Operation Urgent Fury, 03/20/21
This past weekend, 7CMBG forces conducted an air assault to rescue a downed helicopter deep within enemy insurgent lines.
7CMBG ground forces, along with support from volunteers from E18 assisted in a daring mission to rescue the aircrew and airframe of a helicopter; suspected to have been downed by a MANPAD in the area.
After conducting an air assault landing in the AO, 7CMBG ground forces moved to the crash site that had been identified through ISR by 7-Wing F-18s overhead. Afterwhich, 7CMBG forces fought small arms fire, mounted emplacement fire, and even armoured up technicals from insurgent groups. Buying enough time for a heavy-lift helicopter nicknamed "The Whale" to rescue the downed airframe (and later aircrew) to safety.
Further proving how important sucessful deployment of combined arms is in theatre. Great work to everyone involved!
7CMBG S. Andrews Instructed Armoured Training, 03/17/21
7CMBG conducted courses covering Mod 1: Introduction to Armour and Mod 2: Armoured Crew Skills and Gunnery.
Mod 1: Covered the Intro to the Importance and Role of Armour in Combined Forces combat, Ammunition Types & their use cases, and the composition of an Armoured Troop.
Mod 2: Covered the Roles and Responsibilities of Armoured Crew, the Importance of Tactical Driving, Fire Orders Format, and Gunner Initiated Engagements
Overall, the course is the first step of developing skills to be an Armoured Crewmember in 7CMBG, with a mixture of theoretical concepts and practice experience.
7CMBG conducted a two-part operation this past Friday. Beginning with the naval Battle of the Philippines Sea which focused on air to air combat and ship to ship combat with the cooperation of E-18. 7-Wing assisted with the landings by shooting down a number of Zeros and providing overall air superiority.
The second half of the operation focused on Operation Forger and the Marine ground invasion that was conducted. Along with the Marine ground invasion, ground troops were assisted by Sherman tanks on the ground invasion providing localized fire support and cover for advancing troops.
We're happy to announce that 7CMBG members will be taking part in the Canada Army Run this year! Because of our close connection to the real Canadian Military, we are here to do our part for them, and are forever grateful for their service and sacrifice.
With it being virtual this year, it gives us an opportunity as an online community from places in Canada and from around the world to participate in this awesome event together! If you'd like to help, check out this link!
Yesterday, MBdr K. Hebig and MCpl N.Mahoney hosted DP1-D (Artillery Det Training). 7CMBG members who attended were introduced to the Artillery Detachment.
They were taught Fire Discipline, as well as the operation of the 81mm Mortar and M777 Howitzer. This training is the first of many trainings for prospective applicants designed towards establishing a better understanding of 7CMBG's indirect fire support, as is key to establishing accurate, safe, and rapid use of this detachment in missions.