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Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. Ribbon cutting ceremony for its new NATO Standard Obstacle Course. 2, December 2024

COL Bryan R. Dunker, Commander, US Army Support Activity, Fort Dix addresses attendees at the 2 DEC 2024 ribbon cutting ceremony for the new NATO Standard Obstacle Course. The course is located in TAC 3A and is the only NATO Standard Obstacle Course in the United States. The course is 500 meters long and consists of 20 obstacles.
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. Ribbon cutting ceremony for its new NATO Standard Obstacle Course. 2, December 2024.

COL Bryan R. Dunker, Commander, US Army Support Activity, Fort Dix addresses attendees at the 2 DEC 2024 ribbon cutting ceremony for the new NATO Standard Obstacle Course. The course is located in TAC 3A and is the only NATO Standard Obstacle Course in the United States.
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. Ribbon cutting ceremony for its new NATO Standard Obstacle Course. 2, December 2024.

On 2 DEC 2024, US Army Support Activity, Fort Dix conducted a ribbon cutting ceremony for its new NATO Standard Obstacle Course. The course is located in TAC 3A and is the only NATO Standard Obstacle Course in the United States. The course is 500 meters long and consists of 20 obstacles.
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. Ribbon cutting ceremony for its new NATO Standard Obstacle Course. 2, December 2024.

The course is located in TAC 3A and is the only NATO Standard Obstacle Course in the United States. The course is 500 meters long and consists of 20 obstacles. United States Army Reserve Command (USARC) funded $1.77 million to build the course for the purpose of hosting the NATO Inter-allied Confederation of Reserve Officers (CIOR) annual competition.
JB MDL- 55th Sustainment Brigade, Hand Grenade Range - 16 November 2024

The 55th Sustainment Brigade during their two-week field exercise took to the hand grenade practice and live ranges, 3A and 3B to requalify over 800 brigade Soldiers. Soldiers were coached on proper throwing technique, tactics on the practice course, then finally the opportunity to throw live grenades. (Images provided by the USASA Fort Dix Training Division / Steven Roussel)
JB MDL- 55th Sustainment Brigade, MK19 Grenade Launcher - 16 November 2024

Soldiers of the 55th Sustainment Brigade gain experience with the MK19 Grenade Launcher on range 59C at fort Dix. (Images provided by the USASA Fort Dix Training Division / Steven Roussel)
JB MDL- 55th Sustainment Brigade, Crew Served Weapons - 16 November 2024

The 55th Sustainment Brigade fires crew served weapons on range 59C during their two-week field exercise at Fort Dix. Weapons included the 50 Caliber machine gun, the Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) M249, and MK19 Grenade Launcher. (Images provided by the USASA Fort Dix Training Division / Steven Roussel)
JB MDL- Black Hornet UAV training - 16 November 2024

Soldiers from B Co., 1 BN 69 INF learn about the capabilities of the Black Hornet UAV used for reconnaissance in peaceful and austere environments, providing troops on the ground with local situational awareness. It is small enough to fit in one hand and only weighs 0.7 oz with its battery. The Black Hornet transmits both video and images and has a flight time of about 30 minutes. (Images provided by the USASA Fort Dix Training Division / Steven Roussel)
JB MDL- Black Hornet UAV training - 16 November 2024
JB MDL- Black Hornet UAV training - 16 November 2024
JB MDL- 1 BN 175 INF M240B and M320 Qualification - 16 November 2024

Gun crews from the 1 BN 175 INF, qualify with the M240B Medium
Machine Gun on range 40 during their battle assembly weekend at Fort Dix. (Images provided by the USASA Fort Dix Training Division / Steven Roussel)
JB MDL- 1 BN 175 INF M240B and M320 Qualification - 16 November 2024

Gun crews from the 1 BN 175 INF, qualify with the M240B Medium
Machine Gun on range 40 during their battle assembly weekend at Fort Dix. (Images provided by the USASA Fort Dix Training Division / Steven Roussel)
JB MDL – Fort Dix WAREX 2025 Planning Workshop Timmermann Center – 15 Nov 2024

