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2022 Best Squad Competition — Day 5

By U.S. ArmyOctober 4, 2022

Soliders of Squad 1, representing U.S. Army Forces Command, listen to instruction on how to operate a rocket laucher during the Army’s first-ever Best Squad Competition on Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Oct. 3, 2022. The Army Best Squad Competition tests Soldiers on their individual and collective ability to adapt-to and overcome challenging scenarios and battle-readiness events, evaluating their physical and mental endurance, technical and tactical abilities, and basic warrior skills under stress and extreme fatigue.
1 / 6 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Soliders of Squad 1, representing U.S. Army Forces Command, listen to instruction on how to operate a rocket laucher during the Army’s first-ever Best Squad Competition on Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Oct. 3, 2022. The Army Best Squad Competition tests Soldiers on their individual and collective ability to adapt-to and overcome challenging scenarios and battle-readiness events, evaluating their physical and mental endurance, technical and tactical abilities, and basic warrior skills under stress and extreme fatigue. (Photo Credit: U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Zachery T. Frost) VIEW ORIGINAL
Soliders of Squad 1, representing U.S. Army Forces Command, take a short rest after participating in a simulated escort mission during the Army’s first-ever Best Squad Competition on Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Oct. 3, 2022. Each squad competing in the Army Best Squad Competition consists of five Soldiers; a squad leader, which is a sergeant first class or staff sergeant; a team leader, which is a sergeant or corporal; and three squad members in the ranks of specialist or below.
2 / 6 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Soliders of Squad 1, representing U.S. Army Forces Command, take a short rest after participating in a simulated escort mission during the Army’s first-ever Best Squad Competition on Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Oct. 3, 2022. Each squad competing in the Army Best Squad Competition consists of five Soldiers; a squad leader, which is a sergeant first class or staff sergeant; a team leader, which is a sergeant or corporal; and three squad members in the ranks of specialist or below. (Photo Credit: U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Zachery T. Frost) VIEW ORIGINAL
Competitors rehearse loading operations with a UH-60 Black Hawk during the Army's first-ever Best Squad Competition held on Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Oct. 3, 2022. The Army Best Squad Competition tests Soldiers on their individual and collective ability to adapt to and overcome challenging scenarios and battle-readiness events, evaluating their physical endurance, technical skills, and tactical abilities under stress and extreme fatigue.
3 / 6 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Competitors rehearse loading operations with a UH-60 Black Hawk during the Army's first-ever Best Squad Competition held on Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Oct. 3, 2022. The Army Best Squad Competition tests Soldiers on their individual and collective ability to adapt to and overcome challenging scenarios and battle-readiness events, evaluating their physical endurance, technical skills, and tactical abilities under stress and extreme fatigue. (Photo Credit: U.S. Army photo by Spc. Lilliana Magoon) VIEW ORIGINAL
Squad 2, representing the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, participate in a 12-mile foot march during the Army's first-ever Best Squad Competition on Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Oct. 3, 2022. The week-long competition will assess each squad on their technical and tactical proficiency, as well as their ability to work as a disciplined and cohesive team, featuring a multitude of fitness, knowledge and combat-related events.
4 / 6 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Squad 2, representing the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, participate in a 12-mile foot march during the Army's first-ever Best Squad Competition on Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Oct. 3, 2022. The week-long competition will assess each squad on their technical and tactical proficiency, as well as their ability to work as a disciplined and cohesive team, featuring a multitude of fitness, knowledge and combat-related events. (Photo Credit: U.S. Army photo by Spc. Cade Castillo) VIEW ORIGINAL
U.S. Soldiers competing in the Army Best Squad Competition conduct a 12 mile ruck march on Fort Bragg, North Carolina, OCT. 3, 2022. The Army Best Squad Competition tests Soldiers on their individual and collective ability to adapt to and overcome challenging scenarios and battle-readiness events that test their physical and mental endurance, technical and tactical abilities, and basic warrior skills under stress and extreme fatigue.
5 / 6 Show Caption + Hide Caption – U.S. Soldiers competing in the Army Best Squad Competition conduct a 12 mile ruck march on Fort Bragg, North Carolina, OCT. 3, 2022. The Army Best Squad Competition tests Soldiers on their individual and collective ability to adapt to and overcome challenging scenarios and battle-readiness events that test their physical and mental endurance, technical and tactical abilities, and basic warrior skills under stress and extreme fatigue. (Photo Credit: U.S. Army photo by Spc. Cade Castillo) VIEW ORIGINAL
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Philip Amick, representing the U.S. Army Reserve, competing in the Army Best Squad Competition conducts weapons qualification on Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Oct. 3, 2022. The “Squad” extends beyond a traditional infantry squad to any small-unit group of Soldiers, connected by a squad leader, who has the most direct impact on their lives. Soldiers never fight alone, the unbreakable bonds forged through shared hardship and unending support for one another are the hallmark of our most successful small units.
6 / 6 Show Caption + Hide Caption – U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Philip Amick, representing the U.S. Army Reserve, competing in the Army Best Squad Competition conducts weapons qualification on Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Oct. 3, 2022. The “Squad” extends beyond a traditional infantry squad to any small-unit group of Soldiers, connected by a squad leader, who has the most direct impact on their lives. Soldiers never fight alone, the unbreakable bonds forged through shared hardship and unending support for one another are the hallmark of our most successful small units. (Photo Credit: U.S. Army photo by Spc. Cade Castillo) VIEW ORIGINAL

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