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A CLOSER LOOK AT FORT JACKSON’S FAMILY OF THE YEAR– P8

ALSO INSIDEPREVENTION REMAINS BEST DEFENSE AGAINST HEAT ILLNESS, P6

STEPHEN TOWNSEND TAKES COMMAND OF TRADOC, P7

OBSTACLES and

OPPORTUNITYCOKER COLLEGE LACROSSE TEAM NAVIGATES

FORT JACKSON DEVELOPMENT COURSES – P12-13

The Fort Jackson Leader March 8, 2018

TODAYLego Club at the Library2-3:30 p.m. Thomas Lee Hall Library.Test your Lego brick building skills at the library. We have the Lego bricks, you bring the creativity. This is a free event. For more information, contact 751-5589.

SATURDAYMatinee Movie at the Library1 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Thomas Lee Hall Library.Bring the whole family to see Lego Batman star in his very own movie, “The Lego Batman Movie.” This is a free event. For more information, contact 751-5589.

St. Paddy’s Day 5k8 a.m. Semmes Lake Recreation Area. Open to all eligible ID Card holders. Late registration is from 6:45-7:45 a.m. the day of the run/walk. Arrive no later than 7:30 a.m. to sign in. Online registration will end at noon Friday. For more information, contact 751-5896 or 751-5817.

MARCH 13Protestant Women of the Chapel 9:30-11:30 a.m., Lightning Chapel 9476 Kemper St. Lunch is provided and free childcare, but children must be registered with CYS. For more information, contact [email protected].

Story Time at the Library11:30 a.m.-noon. Thomas Lee Hall Library. Wear your green as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Join us at the library to learn about this green holiday with stories, songs, and a make a leprechaun magnet. This is a free event. For more information, contact (803)751-5589.

MARCH 14�� 11:30 a.m. at the NCO Club. Reservations are due by 3 p.m. Friday at 788-1094 or 738-1220. MARCH 22Gaming at the Library2-3:30 p.m. Thomas Less Hall Library.Show us your gaming skills on an Xbox or PS4 to try your hand at coding with Dot and Dash. This event is free and for ages 8-12. For more information, contact 751-5589.

MARCH 23-24WHACK That Ball Fitness5 p.m. Perez Fitness Center, March 23. 10 a.m. Perez Fitness Center, March 24.First 20 registrants sign up today and get your game on. For more information, contact 751-3700 or 751-6258.

MARCH 27Story Time at the Library11:30 a.m.-noon, Thomas Lee Hall Library. The Easter bunny is hopping his way to Storytime at the Library to hear stories, sing a song, and make an Easter egg picture frame. This is a free event. For more information, contact 751-5589.

APRIL 1��8-9 a.m., Hilton Field. All Soldiers, civilians and Family members are invited to attend. All chapel worship services on Fort Jackson will continue as scheduled. In case of inclement weather, the service will take place 10-11a.m. at the Solomon Center. For more information, contact Chaplain (Capt.) Christopher R. Ball at 751-3882 or [email protected].

APRIL 3��3 p.m., at the Solomon Center. Maj. Gen. Joseph R. Calloway, director of Military Personnel Management, Deputy Chief of Staff, U.S. Army, G-1 will speak during the event. The lecture series is aimed at offering professional development to leaders and Soldiers.

APRIL 12Lego Club at the Library2-3:30 p.m. Thomas Less Hall Library.Test your Lego brick building skills at the library. We have the Lego bricks, you bring the creativity. This is a free event. For more information, contact 751-5589.

APRIL 212018 USA Powerlifting Event7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 21 at the National Guard Army, 1225 Bluff Road inColumbia. The South Carolina National Guard’s Warrior Fitness Team will behosting the 2018 USA Powerlifting’s “Power lifters against bullying: Wordshave weight” competition. For more information call 803-508-9003 or emailRon Dorian, director of the Warrior Fitness Program at [email protected].

APRIL 23��!Session 1: 9-10:30 a.m. Session 2: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Both sessions will be held at the Solomon Center. Mothers Against Drunk

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ON THE COVERDeShawn Ormond,

a senior from Coker College,

pulls himself over an obstacle at

the confidence course during a March 6 visit

by the school’s Lacrosse Team to

Fort Jackson.

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Photo by LATRICE LANGSTON

Are you interested in learning more about the Fort Jackson Sportsman Club? Come to a meeting of the Sportsman Advisory Council Working Groups.

