First Army Command Sgt. Maj. Randolph Delapena delivers the in‑brief for Best Observer Coach/Trainer competitors at McGregor Range, N.M., Aug. 21, 2026. The session outlined standards and expectations for the Gen. John J. Pershing Cup and reinforced the critical role OC/Ts play in sharpening the Army’s warfighting advantage.
Observer Coach/Trainers (OC/Ts) are the Army’s premier master trainers, professionals who sharpen the Nation’s warfighting advantage to a razor’s edge. Their work ensures that Army Reserve and National Guard Soldiers embody precision, lethality, discipline, and a warrior mindset. The Gen. John J. Pershing Cup is the Army’s annual premier Best OC/T competition, a rigorous four‑day event held at Fort Bliss, Texas, Aug. 22–24, 2026. (U.S. Army photos by Sgt. Phyleicia‑Nicole Dais)
| Date Taken: | 08.22.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 08.23.2026 12:52 |
| Photo ID: | 9883621 |
| VIRIN: | 260821-A-MT342-1024 |
| Resolution: | 7563x5402 |
| Size: | 2.53 MB |
| Location: | MCGREGOR RANGE, NEW MEXICO, US |
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