“We don’t want to put a piece of equipment in soldiers’ hands unless they have been able to test it. Because soldiers will break stuff and break stuff in very creative ways. But they will also be able to innovate,” said Brig. Gen. Joel Tyler, commanding general of Joint Modernization Command.

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“Our number-one job is to provide feedback to the (U.S. Army) Joint Modernization Command and the Army as a whole on different radio systems that the Army can potentially be fielding,” Swan said. “So we’re excited to be able to train with those radio systems and hopefully provide honest, real feedback to the Army.”

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ATEC Teammate of the Day 25 July 20017:

Mr. Darren Gross has been instrumental in getting the WIN-T instrumented data from WSMR to ATC in a timely fashion. Prior to starting execution of operations at Fort Bliss, Darren set up, configured, and trouble shot the three data harvesters being used to support data during this operation. He has directly contributed to getting the data to the customer in a timely fashion. Darren is a proven team player and will do whatever is require dto accomplish the mission. For his efforts, he was presented a coin by the USAOTC CG, BG John Ulrich.

#OPERATIONALTESTING #FORTHOOD #FORTBLISS #ATEC #NIE17.2 #WIN-T #WSMR

Today, a delegation of two Republic of Korea Army officers visited OTC to become familiar with operational test and evaulation processes and to share good practices, while enhancing the relationship between both Armies. #OperationalTesting The Chosun Ilbo The Korea Herald The Korea Times Eighth Army-Korea Korea JoongAng Daily Republic of Korea army - ROK army U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM) U.S. Army U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command

ATEC Teammate of the day 22 July 2017:

SSG Jose Loerasolis has been selected as the ATEC Teammate of the Day for 22 July for his exceptional leadership while performing as the TRILOS LNO NCOIC. He ensures the collection of data for the WIN-T INC1 TRILOS test while also ensuring the well-being of the Soldiers assigned to the test. For his efforts, he was presented a coin by the USAOTC CG, BG John Ulrich.

#OPERATIONALTESTING #USARMY #FORTHOOD #FORTBLISS #NIE17.2 #DATACOLLECTOR #LEADERSHIP #WIN-T #ATEC

The Test Technology Directorate (TTD) Team supprots instrumented data collection, reduction, and analysis (DCRA) for communications systems under test at Ft. Bliss, Texas. Their application of advanced engineering and technical knowledge provides the correct methodology and test technology required to capture test data and create a realistic operational environment, as well as modify test technology to meet operational testing requirements. The USAOTC CG and CSM presented four awards and two coins to these outstanding teammates.

#OPERATIONALTESTING #USARMY #FORTHOOD #FORTBLISS #NIE17.2 #TECHNOLOGY #ENGINEERING

ATEC Teammate of the Day July 20:

SPC Tynisha Stewart has distinguished herself from her peers with her ability to quickly understand the task of data collection at the Tactical Communications Node. Her proficiency, determination and thoroughness reflects great credit upon herself. For her efforts, she was recognized as the ATEC Teammate of the Day for 20 July 2017 and presented a con by the USAOTC CG, BG John Ulrich.

#OPERATIONALTESTING #USARMY #FORTHOOD #FORTBLISS #NIE17.2 #DATACOLLECTOR

ATEC Teammate of the Day July 14:

Tiffany Morgan has been responsible for training data collection methods, creating databases, developing test documentation, and supporting test members for the WIN-T INC 1 TRILOS IOT&E. Her work-ethic and tenacity has led to improving data collection. For her efforts, she was recognized as the ATEC Teammate of the Day for 14 July 2017.

#OPERATIONALTESTING #USARMY #FORTHOOD #FORTBLISS #NIE17.2 #TRUTHINTESTING #DATACOLLECTION

ATEC Teammate of the Day July 16:

SFC Daniel Ellenburg is responsible for providing logistical support for WIN-T, TRILOS, and HQ/SUT. His logistical support through the remote warehouse (Government Furnished Property and Government Furnished Equipment) has met the supply and demand for NIE 17.2 in order to acquire a building for the TRILOS Test Team. His strong work-ethic ensures the supply demands are met in a timely manner. For his efforts, he was recognized as the ATEC Teammate of the Day for 16 July 2017 and presented a coin by the USAOTC Commanding General, BG John Ulrich.

#OPERATIONALTESTING #USARMY #FORTHOOD #FORTBLISS #NIE17.2 #LOGISTICS

ATEC Teammate of the Day July 19:

SFC Mark Lykins has positively impacted every facet of the NIE mission with his leadership and experience. His preparation prior to NIE has been a major contributor to the success of the mission. SFC Lykins always puts the welfare of the Soldiers first. The condition he has set ensure all organizations and entities achieve maximum results. For his efforts, he was recognized as the ATEC Teammate of the Day for 19 July 2017 and presented a coin by the USAOTC Commanding General, BG John Ulrich.

#OPERATIONALTESTING #FORTHOOD #FORTBLISS #NIE17.2 #TRUTHINTESTING #LEADERSHIP

ATEC Teammate of the Day July 18:

Mr. Royace Gulley has distinguished himself among his peers with his efforts to get the TSMO Red Team and the test unit prepared to participate in the NIE 17.2 Adversarial Assessment. For his efforts, he was recognized as the ATEC Teammate of the Day for 18 July 2017 and presented a coin by the USAOTC Commanding General BG John Ulrich.

#OPERATIONALTESTING #USARMY #FORTHOOD #FORTBLISS #NIE17.2