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By Michael. M. Novogradac Operational Test Command Public Affairs MCGREGOR RANGE, N.M. – During the Network Integration Evaluation 17.2 exer- cise here July 11 through 30, Soldiers tested smaller, lighter communications gear they can more easily move from one battlefield location to another by sling loaded CH-47 Chinook he- licopter. If fielded, this gear would increase the speed and efficiency of Soldier operations. The Soldier-led NIE 17.2 exercise, which is the test bed for the Warfighter Information Network-Tactical (WIN-T) Increment 2, in- volved more than 2,000 Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), from Fort Campbell, Ky. The light brigade is integrating the rapidly progressing Army battlefield communications network, testing its functions and air transport- ability. “Air transportability translates to mission success,” said Lt. Col. Richard E. Michael, se- nior test officer for WIN-T Increment 2 at the U.S. Army Operational Test Command’s Mis- sion Command Test Directorate. Michael explained how the larger Tactical Communications Node and Network Opera- tions and Security Center are already fielded in heavy versions on five-ton Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles, which are big and heavy eight-wheeled vehicles – difficult to drive through small towns, unable to be sling-loaded by helicopter, and needing some disassembly for C-17 air transport. The lighter WIN-T Increment 2 TCN-Lite Total solar eclipse: Are you ready? By Anastacio Dalde III U.S. Army Public Health Center FORT RUCKER, Ala. – On Aug. 21, North America will have the op- portunity to view a total solar eclipse. It will be the first total eclipse in the continental United States in nearly 40 years, and the first coast-to-coast eclipse in a century. The eclipse will make landfall on the west coast at 10:15 a.m. (Pacific Daylight Time) just north of Newport, Ore. Traveling at more than 1,600 mph, the shadow will move across the country in just over an hour and a half before leaving south of McClellanville, S.C., at 2:49 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time). A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between Earth and the sun, obscuring the sun – either par- tially or totally – from a viewer on Earth. Most people in North America will be able to view at least a partial eclipse, while those in some states will see a total solar eclipse. Accord- ing to NASA, the moon will eclipse 60 percent of the sun in El Paso. The eclipse will create a roughly 70-mile- wide path through the U.S. as the shadow travels from west to east. Viewing a total solar eclipse is a unique and worthwhile experience, but if not done correctly, eye injuries can occur. Most of us would never stare directly at the sun because we know it can cause permanent eye damage. During an eclipse, though, the lower light levels may tempt some to watch it without suitable eye protection. This, too, is extremely hazardous. While most people grad- ually recover their normal vision within one to six months, some end up with permanent blurry vision and central blind spots. Indirect viewing using the pinhole- projection method will be the safest way to enjoy this eclipse. NASA has put together an excellent resource showing how to make a pinhole cam- era using only cardstock, aluminum foil, tape and a paper clip or pin at https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/edu/learn/ project/how-to-make-a-pinhole- camera/. This simple tool will allow eclipse viewers to experience the event without risking damaging their eyesight. For those who still want to view the eclipse directly, special eyewear is needed to avoid injury. Eyewear, including eclipse, prescription and safety glasses and regular sunglasses, are typically certified to various na- tional and international specifications. For example, the American National Standards Institute publishes con- sensus standards with specifications for prescription eyeglasses, safety glasses used for impact or chemical protection, and sunglasses. The Eu- FORT BLISS’ ONLY AUTHORIZED NEWSPAPER Education fair informs about local schools 1B Thursday, August 10, 2017 1st AD RSSB refines sling-load operations 3A Connect with the Bugle at: Fort Bliss, Texas @FortBlissTexas 1st AD and Fort Bliss fortblissbugle.com Click on the e-Edition FORT BLISS Friday Saturday Sunday Unit News ............................. 3A Spotlight ............................. 17A Community ........................... 1B Sports ................................. 11B Off Duty .............................. 12B Commercial Classifieds....... 13B Army Classifieds ................. 14B Mostly sunny Hi 95, Lo 76 Mostly sunny Hi 92, Lo 78 Rain possible Hi 89, Lo 76 See ECLIPSE Page 2A Sgt. Bradford Alex / 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), watch as a CH-47 Chinook flown by Soldiers assigned to the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne, sling loads the Tactical Control Node-Lite at Fort Campbell, Ky., June 15. The Soldiers were preparing for Network Integra- tion Evaluation 17.2 at Fort Bliss. Fort Hood’s 57th ESB participates in TRILOS test at NIE 17.2 6A One year out, but the ride’s not over 4B MEDCOM team aids WBAMC’s safety culture 10B inside this issue See GEAR Page 2A NIE 17.2 gear smaller, lighter New communications equipment tested for speed, efficiency ON WATCH Staff Sgt. Pedro Garcia Bibian / 55th Combat Camera A Soldier assigned to the 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), provides security during a simulated force-on-force training exercise during the Network Integration Evaluation 17.2 at Fort Bliss July 15. For more on NIE, see below, as well as pages 4A, 5A, 6A and 10A. U.S. Army photo courtesy Astronomy Online Staring at the sun without proper eye protection can cause a retinal lesion similar to the one shown in this photo.

