About Arctic Shock

Arctic Shock is a combined U.S. and Norwegian exercise supporting the National Arctic Strategy that enhances multi-combatant command relationships, airborne interoperability, and Arctic capabilities. 

The exercise takes place from March 18 to 22, 2024, in Bardufoss, Norway, with around 150 U.S. Soldiers from the 11th Airborne Division and around 100 soldiers from the Norwegian Armed Forces participating. 

The exercise consists of an over-the-pole movement from Alaska to Norway, an airborne jump, and a field training exercise focused on cold-weather capabilities demonstrating the U.S. commitment to defend the High North.

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Videos
Video by Sgt. 1st Class Cahugh Giles, Nicole Kirschmann, Sgt. Alejandro Lucero
Sounds of a Jump
U.S. Special Operations Command Europe
June 5, 2024 | 2:13
Immerse yourself in the sounds of a freefall jump with special operations forces operators and veterans as they gear up and jump out of a perfectly good airplane. These elite SOF personnel have the ability to land anywhere at any time, furthering the shared defense of an evolving battlefield.
(U.S. Army video produced by Sgt. Alejandro Lucero)
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