<P> A field training exercise, generally shortened to the acronym "FTX", describes a coordinated exercise conducted by military units for training purposes . </P> <P> Field training exercises are usually practice "mini-battles" which provide fairly realistic scenarios and situations based on actual situations a unit might face if deployed . While squad and platoon sized units can conduct an FTX, most of these exercises involve units ranging from a company up to a regiment or brigade . Field training exercises rarely reach division strength . </P>

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