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. Army Staff Sgt. Brent Grafmuller and 2nd Lt. Justin Baucom, both assigned to 3rd Infantry Division, compete in the 2025 Best Ranger Competition (BRC) at Fort Benning, GA, April 2025. The BRC spans three days, setting the military's top, two-person ranger teams against each other, all competing for the coveted title of the best ranger. (U.S. Army video by Spc. Santiago Lepper)
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The Competitors 2024

U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition Winners 2024

 

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