TZMD Overlook Spark

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TZ Mountain Division partners with TZ Research & Development to test equipment and tactics for search and rescue deployments and other critical engagement drills

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Operating as a detached maneuvering element, TZ Mountain Division conducted live fire exercises in conjunction with overhead UAV support. Overhead units help in several important ways.

Small element areal support overhead includes observation and kinetic action purposes. Unit support happens for maintenance and ongoing operational basis, including training duties. TZR&D elements coordinated aerial coverage with small unit tactics. The UAV operated in a force protection role. Teame Zazzu continues to improve ISR and situational awareness capabilities during deployment using UAVs and other robotic assets.

“ TZ conducts ongoing utility studies of UAV engagements. ”

During Operation Overlook Spark, a simulated engagement utilizing reactive explosive targets recreated key factors of a kinetic engagement while on a typical patrol maneuver. Forward elements took a key lead in planning. TZR&D science support staff manned all electronics functions. Utilizing a minimal detachment helped measure UAV coverage utility in various scenarios including FPV system failure, Line of Sight Maneuvering, and high winds within rapid deployment time windows. The environment allowed commanders realistic efficacy and accurate situation reporting using likely assets. TZ conducts ongoing utility studies of UAV engagements. Overlook spark employed a man-portable short-range low altitude ultra light quadcopter equipped with sensors, suitable for short-range, high-risk mission profiles. This UAV unit is capable of disposable operation by a single controller. Go Teame!

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Features

TZ UNDERGROUND OPERATIONS: To operate in tight quarters, low light environments with K9 units, Drone division assets, and Aquanautics support, TZ mountain division trains for cave and cavern entry, drainage and sewer tunnel excavation, and access tunnel clearance and control.
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In claustrophobic darkness and dangerous spaces, control of autonomic response, adherence to procedure, and experience is key to successful operations. K9 units and ROV units require special handling, preparation, and exposure training to operate underground.

OPERATION GUNLOCK TREND: Multi-terrain training for Mountain Division members and K-9 pack members on water, land, and rock
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Operation Gunlock Trend capped off a week of exercises in honor of Sector 7 Leader Colin Weiss. TZ achieved several benchmarks in coordinated maneuvers with K-9 units, including a mile run-swim and water introductory course.

OPERATION WILDERNESS IN THE CITY: A full-scale urban-wilderness interface search and rescue exercise in conjunction with regional and state emergency responders to test planning, operational coordination and mass search and rescue operations.
Keywords: - Readiness - - Search and Rescue - - Exercises - - K9 -
Wilderness in the city was conducted at the Coal Creek Arena and adjoining Sand Creek Regional Greenway. TZK9 handlers observed SimCell participant roles and responsibilities as indicated by scenario controllers. TZMD operatives led Team and Agency players in direct action under exercise evaluation observers. An after-action report, participant feedback report, and Controller and Evaluator Debriefing was collected to conduct improvement planning for corrective action programs.

OPERATION FALCON BERM: TZMD completed the live-fire exercises using close combat small unit tactics low vertically separated man-portable UAS surveillance equipment.
Keywords: - Readiness - - Drones - - Exercises -
The operation focused on airspace control and air-ground integration planning and strategies for distributed asymmetrical deployment, recovery and appointment of UAS systems.

DRUM HILL: Immediate response scenario tests TZMD readiness.
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TZ participants were delivered the scenario in the midst of other training, and were obligated to plan and engage their response immediately. The scenario tested readiness, coordination, and willingness to engage challenges.