North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Allied Command Operations
Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe
February 12, 2014
OVER 50 U.S. MILITARY VEHICLES ARRIVE IN GERMANY
Thirty-three U.S. Army M2A3/M3A3 Bradleys arrive at the Grafenwoehr Tower Barrack railhead
Mons, BELGIUM: More than 50 U.S. Army M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tanks and M2A3/M3A3 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles arrived at the Grafenwoehr Training Area in January as the final shipment of the European Activity Set.
The EAS is a combined-arms battalion-size set of vehicles and equipment that is pre-positioned at the GTA to support NATO and partner-nation rotational and reaction forces. The EAS will save time and money on transportation and will enhance multi-national training exercises throughout Europe by enabling units to train with heavy armor.
“This is a concrete example of our continued investment in the right capabilities and partnerships,” said General Phil Breedlove, Supreme Allied Commander Europe. “The EAS strengthens the NATO Alliance and allows us to engage in training scenarios that challenge all of our forces in multiple scenarios.”
The 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division will be the first European Rotational Force unit to use the EAS this spring and summer during training exercises throughout the U.S. European Command area of responsibility.
Story by SHAPE Public Affairs Office
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