The U.S. military stationed in South Korea has conducted live-fire drills using a remote weapon station designed for armored vehicles. The exercises took place on January 28-29 in Paju, Gyeonggi Province, led by the 84th Ordnance Company under the Eighth Army. The training emphasized protecting troops while enhancing operational skills.
At a military base in the northern border city of Paju, Gyeonggi Province, the U.S. military conducted two-day live-fire drills on January 28-29, 2026. The exercises focused on assembling, preparing, and operating the Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS), a remote weapon system mounted on armored vehicles to shield the gunner inside the vehicle.
The training included live firing with the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon and M240 machine gun, aimed at providing hands-on experience for troops from the 84th Ordnance Company, 498th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion. According to the U.S. Eighth Army, these drills enhance practical skills in a protected environment. A file photo captures the scene from January 28.
Capt. Noah Klein, commander of the 84th Ordnance Company, stated, "The CROWS allows us to employ our machine guns from the safety of the cockpit of the vehicle and not have to expose ourselves." This initiative supports the ongoing efforts to bolster U.S. defensive capabilities in South Korea.
