BEST SQUAD COMPETITION

U.S. Army Best Squad Competition 2022

The U.S. Army Reserve is among the final four squads moving on to the last round of the competition in Washington, D.C. The winning squad will be announced at this year's Association of the United States Army conference. The Soldiers representing the U.S. Army Reserve are, from left, Spc. Brady Benedict, Sgt. David Adcock, Staff Sgt. Philip Amick, Staff Sgt. Preston Hough and Sgt. Timothy Brooks. (U.S. Army photo)

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2022 Army Reserve Best Squad Competition

Approximately 40 Soldiers from across the nation traveled to Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, to compete in the 2022 U.S. Best Squad Competition from May 14-21, 2022. The 2022 BSC is an annual competition that brings together the best Soldiers and squads from across the U.S. Army Reserve to earn the title of "Best Warrior" and "Best Squad" among their peers. Competitors are evaluated on their individual and collective ability to adapt to and overcome challenging scenarios and battle-focused events that test their technical and tactical abilities under stress and extreme fatigue.

Best Warrior 2022 Shoothouse

U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers perform battle drills to showcase their proficiency and readiness to collectively execute tactical ground-assault and asset-seizure operations as part of the "Shoot-House" exercise during the U.S. Army Reserve Command Best Squad Competition. Approximately 40 Soldiers from across the nation traveled to Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, to compete in the 2022 U.S. Best Warrior Best Squad Competition from May 14-21, 2022. The 2022 BWBSC is an annual competition that brings together the best Soldiers from across the U.S. Army Reserve to earn the title of “NCO of the Year”, “Soldier of the Year” and “Best Squad” among their peers. Competitors are evaluated on their individual and collective ability to adapt to and overcome challenging scenarios and battle-focused events that test their technical and tactical abilities under stress and extreme fatigue.

Zodiac Insertion

U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers complete the Zodiac Insertion Course during the Best Squad Competition at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin. May 18, 2022. Approximately 40 Soldiers from across the nation traveled to Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, to compete in the 2022 U.S. Best Warrior Best Squad Competition from May 14-21, 2022. The 2022 BWBSC is an annual competition that brings together the bet Soldiers and squads from across the U.S. Army Reserve to earn the title of "Best Warrior" and "Best Squad" among their peers. Competitors are evaluated on their individual and collective ability to adapt and overcome challenging scenarios and battle-focused events that test their technical and tactical abilities under stress and extreme fatigue.

USARC BEST SQUAD COMPETITION TUNNEL EVENT

U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers clear tunnels as part of the U.S. Army Reserve Command's Best Squad Competition. Approximately 40 Soldiers from across the nation travelled to Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, to compete in the 2022 U.S. Best Warrior Best Squad Competition from May 14-21, 2022. The 2022 BWBSC is an annual competition that brings together the best Soldiers from across the U.S. Army Reserve to earn the title of “NCO of the Year”, “Soldier of the Year” and “Best Squad” among their peers. Competitors are evaluated on their individual and collective ability to adapt to and overcome challenging scenarios and battle-focused events that test their technical and tactical abilities under stress and extreme fatigue.

Soldiers Move Through CACTF

U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers move as a squad through the Combined Arms Collective Training Facility event during the Best Squad Competition at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin. May 15, 2022. Approximately 40 Soldiers from across the nation traveled to Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, to compete in the 2022 U.S. Best Warrior Best Squad Competition from May 14-21, 2022. The 2022 BWBSC is an annual competition that brings together the best Soldiers and squads from across the U.S. Army Reserve to earn the title of "Best Warrior" and "Best Squad" among their peers. Competitors are evaluated on their individual and collective ability to adapt and overcome challenging scenarios and battle-focused events that test their technical and tactical abilities under stress and extreme fatigue.

Soldiers Compete at Sniper Tower

Army Reserve Soldiers compete as a squad in a sniper tower event during the 2022 Best Squad Competition at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, May 17, 2022. Approximately 40 Soldiers from across the nation traveled to Fort McCoy to compete in the competition taking place from May 14-21, 2022. The 2022 BSC is an annual competition that brings together the best Soldiers and squads from across the U.S. Army Reserve to earn the title of "Best Warrior" and "Best Squad" among their peers. Competitors are evaluated on their individual and collective ability to adapt and overcome challenging scenarios and battle-focused events that test their technical and tactical abilities under stress and extreme fatigue. (Official U.S. Army Reserve video by Sgt. Elliot Page)

U.S. Army Reserve BEST SQUAD COMPETITION 12-MILE RUCK MARCH

U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers showcase their physical readiness and mental fortitude during a 12-mile tactical march, carrying 35lbs in their rucks as part of the U.S. Army Reserve Command Best Squad Competition. Approximately 40 Soldiers from across the nation traveled to Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, to compete in the 2022 U.S. Best Warrior Best Squad Competition from May 14-21, 2022. The 2022 BWBSC is an annual competition that brings together the best Soldiers from across the U.S. Army Reserve to earn the title of “NCO of the Year”, “Soldier of the Year” and “Best Squad” among their peers. Competitors are evaluated on their individual and collective ability to adapt to and overcome challenging scenarios and battle-focused events that test their technical and tactical abilities under stress and extreme fatigue.

Best Squad Competition Night Land Navigation

Soldiers competing in the U.S. Army Reserve Best Squad Competition at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin participate in the night time land navigation course on May 15, 2022.

