Delaware National GuardMPs on patrol
Team conducts realistic recovery training
By Officer Candidate Deborah Welch
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Team leader, Sgt. Greg Parton signals for movement as Pfc. Jamente Cooper, on point during a simulated rescue training operation, provides security. |
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The patrol team approaches a potentially 'hot' area, where enemy contact is considered probable, during the simulated execersie. |
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One military police soldier finds appropriate concealment, as he blends in effectively to the surroundings. |
Sgt. Greg Parton and team members from the 153rd Military Police
(Combat Support) Rear Detachment, set out on Saturday afternoon, April 12,
to conduct a training recovery operation. His team participated in the
combined Field Training Exercise, held at the New Castle Rifle Range (NCRR) Training
Site, during April's drill weekend.
Members of the forward patrol team notified Staff Sgt. John Clancy,
detachment sergeant, 153rd, two soldiers were simulating having been
"killed in action" during a mock assault while they were on
patrol.
Parton and his team would be required to approach the area, secure it and return the soldiers' bodies to the operations area. Parton's team successfully completed this mission.
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Sgt. Greg Parton relays orders to Spc. Laurens Maliepaard and and Pfc. Suzette VanPelt. |
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Spc. Laurens Maliepaard and Pfc. Suzette VanPelt move out from their positions. |
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Spc. Andrew Hom (right) and Pfc. Chris Brookens come to a temporary halt as they approach the rescue site. |
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Spc. Andrew Hom (right) asks for cover, as Pfc. Chris Brookens watches his back. |
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Spc. Andrew Hom moves out toward the objective. |
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Pfc. Chris Brookens conducts a three to five second rush toward the objective. |
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Pfc. Chris Brookens provides perimeter security as the team advances toward its objective. |
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The team nears the KIA area. |
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Pfc. Chris Brookens provides rear security for the team as the KIA soldiers are rescued. |
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Pfc. Jamente Cooper is on point for the team, providing perimeter security. |
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Sgt. Joseph Thomas, a simulated casualty, awaits his rescuers. |
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