The Initial Planning Workshop (IPW) for USARC Warrior Exercise (WAREX 86-25) took place on ASA Fort Dix 15-17 NOV 2024. This is the initial planning event for WAREX 86-25 which is scheduled to take place on ASA Fort Dix 12-26 JUL 2025. WAREX 86-25 will include Functional Exercises Diamond Saber, Postal Warrior, and Regional Medic. (Images provided by the Fort Dix (TSC) Training Support Center / Kevin McDevitt)
JB MDL- 174th INF BDE Sapper Competition - 14 November 2024

The final event of the Sapper Competition required teams to construct a poncho raft using two military issued ponchos, rucks, and weapons and then swim 500 meters (20 pool lengths) with raft in tow. Eleven events make up the Best Sapper team competition on Fort Dix at JBMDL for 1st Army Division East units from 13-14 November. (Images provided by the USASA Fort Dix Training Division / Steven Roussel)
JB MDL- 174th INF BDE Sapper Competition - 13 November 2024

Teams were required to construct a rope bridge. As this is a timed event, passing this lane occurs when the team completes construction of the one-rope bridge and both team members, and their equipment safely cross it. Eleven events were included in the Best Sapper team and ruck competition on Fort Dix at JBMDL for all 1st Army Division East units from 13-14 November. (Images provided by the USASA Fort Dix Training Division / Steven Roussel)
JB MDL - 80th TNG CMD TC DIX 94th DIV 12R10 Interior Electrician TNG – 8 Nov 2024

The 80th Training Command / TC Dix 94th Division trained solders from multiple units throughout the region during their 12R10 Interior Electrician Course. This Class/Training is held at the Vertical Skill Building 4309 on Fort Dix from 10-24 September 2022. Interior electricians (12R MOS) possess a comprehensive understanding of the principles of electricity. Soldiers with a 12R MOS are safety conscious and understand local rules and regulations while they work with up to 600 volts of electrical power. As interior electricians gain experience, they move to a supervisory position and begin to design electrical layouts themselves. (Images provided by the Fort Dix (TSC) Training Support Center / Kevin McDevitt)
JB MDL - 80th TNG CMD TC DIX 94th DIV 12R10 Interior Electrician TNG – 8 Nov 2024
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst – 104 MP BN – ZERO AND GROUPING – 01, NOVEMBER 2024

Soldiers from the 104 MP BN are shown here on Range 19 during Zero and Grouping. (Images/Video captured by the U.S. ASA Fort Dix (TSC) Training Support Center / Daniel Amburg)
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst CBRN Defense Course Class 001-25 Graduation Photos November 01, 2024

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Defense Course Class 001-25 Graduation Photos. (Images provided by the (TSC) Training Support Center / Daniel Amburg)
JB MDL- DIVING FIRE AERIAL GUNNERY (25 October 2024)

A Marine Huey UH-1 gunship from HMLA 773 banks at treetop level as they approach their target area with .50 Caliber weapons while conducting Aerial Gunnery on range 59C impact area on Fort Dix. (Images provided by the USASA Fort Dix Training Division / Steven Roussel)
JB MDL- 353 Civil Affairs Command, M17 Qualification (25 October 2024)

Command and Staff Soldiers from the 353 Civil Affairs Command qualify with M17, 9mm pistol on range 28A at Fort Dix. (Images provided by the USASA Fort Dix Training Division / Steven Roussel)
JB MDL- 2 BN 25 MARINES, Golf Company (26 October 2024)

Marines move forward as teams as they experience live fire and movement tactics on Range 61, Squad Live Fire range on Fort Dix. Command and control is imperative while movement with live weapon systems. (Images provided by the USASA Fort Dix Training Division / Steven Roussel)
JB MDL- 2024 ROTC Ranger Challenge (19 October 2024)

A mainstay of this competition is the One Rope Bridge. Cadets assigned to U.S. Army Cadet Command 2nd Brigade must construct the bridge to transport each team member, their rucksack and weapon across an obstacle for time. (Images provided by the USASA Fort Dix Training Division / Steven Roussel)
JB MDL- 130 Chemical Company (19 October 2024)

JB MDL- Squad leaders confer on mission to clear a possibly contaminated building at the MOUT site on range 59E on Fort Dix. (Images provided by the USASA Fort Dix Training Division / Steven Roussel)
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. Ranger Challenge competition 2024. Octobert 18, 2024.

