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"News from the Field" The Case for Planning Distinguished Visitor Events During In-Region Training

"News from the Field" The Case for Planning Distinguished Visitor Events During In-Region Training

By Captain  Joseph “Tripp” Callaway

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Jun 20, 2021
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The dreaded “dog and pony show.”  It’s a dirty phrase, universally reviled by tactical units across the Army.  At a young age, many officers determine that the elaborate theatrics associated with a distinguished visitor (DV) event degrade training realism and distract from their mission essential task list (METL).  Due to their own negative experiences…

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