Search

The article reports on the Sullivan Cup, a precision-gunnery competition hosted by the U.S. Army Armor School at Fort Benning, Georgia on May 7-10, 2012. The event, named in honor of retired General Gordon Sullivan, the Army's 32nd Chief of Staff, was participated in by 15 Abrams crews. The Cup winner was the Abrams crew from 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division. Also discussed are the competition's origin and events participated in by crews including small-arms markmanship.

The article discusses the 125th anniversary of the U.S. Cavalry and Armor Association in June 2010.

Focuses on the Centralized Enlisted Promotion Selection System of the U.S. Army. Mission of promotion boards; Factors to be considered by soldiers in preparation for a promotion; List of myths and facts about the Department of the Army senior enlisted selection board.

The article focuses on the activities sponsored and hosted by the U.S. Armor Association as of 2007. It states that the organization was established in 1885 to provide support on soldiers and civilians who serve the nation's Armor and Cavalry units. It highlights the activities conducted by the association such as the 194th Armor Brigade, the Order of Saint George (OSG) Luncheon, and the Armor Warfighting Conference (AWC). It also features new level of recognition including the Black Medallion.

Presents information on the maintenance of the nuclear, biological and chemical (NBC) system of the Abrams tank to optimize crew safety. Installation of automatic shutoff software for audible warning alarms and systems enhancement program; Conduct of daily preventive maintenance checks and services; Grounds for shutting down the NBC system.

Comments on a new protective/combat eyewear which are commercial off-the-shelf items, that have passed the U.S. Army's testing criteria and are currently being issued to deploying soldiers through the U.S. Army's rapid fielding initiative. Percentage of all coalition force casualties that are attributed to eye injuries; Factors that pose significant threats to soldiers' eyes; Two categories of the new eyewear.

Emphasizes the importance of using critical war fighter system M1 Abrams and the Fradley family of combat vehicles in support of the Operation Iraqi Freedom of the U.S. Modifications made to the Bradley Fighting Vehicle (BFV); Performance of the BFV in urban terrain; Problem with the replacement of the M3A3 BFV with high-mobility, multi-purpose, wheeled vehicles.

Focuses on the training being provided by the U.S. Army Armor School's 1st Armor Training Brigade (ATB) in Kentucky to Armor and Cavalry soldiers. Challenges faced by the 1st ATB in adopting soldiers to the current warrior culture; Purpose of revising the tanker and scout training program; Inclusion of convoy operations and land mine training to the one-station unit training for tankers and scouts.

Discusses force stabilization and modularity in the U.S. Army. Information on brigade combat teams and brigade units of actions in several states in the U.S.; Increase in number of Active Component units; Decrease in number of combat brigades of the National Guard forces; Impact of force stabilization on soldiers and army units.

Presents information on training master gunners in current tank technology and crew-training techniques to meet future force needs of the U.S. Army. Purpose of master gunners; Complexity of a master gunner's role; Similarity of the role between a master gunner and that of a warrant officer; Details of a master gunner's course.

Discusses transparent armor gun shield (TAGS) which is seen as the possible solution to enhance soldier protection in the U.S. Army. Number of add-on armor plating kits that have been applied to Army vehicles; Information on TAGS created by the U.S. Department of Defense contractor; Status of the high mobility, multipurpose wheeled vehicles TAGS.

Focuses on the reevaluation of the Noncommissioned Officer Education System (NCOES) in the Armor community. Progressive training tiers within the NCOES; Purposes of examining streamlined course structure in Basic NCOES and Advanced NCOES; Key component of the updated courses.

Focuses on the use of an underwear made with synthetic fibers by combat vehicle crewmen in the U.S. to prevent burns in an event of a fire in armor vehicles. Safety hazard that exists with the use of the synthetic underwear; Details of an aircraft incident experienced by U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Boyd Tacket III.

Comments on the shift in the focus of the U.S. Army from professionally developing the Armor Force to stabilizing individual units. Benefits from stabilizing; Elements in developing a top-quality Armor Force; Information on the Project Warrior Program; Policy for promoting armor troopers.

Highlights the importance of safety in a soldier's life. Effects of complacency in the U.S. Army's armored division; Causes of military vehicle accidents; Precautions while operating a military vehicle.

Presents an article about the significance of the U.S. Non-Commissioned Officer Corps to the formation of premier leaders. Responsibilities of a non-commissioned officer; Importance of the implementation of discipline; Eligibility for getting promoted to master sergeant; Evaluation of a non-commissioned officer.