U.S. Army ROTC Cadets assigned to the U.S. Army Cadet Command 2nd Brigade participated in the Ranger Challenge competition held at ASA Fort Dix, N.J. 18-20 OCT 2024. Ranger Challenge mission is to test Cadets' mental and physical toughness and to develop leadership while fostering teamwork and esprit-de-corps. Teams participate in nine graded events. Each team is awarded points based on how well they perform in each event. The best teams in each event are awarded first, second, and third place trophies. The overall number one team is The Ranger Challenge Winner for 2024. (Photo/Video provided by the (TSC) Training Support Center / Dan Amburg)
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst – 990 EN CO – ZERO AND GROUPING – 18, OCTOBER 2024

Soldiers from the 990 EN CO are shown here on Range 19 during Zero and Grouping. (Images/Video captured by the U.S. ASA Fort Dix (TSC) Training Support Center / Daniel Amburg)
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst – 104 EN BN – ZERO AND GROUPING – 18, OCTOBER 2024

Soldiers from the 104 EN BN are shown here on Range 18A during Zero and Grouping. (Images/Video captured by the U.S. ASA Fort Dix (TSC) Training Support Center / Daniel Amburg)
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst – 104 EN BN – TABLE VI – 18, OCTOBER 2024

Soldiers from the 104 EN BN are shown here on Range 34 during TABLE VI. (Images/Video captured by the U.S. ASA Fort Dix (TSC) Training Support Center / Daniel Amburg)
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst – ACFT – 404 CA BN Co B – 15 Oct 2024

The soldiers from the 404 CA BN Co B shown completing an ACFT (Army Combat Fitness Test) on the Fort Dix Cantonment Area on the 1/2 Mile Track. This Fitness Test is a six-event physical fitness assessment with age and gender performance scoring. Each of these six are lifting, power throw, push up (arm extended), Drag/Carry, Plank push up and two-mile run. (Images captured by the U.S. ASA Fort Dix (TSC) Training Support Center / Kevin McDevitt)
JB-MDL – MSTC Combat Medical Re-Certification – 26 Sept 2024

Various units train at the Fort Dix MSCT (Medical Simulation Training Center) during their Combat Medical Re-Certification. Army combat medics play a critical role by movement of an injured soldier and applying first aid and trauma care to simulated wounded Soldiers. These soldiers shown are being re-certified for Combat Medical by doing so in a combat atmosphere. This training program provides enlisted Army personnel with a foundational knowledge of Basic Life Support, Basic Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) skills, battlefield medicine principles, airway management, patient assessment, limited primary care, medical emergencies, trauma, ambulance operations, and Tactical Combat Casualty Care. (Images captured by the U.S. ASA Fort Dix (TSC) Training Support Center / Kevin McDevitt)
JB MDL- 2024 Army Reserve Best Squad Competition (Squad Tactics)

Squads were judged on their ability to shoot, move, communicate, make contact with the adversary, complete a mission, then break contact during the USARC Best Squad Competition held at ASA Fort Dix from 30 August to 8 September 2024. The Best Squad Competition is organized and executed by the US Army Reserve Command Competitive Programs (USARC COMPRO). (Images provided by the USASA Fort Dix Training Division
JB-MDL – MSTC Combat Life Saver – 26 Sept 2024

