Dancon March

Dancon March
A danish soldier during the Dancon March in Camp Leatherneck, Helmand Province, 2011.

Dancon March DANCON is short for Danish Contingent and the march has been a tradition with the Danish Defence since 1972 when the Royal Danish Army was deployed on Cyprus. The march invites foreign troops, allied with Denmark, to participate in the 25 or 100 km march. Marches have taken place in Kosovo, Iraq, Afghanistan, Lebanon and the Gulf of Aden.

Quotes

  • "The purpose of the march is to demonstrate the physical preparedness of the army and as a social event." - Danish Staff Sgt. Morten Reher [1]

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