 Under the guidance of [Brigadier] General [John P.] Connor, the brigade worked around the clock to bring troops and equipment to the required state of readiness to make a good showing for the Army Reserve during the exercise".The brigade returned to Fort Irwin for its 1965 active duty training, the first time all elements of the entire brigade attended training at the same location at the same time.This was followed by extensive home station training in preparation for active duty training in 1966.