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test the tactical and technical skills of the by working on basic helicoptering skills,
participating joint units. This type of operational integrating airmobile subgroups and for tactical
exercise also helps us to ensure that the leaders to qualify for combat.” General Gout
combination of ground troops to engage in continues “it gives the commander a powerful
combat along with the helicopter regiments advantage if executed efficiently.”
works cohesively. Being able to put troops on the Over a two-week period Vouziers Séchaut
ground in confined areas quickly and stealthily Air Base, a former military airfield in the
is an important element of airmobility. Exercises Champagne-Ardenne region approximately 117
like this also enable NATO allied countries to work miles (188km) East of Paris, became the focus
together and manage good operational practices and home of a temporary operational command