TRENCH WARFARE with U.S. Soldiers of the 1st Cavalry Division 😎🇺🇸

Dismounted infantrymen from 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, assault a trench with help from Bradley Fighting Vehicles during a combined-arms live-fire training exercise (CALFEX) on Fort Cavazos, Texas, Jan 20, 2024. CALFEX helps train Troopers and units by building team cohesion through rigorous and realistic warfighting scenarios.
#usa #army #infantry
(U.S. Army video by Sgt. Jacob Nunnenkamp)

[@revere0311]

I’ll never get over how the army looks so much better without those ACU’s.

[@2Taps420]

facts lol

[@farthammer7126]

That camo is legit only good for huge cities but the new one is pretty dope and seems to work in alot of environments

[@Potatodrumcrow]

Acus were trash. I called them I C U’s .. 😉 👉🏼💥💥

[@casioak1683]

​@@farthammer7126You mean the almost-identical copy of Multicam a.k.a. Scorpion W2?

[@beansoz4818]

still saw some fellas with acu, unless they were opfor that should be against regs

[@blastermike_sd70ace80]

Ah, we're practicing trench warfare now. Wonder why lol

[@SavGwAaay]

Biden getting ready to attack Texas and russia

[@octaviogutierrez6442]

Drone's my boy, drone's

[@TheDHM3007]

@@octaviogutierrez6442**WW3 my boy WW3

[@dam_451]

Because NATO/US military are learning a lot about modern warfare watching what's happening right now?

[@RHphoto]

What's funny is that this transition happened years ago. People think they're slick and eagle-eyed by catching onto it because of random youtube b-roll.

[@46Shikamaru46]

Saw gunner at 2:34 totally taking a tactical nap. Been there bro. You rest your base plate on the MGO to hold your head up.

[@BasicBobby]

My dad was in the 1st cav 7 regiment, in Vietnam in 67-68. RIP SGT Peter G Kelley.

[@user-Bornagain]

I truly believe when you take your time designing either military clothing uniforms. Weapons Armor vehicles, tanks helicopters. You have the most strongest invincible fighting machine ever made.

[@stray2748]

Yet without a trained and motivated operator to wield them; they are only good as paperweights. The Soldier is the deadliest weapon on the battlefield.

[@manhalen7046]

That is effing stupid.

[@user-Bornagain]

@@stray2748 yes including soldiers are made in boot camp.

[@stray2748]

@@user-Bornagain Not to mention that during the late Cold War (1980 - 1991) the USA had the government defense funding to develop the best weapons, vehicles and equipment possible. Now, 33 years later today; it is STILL the best.

[@user-Bornagain]

@@stray2748 Yes, and No some improvements are needed. But in the US military's case, it's small improvements.

[@antikoerper256]

Much love, respect and thanks for the service to all US servicemen and women past or present, from your humble NATO ally - Bulgaria

[@uostap1]

Greetings to allies from Ukraine. I am glad if our experience can help you in case of a big war. I want to say right away that the trenches in the video are not at all similar to the real ones. Have the soldiers dig trenches and then train in them. Soldiers would never dig such wide trenches like on video, it is just unreal. Thank you for your support! P.S. As practice has shown, the best trenches are indicated in old training materials after World War I. In newer instructions, trenches are not so good. Therefore, find old instructions - it will save your life.

[@zoul5700]

I think the point of these trenches are to solidify the tactics and doctrine in terms of setting up and executing an assault on a trenchline. The trench can really be any kind size or shape as its going to be how the tactics are applied to each scenario thats going to make the difference.

[@uostap1]

@@zoul5700 If this is a coordination exercise between infantry and mechanized units, then yes, you are correct.

[@Star0i0kashka]

What about FPV drons?

[@zoul5700]

@@Star0i0kashka I don’t think there’s really any counter to those. EW on both sides has not achieved any superiority over each other so FPV are regularly used against each other. The only way I can see their diminished or rare use is probably maneuver warfare where the logistics for those drones can’t keep up.

[@Yt-gd8ps]

Yup thats accurate@@thelamb1889

[@Ronmexico211]

4:14 the guy eats it behind the bush 😂

[@Mandatory-Fun]

That’s actually intentional. That guy is a combat engineer, and is throwing what is essentially a grappling hook to probe the wire for booby traps. You’re supposed to drop to the ground as soon as you throw it in case there were booby traps

[@alpine7313]

Really good to see that we are learning lessons from Ukraine.