Various units train at the Fort Dix MSCT (Medical Simulation Training Center) during their Combat Lifesaver Course. Army combat medics play a critical role by applying first aid and trauma care to simulated wounded Soldiers, but in some situations the first person to assist isn't always a certified medic. The course is intended to provide an intermediate step between the buddy aid-style basic life support taught to every soldier, and the advanced life support skills. (Images captured by the U.S. ASA Fort Dix (TSC) Training Support Center / Kevin McDevitt)
JB MDL- 514 SFS Tactical Training (7 Sept 24)

Airmen from the 514th Security Forces Squadron at JB MDL enter a building as they drill on shoot, move, and communicate tactics in buildings and open spaces on range 59E at ASA Fort Dix. (Images provided by the USASA Fort Dix Training Division / Steven Roussel)

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In 2024, ASA Fort Dix hosted the US Army Reserve Command (USARC) Warrior Exercise, Functional Exercises Postal Warrior and Diamond Saber, Quartermaster Liquid Logistics Exercise, Best Squad Competition, and the Competitive Programs Inter-allied Confederation of Reserve Officers Military Competition Selection Camp and Training Camp. This video highlights the training which took place on ASA Fort Dix in 2024.

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Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. Ribbon cutting ceremony for its new NATO Standard Obstacle Course. 2, December 2024

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. Ribbon cutting ceremony for its new NATO Standard Obstacle Course. 2, December 2024.

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. Ribbon cutting ceremony for its new NATO Standard Obstacle Course. 2, December 2024.

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. Ribbon cutting ceremony for its new NATO Standard Obstacle Course. 2, December 2024.

JB MDL- 55th Sustainment Brigade, Hand Grenade Range - 16 November 2024

JB MDL- 55th Sustainment Brigade, MK19 Grenade Launcher - 16 November 2024

JB MDL- 55th Sustainment Brigade, Crew Served Weapons - 16 November 2024

JB MDL- Black Hornet UAV training - 16 November 2024

JB MDL- Black Hornet UAV training - 16 November 2024

JB MDL- Black Hornet UAV training - 16 November 2024

JB MDL- 1 BN 175 INF M240B and M320 Qualification - 16 November 2024

JB MDL- 1 BN 175 INF M240B and M320 Qualification - 16 November 2024

JB MDL – Fort Dix WAREX 2025 Planning Workshop Timmermann Center – 15 Nov 2024

JB MDL- 174th INF BDE Sapper Competition - 14 November 2024

JB MDL- 174th INF BDE Sapper Competition - 13 November 2024

JB MDL - 80th TNG CMD TC DIX 94th DIV 12R10 Interior Electrician TNG – 8 Nov 2024

JB MDL - 80th TNG CMD TC DIX 94th DIV 12R10 Interior Electrician TNG – 8 Nov 2024

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst – 104 MP BN – ZERO AND GROUPING – 01, NOVEMBER 2024

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst CBRN Defense Course Class 001-25 Graduation Photos November 01, 2024

JB MDL- DIVING FIRE AERIAL GUNNERY (25 October 2024)

JB MDL- 353 Civil Affairs Command, M17 Qualification (25 October 2024)

JB MDL- 2 BN 25 MARINES, Golf Company (26 October 2024)

JB MDL- 2024 ROTC Ranger Challenge (19 October 2024)

JB MDL- 130 Chemical Company (19 October 2024)

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. Ranger Challenge competition 2024. Octobert 18, 2024.

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst – 990 EN CO – ZERO AND GROUPING – 18, OCTOBER 2024

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst – 104 EN BN – ZERO AND GROUPING – 18, OCTOBER 2024

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst – 104 EN BN – TABLE VI – 18, OCTOBER 2024

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst – ACFT – 404 CA BN Co B – 15 Oct 2024

JB-MDL – MSTC Combat Medical Re-Certification – 26 Sept 2024

JB MDL- 2024 Army Reserve Best Squad Competition (Squad Tactics)

JB-MDL – MSTC Combat Life Saver – 26 Sept 2024

JB MDL- 514 SFS Tactical Training (7 Sept 24)

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