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FORT CARSON, Colo. - Twenty-three reserve sailors assigned to Operational Support Unit 1914 and Operational Hospital Support Unit Bremerton spent their annual training participating in a joint service field training exercise.
The sailors were introduced to real life combat scenarios occurring in various theaters of operations. They received training with M9 and M4 weapons, crew served weapons, convoy operations, military operations in an urban terrain, combat lifesaver procedures, land navigation and mission planning.
The training was conducted by the Army’s 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Special Forces Operational Detachment-Alpha 0221.
“We get to see the fruits of our labor,” said ODA 0221 Sgt. First Class Justin. “We start them off with the basics because they have never had this type of training, and we watch them progress, so its been very rewarding.”
"The Navy's Reserve Force deploys unconventional to the way the Navy typically deploys, and the training we are receiving provides us exposure to what our sailors could possibly be required to perform," said Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 1st Class Cory Lawrence-Fisher. "The leadership experience and confidence our sailors gained from this is absolutely immeasurable. It makes me proud that we are implementing such positive mentorship and expert instruction to our junior sailors."
The training, which was tailored for the sailors, also benefited ODA 0221 because it simulates real-life missions that are happening now in foreign countries. "Not only did the Navy personnel receive professional instruction, but the ODA members honed their knowledge and skills in military operations and functions," said ODA 0221 member Capt. Todd.
The training culminated with a two-night exercise which the reserve sailors planned and executed the missions on their own.
“The training and instruction we were provided was second to none. The entire experience is something that the vast majority of active duty and reservists will never experience in a single military career,” said Operations Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Allen. “We hope that annual training, much like that which we recently completed, can be echoed across the military and bring different military branches and unorthodox training to all those willing, able, and up to the challenge.”
For more information, visit www.navy.mil, www.facebook.com/usnavy, or www.twitter.com/usnavy.
| Date Taken: | 10.09.2012 |
| Date Posted: | 10.29.2012 04:34 |
| Story ID: | 96893 |
| Location: | FORT CARSON, COLORADO, US |
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