Posted on 05/26/2007 6:06:30 PM PDT by Clive
Canadian and US soldiers team up for Ex BISON WARRIOR
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Project Number: 07-340
DUNDURN, Saskatchewan – Approximately 400 soldiers from 38 Canadian Brigade Group (38 CBG) and 34th Infantry Division of the Minnesota National Guard took part in Exercise BISON WARRIOR at Canadian Forces Detachment Dundurn, Saskatchewan, from 25 to 30 April.
The goal of the exercise was to challenge the soldiers, junior leaders and platoon commanders in various tasks linked to the contemporary operating environment.
Though the training was mainly for the infantry and armoured reconnaissance units within 38 CBG, members of the Combat Service Support Tactical Group (CSS TG) were able to take part in the training.
Throughout the week of training, Canadian and US soldiers took part in a variety of ranges or stands. This included pairs, section, and platoon level dry and live ranges within a contemporary operating environment context, Fighting in Built up Area (FIBUA), Improvised Explosive Device, convoy escort, pistol and shot gun ranges.
“This is my first time for FIBUA,” said Second Lieutenant (2Lt) Vitaliy Churirov.
The ranges were the highlight of the exercise for the soldiers of Charlie Troop 2-194th Armored Reconnaissance Squadron.
“I’m looking forward to it,” said Corporal Andrew Wigg as he attached a Multiple Integrated Laser Equipment System to his C7 rifle (MILES), “It’s a new experience.”
During the personal weapons test three (PWT 3) soldiers have to run from one firing point to the next, firing from different positions, something the National Guard soldiers had never done before.
For the infantry, the Platoon Live fire range was the culmination of the week’s events. For the armoured reconnaissance soldiers of the Fort Garry Horse and the Saskatchewan Dragoons, Ex BISON WARRIOR was a lead-in to mounted live G-Wagon training during Ex RAPID CANNON.
Article and photos by Cpl Bill Gomm
Soldiers from 2nd Squad, 2nd Platoon, Charlie Troop, 2-194th Armored Reconnaissance Squadron dash across open ground to secure the next house during the assault on enemy forces at the Fighting In Built Up Area range (FIBUA).
Corporal Andrew Wigg loads his magazines with blank ammunition before taking part in Fighting In Built Up Area training (FIBUA).
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