By Maj. Eric V. McDonald, Test & Evaluation Officer, Maneuver Support and Sustainment Test Directorate, U.S. Army Operational Test Command FORT RILEY, Kansas — 1st Infantry Division Soldiers here recently finished operational testing of a new heavy assault bridge designed to cross wet and dry gaps, both natural and man-made. The Joint Assault Bridge (JAB), […]
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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 […]
