SWIFT RESPONSE

Swift Response
 
 
 
Swift Response 25 demonstrates multinational power projection and the expansion of critical capabilities on the battlefield in the High North and Baltics through airborne jumps and integration of technology in support of the Army Modernization Strategy and DoD Arctic Strategy. Swift Response 25 involves five near-simultaneous airborne insertions, HIRAIN training, a field hospital exercise and live fires conducted with NATO networks in Norway, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden and Finland from May 11 – 31, 2025.
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21st SFS MWD Section partners with the 4th CAB for immersive MWD training
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The 21st Security Forces Squadron is committed to ensuring the safety and readiness of personnel at Peterson SFB, Schriever SFB, and Cheyenne Mountain SFS. The Military Working Dog section recently partnered with the 4th Combat Brigade (TAG ON FB) at Fort Carson for a joint combat operation that prepared the MWD handlers for the realities of deployed environments. This training ensuring that the MWD handlers are field-combat ready and capable of operating effectively under pressure.

For the training, the MWDs and their handlers were trained in real-world scenarios, which involved acclimating MWDs to helicopter operations, including loud engines, tight spaces, and in-flight dynamics. It also focused on scenarios such as pressure plate detection, IED searches, and building clearance for potential threats. Special emphasis was placed on developing teamwork between handlers and spotters to ensure 360° situational awareness.

This vital training ensures that 21 SFS defenders and their MWD partners are prepared to operate safely and effectively in the most demanding environments. By identifying threats and safeguarding personnel, these efforts directly contribute to the safety of Peterson SFB, Schriever SFB, and Cheyenne Mountain SFS.

Every operation and collaboration reinforces the commitment of the 21st Security Forces Squadron to remain combat-ready and mission-focused, protecting and defending at home and abroad.
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  • Italy
    ItalyParatroopers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade will depart from Italy to conduct an airborne drop into Lithuania.
  • Finland

    FinlandThe Finnish Army will conduct a live fire exercise with the Polish Armed Forces and U.S. Forces will fire HIMARS also known as HIRAIN training.

    Polish paratroopers will conduct an airborne jump into Finland, where they will join the Finnish Army to conduct force on force training.

  • Latvia

    Latvia

    In Latvia, paratroopers from Spanish Airborne Brigade and 173rd Airborne Brigade will conduct an airborne jump into Latvia and a live-fire exercises will follow .
    Also, the Latvian national exercise, Crystal Arrow, will be conducted simultaneously with Swift Response 25.  
  • Lithuania

    Lithuania

    In Lithuania, there will be a Field hospital exercise and medical operations. A U.S.-based blood support detachment will deploy to Europe, where they will be issued Army Prepositioned Stock and join the 512th Field Hospital in Lithuania. The exercise will demonstrate theater medical support operations while working under chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear conditions. The field hospital exercise will also include a simulated blood draw and resupply to forward positioned medical teams using drones.
    Paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade will conduct an airborne assault into Lithuania alongside NATO Allies from France, Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands.
    The Lithuanian national exercise Iron Wolf will be linked with Swift Response 25 events with participants from the Netherlands, Lithuania and Germany.
  • Norway
    NorwayAs part of Swift Response 25, paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division will deploy from the U.S. and conduct
    a direct airborne jump into Norway in the first major event commencing DEFENDER 25. This event is one of five,
    near-simultaneous airborne operations that will be taking place in Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, and Sweden.
     

    Also U.S. and Host Nation will conduct Live-fires in Norway.

  • Sweden

    Sweden

    NATO Allies will conduct an airborne jump into Gotland Island, setting the stage for U.S. Marines to conduct a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System Rapid Insertion (HIRAIN) training on the island.

  • United Kingdom

    United KingdomTroops moving from United Kingdom to Norway and Sweden.