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- [Narrator] The United States Army

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Operational Test Command, known as OTC,

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has been a vital asset

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to the American war fighter
for the past 50 years.

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Mandated by law under Title X

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of the U.S. Code, Section 139,

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OTC's mission is to conduct independent,

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operational tests of new
and emerging technologies

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that will improve a typical soldier's

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capability on the modern day battlefield.

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OTC accomplishes this mission

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by utilizing real soldiers,

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conducting realistic missions,

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in real world scenarios,

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under representative threats

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from independent and
determined adversaries.

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All within a representative
battlefield environment.

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OTC is the final check.

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Averaging 50 major test events a year,

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OTC plays a pivotal role

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in the Army's acquisition process

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by testing every item or key component

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of weapons, equipment or munitions systems

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fielded by U.S. soldiers.

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The main concern being effectiveness,

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suitability and survivability.

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This data is collected and passed on

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to evaluators who then
inform decision makers

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on which systems are best suited

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to ensure supremacy on the battlefield.

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OTC's most valuable asset is it's people.

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Led by a Brigadier
General, OTC is comprised

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of over 600 military
and civilian personnel.

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These people occupy 60 facilities

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in four states.

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They conduct Army and joint service tests

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and experiments throughout
the U.S. and the world.

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The Operational Test Command's

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most valuable strength is
it's ability to enable.

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OTC enables decision
makers at the highest level

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to plan ahead and map
out the Army's future.

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OTC enable readiness today

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and on future battlefields.

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OTC's experienced personnel

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enables the fielding
of emerging technology

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in a unique, fluid, and comprehensive way.

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This is achieved by
utilizing new locations,

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new units and new TTP's.

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OTC enables participating units

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to train and develop their soldiers

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who gain real world experience

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in realistic operational environments.

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OTC's highest priority is the soldier.

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Our sons, our daughters,

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they judge OTC's efforts

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with their mission accomplishment

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and more importantly, with their lives.

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This is a sacred trust

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which will not be compromised.

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For 50 years OTC has operated

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under the paradigm of professionalism,

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dignity and respect for all.

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They will continue this legacy

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into the battlefields of tomorrow.

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Army strong, truth in testing.