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^- Today, competitors of Fuerzas Commando

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^are doing the combined assault event.

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^The combines both the sniper and the assault team

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in recovering a hostage and getting that hostage to safety.

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This is the first event in the competition

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where the assault and sniper teams

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work together as one unit.

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The sniper teams first identify and eliminate threats

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from a distance before the assault team

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can safely enter the house.

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Once the assault team is in the house,

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they must clear each room until they find the hostage.

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While each country has their own approach

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to this complex combat exercise

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they all have the same end goal.

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Getting the hostage to safety.

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Fuerzas Commando is a multi-national event

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intended to strengthen the partnerships

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between participating nations

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in order to promote regional security.

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Reporting for SOC South, I'm Army Private Lauren Sam.