Field artillery soldiers hone skills, build confience
Soldiers on guard duty were startled when a sharp, high-pitched whistle screeched near their fighting hole.There was no mistaking the distinct sound — an enemy mortar had exploded not far from them.“Incoming!” they yelled, hitting the ground and settling into position to return fire.It was part of a simulation, challenging these soldiers from the 18th Field Artillery Brigade to react to an enemy attack on a forward operating base. Over the two- […]
