USAREUR-AF International Tank Challenge

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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 Georgios Moumoulidis
Using CH-47F Chinook helicopter as a fuel source (Fat Cow)
Training Support Activity Europe
April 4, 2024 | 2:07
U.S. Soldiers with 1st Battalion, 214th Aviation Regiment (General Support Aviation Battalion) [1-214 AVN] practice fueling procedures by utilizing a field expedient method commonly referred to as “Fat Cow.” This method consists of using the CH-47F Chinook helicopter as a fuel source for other motorized vehicles. The CH-47 can carry several 800-gallon fuel system tanks in its cabin where are then used to fill fuel tanks of other vehicles. This method is for Forward Arming and Refueling Points (FARP) in areas where ground resources may not be feasible. Oberdachstetten Local Training Area, Ansbach, Germany, Apr. 4, 2024. (U.S. Army video by Moumoulidis Georgios)
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