[@TriggerTrapCason]

It's about to get real everybody needs to be ready. I think those who are thinking about joining such as myself need to do it now. Join now.

[@redraptor9688]

And be a pawn for some politicians? Nah, bud. Been there, done that. The military itself is fine, but the people calling the shots see you as a minion and nothing more

[@ricksanchez5147]

Get ready for ww3 buddy

[@ghostgk5888]

Hell yeah. Lookin hood cav. I’m motivated

[@rodrigues2793101]

Nice! We can't forget trench warfare tactics. It never gets old. Ps. What's the name of the drum music in the video opening? Is it public domain?

[@user-mk3wg2de3u]

Thank you for your service, Specialist Gifford.

[@dariuswoods5312]

That's my old unit, 1-12 Cav, Semper Paratus

[@TheUnseenSoldier]

“Semper Paratus” is the Coast Guard Motto. Wtf? Lol

[@ether23-23]

@@TheUnseenSoldier That confused me too, wtf indeed

[@cameronkedas3375]

@TheUnseenSoldier It’s the motto of the 12th Cavalry Regiment

[@dariuswoods5312]

@TheUnseenSoldier believe it or not, not every military unit or government organization has a unique motto that isnt used by another

[@AndrewJacobson-cq2om]

Nice wrk fellas!!👍👍 Trenches are back you only have to look to Ukraine!!!

[@Star0i0kashka]

What about FPV drones?

[@MrRozzi20]

No one is gonna talk about the dude eating shit at 4:14 lmfao

[@JohnDingus_16]

Actually he dives, they do that on purpose. He's an engineer throwing either a hook or det cord (usually used against razor wire)

[@Chinunit22]

Proudly served B CO 1-5!!! Loyalty and Courage!!

[@CastleHassall]

it always amazes me how much you guys group together, even when moving.. one burst in the middle of you and your whole squad is gone.. You're not used to being under heavy fire.. wake up

[@gabetaylor28]

You don’t know the scenario that was being played out. Easy to make this comment behind a screen.

[@cbaylor0369]

Kind of quick to judge there buddy.

[@copcorruptioncontainment5134]

If the ACU's were rangers green the comfort level would have been more comforting during the day however at night I think the ACU pattern was better than a solid grey, black, or even woodland patterns.

[@AlexSaysHi2013]

I could distantly hear my old first sgt "TAKE YER DERN BEANIE OFF WHEN YA GOT YER KEVLAR ON" glad to see some of ya'll staying warm

[@808ExpeditionsAdventureTravel]

Why are we doing a fucking contact! lol😂

[@deantorres760]

Make me Proud 1st Calv. Hooah

[@user-nd4ds6hq9x]

Specialist Gifford is a great soldier with lots of potential!

[@Acetheskyhook]

I cant imagine the us military in modern day trench warfare. absolute dominance is the only thing i expect. lol. these guys live for this stuff. lol

[@heldehog4360]

absolute dominance? ha ha, good film. But in real combat perhaps these troops will abscond as mouse.

[@case8987]

Idk I think the nato doctrine isn’t ready for this type of warfare. The 47th bridge which was nato trained and equipped got absolutely wrecked by the Russians who apparently are out of men, tanks, artillery rounds and just suck overall

[@MareEnjoyer]

@@case8987 Stop smoking crack

[@case8987]

@@MareEnjoyer literally nothing I said was wrong lol. Factual information. Sorry the Ukraine war isn’t going like your favorite marvel movie.

[@JoboMcFakeAF]

I can't help but be curious how our boys would do over there in the European theatre

[@MM22966]

Better than conscripts, but not as good as experienced assault units that have been working the trenches these past two years. Their gear and training are excellent, but there are always lots of little things/a weeding process that happens in actual combat. As a small example I noticed, the Cav guys are well-equipped with optics, but I didn't see a single one with a rifle-mounted light. It is very hard to see into a dark bunker when it it is bright daylight outside, and the ability to illuminate it quickly might mean the difference between getting a shot off or getting an AK round in the face. Not as much use of grenades, too.

[@johnathandoe9346]

I miss this sh!t

[@15425rfggdfc]

Приходи, мы тебе устроим настоящее дерьмо....)))

[@case8987]

Go back. Israel is always looking for white Americans to die for their cause.

