affairs Battalion, participate in a civil affairs training exercise at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, June 5, 2026.
The training incorporated artificial intelligence-generated interactions to replicate complex civil environments, allowing Soldiers to practice civil reconnaissance, civil engagement and the identification of shadow trucking indicators. The exercise reflects how emerging technologies are enhancing the U.S. Army Reserve Civil Affairs mission to better understand populations, support maneuver commanders and prepare for future operational environments.
(U.S. Army Reserve video by Sgt. Cherish Little with support from 1st Sgt. Gregory Williams...