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Along with briefings, Soldiers spent long days packing equipment. Most sections within the brigade have a CONEX, a large metal container in which to store their equipment. Each CONEX must be inventoried, organized and secured for transportation by boat a few months before the brigade begins to deploy. Soldiers are authorized to pack a box of personal items to put in the CONEX before it ships.
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In the weeks just before deployment, troops must complete the Soldier Readiness Checklist to be sure they are ready to go. This includes medical, dental, vision, finance and legal checks to make sure all information is accurate.
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After SRC, Soldiers received two weeks of block leave to give Families time together before deployment.
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After block leave, Soldiers focus on theater-specific individual readiness training to prepare for aspects of deployed life. They learn basics of the language and culture of Iraq, how to live in a desert environment, how to deal with the media and how to handle stress. They also learn about the law of war, rules of engagement and use of force.
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To this end, he said 2nd BCT will partner with two Iraqi divisions, providing any training, planning assistance and any additional resources that might be needed.
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Rebecca Schwab |
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2nd Brigade Combat Team 10th Mountain Division |
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Rebecca Schwab |
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Public Affairs, 2nd Brigade Combat Team 10th Mountain Division, Department of Defense |
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