GHAZNI PROVINCE – “This was most likely the first time U.S. Soldiers had an opportunity to shoot from our rifles,” said Polish Battle Group A, Lt. Węcławowicz. “They had a lot of fun, which was the main goal of this competition - to enjoy it.”
The Soldiers who qualified were presented with their official certificates and rifle badges. Lt. Col. Gorowski presented the badges. Eight Soldiers received the bronze badge, 11 the silver badge, and 4 the most-coveted gold badge.
Army Capt. Brent Kemp was 1 of the 4 Soldiers who received the gold badge. “This was a truly outstanding event that allowed us to do something we ordinarily wouldn’t have had the chance to do” he said. “We work alongside our Polish Army counterparts on missions, so it was a nice break to go out during some very rare down time, to fire their rifles, and qualify within their standards on their course.”
To reciprocate, Ghazni ADT-IV is planning a similar opportunity for the Polish soldiers to qualify on the M4 rifle in the spring.
Soldiers from the Texas Army NG ADT-IV qualify on Polish AK-74 5.56 mm Mini-Beryl short assault rifles, despite the snowy conditions.
Soldiers from the Polish Army and the Texas NG, check their shot grouping during qualification. Polish Battle Group A, TF White Eagle, organized the event to build camaraderie between the Polish and U.S. forces.
