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Warrior Adventure Quest (WAQ) … what is it? Well, it’s a program that teaches Soldiers unity, builds teamwork, and helps units maintain combat readiness! This program is done here at Fort Bliss under the supervision of the Fort Bliss Outdoor Recreation team. WAQ is designed to re-create the adrenaline rush of combat action in a supervised and controlled high adventure activity. At the start of the 2021 fiscal year, WAQ has supported 14,012 platoonized elements or 350, 295 Soldiers. This program is free for units! Funding is provided by the Department of the Army and all units are eligible to participate. In 2014, eligiblity for the WAQ program expanded to include the overall Active-Duty population of the Army, not just for deploying Soldiers. All WAQ activities are open Monday through Friday during regular duty hours. Activities include canoeing/kayaking, high ropes course, mountain biking and rock climbing (natural). These activities are limited due to location and are seasonal, other activities may be available upon request. If your unit is interested in participating in the program, coordinate with the WAQ point of contact to set up a schedule. A facilitator from your unit must be present for the Leader-Led After Action Debrief (L-LAAD). The L-LAAD brief is conducted at the Soldier Activity Center every Thursday at 12 p.m., simply show up to get stated in the program. WAQ is just one of many things Outdoor Recreation provides at Fort Bliss. They set up trips to Hueco Tanks and Truth or Consequences, NM for outdoor adventures such as hiking, climbing and kayaking. Outdoor Recreation also provides classes such as Climbing Movement, Bike Maintenance and more! For more information about the WAQ program or about Outdoor Recreation, call 915-744-1532. page 26
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