Pershing Cup: The Army’s Best OC/T Competition [O-Course] [Image 1 of 7]

UNITED STATES

08.23.2026

Photo by Capt. Kimberley Kirnan 

First Army

Sgt. 1st Class John Metcalf, with the Mission Command Training Program, is preparing to dismount the sixth obstacle of the course during the Best Observer Coach/Trainer (OC/T) competition at Fort McGregor, New Mexico, Aug. 23, 2026. 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. 21–24, 2026. The competition showcases the Army’s commitment to outpacing adversaries, validating readiness through demanding training crucibles, and reinforcing the timeless truth captured in the Azimuth: “The battlefield does not forgive weakness.” (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Kimberley Kirnan)

• Date Taken: 08.23.2026
• Date Posted: 08.24.2026 12:55
• Photo ID: 9884227
• VIRIN: 260823-A-EE299-2513
• Resolution: 5326x3551
• Size: 3.06 MB
• Location: US