[@user-hf4nv6fb5r]

Watch out Texas

[@aaronbrohman233]

Tucker looked kinda tired tbh 2:30

[@ethandrolz3297]

Question I always thought that the us helmets can’t have the brush/blur camouflage on top of the helmets they were always plain other than camo cap or attachments dose this jus go off ur units or individual soldiers

[@15425rfggdfc]

Какая разница с каким камуфляжем они умрут?)))

[@SpecJack15]

I believe it's dependent on the units. Some will wear them, others won't.

[@mosshark]

They have great cammo for the terrain they are in. All I see is a face.

[@bloodman64123]

Sweet to see the 1st CAV. How I miss it. My only gripe is they didn’t fire that 25 mike mike. how I missed that sound.

[@yes_silek]

lol, these trenches are as wide as a school corridor

[@pz3j]

They should be defending america instead of bullying the world.

[@alphahawkgames6896]

5:31 not me waiting for this guy to stack it 😂

[@or6060]

none of their helmets fit lmao. also what is that gigantic laser on his carbine at 2:00? never seen that one before. and wtf is that tank thing at 2:44?

[@MM22966]

Tank thing is a Grizzly combat engineer vehicle (built on an an Abrams chassis)

[@harrywebsters2318]

0:35 Sorry, but what the fuck is going on here 😂

[@allyreneepenny9447]

Great Job Guys ❗💯

[@bTrLOL.]

The new helmet looks goofy I miss the ACH

[@Adept32k]

I love the army, but damn they look slow af.

[@williamschmidt4229]

I got to boot camp at ft benning in Nov o8 and when we went home for Christmas break we wore those acu in the airport thinking we looked squared away now I look back like etc was I and what was the Pentagon thinking

[@15425rfggdfc]

Скоро схлеснемся с вами. Там и увидим из чего вы сделаны. Все нормально, все хорошо - будем драться с вами!)

[@sangreeable]

Ты авдеевку занять не можешь...ваня.

[@user-eb5up2mk5s]

Уася, ты с чеченцами сначала разберись😂

[@15425rfggdfc]

@@sangreeable молодец хорошо очко белому хозяину лижешь

[@user-wy7wx1ph8v]

Ещё один не нашёл себе места в мирной жизни и мечтает о ядерном пепле на месте своего родного города.

[@axelpervolainen894]

@@sangreeable а как бесноватым скакунам живется в краине с городом Новомосковск?))

[@royalmaverick5608]

That's my unit!!!

[@lordcommander6314]

They got e-4 squad leaders now lol

[@simisg2121]

How the actual hell is the marine core going to get by without tanks, if shit breaks out on a big level I really think they are going to quickly reverse that decision..

[@crusader_wolf1104]

The Marine Corps' job is to conduct amphibious operations from the sea, hauling a handful of 65 ton tanks across a body of water into an active combat zone isn't exactly the most optimal.

[@majormassenspektrometer]

these wet wipes will get it handed to them in a real trench.

[@uss_liberty_incident]

6:36 I don't know if it's a good idea for IR lasers to be used during training. Those lasers are fantastic for aiming, but also give away your position immediately if you're fighting a near-peer adversary who also has night vision. COTS digitial NV is getting cheaper all the time, so the odds of facing an enemy with NV are ever increasing.

[@lucifer8166]

wtf does any of this matter anyone that notices the laser will be dead in minutes anyways lol

[@uss_liberty_incident]

@@lucifer8166 The next enemy firing position over won't be dead. And they'll now know where you are.

[@goonie9734]

@@uss_liberty_incidentyour point is good because theres been counts sof units engaging the taliban having taken nods off dead us soldiers and seeing ir strobes on helmets giving away their positions

[@KallegrandStudios]

@@uss_liberty_incident "The next enemy firing position over won't be dead. And they'll now know where you are." Best answer

[@odrs]

I want to be in the cavalry

[@Yamahafreak.bfgguns]

1:17 soldier your dust cover is crooked!

[@ayylmao182]

What dust cover? 😂 there’s no dust cover on a 249

[@Yamahafreak.bfgguns]

@@ayylmao182 Then heat shield whatever...

[@toma8689]

2:43 Wtf is that vic?

[@joemamma4812]

It’s essentially a MICLIC on a Abrams platform. It shoots a long ass detonation cord to blow up obstacles and mines for vehicles to roll through

[@MathiasBocksch-ii3ug]

Cool😊

[@sergiocatalan5763]

0:59 que parecidos a las chatarras que aparecen todos los dias en Ucrania 😅😂🤣

[@daniel17319]

Alot of open mouth breathers in todays army.

