Training for success in extreme conditions

OVANDO – While most people come to the area to recreate in the winter due to ample snowfall and great terrain, the US Army 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) is here on a different mission. Public Affairs Officer for the 10SFG(A) Major Pete Bogart said they are conducting routine cold weather training in the area to improve the group's ability to conduct mountain operations in extreme cold weather conditions.

The 10SFG(A), also known as Green Berets, is based at Fort Carson in Colorado Springs. While Bogart said the area is close to many excellent training opportunities, training in Montana...