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A US Army soldier, 1ST Battalion, 22nd Infantry, scans the horizon as his M2A2 Bradley-Linebacker, (Stinger Missile Pod in stowed position) Infantry Fighting Vehicle, moves into position during the Advanced Warfighting Experiment (AWE) at Fort Irwin, California. More than 6,000 soldiers took part in the six-week exercise that capped nearly two years of training. The AWE tested 72 initiatives ranging from new computer equipment like the Applique to reorganization of unit structure, 19 March 1997

A US Army AH-64D Longbow Apache helicopter prepares for takeoff during the Advanced Warfighting Experiment (AWE) at Fort Irwin, California. More than 6,000 soldiers took part in the six-week exercise that capped nearly two years of training. The AWE tested 72 initiatives ranging from new computer equipment like the Applique to reorganization of unit structure, 19 March 1997

A US Army M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank (MBT) Commander, from the 1ST of the 64th Armor, advances to engage the Opposing Forces (OPFOR) in a mock battle during ASCIET (All Service Combat Identification Evaluation Test) Training; held at the US Army Training and Support Center, Fort Stewart, Georgia

US Army soldiers from the 1ST Battalion, 5th Infantry, test the Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES) system on their JAVELIN Advanced Anti-tank Weapons System-Medium in preparation for the Advanced Warfighting Experiment (AWE) at the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, California. More than 6,000 soldiers took part in the six-week exercise that capped nearly two years of training. The AWE tested 72 initiatives ranging from new computer equipment like the Applique to reorganization of unit structure, 24 March 1997

US Army, Private First Class (PFC) Mark Henrikson, B Company,1ST Battalion, 5th Infantry, tests the Dismounted Soldier System Unit (DSSU) during the Advanced Warfighting Experiment (AWE) at the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, California. More than 6,000 soldiers took part in the six-week exercise that capped nearly two years of training. The AWE tested 72 initiatives ranging from new computer equipment like the Applique to reorganization of unit structure, 19 March 1997

A US Army soldier at an Applique computer, the central Windows-based system for Force XXI initiatives, connects with the Airborne Command and Control Vehicle to interpret and transpose friendly targets during the Advanced Warfighting Experiment (AWE) at the Fort Irwin, California. More than 6,000 soldiers took part in the six-week exercise that capped nearly two years of training. The AWE tested 72 initiatives ranging from new computer equipment like the Applique to reorganization of unit structure, 19 March 1997

A US Army (USA) M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank (MBT) driven into a storage facility. The Abram Tanks and support equipment are stored as part of the RECEPTION STAGING ONWARD MOVEMENT and INTEGRATION (RSO&I)/FOAL EAGLE Exercise at Osan Air Base (AB), Korea. RSO&I is an annual command post exercise that tests the ability to receive forces onto the peninsula, process them, and move them into position

An M-88A1 armored recovery vehicle assists a stalled M-60A1 tank from Company A, 2nd Tank Battalion, as several AAVP-7A1 amphibious assault vehicles from 2nd Plt., Co. A, 2nd Assault Amphibian Bn., drive around them. The 4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade's (4th MEB 's) ground units are coming ashore at Onslow Beach after disembarking from the amphibious ships on which they were deployed in the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A US Army M-88A1 Hercules, armored recovery vehicle, prepares to assist stranded tanks during the Advanced Warfighting Experiment (AWE) at the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, California. More than 6,000 soldiers took part in the six-week exercise that capped nearly two years of training. The AWE tested 72 initiatives ranging from new computer equipment like the Applique to reorganization of unit structure, 19 March 1997

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Base: Fort Irwin

State: California (CA)

Country: United States Of America (USA)

Scene Camera Operator: SSG William Cronk, USA

Release Status: Released to Public

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