International exercise and training activity for the summer will commence in Pori Brigade

In Pori Brigade, the Army complementary international exercise and training activity will start on Monday 27 June 2022.

In total, a training audience of 500 soldiers will participate in the activities. The exercise and training activity will be shared by both conscripts and service personnel from Pori Brigade and Guards Jaeger Regiment alongside 160 US troops. The training and exercise activity will take place in Pori Brigade training areas in the vicinity of Säkylä and Niinisalo garrisons.

The objective of the activity is to further develop force competences, interoperability and cooperation, and also to enhance our capability to provide Host Nation Support. 

The exercise and training activity will be commanded by Pori Brigade Commander, Brigadier General Vesa Valtonen.

Read more about Army complementary international exercise and training activity here.