Observer Controller/Trainers from the 188th Infantry Brigade are supporting 1st Battalion, 120th Infantry Regiment during post-mobilization training at Fort Bliss. During a post-mobilization units and personnel are prepared for deployment to combat or other operational missions. This phase involves a series of training and readiness events to ensure that the units are fully prepared and ready to successfully execute when deployed. During the event at Fort Bliss, OCTs from the 188 Infantry Brigade built stronger assessments of the unit using innovative technology. (U.S. Army Video by SGT Rognie Ortiz Vega)
The Army has changed how it approaches fitness and now embraces a method that includes physical aspects, as well as nutrition, mental health, sleep, and spirituality. “For so long, the Army has been focused on physical readiness, and rightfully so,” said Maj. Ryan Kaizer, HHD First Army commander, who oversees the unit’s Holistic Health and Fitness program. “But we have come to realize that there are other attributes to readiness...
The past year has been one of change, execution, and accomplishments at the First Army Academy (FAA). The academy focuses on training and equipping Observer Controller/Trainers (OC/Ts) and helping them to stay on top of the latest doctrine and tactics.
The past year has been one of change, execution, and accomplishments at the First Army Academy (FAA). The academy focuses on training and equipping Observer Controller/Trainers (OC/Ts) and helping them to stay on top of the latest doctrine and tactics.
