Soldiers conduct Cold-Weather Operations training at Whitetail Ridge Ski Area, Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, on March 17, 2017. The program, the third of its kind since January 2017, is coordinated by DPTMS and taught by contracted instructors. Training includes skiing, winter survival, tactical maneuvers, and operational exercises designed to enhance readiness, teamwork, and resilience in extreme cold-weather environments, preparing Army personnel for deployment and operations in sub-zero conditions.

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