Exercise Rapid Trident
Rapid Trident supports interoperability among Ukraine, the U.S., NATO and Partnership for Peace member nations.
WHAT IS RAPID TRIDENT?
Rapid Trident is an annual, multinational exercise that serves as the validation for Ukraine's Ministry of Defense unit currently undergoing at
the Ukrainian-led Combat Training Center, under the advisement of allied and partner nations. This year's exercise will take place Sept. 8-23, 2017, at
the International Peacekeeping Security Centre near Yavoriv, Ukraine.
Rapid Trident 17 involves approximately 1,800 personnel from 14 nations, including Bulgaria, Canada, Estonia, Italy, Georgia, Lithuania, Moldova, Norway, Poland, Romania, Turkey, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
It supports joint combined interoperability among Ukraine, the U.S., and allied and partner nations.
The exercise is focused on peacekeeping and stability operations to ensure a safe and secure environment. It is composed of a multinational, brigade-level, computer-assisted command post exercise, integrated with a battalion-level field training exercise and a platoon-level situational training exercise.
The exercise will also include integrated air and ground training near Starokonstantinov, Ukraine, with a focus on aeromedical evacuation, tactical airlift/airdrop, logistics planning and equipment preparation.
The Rapid Trident exercise series is held at the request of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense.
Rapid Trident
International Forces wrap up Rapid Trident 17
YAVORIV, Ukraine – Exercise Rapid Trident 17, a multinational training exercise conducted between Ukraine, other Partnership for Peace nations, the United States and its NATO allies ended during the official closing ceremony at the International Peacekeeping Center here, Sept. 22, 2017.
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Video: Rapid Trident 2017 - Closing Ceremony
Soldiers at the International Peacekeeping Security Center in Ukraine gathered for the official closing ceremony of Rapid Trident 2017.
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California NG, Ukrainian Forces maintain partnership program
YAVORIV, Ukraine – Soldiers with the California Army National Guard are deployed to the International Peacekeeping Security Centre in Yavoriv, Ukraine, to support their Ukrainian partners while participating in Rapid Trident 17.
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Video: Rapid Trident 2017 - Airdrop Resupply
Airmen at the International Peacekeeping Security Center in Ukraine drop supplies to soldiers in the field as part of Rapid Trident 2017.
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Rapid Trident 2017: Tactical Airdrop Operations
Soldiers from the Ukrainian army's 1st Battalion, 95th Separate Airmobile Brigade engage opposing force role players in order to secure a drop zone, in preparation for supplies to be air dropped by a U.S. Air Force C-130 during Exercise Rapid Trident 2017 at the Yavoriv Combat Training Center on the International Peacekeeping and Security Center in Western Ukraine, on Sept. 20.
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Ukrainian soldiers engage 'enemy' threats during FTX
YAVORIV, Ukraine - Bunkered in defensive fighting positions, Ukrainian soldiers with the 1st Battalion, 95th Airmobile Brigade and the 1st Mechanized Battalion, 30th Mechanized Brigade grasped their weapons to engage "enemy" forces during a field training exercise in Yavoriv, Ukraine, Sept. 19, 2017.
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Video: Rapid Trident 2017 - Observer-Controller-Trainers
Soldiers from the Joint Multinational Readiness Center and the Oklahoma Army National Guard serve as Observer-Controller-Trainers in Ukraine as part of Rapid Trident 2017.
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Video: Rapid Trident 2017 - Field Training Exercise
Soldiers at the International Peacekeeping Security Center in Ukraine take to the field as Rapid Trident 2017 continues.
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Classroom course improves training capabilities
YAVORIV, Ukraine -- Ukrainian soldiers with the 1st Battalion, 95th Airmobile Brigade and the 1st Mechanized Battalion, 30th Mechanized Brigade had the unique opportunity to attend a military decision making process course, Sept. 9-12, 2017, as part of Rapid Trident 17.
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Video: Rapid Trident 2017 - Command Post Exercise
Soldiers at the International Peacekeeping Security Center in Ukraine conduct a Command Post Exercise as part of Rapid Trident 2017.
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Ukrainian and Californian Military Share Logistical Training at Rapid Trident 2017
Located in the heart of the fertile, gently rolling landscape that makes up much of western Ukraine sits the small village of Starokonstantinov.
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Video: Rapid Trident 2017 - New Simulation Center
The International Peacekeeping Security Center in Ukraine has opened a new state of the art facility during Rapid Trident 2017 to improve its training abilities.
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Ukrainian Simulation Centre opens with Multinational visitors
YAVORIV, Ukraine - Ukraine's Minister of Defence and General of the Army, Stepan Poltorak; California National Guard's Brig. Gen. Kelly Fisher; and many other international military delegates gathered around the Simulation Centre to officially open the new training facility as part of Rapid Trident 17 Sept. 15, 2017.
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Video: Rapid Trident 2017 - Distinguished Visitors Day
Soldiers at the International Peacekeeping Security Center in Ukraine welcomed distinguished visitors to officially open a new training facility and see demonstrations of their combat capabilities during Rapid Trident 2017.
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Food and Fuel: Logisticians keep Rapid Trident 2017 running
This September, 14 nations are gathered together in Western Ukraine at the Yavoriv Combat Training Center to participate in Exercise Rapid Trident-2017, a two-week exercise designed to test and build Ukraine’s interoperability with NATO allies and partners.
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Multinational Soldiers execute defensive operations during STX
YAVORIV, Ukraine - During a situational training exercise lane, as part of Rapid Trident 17, multinational military forces integrated assets and capabilities to secure a strategic area of operation Sept. 13, 2017, at the International Peacekeeping and Security Center in Yavoriv, Ukraine.
