FORT BRAGG, N.C., (AP) — Fort Bragg will begin a massive training exercise in central North Carolina.

The exercise, called "Robin Sage," starts Saturday. Over 1,000 people from the area will participate.

The operation provides realistic training in guerrilla warfare. It is held eight times a year and is the final exam for prospective Green Berets.

The exercise will be conducted in or near Alamance, Anson, Cabarrus, Chatham, Davidson, Guilford, Hoke, Montgomery, Moore, Randolph, Richmond, Rowan, Scotland, Stanly and Union counties.