Best Squad Competition Confidence Course

U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers compete during the conditioning course and the confidence course of the Best Squad Competition at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin. May 15, 2022. Approximately 40 Soldiers from across the nation traveled to Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, to compete in the 2022 U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior Best Squad Competition from May 14-21, 2022. The 2022 BWBSC is an annual competition that brings together the bet Soldiers and squads from across the U.S. Army Reserve to earn the title of "Best Warrior" and "Best Squad" among their peers. Competitors are evaluated on their individual and collective ability to adapt and overcome challenging scenarios and battle-focused events that test their technical and tactical abilities under stress and extreme fatigue.

Best Squad Competition ACFT

Approximately 40 U.S. Army Soldiers, from across the United States complete an Army Combat Physical Fitness Test to compete in the 2022 U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior Best Squad Competition (BWBSC) from May 14-21, 2022. at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, May 15, 2022. The 2022 BWBSC is an annual competition that brings together the best Soldiers from across the U.S. Army Reserve to earn the title of “NCO of the Year”, “Soldier of the Year” and “Best Squad” among their peers. Competitors are evaluated on their individual and collective ability to adapt to and overcome challenging scenarios and battle-focused events that test their technical and tactical abilities under stress and extreme fatigue. (U.S Army video by Sgt. Elliott Page)

Best Squad Competition 2022 Swim Event

U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers compete during the swimming event of the Best Squad Competition at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin. May 15, 2022. Approximately 50 Soldiers from across the nation traveled to Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, to compete in the 2022 U.S. Best Warrior Best Squad Competition from May 14-21, 2022. The 2022 BWBSC is an annual competition that brings together the bet Soldiers and squads from across the U.S. Army Reserve to earn the title of "Best Warrior" and "Best Squad" among their peers. Competitors are evaluated on their individual and collective ability to adapt and overcome challenging scenarios and battle-focused events that test their technical and tactical abilities under stress and extreme fatigue.

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Previous Winners
2022
NCO of the Year:
• Sgt. David M. Adcock, 79th Theater Sustainment Command

Soldier of the Year:
• Spc. Brady Benedict, 108th Training Command

Best Squad:
• Spc. Timothy L. Brooks, 377th TSC
• Spc. John F. Larkin III, 79th TSC
• Spc. Joshua T. Rennick, 76th Operational Response Command
• Sgt. David M. Adcock, 79th TSC
• Sgt. Preston R. Hough, 377th TSC

2021
Staff Sgt. Jonathan Chacon, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command
U.S. Army Reserve NCO of the Year

Spc. Nicholas Kyne, 416th Theater Engineer Command
U.S. Army Reserve Soldier of the Year

416th Theater Engineer Command: Staff Sgt. Cutler Holland, Staff Sgt. Lucas Dawson, Spc. Nicholas Kyne, Spc. Hayse Jorgensen, Pfc. Drew Kafleskint.
U.S. Army Reserve Best Squad

2020
Staff Sgt. Benjamin Latham
U.S. Army Reserve NCO of the Year

Spc. Stanley Thompson
U.S. Army Reserve Soldier of the Year

2019
Sgt. Joshua Smith
U.S. Army Reserve NCO of the Year

Spc. Collin George
U.S. Army Reserve Soldier of the Year

2018
Sgt. Chase Craig
U.S. Army Reserve NCO of the Year

Spc. John Mundey
U.S. Army Reserve Soldier of the Year

2017
Cpl. Carlo Deldonno
U.S. Army Reserve NCO of the Year

Spc. Kenny Ochoa
U.S. Army Reserve Soldier of the Year

2016
Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Moeller*
U.S. Army Reserve NCO of the Year
*Dept. of the Army NCO of the Year

Spc. Michael Orozco
U.S. Army Reserve Soldier of the Year

2015
Staff. Sgt. Andrew Fink*
U.S. Army Reserve NCO of the Year
*Dept. of the Army NCO of the Year

Spc. Bryce Parker
U.S. Army Reserve Soldier of the Year

2014
Staff Sgt. Landon Nordby
U.S. Army Reserve NCO of the Year

Spc. Keegan Carlson
U.S. Army Reserve Soldier of the Year

2013
Sgt. 1st Class Jason Manella*
U.S. Army Reserve NCO of the Year
*Dept. of the Army NCO of the Year

Spc. Mitchell Fromm
U.S. Army Reserve Soldier of the Year

2012
Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Rios
U.S. Army Reserve NCO of the Year

Spc. Michael Swan
U.S. Army Reserve Soldier of the Year

2011
Sgt. Christopher Coucho
U.S. Army Reserve NCO of the Year

Spc. Ryan Barger
U.S. Army Reserve Soldier of the Year

2010
Sgt. David Ryder
U.S. Army Reserve NCO of the Year

Spc. Joshua McDowell
U.S. Army Reserve Soldier of the Year

2009
Staff Sgt. Aaron Butler
U.S. Army Reserve NCO of the Year

Spc. Shiloh Becher
U.S. Army Reserve Soldier of the Year

2008
Sgt. Francisco Gutierrez
U.S. Army Reserve NCO of the Year

Spc. David Obray*
U.S. Army Reserve Soldier of the Year
*Dept. of the Army Soldier of the Year

2007
Sgt. Edward Chisholm
U.S. Army Reserve NCO of the Year

Spc. Brian Hancock
U.S. Army Reserve Soldier of the Year

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