North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe
October 3, 2014
DSACEUR ATTENDS EXERCISE ‘STEADFAST JAVELIN III’ DISTINGUISHED VISITORS DAY
As part of a 2 day visit to Hungary Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe (DSACEUR), General Sir Adrian Bradshaw attended the Distinguished Visitors day (DV day) for exercise ‘Steadfast Javelin-III’, on Thursday the 2 October 2014. The event took place at the Central Exercise and Shooting Range, Hungary and involved 344 troops and 64 vehicles as well as JAS-39 Gripen aircraft, in a coordinated fire and manoeuvre exercise to repel an invading enemy force.
The aim of the exercise in general was to prepare the Battalion Battle Group for the full spectrum of operations during day and night operations; to practice cooperation with Air and Supporting forces; and to enhance the troop leading capabilities of commanders and leaders.
DV day demonstration showcased all the capabilities that the Battalion had to offer and Gen Bradshaw was quoted as saying “I was impressed by the realistic scenario, the manoeuvres and the cooperation of Air Forces and supporting troops on the ground”. He then went on to say “This NATO exercise, with the participation of a number of member nations, presented real operational capabilities and interoperability. Additionally, it built deterrence while sending the primary message to any potential aggressor: NATO’s commitment to Collective Defence is still the top priority of the Alliance”.
During the event the Hungarian Chief of Defence (CHoD) offered Hungarian Special Forces to the Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJTF), also known as the ‘Spearhead’ Force that is being developed as part of the Readiness Action Plan (RAP). He stated that “they were extremely professional, fit, determined and ready to conduct joint operations with other NATO Special Force units”.
Story by: SHAPE Public Affairs Office.
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