By Maj. Jesse B. Holmes, Test Officer, Maneuver Support and Sustainment Test Directorate, U.S. Army Operational Test Command ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Maryland – NCOs from the U.S. Army Ordinance Center and School along with a test team from the U.S. Army Operational Test Command (OTC) completed testing the Next Generation Automatic Test Set (NGATS) here […]
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New commander takes charge at U.S. Army Operational Test Command
By Michael M. Novogradac, U.S. Army Operational Test Command WEST FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas — Senior leaders, friends and family social-distanced during a ceremony welcoming the 30th commander to the unit responsible for testing all new and modernized Army equipment here Friday. Col. David W. Gardner arrives to the U.S. Army Operational […]
U.S. Army Operational Test Command sends off senior enlisted advisor to Ft. Irwin
By Mr. Michael M. Novogradac, U.S. Army Operational Test Command WEST FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas — The unit responsible for testing new and modernized Army equipment bid farewell to its Command Sergeant Major during a virtual Relinquishment of Responsibility ceremony here Tuesday. Command Sgt. Maj. William A. Justice, U.S. Army Operational Test […]
U.S. Army Operational Test Command sends off commander to 13th Expeditionary Sustainment Command
By Mr. Michael M. Novogradac, U.S. Army Operational Test Command WEST FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas — The unit responsible for testing new and modernized Army equipment bid farewell to its commander via social media during a virtual relinquishment of command ceremony Thursday under COVID-19 pandemic conditions. Col. Ronald R. Ragin, who commanded […]
Ft. Bragg parachute riggers turn air drop testing skills into ‘Operation Iron Mask’ for Coronavirus pandemic
By Maj. Cam Jordan, Airborne and Special Operations Test Directorate, U.S. Army Operational Test Command FORT BRAGG, North Carolina — Parachute riggers who normally airdrop test Army equipment are using their sewing skills to fabricate protective masks to keep Soldiers and Civilians safe during the COVID-19 Pandemic. In what they have dubbed “Operation Iron Mask,” […]
82nd Airborne Division conducts new wheeled cargo delivery system test to support Immediate Response Force
By Mr. James (JC) Cochran, Military Test Plans Analyst, Airborne and Special Operations Test Directorate, U.S. Army Operational Test Command (Editor’s note: The Airborne drop test in the article below was conducted before COVID19 ramifications were fully understood. The U.S. Army Operational Test Command continues developing and planning equipment testing operations to ensure all advances […]
