Courtesy Photo | Spc. Cyle Fangmeier of Aurora, Colo., and Pfc. Class Kenny Stacey of Jacksonville,...... read more read more
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by: 2nd Lt. Jason Floyd
CAMP ADDER, Iraq – Two soldiers from Company B, 3rd Special Troops Battalion, 3rd Advise and Assist Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, graduated from a week-long class on how to operate a piece of communications equipment known as the Very Small Aperture Terminal.
The VSAT is widely used in both Iraq and Afghanistan at the battalion level and below to provide communications for units in remote locations where traditional communications systems are less reliable.
Spc. Cyle Fangmeier, of Aurora, Colo., and Pfc. Kenny Stacey, of Jacksonville, N.C., both signal specialists, attended the VSAT class at Baghdad Signal University.
“This type of training ensures our Signal soldiers remain current with advances in technology, advances them with their military careers, and gives them tools to use once they leave the military,” said Capt. Nicole Mounts, of Midlothian, Texas, commander, Company B.
The VSAT is portable, easy to set-up, and provides sound communications. Having trained soldiers to operate it is proving to be more essential because the VSAT can be easily transported to remote locations where most communication devices fail.
“The VSAT class at Baghdad Signal University taught me how to set up, operate, and troubleshoot the terminal. I am very grateful that I was able to attend the class to help make me a better soldier,” said Stacey.
Fangmeier was chosen because he often works outside his military occupation skill and is often the go-to soldier for challenging tasks.
“Baghdad Signal University was a great opportunity for hands on training for the VSAT. It provided adequate operator-level knowledge to be able to successfully deploy and troubleshoot the terminal,” said Fangmeier.
The Signal University also teaches communications security, basic networking, and advanced networking. These classes are intended to improve the Signal soldiers’ understanding of Signal theory and enhance the unit’s ability to communicate on the battlefield.
“This is a very unique and beneficial opportunity, and I am very fortunate to be able to send Company B soldiers to this advanced training while we are deployed,” said Mounts.
| Date Taken: | 12.02.2010 |
| Date Posted: | 12.02.2010 05:05 |
| Story ID: | 61208 |
| Location: | CAMP ADDER, IQ |
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