Inside the Army’s Competitions That Put Troops to the Test

The U.S. Army just concluded a week of competitions at Fort Benning, Georgia, to bring together the best fighters from across a variety of ground combat disciplines.

B-roll: Known as Army Infantry Week, it’s an annual showcase of everything from hand-to-hand fighting to long-range marksmanship; from grueling marches on foot to gravity-defying paratrooper operations.

On Camera: And competitors weren’t just vying for trophies and bragging rights. The five core competitions at Infantry Week were a showcase of the skills that can determine mission success and decide life or death on the battlefield.