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By Michael. M. NovogradacOperational Test Command Public Affairs

MCGREGOR RANGE, N.M. – During the Network Integration Evaluation 17.2 exer-cise here July 11 through 30, Soldiers tested smaller, lighter communications gear they can more easily move from one battlefi eld location to another by sling loaded CH-47 Chinook he-licopter. If fi elded, this gear would increase the speed and effi ciency of Soldier operations.

The Soldier-led NIE 17.2 exercise, which is the test bed for the Warfi ghter Information Network-Tactical (WIN-T) Increment 2, in-volved more than 2,000 Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), from Fort Campbell, Ky.

The light brigade is integrating the rapidly progressing Army battlefi eld communications network, testing its functions and air transport-ability.

“Air transportability translates to mission success,” said Lt. Col. Richard E. Michael, se-nior test offi cer for WIN-T Increment 2 at the U.S. Army Operational Test Command’s Mis-sion Command Test Directorate.

Michael explained how the larger Tactical Communications Node and Network Opera-tions and Security Center are already fi elded in

heavy versions on fi ve-ton Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles, which are big and heavy eight-wheeled vehicles – diffi cult to drive through small towns, unable to be sling-loaded

by helicopter, and needing some disassembly for C-17 air transport.

The lighter WIN-T Increment 2 TCN-Lite

Total solar eclipse: Are you ready?By Anastacio Dalde IIIU.S. Army Public Health Center

FORT RUCKER, Ala. – On Aug. 21, North America will have the op-portunity to view a total solar eclipse. It will be the fi rst total eclipse in the continental United States in nearly 40 years, and the fi rst coast-to-coast eclipse in a century. The eclipse will make landfall on the west coast at 10:15 a.m. (Pacifi c Daylight Time) just north of Newport, Ore. Traveling at more than 1,600 mph, the shadow will move across the country in just over an hour and a half before leaving south of McClellanville, S.C., at 2:49 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time).

A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between Earth and the sun, obscuring the sun – either par-tially or totally – from a viewer on Earth. Most people in North America will be able to view at least a partial eclipse, while those in some states will see a total solar eclipse. Accord-ing to NASA, the moon will eclipse 60 percent of the sun in El Paso. The eclipse will create a roughly 70-mile-wide path through the U.S. as the shadow travels from west to east.

Viewing a total solar eclipse is a unique and worthwhile experience, but if not done correctly, eye injuries can occur. Most of us would never stare directly at the sun because we know it can cause permanent eye damage. During an eclipse, though, the lower light levels may tempt some to watch it without suitable eye protection. This, too, is extremely hazardous. While most people grad-ually recover their normal vision within one to six months, some end up with permanent blurry vision and central blind spots.

Indirect viewing using the pinhole-projection method will be the safest way to enjoy this eclipse. NASA has put together an excellent resource showing how to make a pinhole cam-era using only cardstock, aluminum foil, tape and a paper clip or pin at https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/edu/learn/project/how-to-make-a-pinhole-camera/. This simple tool will allow eclipse viewers to experience the event without risking damaging their eyesight.

