 Today we completed a field training exercise. We had a attached mechanized platoon from 118 and also one tank platoon acting as the OP4 from 118. For me as a commander this was the first occasion that I was able to exercise command and control of a unit which consisted of Bulgarian and other nations, in this case US Army units. What we were able to achieve was improve the level of interoperability at the lowest tactical level. I appreciate the fact that they were with us in these harsh weather conditions and this proved their motivation contribute to this exercise. What I saw as a battalion commander I would be proud to have them in my unit ranks not only for exercise but also for any future real-world activities.