A Long Halt refers to an extended pause taken by a military unit during a mission. Typically lasting anywhere from 30 minutes to a few hours, the purpose of the Long Halt is multifaceted: it serves to regroup, rest, resupply, and reassess the operational situation. Unlike shorter breaks (often called short halts), a Long Halt is deliberately planned and strategically executed to optimize the unit’s overall performance.
U.S. Army Georgia Army National Guard Soldiers from the Griffin-based Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion, 121st Infantry Regiment, 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, during the 48th IBCT’s Exportable Combat Training Capability exercise at Fort Stewart, Ga., June 19, 2022. XCTC is the U.S. Army National Guard’s program of record that enables brigade combat teams to achieve the trained Platoon readiness necessary to deploy, fight, and win battles throughout the world. The XCTC exercise will include approximately 4,400 brigade personnel from throughout Georgia
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