Competitors from across the the Army review the tasks, conditions and standards for the Best Observer Coach/Trainer Competition during the in‑brief at McGregor Range, N.M., Aug. 21, 2026. The assembled officer‑and‑NCO teams represent the top OC/Ts their respective unit, selected after winning the Best OC/T competitions at lower echelons.
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 11:34 |
| Photo ID: | 9883624 |
| VIRIN: | 260821-A-MT342-1111 |
| Resolution: | 7179x5128 |
| Size: | 3.28 MB |
| Location: | MCGREGOR RANGE, NEW MEXICO, US |
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