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FORT BRAGG, N.C. – In preparation for the 2016 U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition May 2-5, support staff and cadre from multiple U.S. Army Reserve commands and the active component pooled resources and personnel to ensure the ninth annual competition was better than the last.
Support staff from across the U.S. Army Reserve Command and cadre made up of drill sergeants of the 108th Training Command arrived April 25 on site, however preparations began in October 2015. Soldiers throughout USARC and active duty units here have assisted in the creation of the BWC to date.
“One team, one fight,” said Sgt. Maj. Thomas E. Ruhl, the Army Reserve Command G4 senior Logistics NCO. “We have a number of Soldiers providing support for the competition for the competitors.” Allowing Soldiers to assist in preparation outside of their military occupational specialty provided Soldiers the experience needed in the event that they must “cover down” and use the skills learned during training events such as this.
“Soldiers can expect to come here and be tested on every skill that you can picture a Soldier having to perform both in and out of combat situations,” said Sgt. 1st Class Aaron Butler, a NCOIC for the 2016 Army Reserve BWC. The event tests Soldiers through warfare simulations, physical fitness tests, board interviews, and warrior tasks and battle drills.
Butler won the U.S. Army Reserve NCO of the year title in 2009 and since has been a great asset to the Best Warrior Competition, said his counterpart Sgt. 1st Class Casey Martin, BWC NCOIC.
“The Best Warrior Competition allows Soldiers providing support to step out of their comfort zones” said Sgt. 1st Class Kelvin D. Williams, a USARC G4 transportation management coordinator. This event allowed Soldiers to provide support in preparation for the event outside of their MOS; it strengthened soldiers’ capabilities and developed stronger soldier skill sets while benefiting the Army as a whole, he said.
As a transportation management coordinator, Williams was primarily responsible for scheduling and selecting modes of transportation for personnel and equipment. For this event, Williams also facilitated in ensuring meals and lodging were available for the competitors and support staff for the 2016 BWC.
Forty competitors, both noncommissioned officers and junior enlisted, were selected to compete for the title of 2016 U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior.
The Best Warrior Competition is more than just a game, it annually provides Soldiers the opportunity to train and demonstrate Army values, embody the warrior ethos and represent the force of the future. Preparation for this event revealed the strengths of what it means to be a Soldier. The lessons learned and increased individual readiness for not only the competitors, but also for the cadre and support staff, can be brought back to the units and improve the U.S. Army Reserve as a whole.
| Date Taken: | 04.30.2016 |
| Date Posted: | 04.30.2016 09:57 |
| Story ID: | 196980 |
| Location: | NC, US |
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