Realistic training leads to real-life preparedness

In a combat theater soldiers face small arms fire and exploding ordnance attacks, but for Reserve Soldiers it can be difficult to simulate these real world threats during monthly battle assemblies.

To achieve the most realistic training possible, Reserve units teamed up with Active Army and Army National Guard units here at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin for the 84th Training Command's third and final Warrior Exercise of the year, hosted by the 86th Training Division from July 9 through 23.

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