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SGT Russel McAllister (foreground) and SPC John Trevino, assigned to the 11th Brigade, 43rd Air Defense Artillery, Fort Bliss, Texas, set up a Antenna Mast Group, which enables the Patriot missile batteries to communicate, in preparation for a tactical Patriot missile launch. The live firing are a real time opportunity for units to demonstrate their skills during the world's largest joint service, multi-nation tactical air operations exercise

After the all clear and no longer wearing his chemical protective suit, SSG Williams, Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 32nd Battalion, 31st Brigade, fills out an after action report on the simulated chemical warfare attack. His brigade area was a target for a chemical attack during the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

SSG Lewis, 31st Air Defense Artillery, Headquarters and Headquarters Battery (HHB), Fort Bliss, Texas, exhausted, kneels and rests after conducting chemical warfare and decontamination drills. His battery, part of the headquarters unit of the deployed Patriot missiles, is participating in the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

Soldiers assigned to the 11th Brigade, 43rd Air Defense Artillery, Fort Bliss, Texas, set up a Antenna Mast Group, which enables the Patriot missile batteries to communicate, in preparation for a tactical Patriot missile launch. The live firing are a real time opportunity for units to demonstrate their skills during the world's largest joint service, multi-nation tactical air operations exercise

After the all clear is given and his chemical protective suit is taken off, Sergeant Williams of the 31st Brigade, 343rd Air Defense Artillery (ADA), Fort Bliss, Texas, fills out an after action report for his Battery. Correct response and procedure will aid in the proper training for the soldiers of the 31st Brigade during ROVING SANDS '97; a joint service exercise designed to improve air defense capabilities

A member of the US Air Force (USAF) 421st Ground Combat Readiness Squadron (GCRS) assists a media trainee with a gas mask during a simulated chemical warfare attack. The simulated attack occurred during a five-mile patrol exercise conducted by the 421st GCRS, Air Mobility Warfare Center (AMWC), Joint Service Media Orientation and Training at Ft Dix, New Jersey (NJ)

(left to right) 1LT Vasquez, SSG Williams and PFC Middleton, wearing NBC (Nuclear-Biological and Chemical) gear, stand guard to secure the perimeter at the main entry control point for their battery. They were responding to a chemical warfare attack on the 31st Brigade compound during the world's largest joint service, multi-nation tactical air operations exercise

During a chemical attack on the 11th Brigade, 43rd Air Defense Artillery, Delta Company's compound by the Opposing Force (OPFOR) using a Russian AN-2 bi-plane, SGT Smart sights in on the aircraft with his M-16 rifle. The AN-2 is being used extensively for reconnaissance and chemical warfare during the world's largest joint service, multi-nation tactical air operations exercise

During a night movement, the members of the 11th Brigade, 43rd Air Defense Artillery, Delta Company evades the OPFOR (Opposing Force) by changing locations before morning. Night maneuvers have become the standard operating procedure for the many Patriot missile teams during the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

SGT Smart, 11th Brigade, 43rd Air Defense Artillery, Delta Company, wearing full NBC (Nuclear, Biological & Chemical) gear stands guard at his unit's perimeter. His battery was attacked with simulated gas by the opposing forces during night maneuvers during the world's largest joint service, multi-nation tactical air operations exercise

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Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS 97

Base: Mcgregor Range

State: New Mexico (NM)

Country: United States Of America (USA)

Scene Camera Operator: SRA Jerry D. Morrison

Release Status: Released to Public

Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

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