Egypt was added for this year’s competition.
“We’re grateful for Camp Swift to host this (event) and for the county to support it,” said Bastrop County Judge Paul Pape. “(It’s) becoming quite an international event.”
In the past, the Best Warrior Competition has included a road march, an obstacle course, the use of combat arms, a land navigation exercise, activities to demonstrate proficiency in various warrior tasks, writing an essay and appearing before a board that reviews personal appearance, military bearing and knowledge.
These events test the tactical and technical expertise of the competing military personnel through a scoring system, and past competitions have also included a “mystery event” announced the day of the competition.