Yudh Abhyas

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Yudh Abhyas 09 Range Operations

 

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man the pics are nice but our Indian guyz look less equipped comparing to american soldiers.......I understand that usa is way ahead of us in pretty much everything but still our government is able to do better and needs to provide our soldiers with latest technology and weaponary.

 

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Rauol, head chef, places a "third eye" on Maj. Frankie Cruz, contracting officer assigned to the 411th Contracting Support Brigade, U.S. Forces, Korea, in honor of the Hindu celebration of Diwali, or the festival of lights at Camp Bundela, Oct. 17. The Soldiers assigned to 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, "Strykhorse," 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, from Schofield Barracks, Hawaii were also treated to a Southern Indian feast in honor of the Hindu festival

Soldiers assigned to 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, "Strykhorse," 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, from Schofield Barracks, Hawaii are treated to a Southern Indian feast in honor of the Hindu festival Diwali

 

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Spc. David Swan (right), Infantryman, and Sgt. Jason Couturier, Calvary Scout, both Bravo Troop, 2nd squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, "Strykehorse," 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, gets an unmanned aerial vehicle ready for operation, as a 31st Armored Division, Indian army soldier watches, during Exercise Yudh Abhyas in Babina India

 

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Sgt. Jason Couturier, cavalry scout, and Spc. David Swan, infantryman, both assigned to Troop B, 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, "Strykehorse," 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, explain how an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle operates to Indian Army Maj. Gen. Anil Malik (second from right), commander, 31st Armored Division, and Lt. Col. James Isenhower (third from right), Strykehorse commander, during Exercise Yudh Abhyas 09 in Babina India.

Spc. David Swan, infantryman, Troop B, 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, "Strykehorse," 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, explains how an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle operates to Indian Army Maj. Gen. Anil Malik (center), commander, 31st Armored Division, during Exercise Yudh Abhyas

Spc. David Swan, infantryman, Troop B, 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, "Strykehorse," 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, tosses an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle at Babina, India Oct. 16. Strykehorse Soldiers were showing off the UAV capabilities to the Indian Army as part of Exercise Yudh Abhyas 09.

Indian Army Brigadier RS Yadav (left), commander, 94th armored Brigade, Indian Army Maj. Gen. Anil Malik (middle), commander, 31st Armored Division, and Col. James Isenhower, commander, 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, "Strykehorse," 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, watch the flight of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle on a computer as part of a demonstration for Exercise Yudh Abhyas 09

 

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Soldiers assigned to 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, "Strykhorse," 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, from Schofield Barracks, Hawaii watch fireworks with the family members of Indian Army Soldiers at a Diwali festival on the Babina military installation in India

 

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Indian army soldiers, 31st Armor Division Indian army, signal finding detection of explosives with a bomb sniffing dog at a demonstrate on Improvised Explosive Device (IED) detection for 2nd squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, "Strykehorse," 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division personnel at an IED static display during Exercise Yudh Abhyas

ndian army soldiers, 31st Armor Division Indian army, demonstrate how Improvised Explosive Device (IED) detection equipment works for 2nd squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, "Strykehorse," 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division personnel at an IED static display during Exercise

An Indian army soldier explains how Improvised Explosive Device (IED) detection equipment works for 2nd squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, "Strykehorse," 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division personnel at an IED static display during Exercise Yudh Abhyas

An Indian army soldier explains how Improvised Explosive Device (IED) detection equipment works for 2nd squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, "Strykehorse," 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division’s personnel at an IED static display during Exercise Yudh Abhyas

 

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ndian army mobile repair team soldiers, 31st Armor Division Indian army, and Bravo company, 225th Brigade Support Battalion Combat Repair Team (CRT), attached to, 2nd squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, "Strykehorse," 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division combat repair team personnel work together to change out a HMWWV engine during Exercise Yudh Abhyas

Indian Army Col. L.P. Singh, commanding officer of the 7th Mechanized Battalion, addresses Indian and U.S. Army staff members involved with Exercise Yudh Abhyas

U.S. Army Sgt.1st Class Wiliam Dressel, Platoon Sgt, Troop B 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment “Strykehorse,” 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, from Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, shows an Indian Army Soldier the basics of the M4 carbine rifle

First Lt. Adam Shevock, squadron intelligence officer, 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment “Strykehorse,” 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, from Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, prepares unit staff with a sand table at Exercise Yudh Abyas

 

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Indian Army Col. L.P. Singh, commanding officer of the 7th Mechanized Battalion, addresses U.S. Army Cpt. Daniel Digati, troop commander, Troop B, 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment “Strykehorse,” 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, from Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, at the end of the first overnight operation during Exercise Yudh Abhyas

First Sgt. Devin Winnegan, senior enlisted leader,Troop B, 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment “Strykehorse,” 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, from Schofield Barracks, Hawaii rides in an Indian Army vehicle during Exercise Yudh Abyas

An Indian Army soldier and U.S. Army Soldier from Troop C, 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment “Strykehorse,” 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, from Schofield Barracks, Hawaii continue an overnight watch from a Stryker during Exercise Yudh Abyas

 

