TZMD Overlook Spark

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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

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.

OPERATION RUMBLE IN THE ROCKIES: Multi-agency mass casualty exercise for Mountain Division members
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Operation Rumble In the Rockies was a multi-discipline multi-agency mass casualty exercise involving federal, state and local first responders

VERTICAL TRAINING: TZMD practices climbing, rappelling, and technical rescue skills in a variety of rock types, pitches, environments, and rigging situations.
Keywords: - Readiness - - Search and Rescue - - Climbing -
Whether it's finding solid anchors in questionable terrain, rigging a system to fit a unique situation, or improvising with less-than optimal gear choices, there is always another unique problem to solve when you go vertical.

OPERATION DOUBLE DECKER: Mission planning and situational awareness technology integration tests conducted between remote technicians and field operatives.
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Newly developed mission planning and situational awareness technologies were integrated procedurally around a TZMD core 3-man ground operational element, and live-tested in a real-world environment

BLANK CHASE: Mountain Division members and their K9 companions conducted a rapid training exercise on snowshoes and spikes in winter conditions.
Keywords: - Readiness - - - - K-9 - - Snow -
Mountain Division teams practice tracking wildlife and human footprints in snow and ice, safe ascent and descent on ice and snow, winter responder safety training, winter K9 handling scenarios and gear.