For those who still want to view the eclipse directly, special eyewear is needed to avoid injury. Eyewear, including eclipse, prescription and safety glasses and regular sunglasses, are typically certifi ed to various na-tional and international specifi cations. For example, the American National Standards Institute publishes con-sensus standards with specifi cations for prescription eyeglasses, safety glasses used for impact or chemical protection, and sunglasses. The Eu-

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Sgt. Bradford Alex / 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault)Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), watch as a CH-47 Chinook fl own by Soldiers assigned to the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne, sling loads the Tactical Control Node-Lite at Fort Campbell, Ky., June 15. The Soldiers were preparing for Network Integra-tion Evaluation 17.2 at Fort Bliss.

Fort Hood’s 57th ESB participatesin TRILOS test at NIE 17.2 ■ 6AOne year out, but theride’s not over ■ 4BMEDCOM team aids WBAMC’ssafety culture ■ 10B

inside this issue

See GEAR Page 2A

NIE 17.2 gear smaller, lighterNew communications equipment tested for speed, effi ciency

Friday Saturday Sunday

Mostly sunnyMostly sunny

ON WATCHStaff Sgt. Pedro Garcia Bibian / 55th Combat Camera

A Soldier assigned to the 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), provides security during a simulated force-on-force training exercise during the Network Integration Evaluation 17.2 at Fort Bliss July 15. For more on NIE, see below, as well as pages 4A, 5A, 6A and 10A.

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Rain possible

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U.S. Army photo courtesy Astronomy OnlineStaring at the sun without proper eye protection can cause a retinal lesion similar to the one shown in this photo.

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ropean economic area requires CE (European Conformity) certification for eyewear. The In-ternational Organization for Standardization also provides certification of eyewear. Only ISO 12312 2 specifically addresses the safety of solar eclipse eyewear for direct viewing.

While many manufacturers claim their eclipse glasses are specifically made for safe viewing, our informal laboratory tests suggest that not all eyewear offers sufficient protec-tion. Consider the following factors when pur-chasing solar eclipse eyewear:

– The best eclipse eyewear has the ISO 12312-2 certification. Many of the solar eclipse eyewear manufactured in the United States meet this ISO standard. We tested 25 samples of eclipse eyewear and found the ISO-certified glasses consistently provided adequate protection required to view the sun during an eclipse. All of the ISO-certified eclipse eyewear had additional CE certifica-tion markings.

– Eclipse eyewear with only CE certifica-tion markings might not offer sufficient pro-tection. We tested two samples of eclipse eye-wear that had CE certification markings, but no ISO certification markings. The first sam-ple, manufactured in China, did not provide sufficient protection in our laboratory tests when compared to the ISO 12312-2 standard. The second sample, manufactured in the Unit-ed Kingdom, provided so much protection that it may be too dark for viewing the eclipse.

– Some types of welding glass also offer sufficient protection for viewing an eclipse safely. Welding glass comes in different shade numbers that characterize its level of protec-tion. The higher the shade number, the darker

the lens and more protection provided at vis-ible wavelengths. Use at least Shade 14 weld-ing glasses to view the eclipse. Shade 5 weld-ing glasses are commonly marketed as eclipse glasses, but these do not provide enough pro-tection.

– Sunglasses and safety glasses used for everyday sun protection and for occupation-al safety eye protection (including Military Combat Eye Protection sunglasses) do not provide the minimum protection to directly view the eclipse. Nevertheless, some safety glasses are marketed with the word “eclipse” in the name. Others advertise that the eyewear “Meets and Exceeds ANSI Z87.” However, ANSI Z87 has no safety specifications for di-rect viewing of the sun. ANSI Z87 is a stan-dard for occupational safety glasses for pro-tection against impact, dust, chemical splash and welding.

– Avoid various do-it-yourself techniques for making your own eclipse eyewear, which can be found in instructional videos and web-sites on the Internet.

