1 00:00:05,265 --> 00:00:08,765 (missile blasting loudly) 2 00:00:14,661 --> 00:00:18,161 (missile blasting loudly) 3 00:00:32,644 --> 00:00:35,394 (motor whirring) 4 00:00:46,787 --> 00:00:50,287 (missile blasting loudly) 5 00:00:51,642 --> 00:00:55,142 (missile blasting loudly) 6 00:00:56,791 --> 00:01:01,055 (missile blasting loudly) 7 00:01:01,055 --> 00:01:03,805 (motor whirring) 8 00:01:16,531 --> 00:01:20,031 (missile blasting loudly) 9 00:01:21,719 --> 00:01:25,304 (missile blasting loudly) 10 00:01:25,304 --> 00:01:28,137 (engine rumbling) 11 00:01:57,955 --> 00:02:00,705 (motor whirring) 12 00:02:17,179 --> 00:02:20,096 (engines rumbling) 13 00:02:35,951 --> 00:02:38,784 (rocks crunching) 14 00:02:43,208 --> 00:02:46,125 (engines rumbling) 15 00:04:34,105 --> 00:04:36,855 (motor whirring) 16 00:05:01,472 --> 00:05:04,222 (metal clanking) 17 00:05:11,689 --> 00:05:14,439 (motor whirring) 18 00:05:59,151 --> 00:06:01,901 (motor whirring) 19 00:06:22,018 --> 00:06:25,518 (people speaking quietly) 20 00:06:32,322 --> 00:06:35,239 (engines rumbling) 21 00:06:46,128 --> 00:06:49,711 - End of mission, Delta Foxtrot 1015, over. 22 00:06:50,796 --> 00:06:54,213 (people speaking softly) 23 00:07:14,624 --> 00:07:17,374 (motor whirring) 24 00:07:45,980 --> 00:07:48,977 - [Interviewer] Sir, why is this partnership important? 25 00:07:51,090 --> 00:07:53,330 - It is important because we share values. 26 00:07:53,330 --> 00:07:57,500 We understand many, many things the same way, 27 00:07:57,500 --> 00:08:02,500 and I think we see the risks for our security same way. 28 00:08:04,500 --> 00:08:07,490 And that's a picture what we do here. 29 00:08:07,490 --> 00:08:08,560 That's just the evidence 30 00:08:08,560 --> 00:08:11,523 that we understand the situation similarly. 31 00:08:12,479 --> 00:08:13,840 - [Interviewer] So what did you think about the rockets 32 00:08:13,840 --> 00:08:15,140 when they fired off today? 33 00:08:16,460 --> 00:08:18,103 - That was very, very nice. 34 00:08:19,560 --> 00:08:21,500 And even more nice is to know 35 00:08:21,500 --> 00:08:24,803 that in case we need reinforcement or support, 36 00:08:26,050 --> 00:08:28,403 we could count on this system. 37 00:08:31,170 --> 00:08:32,020 - [Interviewer] Do you have previous experience 38 00:08:32,020 --> 00:08:34,203 working with the United States military? 39 00:08:35,580 --> 00:08:36,413 - Please say again. 40 00:08:36,413 --> 00:08:37,420 - [Interviewer] Do you have previous experience 41 00:08:37,420 --> 00:08:39,200 working with the US military? 42 00:08:39,200 --> 00:08:41,770 And how is it to have the US come to your country 43 00:08:41,770 --> 00:08:44,270 and operate versus you going to theirs? 44 00:08:44,270 --> 00:08:46,690 - I think we have a lot of experiences. 45 00:08:46,690 --> 00:08:49,690 We have had here, different systems, 46 00:08:49,690 --> 00:08:52,680 companies, even battalion doing our 47 00:08:52,680 --> 00:08:57,090 spring storm exercise or in other occasions. 48 00:08:57,090 --> 00:08:58,920 And of course we have a lot of experiences 49 00:08:58,920 --> 00:09:02,800 from the missions abroad, for example, in Afghanistan. 50 00:09:02,800 --> 00:09:07,800 So again, I think we share the same values 51 00:09:07,960 --> 00:09:12,960 and with some preparation we can easily operate together. 