Allied Strike 2011

An M-18 can spews green-tinted smoke on the Urban lane at Hohenfels Training Area, Germany, June 29, 2011. The lane, which is run by Danish Joint Terminal Attack Controllers, is designed to train JTACs on operating in an urban environment. Allied Strike is Europe’s premier Close Air Support exercise, held annually to conduct robust, realistic CAS training that helps build partnership capacity among Allied NATO nations and refine the latest operational CAS tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Desiree W. Esposito)

Allied Strike 2011

Latvian army Cpl. Kaspars Kalnverzs, a Joint Terminal Attack Controller, calls for Close Air Support during a search and rescue scenario on the Urban lane at Hohenfels Training Area, Germany, June 29, 2011. The lane, which is run by Danish instructors, is designed to train JTACs on operating in an urban environment. Allied Strike is Europe’s premier Close Air Support exercise, held annually to conduct robust, realistic CAS training that helps build partnership capacity among Allied NATO nations and refine the latest operational CAS tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Desiree W. Esposito)

Allied Strike 2011

Slovenian army Staff Sgt. Hualec Robert, a Joint Terminal Attack Controller, simulates assessing and treating an injured pilot in a search and rescue scenario on the Urban lane at Hohenfels Training Area, Germany, June 29, 2011. The lane, which is run by Danish instructors, is designed to train JTACs on operating in an urban environment. Allied Strike is Europe’s premier Close Air Support exercise, held annually to conduct robust, realistic CAS training that helps build partnership capacity among Allied NATO nations and refine the latest operational CAS tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Desiree W. Esposito)

Allied Strike 2011

Slovenian Joint Terminal Attack Controllers infiltrate a house to rescue a simulated injured pilot on the Urban lane at Hohenfels Training Area, Germany, June 29, 2011. The lane, which is run by Danish instructors, is designed to train JTACs on operating in an urban environment. Allied Strike is Europe’s premier Close Air Support exercise, held annually to conduct robust, realistic CAS training that helps build partnership capacity among Allied NATO nations and refine the latest operational CAS tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Desiree W. Esposito)

Allied Strike 2011

Norwegian army Pvt. Odd Sikveland, a Joint Terminal Attack Controller, participates in the simulated body drag portion of an advance weapons stress shoot during Allied Strike 2011 at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, June 29, 2011. Allied Strike is Europe’s premier Close Air Support exercise, held annually to conduct robust, realistic CAS training that helps build partnership capacity among Allied NATO nations and refine the latest operational CAS tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Desiree W. Esposito)

Allied Strike 2011

Norwegian army Pvt. Odd Sikveland, a Joint Terminal Attack Controller, participates in advanced weapons training during Allied Strike 2011 at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, June 29, 2011. Allied Strike is Europe’s premier Close Air Support exercise, held annually to conduct robust, realistic CAS training that helps build partnership capacity among Allied NATO nations and refine the latest operational CAS tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Desiree W. Esposito)

Allied Strike 2011

Slovenian army Cpl. Mario Ružič, a Joint Terminal Attack Controller, participates in an advance weapons stress shoot during Allied Strike 2011 at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, June 29, 2011. Allied Strike is Europe’s premier Close Air Support exercise, held annually to conduct robust, realistic CAS training that helps build partnership capacity among Allied NATO nations and refine the latest operational CAS tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Desiree W. Esposito)

Allied Strike 2011

Slovenia army Pvt. Marusa Denis, a Joint Terminal Attack Controller, participates in advanced weapons training during Allied Strike 2011 at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, June 29, 2011. Allied Strike is Europe’s premier Close Air Support exercise, held annually to conduct robust, realistic CAS training that helps build partnership capacity among Allied NATO nations and refine the latest operational CAS tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Desiree W. Esposito)

Allied Strike 2011

Master Sgt. Shawn Minyon, an instructor Joint Terminal Attack Controller with the 8th Air Support Operations Squadron, instructs Norwegian army Pvt. Odd Sikveland on advanced weapons tactics during Allied Strike 2011 at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, June 29, 2011. Allied Strike is Europe’s premier Close Air Support exercise, held annually to conduct robust, realistic CAS training that helps build partnership capacity among Allied NATO nations and refine the latest operational CAS tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Desiree W. Esposito)

Allied Strike 2011

Master Sgt. Ronnie Wright, 435th Security Forces Squadron medic, and Master Sgt. Shawn Minyon, an instructor Joint Terminal Attack Controller with the 8th Air Support Operations Squadron, assist Norwegian army Pvt. Odd Sikveland at advanced weapons training during Allied Strike 2011 at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, June 29, 2011. Allied Strike is Europe’s premier Close Air Support exercise, held annually to conduct robust, realistic CAS training that helps build partnership capacity among Allied NATO nations and refine the latest operational CAS tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Desiree W. Esposito)

Allied Strike 2011

Master Sgt. Robert Zachary, an instructor Joint Terminal Attack Controller with the 4th Air Support Operations Group, instructs Norwegian army Lt. Daniel Helgeseen on advanced weapons tactics during Allied Strike 2011 at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, June 29, 2011. Allied Strike is Europe’s premier Close Air Support exercise, held annually to conduct robust, realistic CAS training that helps build partnership capacity among Allied NATO nations and refine the latest operational CAS tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Desiree W. Esposito)

Allied Strike 2011

Tech. Sgt. Joel McPherson, an instructor Joint Terminal Attack Controller, trains Norwegian army Lt. Daniel Helgeseen on advanced weapons tactics during Allied Strike 2011 at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, June 29, 2011. Allied Strike is Europe’s premier Close Air Support exercise, held annually to conduct robust, realistic CAS training that helps build partnership capacity among Allied NATO nations and refine the latest operational CAS tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Desiree W. Esposito)

