By Staff Sgt. Jacob Lang, 24th Theater Public Affairs Support Element, Fort Bliss, Texas FORT BLISS, Texas — Under the heat of the desert sun, a convoy of military vehicles roll down a dirt trail, kicking up dust and sand as they reach speeds of 45 miles per hour. The vehicles look familiar but are […]
1st Armored Division
1AD drone operators test new Shadow Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System
By Sgt. 1st Class Leonel Rubio, Test and Evaluation NCO, Aviation Test Directorate, U.S. Army Operational Test Command FORT BLISS, Texas — Tactical Unmanned Aerial System (TUAS) operators from the 1st Armored Division (1AD) are wrapping up operational testing of the new RQ–7B Shadow Block III system here while exploiting their operational skills. Operators flew […]
Ft. Bliss Engineer Soldiers test Joint Assault Bridge to discover issues before combat
By Lt. Col. Jeron Washington, Senior Test Officer, Maneuver Support and Sustainment Test Directorate, U.S. Army Operational Test Command FORT BLISS, Texas — Engineer Soldiers here are ready to dig in to operational testing of the Joint Assault Bridge (JAB) after learning how the new system operates. Operational testers say one of the most […]
Ft. Bliss Engineer Soldiers begin training on Joint Assault Bridge ahead of operational test
By Lt. Col. Jeron Washington, Senior Test Officer, Maneuver Support and Sustainment Test Directorate, U.S. Army Operational Test Command FORT BLISS, Texas — A Battalion of Engineer Soldiers here have started the testing process for the new Joint Assault Bridge (JAB). The JAB will allow vehicle commanders and crews to keep pace with current Army […]
