Oklahoma Guardsmen conduct drone exercise in Afghanistan

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

02.28.2018

Video by Capt. Leanna Maschino 

Oklahoma National Guard

For many, the concept of war on the ground has transitioned to the sky; hovering sometimes tens of thousands of feet in the air. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, or “drones” are a game-changer, both for the good, and the bad. Combating against the threat of drones is key, as technological advances aren’t slowing down. Here, Oklahoma Army National Guard members of 1st Squadron, 180th Cavalry Regiment, 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, currently deployed to Afghanistan as part of the Kabul Security Force in support of the Resolute Support Mission, conduct a drone training exercise utilizing counter-UAS equipment. The exercise and equipment was observed by Central Command’s “JDAT” or Joint Deployable Assessment Team in order to determine any vulnerabilities.

CG Information:

Maj. Christopher Bourbeau, Joint Deployable Assessment Team
U.S. Marine Corps
(:15-:21)

Sgt. Herbert Hailey, electronic warfare officer
Oklahoma Army National Guard
(:42-:45)

• Date Taken: 02.28.2018
• Date Posted: 03.08.2018 04:14
• Category: Package
• Video ID: 588455
• VIRIN: 180104-A-NK138-781
• Filename: DOD_105385295
• Length: 00:01:37
• Location: KABUL, AF