If you suspect you have experienced an eye injury due to viewing the eclipse, get an evaluation by an eye care professional as soon as possible. Symptoms might develop imme-diately or in a few days. The severity or type of symptoms may also change over time. The most common indications of possible injury are blurry vision and central blind spots. Col-or vision can also be affected.

Antiterrorism awareness: Know the indicators of violent extremismBy Fernando VillalobosDirectorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security

August is the Army’s Antiterrorism Aware-ness Month. This campaign is intended to educate Fort Bliss personnel on efforts to pro-tect our community. Knowing the indicators of violent extremism is one way community members can help law enforcement identify and deal with potential threats to the commu-nity.

Violent extremism poses a critical threat to the Fort Bliss community. Acts of violent extremism undermine the rule of law and the protection of human and civil rights. This threat is not limited to a single political, re-ligious or ideological background. Types of extremist groups include: white supremists, black separatists, anti-immigration groups, sovereign citizens, eco-terrorists, jihadists,

anti-Muslim groups and others. Regardless of its motivation, violent extremism can have devastating effects on individual communi-ties, and Army communities are not immune.

Potential indicators of violent extremism include:

– Expressing a political, religious or ideo-logical obligation to engage in unlawful vio-lence directed against U.S. military operations or foreign policy.

– Expressing support for foreign persons or organizations that promote or threaten the use of unlawful force or violence to achieve political, ideological or religious objectives.

– Participation in political demonstrations that promote or threaten the use of unlawful violence directed against the Army, Depart-ment of Defense or the United States based on political, ideological or religious tenets, prin-ciples or beliefs.

If you hear or see something suspicious, re-port it to law enforcement.

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and NOSC-Lite versions mount to a Hum-vee, which can be easily sling-loaded by he-licopter for rapid mobility when a unit jumps locations on the battlefield, he said.

“Light combat brigades need the ability to transport everything they own via helicopter, so they can perform fast insertion, and fast extraction,” Michael said. “When they need to, they have to move and have their mission go now.”

Operational testing of new equipment al-ways involves real Soldiers fighting against a real and capable opposing force.

“The battleground should never be the testing ground,” Michael said. “We have to prove the reliability, suitability and effec-tiveness of every system we test – including this backbone of communications – before it gets into the hands of Soldiers.

“WIN-T Increment 2 is not supposed to create a burden to them for mission execu-tion, so the operational test puts them in an

operationally realistic environment,” he con-tinued.

“Our military leaders at the highest levels are discussing this very piece of equipment that the 101st is out here testing,” he said. “And the 101st has done a superb job.”

To that end, Army leaders need to see data that either supports or does not support systems under test. The data comes in many forms, such as Soldier interviews on what works and what does not; direct observation of Soldiers working with any new system; and instrumented data that is reduced to the “ones and zeros” digits needed to prepare a test report.

One test unit Soldier – a network opera-tions transmission noncommissioned officer for 12 years with three deployments to Af-ghanistan under his belt – said he was inter-viewed by generals and other distinguished visitors during NIE 17.2.

“A good amount of them have asked me what I wanted to change,” said Staff Sgt. Shaun M. Lavigne, assigned to Headquar-

ters and Headquarters Company, 39th Bri-gade Engineer Battalion, 2nd BCT, 101st Abn. Div.

“I felt like they took what I said to heart. If changes are made, this will be a fantas-tic system for Soldiers who didn’t get the chance to test it, but will get it in a few gen-erations and will be able to use it.”

Lavigne said his NIE 17.2 experience was eye-opening.

“I wasn’t prepared for the NIE testing. I’m used to field environments,” he said, “but not the amount of tasks that we had to complete to make sure this equipment was tested.

“We had to do certain tasks every day to make sure the new equipment was tested correctly,” Lavigne continued. “Not just day-to-day operations. We had to make sure it was stressed out more than it would nor-mally be.”

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A CH-47 Chinook transports a Humvee during a sling-load operation as part of the Network Inte-gration Evaluation 17.2 here July 24.

U.S. Army photoOn Aug. 21, North America will have the opportunity to view a total solar eclipse. It will be the first total eclipse in the continental United States in nearly 40 years, and the first coast-to-coast eclipse in a century.

