By 2030, The U.S. Armyā€™s Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System will essentially be replaced by the new AXS software, which can be used by any device and any person depending on the needs of the mission.
Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Rios, a cannon crewmember assigned to Task Force Kodiak, 2nd Battalion, 362nd Field Artillery Regiment, uses a compass to acquire an azimuth and orient himself to help him find his next grid point during a land navigation assessment event during the 5th Armored Brigade Best Observer Coach/Trainer competition at McGregor Range Complex, N.M., April 26, 2024.
The 5th AR BDE Best OC/T competition sought out to challenge the best-of-the-best OC/T officer and enlisted Soldiers across the command in a series of tactical events and tasks to advance on to the First Army Division West competition in June and ultimately vie for best honors at the First Army Competition in August. First Army OC/Ts are experts in training, advising, and coaching to deliver trained and ready formations to the Army Enterprise.
(U.S. Army photo by Spc. Maximilian Weaver)