NEW BRUNSWICK, Canada -- Soldiers of the 23rd Military Police Company recently traveled from Fort Drum to Canadian Forces Base Gagetown here to train with the Canadian armed forces military police as a part of Joint Training Exercise Strident Tracer.
The exercise's primary mission was to integrate U.S. Army military police and the Canadian armed forces in a tactical environment and create an international partnership.
"I have never done my job with another nation's army or even outside of my own country, so that is definitely something different and exciting for me," said Pfc. Christopher Falba, from 1st Platoon, 23rd Military Police Company, 91st MP Battalion, 16th MP Brigade.
After a few days of integrating with military police from the Canadian armed forces, the Soldiers from Fort Drum completed their mission briefing and spent eight days in the Canadian wilderness battling high humidity, torrential rain and a simulated forward-deployed battle rhythm. Leaders from both armies took notice and commended their troops on a job well done when the mission was completed.
"The United States Army and Canadian armed forces tried to keep the training as real as we can by continuously getting missions, conducting route reconnaissance and mission briefings," said 1st Lt. Edgar Penedo, platoon leader with the 23rd Military Police Company, 91st MP Battalion, 16th MP Brigade.
"The Soldiers have done outstanding," said Sgt. Cody Meyers, a 1st Platoon team leader. "I was confident that they would work with the Canadian armed forces in a professional manner, but both groups really shined."
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