Allied Strike 2011

U.S. Air Force Airmen participate alongside Slovenian army personnel in an advanced weapons stress shoot during Allied Strike 2011 at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, June 29, 2011. Allied Strike is Europe’s premier Close Air Support exercise, held annually to conduct robust, realistic CAS training that helps build partnership capacity among Allied NATO nations and refine the latest operational CAS tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Desiree W. Esposito)

Allied Strike 2011

Tech Sgt. Steven Love, 4th Air Support Operations Squadron, and Slovenia army Pvt. Marusa Denis perform buddy checks on their M-4 rifles during advanced weapons training at Allied Strike 2011 at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, June 29, 2011. Allied Strike is Europe’s premier Close Air Support exercise, held annually to conduct robust, realistic CAS training that helps build partnership capacity among Allied NATO nations and refine the latest operational CAS tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Desiree W. Esposito)

Allied Strike 2011

A simulated Improvised Explosive Device lies in the path of a convoy during Allied Strike 2011 at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, June 30, 2011. The convoy lane trains Joint Terminal Attack Controllers on employing proper tactics, techniques and procedures when their convoy comes under attack. Allied Strike is Europe’s premier Close Air Support exercise, held annually to conduct robust, realistic CAS training that helps build partnership capacity among Allied NATO nations and refine the latest operational CAS tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Desiree W. Esposito)

Allied Strike 2011

U.S. and NATO servicemembers receive Mine Resistant Ambush Protected armored vehicle rollover egress training during Allied Strike 2011 at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, June 30, 2011. Allied Strike is Europe’s premier Close Air Support exercise, held annually to conduct robust, realistic CAS training that helps build partnership capacity among Allied NATO nations and refine the latest operational CAS tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Desiree W. Esposito)

Allied Strike 2011

Cameras mounted inside a modified Mine Resistant Ambush Protected armored vehicle show U.S. and NATO servicemembers as they receive training on how to egress the vehicle in the event of a rollover. The training took place during Allied Strike 2011 at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, June 30, 2011. Allied Strike is Europe’s premier Close Air Support exercise, held annually to conduct robust, realistic CAS training that helps build partnership capacity among Allied NATO nations and refine the latest operational CAS tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Desiree W. Esposito)

Allied Strike 2011

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ian Johnson, 2nd Air Support Operations Squadron, observes fellow U.S. and NATO servicemembers as they prepare to egress from a modified Mine Resistant Ambush Protected armored vehicle during Allied Strike 2011 at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, June 30, 2011. Allied Strike is Europe’s premier Close Air Support exercise, held annually to conduct robust, realistic CAS training that helps build partnership capacity among Allied NATO nations and refine the latest operational CAS tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Desiree W. Esposito)

Allied Strike 2011

Tech Sgt. John Robson, 4th Air Support Operations Squadron, performs a daily check on his vehicle before transporting Allied Strike personnel to the training lanes at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, June 29, 2011. Allied Strike is Europe’s premier Close Air Support exercise, held annually to conduct robust, realistic CAS training that helps build partnership capacity among Allied NATO nations and refine the latest operational CAS tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Desiree W. Esposito)

Allied Strike 2011

Airman 1st Class Alex Daren, 1st Combat Communications Squadron radio frequency transmission technician, attaches cables to a Remote Fiber Optic Unit in support of Allied Strike 2011 at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, June 26, 2011. A RFOU controls satellite movements, which makes it possible to acquire data in order to utilize internet, networks and phones. Airman Daren was part of an 11-person Combat Communications team from Ramstein that supported the exercise. Allied Strike is Europe’s premier Close Air Support exercise, held annually to conduct robust, realistic CAS training that helps build partnership capacity among Allied NATO nations and refine the latest operational CAS tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Desiree W. Esposito)

Allied Strike 2011

Staff Sgt. Dan Burton, 435th Security Forces Squadron, takes aim against opposition forces on the Combat Outpost Defense lane at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, June 28, 2011. The COP Defense lane trains Joint Terminal Attack Controllers on tactics, techniques and procedures for defending a COP against insurgent attack. Allied Strike is Europe's premier Close Air Support exercise, held annually to conduct robust, realistic CAS training that helps build partnership capacity among Allied NATO nations and refine the latest operational CAS tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Desiree W. Esposito)

Allied Strike 2011

Slovenian army personnel train at the Urban Lane, held at Hohenfels Training Area, Germany, June 27, 2011. The lane, which is run by Danish Joint Terminal Attack Controllers, is designed to train JTACs on operating in an urban environment. Allied Strike is Europe’s premier Close Air Support exercise, held annually to conduct robust, realistic CAS training that helps build partnership capacity among Allied NATO nations and refine the latest operational CAS tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Desiree W. Esposito)

Allied Strike 2011

Simulated casualties lay on the roof at the Urban Lane, held at Hohenfels Training Area, Germany, June 27, 2011. The lane, which is run by Danish JTACs, is designed to train JTACs on operating in an urban environment. Allied Strike is Europe’s premier Close Air Support exercise, held annually to conduct robust, realistic CAS training that helps build partnership capacity among Allied NATO nations and refine the latest operational CAS tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Desiree W. Esposito)

Allied Strike 2011

U.S. and NATO servicemembers evacuate a town after a successful search and rescue scenario at the Urban Lane, held at Hohenfels Training Area, Germany, June 27, 2011. The lane, which is run by Danish JTACs, is designed to train JTACs on operating in an urban environment. Allied Strike is Europe’s premier Close Air Support exercise, held annually to conduct robust, realistic CAS training that helps build partnership capacity among Allied NATO nations and refine the latest operational CAS tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Desiree W. Esposito)