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USAREUR-AF International Tank Challenge

U.S. Army Europe and Africa, along with our NATO and Partner Allies, annually host a Tank Challenge. This training event is designed to give participating nations a dynamic and productive environment in which to foster military partnerships, form Soldier-level relationships, and share tactics, techniques and procedures.

The European International Tank Challenge was formerly known as the Strong Europe Tank Challenge. Images, video and stories that are older will appear under that name further down the timeline.

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Video by Pfc. Carlos Marquez

18th MP Brigade Best Squad Competitors Tackle Ruck, Grenades, and M4 Qualification

5th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

March 18, 2025 | 1:33

U.S. Soldiers participate in endurance and marksmanship events during the FY25 18th Military Police Brigade Best Squad Competition on Grafenwoehr Training Area, Bavaria, Germany, March 18, 2025. Conducted by the 18th Military Police Brigade, the day’s events included the Rugged Terrain Trail, M4 qualification, a ruck, and grenade qualification. These challenges test Soldiers’ physical endurance, tactical proficiency, and combat readiness as they compete for selection in the brigade’s Best Squad. (U.S. Army video by Pfc. Carlos Marquez)

Shot list:
00:00:06:00 – Competitors unload from a Light Medium Tactical Vehicle.
00:00:13:00 – Soldiers climb steps to begin the Rugged Terrain Trail.
00:00:19:00 – Soldiers run uphill.
00:00:25:00 – (Panning shot) Soldier runs uphill.
00:00:31:00 – (Close-up) Soldiers walking on a beam.
00:00:38:00 – Soldiers running downhill.
00:00:46:00 – Soldier climbs a wall.
00:00:52:00 – Soldier fires an M4 rifle in the prone supported position.
00:00:58:00 – Soldier fires in the prone supported position.
00:01:04:00 – Soldier fires in the standing supported position.
00:01:10:00 – Soldier runs on a road.
00:01:17:00 – Soldier tosses a grenade.
00:01:25:23 – Soldier tosses a grenade.