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MILITARY INTELLIGENCE DRIVES TRAINING: BLACK SEA ROTATIONAL FORCE
DVIDs (Defense Video & Imagery Distribution System)
June 14 2013
Story by Lance Cpl. Michael Dye Subscribe To This Journalist
Lance Cpl. Michael Dye
PHOTO: Cpl. Thomas Wood working on a computer retrieving information
that will be crucial information for the training taking place May 24,
2013 at Babadag Training Area. BSRF-13s mission at BTA is to provide
quality realistic training events for designated military units from
America, Macedonia, Armenia and Romania in order to build partner
nation capacity and to reinforce in a joint training and to increase
interoperability between allied nations. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael
Dye/Released) BABADAG TRAINING AREA, Romania -- Black Sea Rotational
Force 13 is more than just a Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Take
Force. It takes more than Marines with rifles to make it work. Like
a well-oiled machine, several supporting elements work together
to keep the 300-person force operational. It has an administration
section, civil affairs section, food services section, a motor pool,
and more. Each section has a unique function that keeps BSRF-13
"in the fight."
Cpl. Thomas Wood, an intelligence specialist with BSRF-13, works
in the intelligence section to improve the commander's situational
awareness. "I analyze information gathered from several different
sources and formulate a report for the higher ups," said Wood.
Wood's "intel" shop is responsible for supplying critical information,
from weather reports to gathering information from enemy personnel
and submitting an intel report, and determining how external forces
affect the battle for all personnel. Small unit leaders benefit from
information, like weather reports, which help make decisions about
how much gear and food they'll carry for missions. The battalion
commander and his tactical decision makes use intel reports to
formulate appropriate plans which reflect the most current information.
While supporting a field exercise BSRF-13 conducted in Babadag Training
Area, Romania, Cpl. Wood helped build the training scenarios the
Macedonian and Romanians soldier encountered. In one scenario, a patrol
discovered a simulated improvised explosive device, while another was
a protest at the front gate where a simulated suicide bomber attacked,
and the Macedonian soldiers had to react to a mass-casualty situation.
"I have many responsibilities that are critical to any mission,"
said Wood. "I am responsible for map upkeep, weather updates and
gather information that could provide intel on the enemy. The S-2
lives by the old saying 'intel drives operations.'"
The final exercise during the first of two visits by BSRF-13 to BTA
consisted of over 20 different scenarios in a 48 hour period. The
Macedonian soldiers engaged in the exercise conducted patrols,
maintained an entry control point and dealt with protesters.
The first iteration of training engagements at BTA is now complete.
Marines and sailors will have a camaraderie day with the partner
forces that will include a barbeque and competitive sports.
BSRF-13 will be supporting various military engagements while also
serving as a crisis contingency force for the Black Sea, Caucus,
and Balkan region. BSRF-13 is slated to conduct military engagement
operations with approximately 21 different nations during its six-month
deployment. During that time, BSRF will exchange and advise small
unit tactics, convoy operations, live fire weapon ranges, non-lethal
weapons employment and counter-improvised explosive device training.
http://www.dvidshub.net/news/108572/military-intelligence-drives-training#.UbmncZxbydk#ixzz2W5rb4Rio
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
DVIDs (Defense Video & Imagery Distribution System)
June 14 2013
Story by Lance Cpl. Michael Dye Subscribe To This Journalist
Lance Cpl. Michael Dye
PHOTO: Cpl. Thomas Wood working on a computer retrieving information
that will be crucial information for the training taking place May 24,
2013 at Babadag Training Area. BSRF-13s mission at BTA is to provide
quality realistic training events for designated military units from
America, Macedonia, Armenia and Romania in order to build partner
nation capacity and to reinforce in a joint training and to increase
interoperability between allied nations. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael
Dye/Released) BABADAG TRAINING AREA, Romania -- Black Sea Rotational
Force 13 is more than just a Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Take
Force. It takes more than Marines with rifles to make it work. Like
a well-oiled machine, several supporting elements work together
to keep the 300-person force operational. It has an administration
section, civil affairs section, food services section, a motor pool,
and more. Each section has a unique function that keeps BSRF-13
"in the fight."
Cpl. Thomas Wood, an intelligence specialist with BSRF-13, works
in the intelligence section to improve the commander's situational
awareness. "I analyze information gathered from several different
sources and formulate a report for the higher ups," said Wood.
Wood's "intel" shop is responsible for supplying critical information,
from weather reports to gathering information from enemy personnel
and submitting an intel report, and determining how external forces
affect the battle for all personnel. Small unit leaders benefit from
information, like weather reports, which help make decisions about
how much gear and food they'll carry for missions. The battalion
commander and his tactical decision makes use intel reports to
formulate appropriate plans which reflect the most current information.
While supporting a field exercise BSRF-13 conducted in Babadag Training
Area, Romania, Cpl. Wood helped build the training scenarios the
Macedonian and Romanians soldier encountered. In one scenario, a patrol
discovered a simulated improvised explosive device, while another was
a protest at the front gate where a simulated suicide bomber attacked,
and the Macedonian soldiers had to react to a mass-casualty situation.
"I have many responsibilities that are critical to any mission,"
said Wood. "I am responsible for map upkeep, weather updates and
gather information that could provide intel on the enemy. The S-2
lives by the old saying 'intel drives operations.'"
The final exercise during the first of two visits by BSRF-13 to BTA
consisted of over 20 different scenarios in a 48 hour period. The
Macedonian soldiers engaged in the exercise conducted patrols,
maintained an entry control point and dealt with protesters.
The first iteration of training engagements at BTA is now complete.
Marines and sailors will have a camaraderie day with the partner
forces that will include a barbeque and competitive sports.
BSRF-13 will be supporting various military engagements while also
serving as a crisis contingency force for the Black Sea, Caucus,
and Balkan region. BSRF-13 is slated to conduct military engagement
operations with approximately 21 different nations during its six-month
deployment. During that time, BSRF will exchange and advise small
unit tactics, convoy operations, live fire weapon ranges, non-lethal
weapons employment and counter-improvised explosive device training.
http://www.dvidshub.net/news/108572/military-intelligence-drives-training#.UbmncZxbydk#ixzz2W5rb4Rio
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress