The New Zealand Army’s newest combat trainee soldiers have been conducting urban operations on the streets of the Selwyn district as part of the Combat Corps Training course. “This includes room entry and building clearances as part of urban attacks, as well as support and stability operations which included vehicle check points, IED (improvised explosive device) route clearances and detainee handling.” – Lieutenant Will Hutchinson Read more ➡️ nzdf.mil.nz/Ex-Urban-Warrior | NZ Defence Force

Soldiers from the New Zealand Army have performed a traditional haka to welcome the colleagues taking over their duty in training Iraqi Army soldiers at the Baghdad Fighting School. MORE: https://www.forces.net/news/watch-new-zealand-army-performs-haka | Forces News

Soldiers forged in the field 💪 As the latest intake of New Zealand Army recruits near the end of their 15-week basic training, there’s one final live field exercise to overcome. It sees the recruits tested over seven days in the Waiouru Military Training Area, pushing their physical, mental and tactical training to the levels required of our soldiers. | NZ Defence Force

Navigate challenging environments ✔️ Close air support ✔️ Destroy enemy equipment ✔️ Mission success ✔️ Take an in-depth look at a recent exercise simulating an island under occupation, and how a Joint Fires Team becomes an invaluable force multiplier. Watch and read more ➡️ nzdf.mil.nz/calling-the-shots | New Zealand Army

Skill at Arms competition 🪖 Over 42 hours, 14 teams of 10 soldiers were tested on their endurance, strength and skill in military combat scenarios at the Waiouru Military Training Area. Competitors walked close to 40 kilometres carrying 35 kilogram packs to reach the 13 stands which tested the military core skills of ‘shoot, move, communicate and medicate’. Congratulations to the triumphant Queen Alexandra’s Mounted Rifles team who won the coveted Skill at Arms competition. Read more ➡️ nzdf.mi