https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/a9d335b5-7878-4ddd-a814-72bb552b6373 This episode of "The Big Picture" titled "The Brigade" (1960s0, shows war games at Camp McCoy in the 1960s. The 205th Brigade, composed of units from Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin, assembles for a large-scale training mission known as “Jackpine One.” Under Brigadier General Barbour Arnold, the brigade must become a cohesive, mobile fighting force. As orders are issued through the night, the various elements prepare for a dawn rendezvous. Tank commanders like Lt. Dale Johnworth demonstrate the tactical and psychological power of armored warfare, while artillery crews execute rapid-fire missions under pressure. The infantry, enduring harsh conditions, advances on foot to seize high ground, supported by engineers building bridges and mobile weapons such as recoilless rifles and heavy mortars. Medical teams and helicopter crews practice lifesaving procedures with modern efficiency, while reconnaissance leaders like Lt. William Sheba refine ambush tactics drawn from past wars. As the exercise concludes, the citizen soldiers return home, upholding the long traditions of American military service and readiness for future calls to duty. 0:00 -Main titles. The 205th Brigade arrives, made up of units from Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin, including artillery, infantry, armor, cavalry, engineers, MPs, intelligence, public information, aviation and support elements. 1:01 - The brigade contains battle-hardened veterans, decorated officers, seasoned sergeants and raw recruits who must be welded into a cohesive, self-supported striking force. 1:25 - Brig. Gen. Barbour Arnold states the brigade’s mission: move from the assembly area into a mobile defense with preparations to launch attacks. 1:37 - Intelligence reports indicate mechanized forces to the front and two tank battalions reported moving down a highway. 2:10 - Orders are issued through the night; the mission is named JACKPINE ONE and Corps headquarters maps and radios come alive. 2:57 - The brigade’s garage and motor pool prepare to repair and convert twisted metal into functional parts; routine maintenance becomes top priority. 3:06 - The medical company prepares emergency aid packs, plasma bandages, tags and medications in a hasty production line. 3:23 - Material, men and machines begin moving into position; generators, communications equipment and ammunition are readied for a dawn rendezvous. 4:20 - Second Platoon, C Company, 4th Battalion, 33rd Armor is commanded by Lt. Dale Johnworth, a 26-year-old Fort Knox-trained tank officer who emphasizes mobility, firepower and psychological impact. 5:21 - Artillery call sign “Clymer Budget Niner” requests a fire mission; artillery coordinates and firing data are passed to deliver rounds. 6:27 - Artillery units train to react instantly: receive mission, halt, train howitzers on targets miles away and fire three rounds for record under evaluator scrutiny. 7:11 - After the air attacks and shelling subside, infantry moves to take high ground; soldiers—“Dogfaces”—march on foot in harsh conditions carrying all they need. 7:54 - Infantry faces dangers from long-range guns, mortars and air threats while living and fighting with minimal comforts. 8:37 - The separate infantry brigade is capable of launching armored spearheads, providing its own artillery, communications and logistics, and engineers build bridges to move heavy equipment. 9:46 - Mobility is crucial; weapons like the 106mm recoilless rifle provide jeep-mounted, armor-piercing capability at long range. 10:42 - The 4.2-inch mortar, vehicle-mounted or ground-fired, can reach targets up to about 6,000 yards with precise firing data. 11:29 - As a self-supporting force, the brigade cares for its own wounded with a skilled medical company using ambulances and helicopters; rear surgeons stand ready. 12:22 - Recon platoon commanded by 1st Lt. William J. Sheba specializes in methods honed in hedgerows, gullies and jungles—quick kills and ambush tactics learned in Vietnam. 13:49 - Citizen soldiers prepare to return home with varied ratings; veterans, officers, sergeants and recruits move out together. 14:24 - These soldiers carry the nation’s flag and the hard-won traditions of past battles; they must remain ready should they be called again. 15:06 - (Closing/indistinct) final lines and pauses end the segment. Motion picture films don't last forever; many have already been lost or destroyed. We collect, scan and preserve 35mm, 16mm and 8mm movies -- including home movies, industrial films, and other non-fiction. If you have films you'd like to have scanned or donate to Periscope Film, we'd love to hear from you. Contact us via the link below. This film is part of the Periscope Film LLC archive, one of the largest historic military, transportation, and aviation stock footage collections in the USA. 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