FORT BRAGG, N.C. (WNCN) — A novel take a look at for the extraordinary U.S. Army course of Special Forces candidates is now underway throughout dozens of counties in North Carolina.
The take a look at — referred to as Robin Sage — is an “unconventional warfare train” that pits the Fort Bragg candidates for Special Forces towards opposing forces in a fictional nation referred to as “Pineland.”
Robin Sage will final till Nov. 7 and takes place in 25 counties in North Carolina — together with a number of in central North Carolina together with Wake, Chatham, Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke, Lee, Moore and Sampson.
“All through the train navy and civilian personnel, in addition to neighborhood volunteers who function auxiliary actors will take part in and supply help as role-playing parts,” a information launch from Fort Bragg stated.
Robin Sage lasts for 2 weeks and is the ultimate take a look at for college students 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 assorted cities and counties internet hosting the coaching,” the Fort Bragg information launch stated. “Residents are suggested to avoid the scholar parts 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, Columbus, Davidson, Guilford, Montgomery, New Hanover, Randolph, Richmond, Robeson, Rowan, Scotland, Stanly and Union.
Three counties in South Carolina are additionally included in Robin Sage: Chesterfield, Dillon, and Marlboro.
“Residents with issues ought to contact native legislation enforcement officers, who will instantly contact train management officers,” in keeping with the Fort Bragg information launch.
The take a look at has been taken by Special Forces candidates for greater than 50 years.
