Fort Drum conducting Mountain Peak training exercise
FORT DRUM, N.Y. (WWTI) – The 10th Mountain Division will conduct large-scale training exercise, Mountain Peak, on Fort Drum starting today.
The training exercise requires significant military resources including soldiers, vehicles, aircraft, and artillery. Communities near the Fort Drum training areas may experience increased activity and noise levels.
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The exercise evaluates and refines units' warfighting skills through realistic training scenarios, including convoy operations, live-fire exercises, and air-assault operations. This exercise ensures soldiers maintain readiness to prepare them for Combat Training Center rotations and real-world missions.
The 2nd Brigade Combat Team will participate in the training, with support from 1st and 3rd Brigade Combat Teams, the 10th Combat Aviation Brigade, and the 10th Sustainment Brigade.
The exercise is scheduled to wrap up Sunday, May 18.
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