CAMP ATTERBURY, Ind - Indiana National Guardsmen from across the state and two Slovakian service members competed in the three-day Best Warrior competition starting on March 15 at Camp Atterbury, Indiana.
This year’s BWC is a thirteen-event, three-day competition that tests soldiers in a variety of skill sets. From written exams and appearance boards to ruck marches and weapons proficiency, these soldiers were vigorously tested to see who would come out on top.
The competition consists of the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT), M4 Zero/Qualification, M17 Qualification, Transition Shoot (2-Gun), Land navigation (day), 8-mile ruck march, written exam, essay, Obstacle Course, Army warrior task lanes, personal appearance board and two mystery events.
“Who you are becoming is more important than who you were,” said Sgt. Maj. Allen Thomas, G3 Sergeant’s Major for 81st Troop Command and tactical operation center non-commissioned officer in charge of 2024 International Best Warrior Competition. “Best Warrior allows soldiers to really look at themselves and move their military career to the next level. As long as you compete and you are little better than yesterday you will have a greater tomorrow.”
Every year Best Warrior decides who the most qualified NCO and Soldier to represent Indiana during Region IV competition at Camp Dodge, Iowa. Out of 28 competitors the two Guardsmen to come out on top this year are 76th Brigade A 1-293rd, Staff Sgt. Joseph Waters from Michigantown, Indiana and 76th Brigade B Co 776 BEB’s Spc. Nicholas Reed from Elwood, IN.
Slovakia, Indiana National Guard’s partner in the 30-year-old Department of Defense National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program, was represented by a duo that excelled and were among the top competitors, demonstrating outstanding performance.
“If technology is going to be a push in our future fight, guess what it comes down to,” said Maj. Gen. R. Dale Lyles, the Adjutant General of Indiana. “It comes down to the will, determination and intestinal fortitude to fight and defeat an adversary. After seeing these competitors, I know when I retire my family, my kids and my grandkids will be protected.”
| Date Taken: | 03.17.2024 |
| Date Posted: | 03.19.2024 10:28 |
| Story ID: | 466386 |
| Location: | EDINBURGH, INDIANA, US |
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