OTC News Archive 2018

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JANUARY 2018
   
02 Jan 18 Commentary: 2017 saw Soldiers test equipment for readiness well into future
04 Jan 18 Radio interview with Mr. John Diem (Waco 100 Zack and Jim)
   
25 Jan 18 Modified M-1097 High Mobility Multi-purpose Wheeled Vehicle airdrop tested at Ft. Bragg
   
25 Jan 18 82nd Airborne Division's 3rd Brigade Combat Team airdrop tests Light Armor Vehicle
   
30 Jan 18 Killeen Chamber of Commerce learns about equipment testing for soldiers during luncheon
   
FEBRUARY 2018
   
01 Feb 18 $4.6M facility will help equip troops faster
01 Feb 18 $4.6M Facility will help equip troops
01 Feb 18 Ft. Hood operational testers break ground on new Technology Integration Center Lab
06 Feb 18 Hood Hero volunteer award winner: 'It's not a dog and pony show'
07 Feb 18 Operational Test Command test lab to be built on West Fort Hood
07 Feb 18 Human Resources NCO became Hood Hero
08 Feb 18 1st Cav, operational testers, host Florence, Texas Elementary School students at Horse Platoon
13 Feb 18 Army aviators testing next generation air-to-ground missile
15 Feb 18 The Army is testing a replacement for the Hellfire missile -- and pilots like what they see
22 Feb 18 Radio interview with Mr. John Diem (Waco 100 Zack and Jim)
23 Feb 18 82nd Airborne Division tests new wheeled cargo delivery system to support Global Response Force
26 Feb 18 Commentary: Innovation in Army Testing provides modernization and readiness
   
MARCH 2018
   
01 Mar 18 Army, Marine Corps begin testing new Joint Light Tactical Vehicle
13 Mar 18 Field Artillery Soldiers test latest M109A7 Paladin Howitzer upgrade at Ft. Riley
15 Mar 18 FA Soldiers test new precision targeting system to find friend or foe on battlefield
23 Mar 18 Army Aviators test new system to modernize Blackhawk helicopters
APRIL 2018
   
06 Apr 18 Airborne drop tests in progress for potential SOF Ground Mobility Vehicle
06 Apr 18 Army tests new tactical vehicle by throwing it out of perfectly fine aircraft
16 Apr 18 First Team deputy commander tapped to lead OTC
17 Apr 18 Soldiers, Marines bring Joint Light Tactical Vehicle operational teesting to completion
MAY 2018
   
09 May 18 Airborne testers close in on final rucksack design
10 May 18 Airborne Engineers enter digital age with new capabilities to enhance mission
10 May 18 3RD BRIGADE COMBAT TEAM: Rakkasans test, sling load joint light tactical vehicle
14 May 18 Intelligence Electronic Warfare Test Directorate realigned under U.S. Army Operational Test Command
17 May 18 Airborne test NCOs mitigate risk for new Radio Rucksack design
18 May 18 Fort Sill FA Soldiers impact modernization during Army Tactical Missile Systems Modification test
18 May 18 Germany-based Stryker Infantry units train on upgrades during operational test
25 May 18 Fort Hood equipment testers receive post Adopt-A-School achievement award
29 May 18 COMMENTARY: Fort Hood Summer Mega Career Fair to connect job seekers, employers
30 May 18 Army tests new portable radiological detection devices, tackles joint service challenges
 
JUNE 2018
01 Jun 18 Airborne testing final phases complete on smaller laser targeting device
01 Jun 18 Waterborne airdrop testing complete on 2013 Yamaha FX SHO Advanced Rescue Craft
11 Jun 18 Airborne testers conduct airdrop tests of new container delivery system
JULY 2018
13 Jul 18 New joint service chemical mask tested for fixed wing air crews
17 Jul 18 27th Eng. Bn. conducts Airdrop certification testing on new Airfield Damage Repair Kit
19 Jul 18 Radio interview with Col. Chris Albus (Waco 100 Zack and Jim)
19 Jul 18 Motorcycle mentorship key to rider survivability
31 Jul 18 ROK army equipment testing chief gets taste of NIE 17.2
AUGUST 2018
14 Aug 18 Army Under Secretary sees operational testing first hand while touring Ft. Hood
31 Aug 18 COMMENTARY: Suicide prevention means taking action
SEPTEMBER 2018
 
06 Sep 18 Fort Hood's Operational Test Command holds change of command ceremony
06 Sep 18 U.S. Army Operational Test Command welcomes new commander, sends off senior enlisted advisor
10 Sep 18 Army conducts first operational test of UH-60V Black Hawk helicopter digital cockpit
11 Sep 18 Pilots test new digital displays in Black Hawk helicopters to replace decades-old analog controls
12 Sep 18 Army test unit to host Operational Testers' Hall of Fame induction ceremony at Ft. Bragg, N.C.
 
13 Sep 18 Extended Range Gray Eagle version follow-on tests complete
25 Sep 18 Black Jack, USAOTC complete testing of new Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle
   
26 Sep 18 Stryker modification testing improves 2nd Infantry Division Soldier readiness
   
OCTOBER 2018
   
2 Oct 18 Chemical detection, decontamination system runs through operational test
   
11 Oct 18 UPDATE: Airborne Soldiers test Spider networked munition system upgrade
   
17 Oct 18 Special Operations Command Soldiers test RA-1 Double Bag Static Line Parachute System, USASOC C-27J aircraft compatibility
   
23 Oct 18 USAOTC makes 2 tentative job offers at Society of Women Engineers conference
   
NOVEMBER 2018
   
1 Nov 18 Airborne Soldiers wrap up Spider networked munition system upgrade test
   
6 Nov 18 Army intelligence leaders meet Soldiers at NIE 18.2
   
6 Nov 18 III Corps’ Maj. Gen. Ken Kamper visits NIE 18.2 at Camp McGregor, N.M.
   
15 Nov 18 At NIE 18.2, Army tests new capability integrating mission command: Command Post Computing Environment
15 Nov 18 Fort Bragg's 5-73 CAV contributes to Mounted Computing environment customer test at NIE 18.2
   
DECEMBER 2018
03 Dec 18 Additional Duty Safety Officer Course brings added safety to equipment testing unit
03 Dec 18 USAOTC welcomes new command sergeant major
12 Dec 18 Ft. Hood's senior combat aviator to perform Ballet Austin's 'Mother Ginger'
21 Dec 18 Ft. Hood general reads 'Twas the Night Before Christmas' to Florence, Texas kindergarteners