TZJC Operation Storm Race

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TZJC planned and executed a 3 mile recon hike, recording signs of wildlife along the way.

Completion of the hike was faced by a looming deadline in the form of a swiftly approaching storm that brought heavy winds and snow to the area. Junior Corps members, who had to perform all planning activities on their own initiative, managed to complete all required steps and successfully perform the hike.

“ The objective rally point was designated Heartbreak Ridge. ”

The most striking find during the hike was discovery of the skeletal remains of a deer. Bones were identified and left on site in accordance with leave-no-trace principles discussed during earlier briefings. Go Teame!

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TZJC activities support the growth and development of core assets within the community to encourage learning, preparedness, teamwork, and fun

Features

OPERATION STORMSTEP: Cold-weather equipment tests, patrol movement drills, and signals run-throughs with K9 training support in a foothills peak ascent in a pre-dawn granite-step trail environment
Keywords: - Readiness - - Exercises - - -
Two team elements left the departure point and moved from dense brush to hilltop along designated rally points. A forward scout element located and identified light source contacts. Contacts were tracked as they moved rapidly through the operation area.

TZ Junior Corps playtime with ROV.4 and ROV.5!
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TZJC members played tag and capture the flag, as well as practicing giving commands and interactions in a human/ROV free-play environment. Compressed-air launched projectiles were fired to compare accuracy against ROV.5 MLRS modules. Practice moving around, forming up, sharing duties, and safely handling ROV units were important skills to practice TZJC focus on safety, adventure, science and technology learning was a key aspect.

STEM RESEARCH DAY: Jr Corps team members explored the sciences at the STEM action center
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TZJC members explored approaches to teamwork and basic engineering by building rudimentary structures from block materials, firing an air cannon at human targets, taking control of robot warriors in a battlebot ring, performing basic laboratory functions, and taking command of a simulated drone control station.

OPERATION PORTERHOUSE STAKES: TZJC members practice essential skills
Keywords: - Readiness - - Exercises - - Guns - - Drones - - ROV - - K9 -
Junior Corps participants got to handle and maneuver with robots, quadcopter drones, and K9 units in coordinated maneuvers. They participated in planning operational safety procedures, fire control, first aid, and task achievement together as a team. Marksmanship skills and drill were practiced in various environments, including an indoor range, public spaces, and private live-fire training grounds.

OPERATION STORM RACE: TZJC plan and execute a 3 mile recon hike, recording signs of wildlife along the way.
Keywords: - Nature - - -
Completion of the hike was faced by a looming deadline in the form of a swiftly approaching storm that brought heavy winds and snow to the area. Junior Corps members, who had to perform all planning activities on their own initiative, managed to complete all required steps and successfully perform the hike.