Around 60 militia soldiers from the Jäger Battalion Vienna 2 “Maria Theresia” took part in the six-day special weapons exercise “Laubfeuer24” at the Theresian Military Academy last week. The aim of the exercise was to improve leadership skills at the various command levels in the “attack” type of operation.
The exercise focused on command and planning procedures as well as command and control in combat. In addition to theoretical training, this also included practical exercises using the latest simulation technology on the Combined Arms Tactical Trainer (CATT), a state-of-the-art system available at the Theresian Military Academy. This simulation system enabled the exercise participants to train realistic combat scenarios in a virtual environment. The system combines 3D combat and radio simulation in order to practice the interaction of different units. https://militaeraktuell.at/oshkosh-zeigte-neuheiten-auf-der-ausa/
Improving leadership skills
Colonel Markus Hornof, Commander of Jäger Battalion Vienna 2, emphasized the importance of this exercise: “This special weapons exercise is the start of the ‘Mission Forward’ in Jäger Battalion Vienna 2 to achieve defence capability in accordance with the planned ‘ÖBH2032 target image’. The soldiers of the battalion have shown a very high level of motivation and willingness to perform. They have improved and developed their leadership and command skills during this week.” The militia exercise not only served to further develop military skills, but also to promote camaraderie and cohesion within the battalion. Of particular importance was the training of the company commanders, their deputies and the platoon commanders in combat command procedures. In turn, the battalion staff was able to further improve staff work and coordination within the staff.
Supervision by the Vienna Military Command
During the exercise, the Deputy Military Commander of Vienna, Colonel Leopold Schieder, and the Head of Staff Department 3 of the Vienna Military Command, which is responsible for training projects, Colonel Albert Bauer, also carried out an official inspection. Colonel Schieder was impressed by the organization and commitment of the Vienna 2 Jäger Battalion. He emphasized that the combination of civilian and military skills was a particular strength and praised the effective cooperation with the Guard.
A look into the future
The special weapons exercise “Laubfeuer24” made a significant contribution to maintaining the battalion’s leadership capability and also served to motivate the soldiers in line with the “Mission Forward”. The first step towards further development in line with this motto has been taken and will be continued with shooting training as part of the Ordered Weapons Exercise in September of next year.
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