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By Sgt. Christopher Schmiett1st AD RSSB Public Affairs

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – Soldiers and civil-ian contractors from around the Combined Joint Operation Area-Afghanistan participated in sling-load training here June 24 and 25 to help refi ne the 1st Armored Division Reso-lute Support Sustainment Brigade’s standard operating pro-cedure.

Sling load is the process of attaching cargo either by a long line directly underneath a helicopter or inside a helicopter, and the training consisted of two parts: a classroom portion and a practical exercise that included a real-world mission.

“The training consisted of basic concepts, procedures and requirements,” said Sgt. Alvaro Morales, a parachute rigger and an instructor for the class, assigned to the 824th Quarter-master Company, 136th Combat Sustainment Support Bat-talion, 1st AD RSSB. “The purpose of the class was to train Soldiers on sling-load operations, the new changes for the sling loads, and how we are going to apply the new SOP here in Afghanistan.”

Transporting cargo by helicopters has become a staple for forces in Afghanistan, as it provides fast transportation from

one location to another.“Sling load is one of the most used methods to transport

cargo here in the area of operation, for its fl exibility and effi -ciency,” Morales said. “You don’t need to be sling-load certi-fi ed to participate in operations. Because of this, any Soldier could eventually fi nd him or herself in a situation where they have to either assist or execute sling-load operations. It sim-ply helps because knowledge is power and it’s benefi cial for any unit to have trained personnel who will not only assist, but will expand unit’s capabilities.”

All the Soldiers attending the training had little to no expe-rience in sling-load operations.

“The class was made up of 21 Soldiers and civilian con-tractors,” said Staff Sgt. Russell John Horton, Jr., a wheeled vehicle mechanic assigned to Headquarters and Headquar-ters Company, Special Troops Battalion, 1st AD RSSB. “We had some service members who had been through air assault, some who had been through the sling-load inspector certifi -cation course and some who had no sling-load training at all. We also had Soldiers of all different occupation specialties. No Soldier has one job; we must all be multipurpose.”

The students were able to get a greater understanding of

the capabilities of the aircrafts and confi dences in their abili-ties to successfully complete the mission.

Spc. Devin Gray, a parachute rigger assigned to the 824th QM Co. who attended the class, said he learned a lot, includ-ing proper hand and arm signals and the types of aircrafts.

The instructors wanted to make sure everyone in atten-dance would use the aircraft capabilities and convey the im-portance of safety when dealing with the aircrafts.

“I wanted them to take away the important part of all op-erations and executions, which is safety,” Morales said. “By knowing the capabilities of the aircraft and equipment, you will safely execute slings and accomplish the mission. I wanted them to know what everything looks like when it is right and to quickly identify if there is something wrong with the load or the procedures that might cause a malfunction, or worse yet, get someone hurt. I also wanted them to know where to go to, as far as manuals and references, when they are in doubt.”

This training provided Soldiers and civilians with a greater understanding of sling-load operations, which will enhance operational readiness throughout the CJOA-A.

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1st AD RSSB refi nes sling-load operations in Afghanistan

Soldiers and civilians learn how to properly and safely place a container onto a cargo net during 1st AD RSSB sling-load training at Bagram Airfi eld, Afghanistan, July 25.

Photos by Sgt. Christopher Schmiett / 1st AD RSSB Public AffairsSoldiers load a container onto a cargo net in preparation for a 1st Armored Division Resolute Support Sustainment Brigade sling-load exercise on Bagram Airfi eld, Afghanistan, July 25.

A 100-foot-long line hangs from the belly of a helicopter as Sol-diers and civilians learn how to properly attach cargo during 1st AD RSSB sling-load training on Bagram Airfi eld, Afghanistan, July 25.

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By Devon L. SuitsArmy Media Production

Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), received an opportunity to work with the latest enhancements to the Army’s tactical network technologies during Net-work Integration Evaluation 17.2, which be-gan here July 11 and ended July 30.