52 00:09:13,010 --> 00:09:16,370 It doesn't matter where, in Estonia or somewhere abroad. 53 00:09:16,370 --> 00:09:20,370 - We are very appreciative of the Estonians 54 00:09:20,370 --> 00:09:22,900 to invite us up here to train with them. 55 00:09:22,900 --> 00:09:25,500 We think that all of the countries 56 00:09:25,500 --> 00:09:27,050 in the Baltics are very important. 57 00:09:27,050 --> 00:09:30,370 And as far as deterring our adversaries, 58 00:09:30,370 --> 00:09:33,300 we want to continue to train with all of them 59 00:09:33,300 --> 00:09:36,340 so that we can prove our capabilities, 60 00:09:36,340 --> 00:09:38,400 ensure that we understand each other 61 00:09:38,400 --> 00:09:39,880 and how to work with each other, 62 00:09:39,880 --> 00:09:42,053 how to train and fight with each other. 63 00:09:43,200 --> 00:09:46,000 We need to be interoperable such that their systems 64 00:09:46,000 --> 00:09:48,320 and our systems can talk to each other, 65 00:09:48,320 --> 00:09:51,180 we can process information, share information, 66 00:09:51,180 --> 00:09:54,000 and also utilize that information 67 00:09:54,000 --> 00:09:57,990 to process targets if necessary in conflict. 68 00:09:57,990 --> 00:10:00,163 Oh, I thought One Six did a great job. 69 00:10:01,370 --> 00:10:02,870 They put on a good show, 70 00:10:02,870 --> 00:10:06,190 but also demonstrated a significant capability 71 00:10:06,190 --> 00:10:10,420 that we can get here in a relatively short manner of time, 72 00:10:10,420 --> 00:10:12,030 because they're based in Germany. 73 00:10:12,030 --> 00:10:15,750 And we also continue to train in the Baltics 74 00:10:15,750 --> 00:10:19,032 so that we have exercised the movement 75 00:10:19,032 --> 00:10:22,940 to get these type units to this location 76 00:10:22,940 --> 00:10:25,840 as quickly as possible, if the need ever arises. 77 00:10:25,840 --> 00:10:30,220 Well, we routinely train in the Baltics 78 00:10:30,220 --> 00:10:32,930 and this just happened to be a good opportunity. 79 00:10:32,930 --> 00:10:35,810 The Estonians invited us to come train 80 00:10:35,810 --> 00:10:38,000 with them and conduct this exercise. 81 00:10:38,000 --> 00:10:40,340 And so we utilized that opportunity 82 00:10:40,340 --> 00:10:44,150 to let this be the first opportunity for One Six 83 00:10:44,150 --> 00:10:46,813 to come outside of Germany and shoot live rounds. 84 00:10:47,800 --> 00:10:49,780 - So Estonia's been great. 85 00:10:49,780 --> 00:10:51,620 The facilities have been awesome. 86 00:10:51,620 --> 00:10:54,400 We've been able to do 87 00:10:54,400 --> 00:10:55,770 everything we've wanted to do and more. 88 00:10:55,770 --> 00:10:58,490 The Estonians have been incredibly gracious hosts 89 00:10:58,490 --> 00:10:59,950 and have been really helpful. 90 00:10:59,950 --> 00:11:03,150 The British Enhanced Forward Presence Team 91 00:11:03,150 --> 00:11:04,440 has also been great. 92 00:11:04,440 --> 00:11:07,800 We've been able to make some good friendships 93 00:11:07,800 --> 00:11:09,100 and it's been a lot of fun. 94 00:11:09,100 --> 00:11:10,350 I think we did excellently. 95 00:11:10,350 --> 00:11:12,290 I am really proud of what my soldiers 96 00:11:12,290 --> 00:11:13,510 have been able to accomplish 97 00:11:13,510 --> 00:11:16,570 and the way that they were able to handle themselves 98 00:11:16,570 --> 00:11:20,000 whenever challenges arose, I was incredibly impressed. 