1 What Was Planned
- 1. Test load-bearing capacity during urban mobility tasks
- 2. Practice equipment transitions under time pressure
- 3. Develop assistance approaches for mobility challenges
- 4. Evaluate communication in busy urban environments
2 What Actually Happened
- 1. Team adapted quickly to changing surface types (pavement to gravel to stairs)
- 2. Equipment transfers completed within 90-second standard
- 3. Assistance approaches showed improvement from previous exercises
- 4. Clear communication and signaling effective in busy environments
3 What Went Well
- Team adapted quickly to changing surface types (pavement to gravel to stairs)
- Equipment transfers completed within 90-second standard
- Assistance approaches showed improvement from previous exercises
- Clear communication and signaling effective in busy environments
4 What Could Be Improved
- Navigation accuracy in complex urban environments
- Individual load distribution during obstacle negotiation
- Communication clarity during simultaneous activities
- Post-exercise equipment maintenance and accountability
5 Lessons Learned
- 1 Urban environments present unique challenges not covered in standard terrain training
- 2 Load distribution affects obstacle negotiation more than straight-line movement
- 3 Redundant communication systems essential in built-up areas
- 4 After-action gear maintenance prevents cumulative equipment failure