U.S. Army, Air Force and Allies Conduct Rapid Deployment Exercise in the Baltics (B-Roll)

Video by Sgt. Austin Steinborn

5th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

May 8, 2025 | 3:31

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 5th Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, conduct an Immediate Response Package with the U.S. Air Force, in conjunction with British Armed Forces and Estonian Defense Forces, at Tartu Airport, Estonia, May 8, 2025. Showcasing rapid deployment capabilities, the Immediate Response Package demonstrates the ability to mobilize troops and armor across multiple airfields within the Baltics. This exercise highlights our continued commitment to deter adversaries and assure regional security along NATO’s eastern flank. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Austin Steinborn)

-Shotlist-

00:00:17:18 - 00:00:43:06 U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III landing

00:00:53:18 - 00:01:22:16 U.S. Army M2A4 Bradley Fighting Vehicle loading onto aircraft

00:01:22:17 - 00:01:31:06 U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III on runway

-Interview-

00:01:32:07 - 00:01:52:13 General overview of an Immediate Response Package (IRP)

00:01:52:14 - 00:02:37:19 Explanation of the IRP being conducted in Tartu and Amari Air Base and the role of the British Armed Forces and U.S. Air Force in the transportation of the M2A4 Bradley Fighting Vehicle

00:02:37:21 - 00:02:49:08 “This exercise absolutely proves the ability of the joint force to force project combat power and lethality…”

00:02:49:10 - 00:03:07:21 Explanation of the M2A4 Bradley Fighting Vehicle

00:03:08:07 - 00:03:31:13 How its been training with the Estonian Defense Forces

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U.S. Army, Air Force and Allies Conduct Rapid Deployment Exercise in the Baltics (B-Roll)

Mission:
189th IN BDE (CATB) observes, coaches, and trains our ARNG and USAR partners to provide trained and ready units to support combatant commander requirements around the world. O/O, conduct Mobilization and Large Scale Mobilization Operations (LSMO) in support of our ARNG and USAR partners to meet combatant commander OPLAN requirements.
Vision:
Our purpose is to support First Army’s mission to achieve FORSCOM directed readiness and deliver trained and ready NG and RC forces. We accomplish this through partnership with the National Guard and US Army Reserve as FORSCOM’s proponent for the integration of the Army’s Total Force Policy (ATFP) and execution of Mobilization Training Centers (MTC) operations as part of the Army’s LSMO effort.

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