Northern Challenge - Counter-IED Report

Northern Challenge 2020

Posted onJanuary 14, 2021January 18, 2021

In September 2020, the Icelandic Coast Guard hosted Northern Challenge, an annual Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) training for NATO nations and their allies. This multinational exercise aims to sharpen EOD technicians’ technical skills through Improvised Explosive Device Defeat (IEDD) training Read More …

Ordnance companies train at Northern Challenge

Posted onJanuary 3, 2018January 9, 2018

The 702nd and 720th Ordnance Companies deployed 10 Soldiers to participate in Northern Challenge 17 in the first two weeks of October. Northern Challenge is an Explosive Ordnance Disposal event hosted by the Icelandic Coast Guard that advances NATO’s efforts Read More …