76TH OPERATIONAL RESPONSE COMMAND

Salt Lake City, Utah

DUGWAY PROVING GROUND, Utah - Soldier assigned to the 76th Operational Response Command aimed with a M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) at the live-fire exercise during the Red Dragon 24 training at Dugway Proving Ground, Utah, on June 14, 2024. Soldiers practiced immediate action drills to address malfunctions, such as clearing jams and misfires, while maintaining readiness. Soldiers from 76th Operational Response Command brigades participated in Red Dragon 24 to improve their readiness, combat skills, and overall effectiveness in Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) operations at Dugway Proving Ground, Utah, June 12-26, 2024. This premiere training experience was supported by 17 different organizations and was a success overall. The 76th Operational Response Command (ORC) is the Army Reserve's Center for Defense Support of Civilian Authorities, providing support to state and local officials, first responders, and other federal agencies during emergencies or natural disasters. The 76th ORC is home to two Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) brigades, a space brigade, A Regional Support Group, The Army Reserve's Consequence Management Unit, 11 Army Reserve Elements, 10 Regional Emergency Preparedness Liaison Office (EPLO) Teams, and 53 State EPLO Teams. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Giovanny Lopez)


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