On Feb. 6 A Co, 1-3rd Attack Reconnaissance Battalion flew to Hohenfels Training Area to test its ability to defeat the detection and targeting systems of C Bat, 5-4 Air Defense Artillery. This realistic test of air defense against attack aviation was an eye-opening experience for both units.

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