By Capt. Christina Smith, Aviation Test Directorate, U.S. Army Operational Test Command FORT HOOD, Texas — During the largest Aviation test of 2019, Apache and Unmanned Aerial System pilots joined combat ground forces to test an upgraded Apache helicopter version. The complex operational test of the AH64E Version 6 Apache helicopter upgraded improved target acquisition […]
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82nd Airborne snipers jump, testing new Compact Sniper rifle system
By Mr. Mike Shelton, Airborne and Special Operations Test Directorate, U.S. Army Operational Test Command FORT BRAGG, North Carolina – Operational testing of the Army’s newest precision rifle, the Compact Semi-Automatic Sniper System (CSASS) began recently, marking one of the final hurdles this system will face prior to fielding. Snipers assigned to the 82nd Airborne […]
Army conducts operational test of Joint Air to Ground Missile in Florida
By Capt. Christina Smith, Aviation Test Directorate, U.S. Army Operational Test Command EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Florida — Air Cavalry Brigade Soldiers from FORT HOOD, Texas became the first to fire the Joint Air to Ground Missile (JAGM) during operational testing along the Florida Gulf Coast shores here. Before traveling to Florida, the 1st Battalion, […]
EDITORIAL: Peak PCS season, what newcomers can expect at ‘The Great Place’
By Master Sgt. Torres J. Carr, Maneuver Support and Sustainment Test Directorate NCOIC, U.S. Army Operational Test Command Imagine arriving in an area that’s completely alien to you and your family. Nothing is recognizable and you are totally confused about where to go or who to talk to. This was the experience I had when […]
U.S. Army Operational Test Command to host change of command ceremony
WEST FORT HOOD, Texas — The U.S. Army Operational Test Command will host a change of command ceremony at 9 a.m. May 23 in its headquarters building here. Col. Ronald R. Ragin will become OTC’s 29th commander replacing Brig. Gen. William “Hank” Taylor, who has commanded the unit since Sept. 6, 2018. Taylor will move […]
MEDIA ADVISORY: Ft. Hood equipment testing unit to host community ‘Partnership Day’ Thursday
FORT HOOD, Texas — Distinguished Central Texas associates have been invited to “Partnership Day” Thursday to help the U.S. Army Operational Test Command celebrate 50 years in the business of testing Army equipment. Media are invited to attend while civic leaders, college chancellors, and the like, mingle with Soldiers of the 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry […]
