Mark Kotyuk, a WW2 CASS Tactical Controller, prepares to scout the German ambush postion in preperation for the first tactical challenge of the day.

Members of Item Co., 3rd/501st PIR Re-enacted based in Phoenix, Arizona, receive weapons familiarization prior to the days event.

Lt. Lance Faulkner, C.O. of Item Company demonstrating proper grenade technique as part of the days training.

Sgt Pat Bliss, Item Co. squad leader, preps the participants on the days course of fire.

Course participants moving between objectives. Thank God for the Jeep!

Course particpants critique their performance following their assault on a German fixed gun emplacement.

Paratroopers move out in formation as they prepare to engage their next objective; an ambush by a German Mg34 crew!

.30 caliber M1919A1 moving into position enroute to the next objective.

Lt Faulkner confers with one of his squad leaders who has just reported on enemy contact.

Close contact!

 Sgt Bliss rushes forward under heavy cover fire during the successful assault on the MG34 crew.

Fire and Maneuver!!

Chris Lehman, Tactical Controller with the WW2 CASS, confers with other TC's as the paratroopers prepare to assault their next objective.