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The sun rises as Sgt. Zachary Sherman, Troop C, 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment “Strykehorse,” 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, from Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, continues an overnight watch from a Stryker during Exercise Yudh Abyas

Sgt. Luke Hoffman, Troop A, 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment “Strykehorse,” 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, from Schofield Barracks, Hawaii guards the perimeter as an Indian Army Helicopter, lifts off for a simulation of a medical evacuation during Exercise Yudh Abyas

Soldiers from the 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment “Strykehorse,” 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, from Schofield Barracks, and Indian Army Soldiers simulate a medical evacuation to an Advanced Light Helicopter, an Indian Army helicopter, during Exercise Yudh Abyas

Soldiers from Troop A, 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment “Strykehorse,” 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, from Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, share a Stryker seat with an Indian Soldier during Exercise Yudh Abyas

Soldiers from Troop A, 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment “Strykehorse,” 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, from Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, share a Stryker seat with an Indian Soldier during Exercise Yudh Abyas

 

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First Javelin Missile Launches in India As Part of YA09


CAMP BUNDELA, India – The early morning sun had already risen enough to bring the temperature to 88 degrees.

Not quite as hot as in the days prior to this one, but just right for a trip to the firing range for the Soldiers assigned to Troop B, 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, "Strykehorse," 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division.

The unit arrived at the range mid morning after a two hour delay. Their mission was to fire the Javelin missile as part of Exercise Yudh Abhyas 09, here, Oct. 23.

After arriving at the range no one was more anxious to get the show on the road than Sgt. Peter Bitter, cavalry scout team leader and Javelin/Stryker gunner, Troop B.

It had been four years since Bitter finished the Javelin course, and due to the enormous expense of the missile, Bitter said this was his first time firing a live missile.

"I've only fired dummy and simulation missiles," said Bitter.

Regardless of the significant time since taking the course, Bitter said he is still well aware of what his job was and perfect hit on target is the only answer.

"You have to make sure you find the target and get the right bracket targeting before you pull the trigger," he said.

The missile will do the rest, by penetrating a tank and detonating inside, he added.

"The Javelin can easily cover a 200 meter blast area," said Bitter. "If two vehicles are side by side the missile may destroy them both."

Indian Army soldiers were present to witness the highly anticipated missile firing. Their enthusiasm was obvious as the clamored to learn the specifications of the system. The Soldiers, who are assigned to the 31st Armored Division, said they had seen the Russian made Kynkurs system, but never the Javelin. The only contact they had with the Javelin was through videos

Thirty seconds before the launch, the assistant gunner announced the imminent firing. The rocket sound of the weapon was deafening.

"Yeah. Yes. Way to go Bitter," observers cheered.

Regardless of not firing in four years, Bitter was dead on target.

"That was outstanding, said Bitter. "Every combat related Soldier should be able to fire the Javelin at least once."

The other Soldiers in Troop B said they felt the same way and had confidence in Bitter the whole time.

"This is the best training possible, no training is better than live training," said Sgt. 1st Class William Drussell, platoon sergeant, Troop B. "You would think if a Soldier hasn't fired in more than four years his skills would be a perishable, this proves they're not."

 

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Sgt. Peter Bitter (right), cavalry scout team leader and Javelin/Stryker gunner, and Sgt. Michael Resendez, truck commander and Javelin gunner, both Troop B, 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, "Strykehorse," 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, get eyes on target before the first Javelin missile launch in India

Camp Bundela, India – Dan Copson, defense contractor and Javelin engineer, explains how the command launch unit for the Javelin works to Indian Army Maj. Kapil Khandurri, 31st Armored Division, before Soldiers assigned to Troop B, 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, "Strykehorse," 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, fire the Javelin missile at a live-fire exercise during Exercise Yudh Abhyas 09

Camp Bundela, India – Dan Copson, defense contractor and Javelin engineer, explains the launch tube assembly for the Javelin missile system to Indian Army Maj. Kapil Khandurri, 31st Armored Division shortly before the first Javelin firing in India

Camp Bundela, India – Sgt. Peter Bitter (left), Calvary scout team leader and Javelin/Stryker gunner, and Sgt. Michael Resendez, truck commander and Javelin gunner, both B Troop, 2nd squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, "Strykehorse," 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division take a break on the lunching mound shortly before destroying the target with the Javelin missile system at a live-fire exercise during Exercise Yudh Abhyas 09

Camp Bundela, India – Dan Copson (known as Javelin Dan on Camp Bundela), Defense contractor Javelin engineer, explains how the command launch unit for the Javelin works to Maj. Gen. 31st Armoured Division Indian army shortly before Javelin gunners, B Troop, 2nd squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, "Strykehorse," 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division fire the missile at a live-fire exercise during Exercise Yudh Abhyas

Camp Bundela, India – Indian Army Maj. Gen. A. K. Bhalla, commander, 31st Armored Division, asks Dan Copson, defense contractor and Javelin engineer, about the Javelin missile system shortly before Javelin gunners, Troop B, 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, "Strykehorse," 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, fire the Javelin missile at a live-fire exercise during Exercise Yudh Abhyas 09