TZMD Overlook Spark

DEPARTMENTS

TZ Mountain Division partners with TZ Research & Development to test equipment and tactics for search and rescue deployments and other critical engagement drills

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Operating as a detached maneuvering element, TZ Mountain Division conducted live fire exercises in conjunction with overhead UAV support. Overhead units help in several important ways.

Small element areal support overhead includes observation and kinetic action purposes. Unit support happens for maintenance and ongoing operational basis, including training duties. TZR&D elements coordinated aerial coverage with small unit tactics. The UAV operated in a force protection role. Teame Zazzu continues to improve ISR and situational awareness capabilities during deployment using UAVs and other robotic assets.

“ TZ conducts ongoing utility studies of UAV engagements. ”

During Operation Overlook Spark, a simulated engagement utilizing reactive explosive targets recreated key factors of a kinetic engagement while on a typical patrol maneuver. Forward elements took a key lead in planning. TZR&D science support staff manned all electronics functions. Utilizing a minimal detachment helped measure UAV coverage utility in various scenarios including FPV system failure, Line of Sight Maneuvering, and high winds within rapid deployment time windows. The environment allowed commanders realistic efficacy and accurate situation reporting using likely assets. TZ conducts ongoing utility studies of UAV engagements. Overlook spark employed a man-portable short-range low altitude ultra light quadcopter equipped with sensors, suitable for short-range, high-risk mission profiles. This UAV unit is capable of disposable operation by a single controller. Go Teame!

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Features

GLACIER SLIDE: Rapid high-altitude maneuvers on ice, snow, and rock
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TZ members stay ready for anything, including non-traditional rapid maneuver techniques Balance and timing is key if you want to move in safety... and when there is no time left to lose, practice is the only thing that can make a difference.

OPERATION ZEPHYR: Extreme weather emergency response
Keywords: - Readiness - - Weather - - Tornado - - Search and Rescue - - Disaster - - Exercises -
Coordinated emergency disaster response in the aftermath of a tornado touchdown reproduced damage occurring in a residential community after thunderstorms formed a rapidly moving squall line and spun an F-2 tornado. Local volunteers activated to respond to the incident were placed under TZ command elements and dispatched as a rapid reaction force designated Alpha Team.

TZ UNDERGROUND OPERATIONS: To operate in tight quarters, low light environments with K9 units, Drone division assets, and Aquanautics support, TZ mountain division trains for cave and cavern entry, drainage and sewer tunnel excavation, and access tunnel clearance and control.
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In claustrophobic darkness and dangerous spaces, control of autonomic response, adherence to procedure, and experience is key to successful operations. K9 units and ROV units require special handling, preparation, and exposure training to operate underground.

DRUM HILL: Immediate response scenario tests TZMD readiness.
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TZ participants were delivered the scenario in the midst of other training, and were obligated to plan and engage their response immediately. The scenario tested readiness, coordination, and willingness to engage challenges.

TZMD COUPLES TRAINING: Enhanced cohesion and anticipatory improvisation skills development
Keywords: - Guns - - Readiness - - Mindset - - Preparedness - - Training -
TZMD Couples Training is designed to enhance situational awareness, anticipatory improvisation and unit cohesion. In crisis remediation, a couple that trains is the couple that remains. Training together allows couples efficient emergency response skills by mitigating friction and improving teamwork protocols and tactical adjustment.