Department-Level Exercise (DLE) Series

Through this series, the Department of the Air Force is preparing to be a stronger, more lethal deterrent force, to provide an advantage against competitors and adversaries across all domains, and to ensure regional stability in the Indo-Pacific and beyond.

The DLE series will incorporate multiple command exercises into one overall threat deterrence scenario, including Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC), Resolute Space, Mobility Guardian, Emerald Warrior and Bamboo Eagle 25-3.

It will also integrate multiple allies and partners in specific component exercises with shared interests. Partner integration is critical to U.S. efforts to ensure regional and global peace and stability and provides a decisive advantage against complex threats.

U.S. Soldiers train on Bumblebee Drone - B-Roll

7th Army Training Command

Video by Sgt. Collin Mackall

Jan. 27, 2026 | 4:16

U.S. Soldiers assigned to various units in U.S. Army Europe and Africa prepare for an initial familiarization flight using a Bumblebee Quadcopter as part of a training exercise in Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Jan 28. 2026. Train the Trainer (T3) trains and certifies instructors on Bumblebee drone systems to ensure Soldiers can safely operate and teach others to use the platform. 7th Army Training Command's ranges, training capabilities and institutional resources like the Combined Arms Training Center ensures that U.S. Soldiers maintain and improve warfighting and readiness skills while in Europe. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Collin Mackall) More