As part of the NIE concept, the U.S. Army Joint Modernization Command provided a “controlled setting” for program managers and developers of Army network equipment to test and evaluate their gear in a fully op-erational environment, said Col. Charles Roede, who serves as deputy commander of JMC.

“We create the conditions that introduce the environmental factors: a thinking enemy, the stress and confusion of simulated com-bat,” he added.

As part of an NIE, Soldiers train at Fort Bliss and White Sands Missile Range, N.M., conducting the same kinds of exercise units conduct elsewhere. Unlike at other installa-tions, however, these Soldiers take gear and equipment that is under evaluation with them into the field to improve the Army’s tactical, as well as command and control networks.

At the end of the exercise, Soldiers who used that gear provided feedback about how it enhanced – or didn’t enhance – their per-formance during the exercise. That feedback informs Army senior leaders about how the gear worked, and is used to improve mission command capabilities through the develop-ment of a deployable and less complex op-erational network.

NIE also helps improve the testing base-line by incorporating information on a high-

ly expeditionary unit’s ability to operate the Army’s tactical network to accomplish mis-sion objectives.

Improving concepts, capabilities“What we are trying to do at NIE is to fo-

cus on the network and mission command,” said Douglas L. Fletcher, chief of staff at the JMC.

Fletcher said he understands that technol-ogy – which he considers to be a piece of hardware or software – can be the catalyst for shaping Army concepts.

“Concepts are the forerunner of doctrine,” he added. “(Doctrine) is how we see our-selves fighting and what capabilities we need to fight. Those capabilities turn into require-ments, which eventually get into the hands of Soldiers.

“The best thing you can do is get the tech-nology into the hands of Soldiers early and often during the development of that capa-bility. That way you don’t make something ... only to find out later that it does not work the way it was intended to,” he said.

Network evaluation modernizes tactical net-work capabilities, provides crucial feedback

(Top right) Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), serve as opposition forces and provide security during a simulated force-on-force training exercise dur-ing Network Integration Evaluation 17.2 here July 15.

(Right) Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, conduct a live-fire exercise in conjunction with Network Integration Evaluation 17.2 here July 14.

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By Michael M. NovogradacOperational Test Command Public Affairs

While visiting Fort Bliss July 26, the equipment testing and evaluating chief of the Republic of Korea army caught a glimpse of how U.S. Army operational testing adds up to increased readiness through moderniza-tion.

Brig. Gen. In Hwang became acquainted with Network Evaluation Integration 17.2, the Soldier-led evaluation exercise designed to integrate and rapidly progress the Army’s battlefi eld communications network.

“We are assessing network connectiv-ity from the Soldier on the ground to their higher headquarters in a couple of ways,” Dave Wellons told Hwang about the evalu-ation that involved more than 2,000 Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne (Air Assault), from Fort Campbell, Ky.

Wellons, the deputy director for the In-tegrated Test and Evaluation Directorate, a subordinate element of the U.S. Army Op-erational Test Command at West Fort Hood, Texas, led Hwang through a graphic of NIE 17.2’s geographical size.

“The training area is immense,” explained Wellons. “The combined training area is 183 miles deep, all the way into New Mexico, where the White Sands Missile Range train-ing area is 40 miles wide. Added to Fort Bliss, it becomes 70 miles wide.”

In perspective, the NIE 17.2 training area is so big, it could contain the combined areas of the most prominent Army installations, including the National Training Center at

Fort Irwin, California; Forts Bragg in North Carolina; Stewart in Georgia; and Fort Hood in Texas, to name a few – totaling more than 2,295,000 acres that can fi t inside NIE 17.2’s 3.3 million acres.

Through a translator, Hwang also learned about two systems OTC has under test at NIE 17.2: the high-capacity Terrestrial Transmis-sion Line Of Sight (TRILOS) Radio; and the Warfi ghter Information Network-Tactical (WIN-T) Increment 2.

TRILOS is an easy-to-transport radio that

will improve the expeditious nature of Army units by being smaller, lighter.

It can be synchronized with WIN-T Incre-ment 2, allowing point-to-multipoint com-munications.