[@Winalot]

*enemy in an actual trench, in an actual combat scenario* "command, are those thermobaric ready? i have a particular grid or two with a bunch of Americans and a funny looking IFV waiting to get some vacuum "

[@Winalot]

"command, i forgot my sandals"

[@charlespackwood2055]

Too much Ukraine - Russia vibes for me. Man, I hope we don't get involved over there.

[@twistedcaprisun1]

in these drills do they ever fire?

[@kaedenjohnson4743]

Wdym? We saw soldiers shoot multiple rounds.

[@user-gv7ik5jy3x]

This looks great on paper. What you don't see is that these soldiers have been living in the field almost every month for a week or two for the last year and a half. They are overworked. They are exhausted. By the time war comes, rotation comes.. they are already too burned out. No down time, no family time. It's bad if you are sending already fatigued soldiers into a war or rotation.

[@KronosOnPC]

huh? This is standard training, and is very important to keep trained. Do you think the Army only sits around in the states?

[@matthewjones39]

You know what training is, right?

[@benjaminc8789]

Dumbest comment ever

[@trava4156]

Agreed

[@MM22966]

More like a month, if the mech guys are still training that way. Being mech infantry sucks.

[@dontsleeponyourstomach]

Preparing for Texas

[@newlevelgamer5879]

For European warfare more like

[@austinshannon4197]

Kawhi Leonard remains the nba goat.

[@RikkiLane]

Fund our troops. The Brads are always breaking down.

[@timyrabbit]

Because Bradley’s are shitty. BMP-3 >bradley

[@notiko5567]

​@@timyrabbitwho asked?

[@timyrabbit]

@@notiko5567 your mom asked me why the US tiktok army cant win a war against insurgents in the desert

[@notiko5567]

@@timyrabbit listen, if your mom and dad died somewhere, idk, it doesn't mean that you have to talk to people in that way

[@timyrabbit]

@@notiko5567 nah they’re alive. You asked me who asked and I told you. Btw I said your mom not my mom.

[@spidersaremean8917]

Based off of real ongoing trench warfare, this is horrible.

[@Pan_Borsch]

On a modern battlefield, a concrete truck will not survive more than 1 hour. How will the US army concrete trenches? 🤔 Things that can destroy your concrete truck: Artillery, FPV, Mavic with a mine, loitering munitions, ФАБ, ATGM Dear Americans. Nice, clean and dry trenches are just a pretty picture. I advise you not to count on it. Trenches are always dirt and mud.

[@benjaminc8789]

It’s a training establishment. It’s concrete to simulate a dug in position because it gets used over and over again .

[@benjaminc8789]

whats the vehicle at 2:44

[@kangkao1]

ABV

[@adida7485]

M1150 Assault Breacher Vehicle

[@NLYS27]

Train like you fight. The trench it self was too wide these soldiers need to feel claustrophobic , and in a very zigzag pattern form of trenches. Drawsko Pomorskie training area has real life applicable trenches. The trench does seem to be a communications trench that would be far from the frontlines but even then still not a realistic lay out i will credit that these small opening that forces them to clear corners is accurate since main line trenches are mini mazes The soldiers should be clearing in a modified wedge same as when you walk on a road with a minimum of 5 feet apart from each other to avoid grenades or possible IDF. When defending a trench being in exposed in the open like that when defending a trench the cant be exposed like that. Also they didn't implement a IDF drill to instill trench discipline. I get it just do a simple training, officers gets a bronze star and everyone goes home.

[@mostafabennacef9854]

US ARMY 🇺🇸❤🇩🇿

[@brandonmireles3249]

Bluds really think they are in Ukraine 💀

[@RomaN-vk4hz]

Take a look how tranches look like in Ukraine. It's completely another story

[@thedavemanride]

US don’t have trenches, they have rooftops. what are u talking about?

[@user-kp1ei7mn3x]

When's NTC?

[@landmine940]

Send it 🤙🏻

[@redwithblackstripes]

Theses are awfully large trenches...

[@reddevilparatrooper]

still Ft. Hood.

[@GuiltyCrusader]

We didn't see the full training, but after what we see in Ukraine, we can share some thoughts on these. Trenches are too wide. I don't know why, and I don't know who made that decision, but I can say that it is stupid as hell. Troops are working too slow. A potential enemy could have already thrown a grenade in them. In questions of trench warfare, I would recommend US army to call really qualified persons, who fought in Ukraine and know how it is going.

