FORT BRAGG, N.C. (WNCN) — A singular take a look at for the extreme U.S. Army course of Special Forces candidates is now underway throughout dozens of counties within the Carolinas.
The take a look at — referred to as Robin Sage — is an “unconventional warfare train” that pits the Fort Bragg candidates for Special Forces in opposition to opposing forces in a fictional nation referred to as “Pineland.”
Robin Sage, which lasts till Nov. 5, is going down in 25 counties in North Carolina and in Dillon, Marlboro and Chesterfield counties in South Carolina. Robeson and Scotland counties are among the many North Carolina counties included within the take a look at.
“All through the train navy and civilian personnel, in addition to group volunteers who function auxiliary actors will take part in and supply assist as role-playing components,” a information launch from Fort Bragg stated.
Robin Sage is the ultimate take a look at for college kids who search to graduate from the Special Forces Qualification Course on the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Particular Warfare Heart and College at Fort Bragg.
“All Robin Sage actions and occasions, have been coordinated with public security
officers all through the varied cities and counties internet hosting the coaching,” the Fort Bragg information launch stated. “Residents are suggested to avoid the coed components and role-players, and could also be anticipated to listen to non-lethal ammunition sounds and see occasional non-lethal flares.”
The opposite North Carolina counties for Robin Sage embrace Alamance, Anson, Bladen, Brunswick, Cabarrus, Chatham, Columbus, Cumberland, Davidson, Guilford, Harnett, Hoke, Lee, Montgomery, Moore, New Hanover, Randolph, Richmond, Rowan, Sampson, Stanly, Union and Wake.
“Residents with issues ought to contact native regulation enforcement officers, who will instantly contact train management officers,” based on the Fort Bragg information launch.
The take a look at has been taken by Special Forces candidates for greater than 50 years.