Saber Junction

Saber Junction

 



Saber Junction is an annual brigade-level exercise focused on readiness and interoperability for multinational operations. Conducted at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, it brings together U.S. Army units, NATO Allies, and partner nations to focus on maneuver warfare, multinational command and control, and combat readiness evaluation. The exercise prepares U.S. and NATO forces for large-scale ground combat operations.

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OPFOR at JMRC Delivers Unmatched Realism in Europe’s Premier Combat Training Exercise, Saber Junction 25
114th Public Affairs Detachment
Sept. 13, 2025 | 1:48
At the Joint Multinational Readiness Center's Hohenfels Training Area, Germany, U.S. soldiers serving as Opposing Forces (OPFOR) take on the role of the notional enemy to keep U.S., NATO Allies and Partners sharp during Exercise Saber Junction 25. Under the supervision of 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment, JMRC's OPFOR offered a real-world experience for exercise participants, challenging the tactics and procedures of 2nd Cavalry Regiment and other units. With a majority of the simulated enemy being combat arms, they simulated realistic battlefield conditions, forcing participating units to adapt to unpredictable threats. Saber Junction 25, a world-class exercise with more than 7,000 participants, built readiness, strengthened international cohesion, and ensured all forces participating in the training remain prepared to respond decisively to emerging challenges. (Video by Staff Sgt. David Marquis, footage contributed by Pfc. Makayla Panzer, Spc. Josephine Malloy, and JMRC's Combat Camera Viper Team)
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