In response to escalating tensions in the Indo-Pacific region, the United States Army has been ramping up its training efforts to prepare for potential military conflicts with China. Recently, Business Insider’s chief video correspondent Graham Flanagan had the opportunity to embed with the Army’s 25th Infantry Division during a two-week training exercise in Hawaii. This exercise, known as JPMRC (Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center), involved over 5,000 participants, including members of foreign militaries like the Royal Thai Army and the New Zealand Defence Force.
During the training exercise, the Army’s 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, also known as the Bronco Brigade or Bluefor, faced off against an opposing force, Opfor, in a sprawling war-games exercise across the Hawaiian islands. Flanagan followed Bluefor’s Charlie Company as they prepared for battle with Opfor on the desolate Pohakuloa Training Area on the island of Hawaii. Leading the company was 1st Sgt. Stewart Fletcher, a seasoned combat veteran tasked with mentoring a new generation of soldiers who have yet to experience the realities of war.
The training exercise included simulated casualties, night attacks, drone reconnaissance, and even a battle over candy. Flanagan’s footage provides a glimpse into the intense and realistic training that soldiers undergo in preparation for potential conflicts with adversaries like China. The experience also sheds light on the dedication and leadership of individuals like 1st Sgt. Stewart Fletcher, who play a crucial role in shaping the future of the Army’s warfighters.
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Video “Inside The Army's $16 Million War Games Built To Battle China | Boot Camp | Business Insider” was uploaded on 10/30/2024 to Youtube Channel Business Insider