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MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. — In the world of Army Aviation, where precision and teamwork are paramount, the G-3 Aviation section of the 4th Infantry Division takes to the Manitou Incline.
This is not just a challenging hike. This is a unique opportunity to improve camaraderie amongst the team in a strenuous training environment.
In a high-OPTEMPO organization, the importance of building strong connections between teammates is critical.
Aviation operations demand seamless coordination, trust, and effective communication, making camaraderie more than a buzzword—it's the foundation for success.
The climb is not just about conquering a mountain; it’s about conquering it together.
The Manitou Incline is often seen as an individual achievement where records for fastest summit and most summits are attributed to a single person. However, for the Ivy Aviation section, reaching the summit isn’t just a personal achievement; it’s a collective victory.
A wintery 0530 meet up affords the opportunity to scale all 2,768 “steps” as the sun rises, all while discovering that shared challenges breed shared triumphs. The breathtaking panoramic views from the top serve as a reminder that tough things are often made better when one accomplishes them with others.
Colorado locals, tourists, and Olympians alike flock to the Incline every year for the exact reason the G-3 Aviation section does – in search of a challenge. Tackling the Manitou Incline has become a cornerstone in the G-3 Aviation physical training narrative, as the team continues to ascend the climb on a recuring basis.
Most importantly, the Incline stands to remind the team that the bonds forged during challenging climbs are the same bonds that will carry them through complex tasks – something they find themselves navigating often.
In addition to building camaraderie, the recent ascent of the Manitou Incline was a powerful morale boost within the section. While it is possible to destroy a team through an abundance of “shared hardship,” a well-timed, tough experience does wonders for a unit’s morale.
It is human nature to have a sense of pride after accomplishing a challenging feat, and to no one’s surprise, the 4ID Aviation flag made it to the summit with the team.
The pride and confidence the Aviation team builds within their organization rapidly spreads to adjacent teams, increasing the collective unit’s ability to support the Soldiers and teammates within the 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, Colorado.
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The 4th Infantry Division is the Army’s marquee multi-domain operations division. As the most agile and lethal division in the U.S. Army inventory, it has served in every major U.S. conflict since World War I.
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