A Dutch soldier of the 42nd Infantry Battalion, 13th Mechanized Brigade provides security for fellow soldiers discussing a plan of action during a decisive action training environment (DATE) exercise at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, Nov. 24, 2014. The intent of this DATE exercise is to enhance interoperability, improve combat readiness, and conduct unified land operations against a complex threat. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. John Cress Jr./Released)