These 7 photos of nighttime missions show how the US military fights at night

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These 7 photos of nighttime missions show how the US military fights at night

Soldiers of the 2nd Calvary Regiment engage targets during a live fire exercise in Vaziani, Georgia during Exercise Noble Parter in August 2018. The exercise supports and enhances interoperability of Georgian and US forces.

Spc. Rolyn Kropf/US Army photo

Soldiers of the 2nd Calvary Regiment engage targets during a live fire exercise in Vaziani, Georgia during Exercise Noble Partner in August 2018. The exercise supports and enhances interoperability of Georgian and US forces.

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  • For members of the US military, "Train like you fight" isn't just a saying - it's the way they steel themselves to peform tough tasks under fire.
  • Troops don't get to choose when to fight, so they have to be prepared to operate at any time and in any location.
  • Although nighttime operations and exercises are riskier, they are imperative for troops, especially those in special operations or who serve in combat zones.
  • These photos show just a glimpse of the types of operations the US military trains for at night.
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Fast roping over the deck of a moving warship is hard enough during the day—see what it looks like at night.

Fast roping over the deck of a moving warship is hard enough during the day—see what it looks like at night.

Paratroopers perform night-vision airdrops during multinational exercises.

Paratroopers perform night-vision airdrops during multinational exercises.
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Soldiers don't get to choose when they'll have to fight, so they train to be ready anytime.

Soldiers don't get to choose when they'll have to fight, so they train to be ready anytime.

Some exercises allow conventional forces to work alongside with special operations troops, who lead the most dangerous combat missions.

Some exercises allow conventional forces to work alongside with special operations troops, who lead the most dangerous combat missions.
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Alaska provides the perfect opportunity to train troops for Arctic climates — and comes with a great view.

Alaska provides the perfect opportunity to train troops for Arctic climates — and comes with a great view.

Nighttime flight operations are one of the more dangerous shipboard activities

Nighttime flight operations are one of the more dangerous shipboard activities
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Tracer rounds add useful guidance for troops to adjust their aim during low-light weapons training.

Tracer rounds add useful guidance for troops to adjust their aim during low-light weapons training.
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