2nd Lt. Omar Bakuradze, a platoon commander, assigned to Bravo Company, 12th Light Infantry Battalion, 1st Infantry Brigade, monitors his Soldiers movement during the first event of his defensive position and drill training held during Noble Partner located in the Vaziani Training Area, Georgia. Noble Partner is designed to enhance regional partnerships and increase U.S. force readiness and interoperability in a realistic, multinational training environment. The exercise allows participants to conduct situational training exercises, and combined mechanized maneuvers. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Victor Everhart Jr.)