On June 25, 2026, soldiers from the Pennsylvania Army National Guard’s Multi‑Purpose Company, 1st Battalion, 112th Infantry Regiment, 56th Mobile Brigade Combat Team, 28th Infantry Division, completed a ghillie wash training exercise at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania. The event tested the durability of ghillie suits—camouflage garments used by snipers—by having participants crawl through water, sand, mud, rocks and grass. The training also evaluated physical fitness, teamwork, and the practical readiness of soldiers for sniper duties. Officers explained that the wash serves as an initiation process for potential sniper candidates and reinforces the importance of suit preparation and maintenance. During the exercise, soldiers used MK22 Advanced Sniper Rifle, M2010 Enhanced Sniper Rifle, and M110A1 Squad Designated Marksman Rifle, and received instruction on range estimation, ballistics, and spotter responsibilities.
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