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Return to First Friday Briefing Click on photos for larger version and details Annual Training at Catoosa For Northern GSDF Staff
The
Defense Force Headquarters, Support Group, Medical Units, and the 90
troopers of the First Brigade participated bringing the total attendance
to 180. “This
is an opportunity for all to experience field training and test unit
readiness,” commented First Brigade Commander C. J. West.
The GSDF staff participated in a variety of medical triage, helicopter
landing zone and evacuation training, compass and land navigation
training, as well as courses in radio communication, and search and
rescue training. Training
for the Southern Brigades was help in April in “I
really enjoyed participating in this training,” stated GSDF Cpl Creed
Crutchfield, who is attached to the G3 shop with expertise in
communications. “It gave us a chance to practice skills in land
navigation and communications and though it was hard work, we all
learned a lot as well”. CNN
Radio was also in Catoosa to interview key GSDF personnel. The interviews compiled by CNN’s Ed McCarthy were later
broadcast over several days on CNN Radio. Georgia
National Guard’s 171st Aviation assisted in the training as
well. Troops
practiced setting up Landing Zones as well as actual transport of injured
personnel into the helicopter for evacuation.
“We are more aware than ever before that unlike prior to World War II we are vulnerable to attack. This is a day of real training making us a lot more prepared should the need arise,” said CSM Peter Bardoul.
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