Photo Essay: Students take plunge for cold-water immersion training

By Scott SturkolApril 12, 2018

Cold-Weather Operations Course 18-06 students complete cold-water immersion training at Fort McCoy
1 / 7 Show Caption + Hide Caption – A student in Cold-Weather Operations Course (CWOC) Class 18-06 participates in cold-water immersion training March 14, 2018, at Fort McCoy, Wis. In addition to cold-water immersion, CWOC students are trained on a variety of cold-weather subjects, inc... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
Cold-Weather Operations Course 18-06 students complete cold-water immersion training at Fort McCoy
2 / 7 Show Caption + Hide Caption – A student in Cold-Weather Operations Course (CWOC) Class 18-06 participates in cold-water immersion training March 14, 2018, at Fort McCoy, Wis. In addition to cold-water immersion, CWOC students are trained on a variety of cold-weather subjects, inc... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
Cold-Weather Operations Course 18-06 students complete cold-water immersion training at Fort McCoy
3 / 7 Show Caption + Hide Caption – A student in Cold-Weather Operations Course (CWOC) Class 18-06 participates in cold-water immersion training March 14, 2018, at Fort McCoy, Wis. In addition to cold-water immersion, CWOC students are trained on a variety of cold-weather subjects, inc... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
Cold-Weather Operations Course 18-06 students complete cold-water immersion training at Fort McCoy
4 / 7 Show Caption + Hide Caption – A student in Cold-Weather Operations Course (CWOC) Class 18-06 participates in cold-water immersion training March 14, 2018, at Fort McCoy, Wis. In addition to cold-water immersion, CWOC students are trained on a variety of cold-weather subjects, inc... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
Cold-Weather Operations Course 18-06 students complete cold-water immersion training at Fort McCoy
5 / 7 Show Caption + Hide Caption – A student in Cold-Weather Operations Course (CWOC) Class 18-06 participates in cold-water immersion training March 14, 2018, at Fort McCoy, Wis. In addition to cold-water immersion, CWOC students are trained on a variety of cold-weather subjects, inc... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
Cold-Weather Operations Course 18-06 students complete cold-water immersion training at Fort McCoy
6 / 7 Show Caption + Hide Caption – A student in Cold-Weather Operations Course (CWOC) Class 18-06 participates in cold-water immersion training March 14, 2018, at Fort McCoy, Wis. In addition to cold-water immersion, CWOC students are trained on a variety of cold-weather subjects, inc... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
Cold-Weather Operations Course 18-06 students complete cold-water immersion training at Fort McCoy
7 / 7 Show Caption + Hide Caption – A student in Cold-Weather Operations Course (CWOC) Class 18-06 participates in cold-water immersion training March 14, 2018, at Fort McCoy, Wis. In addition to cold-water immersion, CWOC students are trained on a variety of cold-weather subjects, inc... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

Students in Cold-Weather Operations Course (CWOC) Class 18-06 participated in cold-water immersion training March 14, 2018, at Fort McCoy, Wis.

In addition to cold-water immersion, CWOC students are trained on a variety of cold-weather subjects, including snowshoe training and skiing as well as how to use ahkio sleds and other gear.

Training also focuses on terrain and weather analysis, risk management, cold-weather clothing, developing winter fighting positions in the field, camouflage and concealment, and numerous other areas that are important to know in order to survive and operate in a cold-weather environment.

The training is coordinated through the Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security at Fort McCoy.

Fort McCoy has supported America's armed forces since 1909. The post's varied terrain, state-of-the-art ranges, new as well as renovated facilities, and extensive support infrastructure combine to provide military personnel with an environment in which to develop and sustain the skills necessary for mission success.

Learn more about Fort McCoy online at www.mccoy.army.mil, on Facebook by searching "ftmccoy," and on Twitter by searching "usagmccoy."