Press Release: Dates set for next Strong Europe Tank Challenge

Dec. 3, 2019

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GRAFENWÖHR, Germany —

U.S. Army Europe, the German Bundeswehr, and the Danish Army will co-host the fourth Strong Europe Tank Challenge at Grafenwoehr Training Area, May 31 – June 5, 2020.

The Strong Europe Tank Challenge is a training event designed to give participating nations a dynamic, productive and fun environment in which to foster military partnerships, form Soldier-level relationships, and share tactics, techniques and procedures.

The challenge will consist of 10 competitive events including a tactical driving course; a call for fire; a small arms shoot; a simulated chemical attack and recover; a simulated medical evacuation; a physical challenge; and offensive, defensive and degraded live-fire operations.

The final day will culminate in a friendship shoot before ending with an award ceremony.

More information on past Strong Europe Tank Challenges can be found at https://www.dvidshub.net/feature/StrongEuropeTankChallenge.

  • 7th Army Training Command