WHO: C Co 2-224th and 1-158th CAV personnel
WHAT: Paradrop/Aerial Movement Operations at Fort Drum, NY
WHEN: 10-12 August 2013
WHERE: Chute Drop Zone, Fort Drum, NY
WHY/HOW: To increase military essential task list (METL) proficiency and increase unit operational readiness.
SUMMARY: Personnel from C Co. 2-224th and C Troop, 1-158th CAV conducted paradrop operations training on 10-12 August 2013 at Chute Drop Zone, Fort Drum, NY. Approximately 24 personnel each day from C Troop were able to participate in the exercise. Two UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters, five pilots and two crew chiefs from C Co 2-224th, provided the platforms from which the unit conducted the jumps. One UH-60 from Company C, 2-224th remained at Fort Drum, NY for the remaining 5 days of the 1-158th annual training in order to support aerial insertions and air movements. Combined arms training events like this have helped to increase both units knowledge of Army operations.****Don't forget to name the photographer.*****
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