U.S. Troops Receive Commando Training in Kehl, Germany

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SECURITY OF DEPARTMENT FILM RELEASE OFFICE OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE (PUBLIC AFFAIRS) UNITED STATES of AMERICA WASHINGTON, D.C. - 20301 PLEASE NOTE DATE 106279 438XXX 105966 IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 1, 1974 OXford 7-6161 Release #60-74 Footage: 69' 16mm Color Original Room 2E773 Time: 1:55 US TROOPS RECEIVE COMMANDO TRAINING IN GERMANY (Official U. S. Army Film Released by Department of Defense) DATE/PLACE: This footage was shot June 24-28, 1974, at a military base in Kehl, Germany. SCOPE: This coverage is of Commando-type training given to American soldiers. BACKGROUND: The Aero Rifle Platoon of the 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment, stationed in Nurnberg, Germany, received a three-week course in Commando training in Kehl, Germany. Th irst week was spent in physical training. The second week, training in various tactics such as learning to cross obstacles, and the techniques of preparing for a commando raid took place. The final week was spent in perfecting the tactics. SEQUENCES Footage: Video: 6' US troops arriving at training area. 3' US troops listening to instruction. 60' Various scenes of US troops going through various obstacles. NOTE TO EDITORS: Please credit Department of Defense in title or commentary. This motion picture released to Telenews for dunlication and distribution tn interested television and newsfilm pool members. This original footage may not be cut and is to be returned within 72 hours to the Department of Defense Audio-Visual Acquisitions Branch, Room 2E773, the Pentagon, Washington, D.C. 20301.

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Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer

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Filmed News Releases