Strong Europe Tank Challenge

The Strong Europe Tank Challenge (SETC) is an annual, multinational tank crew competition hosted by the U.S. Army Europe and the German Army. Crews from NATO and non-NATO partners compete in defensive/offensive mounted and dismounted operations. The first challenge was held in 2016, with Germany taking first place. The 2017 challenge saw Austria placing first, with Germany and the U.S. taking second and third, respectively.

2016
The 2016 competition was the first SETC competition. Denmark, Germany, Italy, Poland, Slovenia and the sent one platoon, the United States sent two. The Czech Republic planned to send a platoon, but the unit failed to arrive.

2017
The second annual competition included two newcomers, Ukraine and France. Italy and Slovenia did not appear, and Denmark could not afford to attend.