[@PopeLaRR]

ukraine been trained for years by nato.

[@Pan_Borsch]

🤣@@PopeLaRR

[@vanlao6367]

I agree, the trench construction doesn't reflect how trenches looks on the battlefields in Ukraine. They aren't build from pretty concretes - it's just dirts on top of dirts, and more dirts on top after the trench got bombarded. the trench should also be built narrower, to reflect the realities we are seeing.

[@mastermariner490]

US and NATO have air support

[@justinduarte6471]

Y’all do realize it’s just a training area that meant to be used over and over for years on end right 😂😂 clowns who don’t know how the real world works 🤡

[@Travis-kw3mo]

Should be at the southern US border but thanks for getting that oil oh sorry i mean "defending democracy"

[@jerryhines6657]

Ft Hood

[@user-lz2qr6ih4c]

Use alphabet of Mark of excellence and brilliance for trenches system of intelligence teaching example in iran Baghdad Mark through them write tsake in filtering messages you gain God and honor

[@user-bq7ct2vo5u]

Your tanks are also burning like everyone else, your fighters are also mortal, the army that your specialists have trained is suffering huge losses!

[@jessebattle2599]

Pathetic Putin bot. Watch out for HIMARs. And windows.

[@matthewjones39]

Wait, you’re telling me tanks explode and people die in war? Wow, it’s almost like that’s unavoidable.

[@jessebattle2599]

Russian simps shouldn’t brag about burning tanks.

[@jessebattle2599]

Like I said, watch out for HIMARs. And windows.

[@user-bq7ct2vo5u]

@@jessebattle2599 Watch out for Poseidon

[@CastleHassall]

you think THAT'S cold??? jeez you guys need to spend more time outdoors if you're thinking of being tuf in Ukraine

[@happyman5.798]

Already destroyed, move on mice

[@15425rfggdfc]

Понятно. К настоящей войне вы не готовы. Но для сьемки рекламных роликов сойдет.

[@JohnSmith-vg4jd]

Absolutely pathetic. Russia just watched this is not worried. Probably should have experienced Ukrainians there to tell you what to expect playing OC.

[@jgw9990]

Russia has bigger problems to think about, like hundreds of thousands of casualties for the 20% of Ukraine captured.

[@JohnSmith-vg4jd]

@@jgw9990 they've taken about half the casualties as Ukraine and are simply bleeding out the Ukrainians while sitting in a static defense. They've also strengthened and improved their mil while ours over extended, and undermanned. They've also proven they can out produce ALL of NATO in munitions production. They are actually stronger than they were at the beginning, that's a fact. Our country is weaker and is not adapting to the modern battlefield. I.E. use of fpv drones, mass arty, more land mines than one can imagine. Everything old is new again and its working.

[@ayylmao182]

You act like Ukrainians have decades of combat experience 😂

[@crusader_wolf1104]

@@JohnSmith-vg4jd There is no saving you from the propaganda you've let consume you

[@CousinMarvin]

Russias full force could not handle the US alone. Period. No debate. Russia now at 1/10th their force and NATO not jsut the US./ Russia would be decimated an they know it. That is why they threateded nukes 10 times even though they would not use them

[@jaybey4687]

American couldn't even defeat a militia like the Taliban how they going to defeat a modern army hahaha 😂🤣

[@KronosOnPC]

troll comment.

[@keithalvarado6033]

Thats a brain dead comment Taliban got their ass DESTROYED every engagement are you stupid? US occupied Afghanistan for 20 years, they had to wait for the US to leave to actually win because the state of Afghanistan was weak. Our politicians are weak and thats it.

[@jaybey4687]

@@KronosOnPC it's the truth or am I wrong BOY.

[@morecopemorerope4372]

Yes you are wrong and you dont know anything about history. 😂😂😂 When the us invade Afghanistan we overthrew the taliban in less then a MONTH. then we fought them to hiding for 20 years. In those 20 yeas we loss less then 3000 men compared to the Taliban losing an estimated 50,000. When we signed a peace treaty they broke that treaty while we were in process of leaving and the AFGHAN NATIONAL GOVT COLLAPSED. But ya keep defending those snakes.

[@jjbluefalcon4ever552]

@@jaybey4687there is a massive deference between gorilla & conventional warfare. The Taliban didn’t wear uniforms or drive around with tanks. They used small unit hit and run tactics and When they want time out or need to rearm, they just fee and cross the border into Pakistan.

[@sangreeable]

Ukraine army the best of the world