U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition

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Teams from across U.S. Army Europe and Africa will meet at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, to compete for the title of Best Squad, July 31 - August 9, 2024.

The event tests the squad’s effectiveness, communication, and overall cohesion, as well as the individual Soldiers’ technical and tactical proficiency, endurance, and fortitude.

This competitive training event exercises a full range of Squad-Level Skills; highlighting professional excellence and knowledge to determine the command’s top teams.

Winners of this competition will advance to represent U.S. Army Europe and Africa at the Army Best Squad Competition.

One noncommissioned officer and one junior Soldier will be selected out of the final winning squad to be named the Army’s Best NCO and Best Soldier of the Year, respectively.


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U.S. Marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance, 1st Marine Division, and Australian Army soldiers with the School of Armour conduct pre-fatigue drills, participate in a call for fire simulator and test vehicle maintenance during the Coral-Balmoral Cup at Puckapunyal Military Area, Victoria, Australia, April 30, 2025. The Coral-Balmoral Cup is an annual Australian light armored vehicle competition hosted by the Royal Australian Armoured Corps to strengthen relationships with allied partners and exchange standard operating procedures. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Alexis Ballin)
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U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition Winners 2024

 

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