Military Operations: US and Romanian Forces Cross the Danube River in Romania
Channel: Defense Now
Date: 2023-06-12

US and Romanian forces crossed the Danube River in Romania, during exercise Saber Guardian 23, proving their ability to move rapidly through difficult terrain, during military operations.

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NATO Allies demonstrate river-crossing prowess during exercise Saber Guardian 23
ROMANIA
06.06.2023

Synopsis

Allied forces crossed the Danube River in Romania during exercise Saber Guardian 23, proving their ability to move rapidly through difficult terrain during military operations.

The manoeuvre, called a “wet gap crossing” by military planners, involved small boats and pontoon barges, which the Allied forces strung together to form a bridge across the rushing river. This enabled vehicles from nine NATO Allies – Bulgaria, France, Italy, the Netherlands, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania and the United States – to cross the river, with helicopters and infantry providing covering fire against simulated enemies. These crossings are complicated and precarious operations, requiring skill and coordination to perform successfully.

Held annually in the Black Sea region to help NATO Allies practise this vital skill, Saber Guardian is part of the Defender 23 series of exercises, which are aimed at improving the United States’ ability to rapidly reinforce Europe and perform complex military tasks with Allied troops. The exercise ran from 29 May to 9 June 2023.

Footage includes shots of multinational forces performing a river crossing, and interviews with US and Romanian officers.

Film Credits: Courtesy Video: Natochannel