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WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR REQUIRE BASE, Ohio –

Staff Sgt. Zackery Leist, 88th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and his MWD, Bulit, flew out of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base on a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter to Camp Atterbury, Indiana, May 2 to take part in Guardian Response 23, a joint service military and multi-component workout concentrated on domestic catastrophe reaction.

The workout occurred April 13 through May 11, and the situation for Guardian Response was the detonation of a nuclear gadget in a significant American city.

Bulit’s training started as quickly as Leist put protective safety glasses and ear security on him.

“It was mine and Bulit’s first time on a helicopter, it was a very cool experience and training for both of us,” Leist said. “He did really well.”

Once they reached Camp Atterbury, Leist and Bulit boarded a CH-47 Chinook helicopter to Muscatatuck Urban Training Center, Indiana, where they carried out the bulk of their training.

Leist and Bulit was among approximately 5,500 Army Reserve, National Guard, active service, Air Force and Marines taking part in Guardian Response.

“On America’s worst day, we are going to need these Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen to come in and take care of property and save lives of the people impacted by disaster,” said Brig. Gen. Christopher Cook, 78th Training Division leader and workout director for GR23.

The workout concentrates on incorporating DoD aspects into and under the Civilian reaction structure and authorities as would hold true in a genuine domestic event. The reaction force’s main objectives are to save lives and minimize suffering.

Bulit is the youngest of the MWDs and hasn’t had the chance to be exposed to the kind of situations and environments discovered within GR23.

“I’m Bulit’s first handler and he’s only a pup,” Leist said. “He hasn’t seen what most of our other experienced dogs have seen, so exposing him to different environments is a big thing for him.”

Some of these situations had Leist and Bulit making their method past debris and reversed automobiles one minute, and after that thoroughly searching a messed up train car within an abandoned train station or crashed plane the next.

“The environment here is unlike anything you can find at Wright-Patt, a lot of broken-down buildings, subways, even a prison,” Leist said. “You never know what you might encounter.”

During the 36 hours Leist and Bulit took part in the workout, they carried out explosive detection and pursuit and attack training, throughout the numerous staged catastrophe situations within the MUTC.

Leist explained that it can be life or death when he and Bulit head out on objectives.

“We definitely have a bond, we work side-by-side, he’s my partner, he has my back and I have his,” he said.

Leist takes pride in seeing Bulit grow after every objective.

“The most rewarding part is seeing him excel in different environments,” Leist said. “When he came to the Kennel, he was scared of people and the office in general, which you don’t usually see often but he’s definitely grown out of his shell. It’s awesome to see him grow before my eyes.”

Col. Edward “Joe” Benz III, leader of second Brigade, 78th Training Division and deputy workout director describes why it’s so crucial for military members to host and take part in workouts like this.

“We don’t believe this is a case of if, but when,” he said. “There will be an incident, a natural disaster where these troops are called upon to do this and we have special training, equipment, and the ability to get there quickly.”

Participating in joint workouts like Guardian Response 23 hones MWD handlers and MWD’s abilities, improves their abilities and reinforces their objective preparedness.

“I believe this whole situation, this whole scenario we’re doing is definitely helping him come out of his shell so he can mature and grow up,” Leist said. “I think he’s going to be walking around the kennel like a proud dog, showing off to the other dogs when we get back.”







Date Taken: 05.12.2023
Date Posted: 05.12.2023 16:33
Story ID: 444656
Location: WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR REQUIRE BASE, OH, United States






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