Preparing for a Very Cold War
▻http://www.foreignpolicy.com/articles/2014/03/31/preparing_for_a_very_cold_war
A Norwegian coastal ranger enjoys the spectacular northern lights during Exercise Cold Response in northern Norway.
Morten Opedal, Norwegian Navy
In March, over 16,000 soldiers from 16 countries traveled to the Arctic Circle to participate in Exercise Cold Response. Led by the Norwegian Armed Forces, this series of "high-intensity" combat operations emphasizes “extreme cold-weather” training in Norway’s wintry weather, with temperatures dropping as low -13 degrees Fahrenheit. Among the participating countries were the United States, France, Britain, Germany, and France, among others. These joint-training exercises have been conducted since 2006, training that includes tanks, airplanes, helicopters, ships and submarines, live-fire exercises, night patrols, and intensely realistic medical evacuation drills.