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340th Brigade Support Battalion, 40th DIVARTY, enhances leadership skills through annual training

Soldiers with the 340th Brigade Support Battalion, 40th DIVARTY, conduct the field exercise portion during their annual training on July 15, 2025, at Camp San Luis Obispo, Calif. This field exercise consisted of a command post jump to establish the tactical operations center for mission-essential task-based training. (U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Chau Le.)

Soldiers with the 340th Brigade Support Battalion, 40th DIVARTY, conduct the field exercise portion during their annual training on July 15, 2025, at Camp San Luis Obispo, Calif. This field exercise consisted of a command post jump to establish the tactical operations center for mission-essential task-based training. (U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Chau Le.)

Photo and video by Staff Sgt. Chau Le
California Army National Guard Public Affairs

July 25th, 2025

CAMP SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif.— Soldiers with the 340th Brigade Support Battalion, 40th DIVARTY, stormed Camp San Luis Obispo, California, from July 14 to July 17, 2025, for a high-stakes field exercise. They executed a command post jump to establish a tactical operations center, tackled the field leadership reaction course and conquered the obstacle course. This intense training forged their leadership and teamwork skills, preparing them to face any challenge head-on. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Staff Sgt. Chau Le)

Soldiers with the 340th Brigade Support Battalion, 40th DIVARTY, conduct the field exercise portion of their annual training from July 14th - 17th, 2025, at Camp San Luis Obispo, Calif. This critical exercise involved a command post jump to establish the tactical operations center, field leadership reaction course and obstacle course, allowing for mission-essential task-based training. (U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Chau Le.)

Soldiers with the 340th Brigade Support Battalion, 40th DIVARTY, conduct the field exercise portion of their annual training from July 14th - 17th, 2025, at Camp San Luis Obispo, Calif. This critical exercise involved a command post jump to establish the tactical operations center, field leadership reaction course and obstacle course, allowing for mission-essential task-based training. (U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Chau Le.)

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