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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Video by Pfc. Brandon Vasquez
Battalion Commanders talk Arctic Shock
11th Airborne Division
March 20, 2024 | 8:32
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Jonathan G. Peterson commander for 1st Battalion, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division, and Norwegian Army Lt. Col. Bjørn Andreassen commander for 2nd Battalion, Brigade Nord talk Arctic Shock in Malselv, Norway March 20 2024. Arctic Shock began with an over-the-pole flight from Alaska to Norway, and `is an opportunity for the 11th Airborne Division to demonstrate its ability to project power globally, expand cooperation with Arctic allies, enhance those strategic relationships, and build readiness by rapidly deploying soldiers to conduct cold-weather field training with the Norwegian Army.
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