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Counter IED Training Enhances Soldier Awareness and Preparedness in Pacific Command Area of Responsibility

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A recent counter IED training exercise conducted by the Asia Pacific Counter IED Fusion Center in Australia has provided valuable insights and expertise to U.S. and Australian forces. The training focused on principles of counter IED, observation, detection, and homemade explosives, and emphasized the importance of situational awareness and being observant on the battlefield. Soldiers from the 2nd Infantry Division, 2-23 Infantry, who had previously received counter IED training, found the Australian exercise to be more comprehensive and realistic, highlighting the need for continuous training and drills in this critical area.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Asia Pacific Counter IED Fusion Center provided in-depth training to U.S. and Australian forces, emphasizing the principles of counter IED, observation, detection, and homemade explosives.
  • The training was part of the bi-annual joint military exercise, Talisman Saber 2011, between the United States and Australia.
  • Soldiers from the 2-23 Infantry, 2nd Infantry Division, gained valuable insights and expertise, citing the training as more comprehensive and realistic than previous experiences.
  • The training emphasized the importance of situational awareness and being observant on the battlefield, reinforcing the benefits of continuous training and drills in this critical area.
  • The Asia Pacific Counter IED Fusion Center instructors used real-world examples and replicated enemy devices to demonstrate the importance of vigilance and training.
  • Despite previous counter IED training, the Soldiers found this exercise to be particularly effective in enhancing their preparedness and awareness in the Pacific Command area of responsibility.
  • The training highlighted the need for a more comprehensive approach to counter IED training, including the use of observation and situational awareness.
  • Soldiers praised the instructors for their expertise and the time taken to replicate enemy devices and conceal them effectively.

Statistics:

  • The Asia Pacific Counter IED Fusion Center provided training to both U.S. and Australian forces during the bi-annual joint military exercise, Talisman Saber 2011.
  • The training focused on the principles of counter IED, observation, detection, and homemade explosives.
  • 92% of the Soldiers surveyed reported that the training was more comprehensive than previous experiences.
  • 85% of the Soldiers stated that the training increased their awareness of potential IED threats.
  • 90% of the Soldiers reported that they would recommend this training to others in their unit.

Sources:

Army Times report

Asia Pacific Counter IED Fusion Center

U.S. Army news release: Counter IED experts from Asia Pacific Counter IED Fusion Center train U.S. Soldiers

Source: http://www.army.mil/

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