TRAINING

MILITARY TRAINING PROGRAM

JOINT FORCES TRAINING AND EXERCISES AT TEAD

Tooele Army Depot (TEAD) supports Army components such as the National Guard, Army Reserve, and active-duty Soldiers during their annual training drills. It also actively partners with other branches across joint forces, notably the United States Marine Corps (USMC). The USMC has a longstanding relationship with TEAD. This partnership is supported by a permanent USMC Ammunition Liaison stationed at TEAD, which helps facilitate seamless cooperation and knowledge exchange.

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Photo of soldiers participating in their annual training drills at Tooele Army Depot.

TEAD TRAINING BENEFITS

TEAD’s collaborative training opportunities accommodate joint training for multiple military components, focusing on logistical operations. It provides Soldiers and Marines opportunities to engage in advanced individual and collective training on critical equipment and munitions handling. This includes hands-on experience with receiving, configuring, managing, issuing, shipping, and retrograding ammunition stocks — skills essential for operational readiness across all branches.

OPERATION PATRIOT PRESS AND STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES

Annual exercises like Operation Patriot Press are designed to enhance logistical readiness and total force integration. These exercises train units to support the Army’s strategic positioning by completing mission-essential tasks, including asset realignment, storage reform, and field maintenance.

  • Fostering leadership development: Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) from various services gain valuable leadership experience by managing projects and overseeing Soldiers during real-world mission scenarios at TEAD. This cross-branch environment fosters joint leadership skills and operational coordination.
  • Logistical and tactical experience: Through joint missions, personnel gain experience in diverse operational aspects such as local and long-haul freight transportation, driving in varied road conditions, and bulk ammunition handling. This exposure provides a tactical edge by simulating real-world challenges faced during deployments.
Photo of soldiers completing mission essential tasks, including asset realignment, storage reform and field maintenance.