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- [Narrator] The United States Army
Operational Test Command, known as OTC,
has been a vital asset
to the American war fighter for the past 50 years.
Mandated by law under Title X
of the U.S. Code, Section 139,
OTC's mission is to conduct independent,
operational tests of new and emerging technologies
that will improve a typical soldier's
capability on the modern day battlefield.
OTC accomplishes this mission
by utilizing real soldiers,
conducting realistic missions,
in real world scenarios,
under representative threats
from independent and determined adversaries.
All within a representative battlefield environment.
OTC is the final check.
Averaging 50 major test events a year,
OTC plays a pivotal role
in the Army's acquisition process
by testing every item or key component
of weapons, equipment or munitions systems
fielded by U.S. soldiers.
The main concern being effectiveness,
suitability and survivability.
This data is collected and passed on
to evaluators who then inform decision makers
on which systems are best suited
to ensure supremacy on the battlefield.
OTC's most valuable asset is it's people.
Led by a Brigadier General, OTC is comprised
of over 600 military and civilian personnel.
These people occupy 60 facilities
in four states.
They conduct Army and joint service tests
and experiments throughout the U.S. and the world.
The Operational Test Command's
most valuable strength is it's ability to enable.
OTC enables decision makers at the highest level
to plan ahead and map out the Army's future.
OTC enable readiness today
and on future battlefields.
OTC's experienced personnel
enables the fielding of emerging technology
in a unique, fluid, and comprehensive way.
This is achieved by utilizing new locations,
new units and new TTP's.
OTC enables participating units
to train and develop their soldiers
who gain real world experience
in realistic operational environments.
OTC's highest priority is the soldier.
Our sons, our daughters,
they judge OTC's efforts
with their mission accomplishment
and more importantly, with their lives.
This is a sacred trust
which will not be compromised.
For 50 years OTC has operated
under the paradigm of professionalism,
dignity and respect for all.
They will continue this legacy
into the battlefields of tomorrow.
Army strong, truth in testing.