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Video: Situational Training Exercise Lanes
Soldiers at the International Peacekeeping Security Center in Ukraine conducted Situational Training Exercise lanes as part of Rapid Trident 2017.
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Taking Flight with Rapid Trident
The exercises began in 1993, formerly called Peace Shield, in order to assist the very young former Soviet state of Ukraine to join the United Nations.
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Video: Rapid Trident 2017 - Opening Ceremony
NATO Allies and partners gathered at the International Peacekeeping Security Center in Ukraine for the opening ceremony of Rapid Trident 2017.
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US, NATO member nations and partners kick off Rapid Trident 17
YAVORIV, Ukraine - Marie Yovanovitch, U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine; Col. David Jordan, commander of the 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team and the Joint Multinational Training Group-Ukraine program; and other Ukrainian dignitaries came together to formally open Exercise Rapid Trident 17 in Yavoriv, Ukraine, Sept. 11, 2017.
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Video: Rapid Trident 2017 - Equipment and Personnel Arrive in Ukraine
NATO Allies and partners arrived at the International Peacekeeping and Security Center in Ukraine for exercise Rapid Trident 2017.
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US assets arrive to IPSC in support of Rapid Trident 17
YAVORIV, Ukraine -- National Guard Soldiers deployed to Joint Multinational Training Group-Ukraine received equipment from 7th Army Training Command in support of exercise Rapid Trident 17, Sept. 8, 2017.
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Nations to Partner for Exercise Rapid Trident 17 in Ukraine
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany (Aug. 14, 2017) -- Exercise Rapid Trident 2017 will take place Sept. 8-23, 2017, at the International Peacekeeping Security Centre near Yavoriv, Ukraine.
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Rapid Trident 2016 in the News
Rapid Trident 2016 involved approximately 2,000 personnel from 13 countries. The exercise took place from June 27-July 8, 2016.
- Can Do Battalion Completes Successful Mission in Ukraine
- Rapid Trident 16 concludes with closing ceremony
- California NG and Ukraine; 23 years of partnership
- Video: Rapid Trident Distinguished Visitors
- Distinguished Visitor Day at Rapid Trident 16
- Video: Rapid Trident 16 Observe Control and Train
- Building strong bonds in Ukraine
- Video: Rapid Trident Security Operations
- Congressional staff delegation visit U.S. Forces in Ukraine
- Training kicks off at Rapid Trident 16
- Video: Rapid Trident Enhanced Maneuver Training
- Video: Rapid Trident Opening Ceremony
- US, allied and partner nations gather in Ukraine for Rapid Trident 16
Rapid Trident 2015 in the News
Rapid Trident 2015 involved approximately 1,800 personnel from 18 countries. The exercise took place July 20-31, 2015.
- 'Multi-National Brigade' direct Rapid Trident 15 from international TOC
- Saber Guardian/Rapid Trident complete multinational training in Ukraine
- Combined intel cell keeps SGRT 15 leaders 'in the know'
- Saber Guardian joins Rapid Trident in Ukraine
- Rapid Trident moves to the field
- Video: Saber Guardian CPX begins at Rapid Trident
- Dignitaries visit Rapid Trident 2015
- US, Ukraine, Romania and Bulgaria train together at Rapid Trident 2015
- Video: Saber Guardian/Rapid Trident 2015
- Video: Opening Ceremony
- Rapid Trident 2015 begins in Ukraine
Rapid Trident 2014 in the News
Rapid Trident 2014 involved approximately 1,300 personnel from 15 countries. The exercise took place Sept. 15-26, 2014.
- 409th Contracting Support Brigade supports Rapid Trident 14
- Video: The USAREUR Soldiers Chorus performs Lorde's "Royals"
- Video: Secretary of the Army, John McHugh, at Rapid Trident 2014
- Secretary of the Army John McHugh witnesses Rapid Trident 2014
- Stand-To! Exercise Rapid Trident
- Video: Opening Ceremony-Remarks by Col. Alexander Sivak
- Video: Opening Ceremony-Remarks by Col. Alfred Renzi
- Video: Rapid Trident Opening Ceremony
- Rapid Trident 2014 begins in Ukraine
- U.S. Army Europe announces U.S. participation in exercise Rapid Trident in Ukraine
Rapid Trident 2013 in the News
Rapid Trident 2013 involved approximately 1,300 personnel from 17 countries. The exercise took place July 8-19, 2013.
- Exercise Rapid Trident 2013 comes to a close
- U.S. Army Europe commander joins senior military leaders for visit to exercise Rapid Trident 2013
- U.S. Army Europe ‘Sky Soldiers’ train with multinational partners at Rapid Trident
- NATO Allied Land Command head visits Rapid Trident
- California Army National Guard participates in exercise Rapid Trident 2013
- VIDEO: Exercise footage
- VIDEO: Airborne operations
- U.S. ROTC cadets visit Exercise Rapid Trident 2013 in Ukraine
- VIDEO: U.S. ROTC cadets at Rapid Trident
- Situational training highlight of exercise's first week
- Paratroopers drop in to Rapid Trident
- Exercise Rapid Trident 2013 opens in Ukraine
Rapid Trident 2012 in the News
Rapid Trident 2012 involved approximately 1,400 personnel from 16 countries. The exercise took place July 16-27, 2012.
- Rapid Trident 2012 closes: Multinational exercise’s three-prongs strengthens stability, partnership and interoperability
- Photos from Rapid Trident 2012
- Rapid Trident 2012: Canadian Engineers
- Rapid Trident 2012: The First Week
- Rapid Trident 2012 begins in Ukraine, showcases multinational partnership, interoperability
Rapid Trident 2011 in the News
Rapid Trident 2011 involved approximately 1,600 personnel from 13 countries.
