Participants of the Swedish Basic Winter Warfare Course perfom a long-distance march on skis in Arvidsjaur, Sweden; Jan. 22; 2018. Marines from the Black Sea Rotational Force and the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit; along with troops from 9 other countries; participated in the course. The course developed the participants’ capability to survive in cold-weather environment; march on skis; apply his or hers tactical skills at individual and squad levels; and to lead smaller units in winter warfare in subarctic winter conditions.

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