99 00:11:20,000 --> 00:11:22,280 And then when it comes to interacting 100 00:11:22,280 --> 00:11:23,900 with our allies and partners, 101 00:11:23,900 --> 00:11:26,130 they handle themselves with excellent decorum. 102 00:11:26,130 --> 00:11:27,320 I'm real proud of them. 103 00:11:27,320 --> 00:11:30,040 Being able to shoot for the first time 104 00:11:30,040 --> 00:11:32,180 outside of the graph of your training area feels great. 105 00:11:32,180 --> 00:11:34,630 It's awesome to be able to add capability to the brigade. 106 00:11:34,630 --> 00:11:36,650 And it feels even better that we're able to do that 107 00:11:36,650 --> 00:11:39,130 in conjunction with our allies and partners. 108 00:11:39,130 --> 00:11:40,930 It involved a lot of coordination 109 00:11:40,930 --> 00:11:43,040 with a lot of different countries 110 00:11:43,040 --> 00:11:46,340 and it facilitated the movement of personnel 111 00:11:46,340 --> 00:11:50,380 and equipment over air, rail, and road transportation. 112 00:11:50,380 --> 00:11:52,950 But it culminated with everybody getting here safely 113 00:11:52,950 --> 00:11:55,170 with all our equipment here, fully functional. 114 00:11:55,170 --> 00:11:57,390 So I'm really proud of the coordination 115 00:11:57,390 --> 00:11:58,520 we were able to make happen. 116 00:11:58,520 --> 00:12:01,160 So the M270 is a great weapons system. 117 00:12:01,160 --> 00:12:04,530 It brings the capability to fire 118 00:12:04,530 --> 00:12:05,980 all kinds of different munitions 119 00:12:05,980 --> 00:12:08,510 to include the ATACMS missile. 120 00:12:08,510 --> 00:12:12,780 It adds the flexibility for supported maneuver commanders 121 00:12:12,780 --> 00:12:16,310 to be able to engage targets at increased ranges. 122 00:12:16,310 --> 00:12:21,090 And it is overall a lethal combat multiplier 123 00:12:21,090 --> 00:12:22,460 on the battlefield. 124 00:12:22,460 --> 00:12:24,960 Yes, I want to just reiterate how grateful we are 125 00:12:24,960 --> 00:12:28,960 to our Estonian hosts for being able to have us here. 126 00:12:28,960 --> 00:12:31,220 It's been a great job, or it's been a great opportunity 127 00:12:31,220 --> 00:12:32,850 being able to work with all of them 128 00:12:32,850 --> 00:12:34,710 and getting to know so many awesome people. 129 00:12:34,710 --> 00:12:37,720 - So driving through the smoke and seeing the crowd 130 00:12:37,720 --> 00:12:40,130 is what made me feel overwhelming 131 00:12:40,130 --> 00:12:43,140 and proud of being in the United States Army 132 00:12:43,140 --> 00:12:46,083 and why I chose to be a 13 Mike, sir. 133 00:12:48,750 --> 00:12:49,840 I don't, I can't even, 134 00:12:49,840 --> 00:12:51,460 I don't even have the words to explain it. 135 00:12:51,460 --> 00:12:55,780 I just felt, I felt happy and excited. 136 00:12:55,780 --> 00:12:59,373 And I just got this overwhelming feeling. 137 00:13:00,420 --> 00:13:01,509 I almost started crying. 138 00:13:01,509 --> 00:13:03,790 It was one of those moments that were like, 139 00:13:03,790 --> 00:13:06,410 this is why I joined the United States Army 140 00:13:06,410 --> 00:13:08,803 and why I chose what I chose.