2023-11-26 11:08:41
The Motorized Brigade N°1 Calama from I Division of the Chilean’s Army developed the field training exercise (FTX) Andean Sentinel to evaluate and certify the development of the capabilities of its members in combat situations.
Saab AT4 84mm rocket launcher fired. Chilean Army Signature
According to the institution, this exercise, carried out on the instruction premises Eyes of Saint Peterat more than 3,800 meters above sea level, was developed in day and night mode, putting into practice what was learned throughout the annual training period, seeking to implement the real capabilities of this unit located in Calama.
In Andean Sentinel material, technical and personal means were used, such as the recoilless cannon M40A1 106 mm mortar Let go 81 mm recoilless cannon Saab Carl Gustaf and rocket launcher AT4 of 84 mm, managing to evaluate the performance of the personnel and the degree of operational readiness as close to reality as possible as members of the Ground Force.
Combat techniques in a complex scenario
One of the characteristics of the exercise was facing different stressors such as wind, altitude, cold, extreme heat and rain in the summer period, all of which means that the conditions of use of this unit compromise both physical and psychological wear and tear.
Members of the Calama Motorized Brigade No. 1 in a defensive position. Chilean Army Signature
The commander(s) of the Infantry Battalion No. 15 Calamacaptain Alexis Ramirezindicated that in this exercise “the fundamental unit commanders were able to certify and evaluate their section and platoon level units in the different combat techniques typical of the infantry, both the rifle units and the mortar company.”
In the middle of the development of the exercise Andean Sentinelthe Calama Infantry Battalion No. 15 developed an inter-arms exercise with the Engineer Battalion No. 1 Atacama of the Motorized Brigade No. 1 Calama, implementing defensive actions.
Soltam 81mm mortar fired. Chilean Army Signature
The officer indicated that “the third rifle company, made up mainly of professional troop soldiers, was able to accredit its sections and soldiers in the different weapons that this unit has, while the mortar company, once its certification process was completed, At the piece level, he did the same at the platoon level, developing the shot without incident.”
High Mountain Sentinels
The origins of the Calama Motorized Brigade No. 1 date back to Andean Battalion No1 of the Mountain Detachment created by him Supreme decret of February 26, 1924, which established a unit that would cover the Calama garrison.
Members of the Calama Motorized Brigade No. 1 in the Andean Sentinel exercise. Chilean Army Signature
On April 30, 1924, it was named Mountain Detachment No. 1 General Lagos. On November 10, 1931 he became the Mixed Regiment No. 1 Lagos and on June 2, 1938 it was renamed Andean Detachment No. 1 Calama General Pedro Lagos.
Later, on February 7, 1948, it changed its name to Reinforced Mountain Infantry Regiment No. 15 Calama of General Pedro Lagos and on July 21, 1981 it became the Infantry Regiment No. 15 Calama.
Artillery Group N°10 Borgoño in shooting practice with their M-71 155 mm howitzers in Pampa Elvira. Chilean Army Signature
The unit merged in 2001 with the Engineer Regiment No. 1 Atacama integrating the new Reinforced Regiment No. 1 Topater. In 2015, in accordance with the provisions of the Orca Action Plan 2015-2018receives the name of Motorized Brigade No. 1 Calama.
The brigade is currently made up of the Calama Infantry Battalion No. 15, the Atacama Engineer Battalion No. 1, the Artillery Group No. 10 Burgoño equipped with towed howitzers Let go M-71 155 mm and a barracks unit.
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