By Mr. Michael M. Novogradac, U.S. Army Operational Test Command Public Affairs Officer WEST FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – The new commander charged with testing all new and modernized Army equipment systems said Monday he is honored to serve Soldiers. “OTC will continue to provide realistic operational testing to enable our Soldiers – our nation’s […]
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MEDIA ADVISORY: New commander to take charge of U.S. Army Operational Test Command Monday
WEST FORT CAVAZOS, Texas — The unit responsible for testing new and modernized Army equipment will welcome a new commander during a change of command ceremony 10 a.m. Monday, July 1, 2024. Incoming Commander Brig. Gen. Shannon-Mikal Lucas arrives to the U.S. Army Operational Test Command as its 32nd commander after serving as the Deputy […]
First Team Soldiers help Army test new Synthetic Training Environment
By Mr. Michael M. Novogradac, U.S. Army Operational Test Command FORT CAVAZOS, Texas — 1st Cavalry Division Soldiers who normally take their Abrams tanks, STRYKER and Bradley combat vehicles to the field are testing a new virtual synthetic training environment indoors. “We’re helping the Army develop its Synthetic Training Environment; what we call STE,” said […]
MEDIA ADVISORY: Operational Test Command to promote commander to brigadier general Friday
WEST FORT CAVAZOS, Texas — Col. George C. Hackler, commander of the U.S. Army Operational Test Command, will be promoted to brigadier general here Friday, Jan. 19, at 2 p.m.. Hackler took the reins of OTC June 30, 2022 as the unit’s 31st commander. Media wanting to cover the event should contact the Operational Test Command […]
Next generation family of Army medium-size vehicles tested at Ft. Bliss
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 […]
U.S. Army Operational Test Command welcomes new command sergeant major
By Michael M. Novogradac, U.S. Army Operational Test Command Public Affairs WEST FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas — A new Command Sergeant Major took over the reigns as standard bearer Friday for the unit responsible for testing all new and modernized Army equipment. Command Sgt. Maj. Joe E. Johnson Jr. arrives to be […]
