Photo By Staff Sgt. Justin Stannard | Sgt. Johnathon Crouch, Staff Sgt. Joseph Nowak and Sgt. Justin Stannard, all from the...... read more read more
Jordan- Soldiers from the Joint Training Center (JTC) had the opportunity to compete to earn the Marsjmerket, on February 27, 2021.
The foot march was first held in 1915 as a test of marching endurance for soldiers in the Norwegian Military. The strategic goal was to move large units over a great distance, swiftly, and in a manner that enabled them to arrive combat ready.
Participants had to complete in uniform and boots an 18.6 mile (30 kilometers) ruck march, within 4 hours and 30 minutes while carrying a 25 pound (11 kilograms) ruck sack. Those who completed the event within the allotted time earned the Marsjmerket, which is an approved foreign award and may be worn on the Army Service Uniform.
Spc. Jeremy Cortes from the 143rd Regional Support Group completed the march in a notable 3 hours and 24 minutes.
The following soldiers were awarded the Marsjmerket:
Sgt. Armstrong, Lamar 36th Infantry Division
Maj. Bracewell, Jonathan 36th Infantry Division
Spc. Cortes, Jeremy 143rd Regional Support Group
Sgt. Cohoon, Brandon 3-126th Infantry Regiment
Sgt. Crouch, Jonathon 143rd Regional Support Group
Spc. De La Rosa Amores, Victor 36th Infantry Division
Cpt. Floyd, Trenton 36th Infantry Division
Sgt. Geimausaddle, Crystal 36th Infantry Division
Spc. Hanhaz, Andrea 650th HR Company
1Lt. Joseph, Jason 143rd Regional Support Group.
CW2. Moulthrope, Brennan 143rd Regional Support Group
Sgt. Nielsen, Jeffrey 143rd Regional Support Group
Staff Sergeant. Nowak, Joseph 143rd Regional Support Group
Cpt. Pavlock, Aaron 36th Infantry Division
Staff Sergeant. Stanford, Kambryia 36th Infantry Division
Sgt. Stannard, Justin 143rd Regional Support Group
Sgt. Stark, Jacob 3-126th Infantry Regiment
Sgt. 1st Class Nicholas Triano, who organized and hosted the event said, “This was not only a great opportunity to work with our Norwegian Allies but to also see the mental and physical strength of those who competed. This foot march is a test of your perseverance, it pushes you past your limits. We look forward to hosting future foot marches here in the upcoming months.”
| Date Taken: | 02.27.2021 |
| Date Posted: | 03.05.2021 09:01 |
| Story ID: | 390640 |
| Location: | MIDDLETOWN, CONNECTICUT, US |
| Web Views: | 221 |
| Downloads: | 0 |
This work, ASG-Jordan Hosts the Marsjmerket, by CPT Ashley Cuprak, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright.
No keywords found.
