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WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM OCTOBER 5 - 11, 2022 UCW 23 Soldiers conduct unconventional warfare training exercise a STAFF REPORT Special Forces Qualification Course students from the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School will participate in Robin Sage from Oct. 7 to Nov. 5. Robin Sage is the final two-week cumulative training exercise for students graduating from the Spe- cial Forces Qualification Course on Fort Bragg. e training exercise is conduct- ed within various counties across North Carolina and South Carolina. is regularly held, unconven- tional warfare exercise encompass- es the counties of Alamance, An- son, Bladen, Brunswick, Cabarrus, Chatham, Columbus, Cumberland, Davidson, Guilford, Harnett, Hoke, Lee, Montgomery, Moore, New Ha- nover, Randolph, Richmond, Robe- son, Rowan, Sampson, Scotland, Stanly, Union and Wake counties in North Carolina and Chesterfield, Dillon and Marlboro counties in South Carolina. roughout the exercise military and civilian personnel, as well as community volunteers who serve as auxiliary actors will participate in and provide support as role- playing elements. is realistic training is critical to the successful completion of the students final assessment of skills and knowledge gained in the course. All Robin Sage movements and events have been coordinated with public safety officials throughout the various towns and counties hosting the training. Residents are advised to steer clear of the student elements and role-players, and may be expected to hear non-lethal ammunition sounds and see occasional non- lethal flares. Controls are in place to ensure there is no risk to the general public or property. Residents with concerns should contact local law enforcement officials, who will im- mediately contact exercise control officials. Safety of students, role-players and the public is the USAJFKSWCS command's top priority during all training events. e following mea- sures have been implemented: • Formal written notifications have been released to local law enforcement agencies in the affected counties, and will be followed-up with visits from unit representatives. • All civilian and non-student military participants are briefed on procedures to follow if there is contact with external public and law enforcement. • Students will only wear civilian clothes based on the scenario, as determined by the instructors, and will have distinctive brown arm- bands during these instances. • Training areas and vehicles used during exercises will be clearly marked. In a media release the com- mand expressed appreciation for the support and consideration the public extends to the soldiers and role-players participating in the exercise. In the event of an emergency, civilians should contact their local law enforcement agency. All questions concerning Robin Sage should be directed to the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School Public Affairs Office at 910-396-9394. NEWS 2 LOCATIONS IN FAYETTEVILLE: 910.920.2400 | 4411 Ramsey St. #112 • 910.703.8986 | 5075 Morganton Rd. Thank you Fayetteville for voting us BEST SUSHI 5 YEARS IN A ROW NONA SUSHI NONA SUSHI NONA SUSHI INTRODUCING XINXIN ZHANG, MD Now Accepting New Patients 1726 Metro Medical Drive Fayetteville, NC 28304 www.capefeareye.com 910.484.2284 *Awarded (ASCRS) American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Resident Excellence Award and Duke Ophthalmology Resident Teacher of the Year. Cape Fear Eye is proud to welcome Dr. XINXIN ZHANG to our team of eye care specialists. Dr. ZHANG specializes in cataract surgery, medical & surgical glaucoma treatment, medical retina and upper lid blepharoplasty. Scan for Video BIO Soldiers in the Special Forces Qualification Course will be conducting Robin Sage, an unconventional warfare training exercise across several counties in North and South Carolina Oct. 7 to Nov. 5. (Photo courtesy www.facebook. com/jfkcenterandschool)