Beat The Heat: US Chemical Brigade On Gunnery Exercises

Amid sweltering Texas heat the U.S. Army's 2nd Chemical Battalion has been engaging in a series of field training and gunnery exercises aimed at enhancing their mission readiness and operational effectiveness.

The manoeuvres, specifically designed to simulate real combat conditions, were staged at the start of this month at Fort Cavazos. The extremely hot weather added a layer of difficulty, testing both troops’ physical endurance and the equipment’s reliability.

Command Sgt. Maj. Joshua Wareheime, command sergeant major for 2nd Chemical Bn., highlighted the enhanced collaboration observed among the troops throughout the training. 

“Having five separate companies across different locations come together has significantly strengthened our camaraderie,” Wareheime said. “It allows our soldiers to build relationships, share experiences and unify their efforts towards common goals.”

The ten-day exercises included a range of missions including day and night simulated combat scenarios, allowing soldiers to practice with their weapons systems under realistic conditions. 

The 2nd Chemical Battalion is a United States Army chemical unit stationed at Fort Cavazos and is part of the 48th Chemical Brigade, tasked to discover, counter, and neutralize chemical, biological or nuclear threats.

You can read more about the event on the U.S. Army website