The WIN-T Increment 2 is a lighter-weight version of its predecessor, mounted to a Humvee that can be sling-loaded by he-licopter to be rapidly mobile when needed when a unit jumps locations on the battle-fi eld, offering better command communica-tions while on the move.

After seeing operational testing in action, Hwang said he was impressed with the U.S. Army using an opposing force as a capable threat to test its equipment, while also noting how the OPFOR provides a realistic training environment for the test unit.

“This is what the ROK Army is trying to do; combine testing and training,” he said.

Operational Test Command’s mission is about making sure that systems developed are effective in a Soldier’s hands and suit-able for the environments in which Soldiers train and fi ght. Test units and their Soldiers offer their feedback, which infl uences the future by offering input to improve upon ex-isting and future systems that Soldiers will ultimately use to train and fi ght.

ROK army equipment testing chief visits for NIE 17.2

Michael M. Novogradac / Operational Test Command Public AffairsDave Wellons, right, Operational Test Command’s deputy director of the Integrated Test and Evalua-tion Directorate at Fort Bliss, provides a briefi ng here July 26 on Network Evaluation Integration 17.2 to Brig. Gen. In Hwang, Test and Evaluation chief for the Republic of Korea Army.

“The combined train-ing area is 183 miles deep, all the way into New Mexico, where the White Sands Missile Range training area is 40 miles wide. Added to Fort Bliss, it becomes 70 miles wide.”>> Dave Wellons

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By Valerie MeverdenMission Command Test Directorate, U.S. Army Operational Test Command Public Affairs

MCGREGOR RANGE, N.M. – Communications Soldiers were able to see, touch and use the new Terrestrial Transmis-sion Line Of Sight Radio straight out of the box in a test environment here July 11 through 30.

“Everyone was very onboard from brigade on down; especially battal-ion (unit leaders) were excited to get the training fi rst,” said 1st Lt. Bianca R. Castillo, commander, Company C, 57th Expeditionary Signal Battalion.

The TRILOS, an upgrade from the current High Capacity Line Of Sight radio, is an easy-to-transport, high-ca-pacity radio that will improve expedi-tionary methods of Army units, while combating the increased risks of op-erating its tactical network in satellite denied scenarios.

Approximately 45 Soldiers assigned to Co. C were hand-selected for TRI-LOS new equipment training April 24 to June 2, allowing other members of the brigade to focus on preparing for operations at the Joint Readiness Training Center, Fort Polk, La., and the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, Calif.

“The radio is great,” said 1st Sgt. Michael F. Doyle. “It’s got a line-of-sight backbone that can push the data the Army wants, especially the video feeds. The amount of data it can push is more than anything else I’ve ever used.”

The U.S. Army Operational Test Command’s TRILOS test noncommissioned offi cer-in-charge participated in his third initial operational test of the radio. “The overall de-sign of TRILOS in supporting its mission is good,” said Sgt.

1st Class Shelby R. Schoolcraft, and by incorporating the HCLOS radio, the TRILOS will be even better.

The 57th ESB’s Co. C used HCLOS during its last deploy-ment. Their expertise, and the uniqueness of their missions, made them the ideal test unit for the TRILOS Radio test.

Leaders from across the Army had the opportunity to ob-serve the 57th ESB employing the sys-tem under realistic combat conditions, and while often facing rough weather conditions, Co. C tested the limits and capabilities of the TRILOS during the operational test.

OTC ensures every piece of equip-ment is operationally tested prior to Soldiers receiving it. Soldiers are OTC’s ultimate customers, who depend on OTC to effectively test the equip-ment they will use to fi ght and win.

Soldiers of test units provide OTC feedback on tested equipment so im-provements can be made on the current and planned systems Soldiers will use to defend our nation.

Leaders designed the NIE to assist the Army in keeping pace with the ad-vances in communications technologies

and to support readiness by delivering integrated network and mission command capabilities. OTC annually partici-pates in Soldier system-of-systems training and testing ex-ercises at NIE.

