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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1943
Page
2
A chaotic scene at Camp Forrest features shrill noises, firing, and screams as officers and staff work through combat problems under harsh conditions. Lt Col Allen F Jr and Maj James War Mab lead engineers and intelligence officers in testing gear and procedures amid the loud, chaotic drill.
A vivid wartime training room is described where officers endure a brutal realism inside a 20230foot dugout. Smoke, wind, loud blasts, and artificial bodies test nerve and perception as sounds and visuals shift to push officers toward breaking points. The creator, Marco Belsh, notes the aim is to drive mental endurance by overwhelming the senses rather than exact battlefield replication.
The broadcaster describes crude studio tricks to simulate screeching sounds using crumpled cigarette packaging near a microphone. Major Ballah notes pride in the effects and the team discusses adding their own ideas to the bit.
The mayor boasts a minimal expense for the Link Trainer setup noting savings from tarpaulins and donations. A radio station supplied the record, a department store provided dummy figures, and staff were salvaged or borrowed from units. Total cost listed as 67 cents for wiring.
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