Role: Light infantry division specializing in mountain, arctic, and cold-weather operations.
History: Created in 1943 during World War II to fight in the Apennine Mountains of Italy.
Modern Use: Deployed frequently to Afghanistan and other rugged terrains.
Training: Soldiers train at the Army Mountain Warfare School in Vermont, mastering skills like:
Rock climbing
Snowshoeing/skiing
Survival in subzero conditions
High-altitude combat