Proper Planning Key to Success During JC10: "More than 1,000 service members from the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines are working together alongside Israeli troops during Juniper Cobra 2010 (JC10).
'This exercise is utilizing hundreds of people from different branches, all working together to maximize the outcome and continue to build on the relations with the Israeli military,' said Navy Capt Donna Joyal, joint task force manpower director.
Such a large scale exercise requires an equally massive amount of planning, Joyal continued to say. She credits much of the smoothness of the arrival due to the months of work completed prior to departing the respective home bases.
'Training and preparedness truly equates to success.'
Everything had to be considered for any situation that may arise. From living quarters and work spaces, to recreation and transportation, all were essential to make the exercise the most productive experience possible.
'Planning something like this can be one of the hardest parts of the exercise,' said Army 1st Lt. Matthew Hitchler, vice mayor of Camp Cobra. 'Once everything is set up and ready to go, the exercise can start and hopefully run smoothly.'"
Kris Regan (NNS)
