CWOC training for 2017-18 stated a ‘phenomenal’ success at Fort McCoy [Image 4 of 5]

FORT MCCOY, WISCONSIN, UNITED STATES

03.07.2018

Photo by Scott Sturkol                                                                                               

Fort McCoy Public Affairs Office           

Students in the Fort McCoy Cold-Weather Operations Course (CWOC) Class 18-06 learn snowshoeing techniques March 7, 2018, at Fort McCoy, Wis. In addition to snowshoeing, CWOC students are trained on a variety of cold-weather subjects, including skiing as well as how to use ahkio sleds and other gear. Training also focuses on terrain and weather analysis, risk management, cold-weather clothing, developing winter fighting positions in the field, camouflage and concealment, and numerous other areas that are important to know in order to survive and operate in a cold-weather environment. The training is coordinated through the Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security at Fort McCoy. (U.S. Army Photo by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.)

• Date Taken: 03.07.2018
• Date Posted: 04.11.2018 16:25
• Photo ID: 4287922
• VIRIN: 180307-A-OK556-2336
• Resolution: 5279x3519
• Size: 2.42 MB
• Location: FORT MCCOY, WISCONSIN, US