Brunssum, The Netherlands – Exercise Avenger Triad 24 (AVTR24), a 10-day scenario designed to simulate large-scale ground combat operations, drew to a close on 19th Sept, 2024.
This exercise was a significant milestone on the pathway to convergence between U.S. forces and JFCBS.
A computer-assisted exercise directed by U.S. European Command and U.S. Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF), AVTR24 was a collaboration of approximately 4,000 participants from NATO nations, including 2,000 U.S. troops and 2,000 multinational forces, in a variety of locations across Europe. Allied nations represented included Estonia, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Poland, and Spain.
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The exercise offered the opportunity to bolster readiness and enhance interoperability among Allied forces, and more significantly, it was the first time USAREUR-AF had trained to operate under the command of Joint Force Command Brunssum (JFCBS).
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Throughout the exercise, USAREUR-AF and JFCBS aimed to strengthen readiness, improve plans, and enhance interoperability. The exercise also served as a platform to test and refine new military concepts and to gather valuable insights for regional strategic planning
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In the exercise scenario, USAREUR-AF acted as Multi-Corps Land Component Command, marking the first time that USAREUR-AF demonstrated its capability to lead six NATO Corps in simulated large-scale combat operations.
"Avenger Triad 24 was our first opportunity to exercise with U.S. Army Europe and Africa in its role as a Multi-Corps Land Component Command, the highest echelon of command in the land domain," said Lieutenant General Luis Lanchares, Deputy Commander of JFC Brunssum. "This exercise was a significant milestone on the pathway to convergence between U.S. forces and JFCBS. We identified many important lessons learned, all of which will be extremely useful for increasing our integration in future exercises."