Fort Hood’s 57th ESB partici-pates in TRILOS test at NIE 17.2

Shortly after returning from Iraq, the Army’s 57th Expeditionary Signal Battalion at Fort Hood, Texas, supported the initial oper-ational test of the Terrestrial Transmission Line Of Sight Radio, conducted by the U.S. Army Operational Test Command during the Army’s July Network Integration Evaluation 17.2 at Fort Bliss.

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“The radio is great. It’s got a line-of-sight back-bone that can push the data the Army wants, especially the video feeds. The amount of data it can push is more than anything else I’ve ever used.”>> 1st Sgt. Michael F. Doyle

Keith West / MCT Directorate, U.S. Army OTC Public Affairs

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FORT BLISS BUGLE • August 10, 2017 • 7A

By 2nd Lt. Samuel Richardson 2nd Bn., 43rd ADA, 11th ADA Bde.

SOUTHWEST ASIA – July 11 was a memorable day for 24 Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artil-lery, 11th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, 32nd Army Air and Missile Defense Com-mand.

Soldiers from across the battalion’s five batteries and support company made new commitments to the Army by reenlisting under the presiding authority of Brig. Gen. Christopher L. Spillman, commanding gen-eral, 32nd AAMDC. Unique to this ceremo-ny, due to the battalion’s area of operations, Spillman conducted the mass reenlistment in person and by way of video teleconference to ensure he included all Soldiers.

After heartfelt remarks to the two dozen reenlisting Soldiers and their supporters as-sembled in the Warrior Battalion conference room, Spillman administered the oath of enlistment and thanked each Soldier for the privilege.

Sgts. Cody Dubay and Jackson Townsend, Patriot launching station operators and main-tainers assigned to Battery D, 2nd Bn., 43rd ADA, 11th ADA Bde., participated in the ceremony and reenlisted for six years each.

Afterward, Dubay said he “appreciated that General Spillman came down to reen-list everyone. It really shows us that he cares about the Soldiers.”

Townsend said he was grateful for the op-portunity of a unique and memorable reen-listment ceremony. Both of these noncom-missioned officers have experience with numerous reenlistment ceremonies and this most recent ceremony marks the second re-enlistment for each of them. Their decision to reenlist a second time, they explained, was an “easy one.” Providing stability for

their families and the opportunity to serve a long career in the Army they love is their primary motivation to “Stay Army.”

Sgt. 1st Class Armando Guevara, a ca-reer counselor assigned to the 2nd Bn., 43rd ADA, 11th ADA Bde., said “the Warrior Bat-talion’s current retention success is a direct indicator of engaged leadership exhibited by commanders, officers and noncommissioned officers” of the battalion.

Soldier-leaders such as Dubay and Townsend “are (the Army’s) greatest re-source. So it’s always great to see them com-mit to our country’s values,” Guevara said.

The “Warrior” battalion deployed to Southwest Asia and is tasked with operat-ing Patriot Surface-to-Air Missile Systems in the U.S. Central Command region, stand-ing ready to provide effective, lethal fires if called upon. July marks four months away from home for the Warriors, and while most Soldiers are focused on redeploying to Fort Bliss in just under six months, a few dedi-cated air defenders are thinking years ahead.

32nd AAMDC commander reenlists deployed Soldiers

(Top right) Brig. Gen. Christopher L. Spillman, right, commander, 32nd Army Air and Missile Defense Command, offers remarks to reenlisting Soldiers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 43rd Air De-fense Artillery, 11th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, 32nd AAMDC, and their supporters in Southwest Asia July 11. Spillman reenlisted 24 Soldiers while in country during a ceremony conducted both in-person and via video teleconference.

(Right) Spillman, left, administers the oath of enlistment to Soldiers assigned to 2nd Bn., 43rd ADA, 11th ADA Bde., 32nd AAMDC, as their sup-porters look on in Southwest Asia July 11. Spill-man reenlisted 24 Soldiers while in country during a ceremony conducted in-person and via video teleconference.

Photos by 1st Lt. Micah Uchida / Btry. D, 2nd Bn., 43rd ADA, 11th ADA Bde.

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