The Cycling working group meets March 13 at Magruder’s Pub. The group leader Maj. Stephen McKinney can be contacted at 751-1041 or [email protected].

Maj. Matthew Hintz is the lead for the Run/Adventure and Shooting Working

Groups, and can be contacted at 751-7629 or [email protected]. The next meeting is 6 p.m. March. 27 at Magruder’s Pub.

The next Hunting and Angling Working Group meeting will take place 6 p.m. March 15 at Alpine Lodge. The group leader Com-mand Sgt. Maj. Curtis Wesson can be con-tacted at 751-8037 or [email protected].

SPORTSMAN’S ADVISORY COUNCIL

CORRECTIONS�� Christian Stokes, U.S. Army Drill Team’s drill master. Stokes is pictured in the left photo.

� Sunny Bolton, Fort Jackson, Child Youth Services coordinator’s name was misspelled in a story on page 14 of last week’s issue.

March 8, 2018 The Fort Jackson Leader

NEWS

Soldiers train for Expert Infantryman Badge

TRUE PROFESSIONALS

Infantrymen from across Fort Jackson began training March 5 to compete for the coveted Ex-pert Infantryman Badge. Later this month, EIB candidates will be tested on their infantry skills. The EIB is know as one of the most difficult skills badges to earn. Photos by ROBERT TIMMONS


NEWS

By DAVID VERGUNArmy News Service

Huge advances in biometric collection and database query are now being made with more to come on the horizon, said William Graves, the chief engineer for Program Ex-�� !�" ��#��-fare & Sensors.

That’s great news for the intelligence community and for force protection efforts, ��$��!�� Department of Defense biometrics.

Graves described the work that the re-searchers and engineers do in their Biomet-�� %�� '�*��%� �� +��;� ��!�<��!��+�*��22.

The current biometric collection system used by Soldiers worldwide is the Biometric

Automated Toolset, he explained.The system is fairly good at collecting

�� !� ��are unique for every individual, but it is less adept at collecting other facial features, he noted.

A newer system, known as Next Genera-tion Biometric Collection, is currently in the acquisition cycle after having navigated a successful material development decision.

+� �� *��!� �� system will be smaller and more light-weight, as well as more rugged and user �� %��=�� *��more accurate in collecting facial features and should process information in a timelier manner, Graves said.

The new system also takes a multimodal approach to biometric data collection, said Graves. The advantage of multimodal is that

�� !� ��iris scan could still produce a match.

The lab, which is only four months old, is moving quickly to develop other modes as well, he said.

+�� =�� !� �� >@Q� �� *�� -velopment as there is an urgent requirement �� *� ��%� �� V�*%�� %��this summer, he said.

Also, the lab is exploring ways to inte-grate biometrics into existing sensors and platforms, he said.

Another aspect of improvement that the lab is striving for is making biometrics com-pletely contactless, he said, meaning no op-erator is needed to collect information from the person.

See BIOMETRICS: Page 18

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A paratrooper scans the iris of a Soldier using a biometric system during training at the Joint Readiness Training Cen-ter on Fort Polk, Louisiana.

Photo by SGT. MICHAEL J. MACLEOD

Army improving biometrics speed, accuracy for military intelligence


NEWS

Heat illness: Prevention remains the best defense

By NICK SPINELLIMEDDAC Public Affairs

A ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. March 21 to mark the long awaited open-ing of Fort Jackson’s Army Wellness Cen-ter that recently began accepting appoint-ments.

The ceremony will be followed by tours of the building and demonstrations of the various services to be provided there.

“This state of the art facility will pro-�� * �� *�� latest in holistic health services,” said Col. Eric Edwards, MEDDAC commander.

+��*�� Z��Q#�!�those holistic health services begin with a Health Assessment Review and Body Composition Analysis.

“The Health Assessment Review is the foundation of the AWC Core Program mix and includes a series of assessments and questionnaires to determine the cur-rent level of an individual’s health,” said Seann Hightower, Fort Jackson AWC director. “It will identify the changes that will be necessary to reduce risk fac-tors for disease prevention that includes a body fat assessment which provides a baseline and assists with estimating a healthy body weight. It also acts as a great motivator for clients to track prog-ress when compared to body weight mea-surements alone.”

Other services the AWC will provide include metabolic assessments (tests that measure how many calories an individual ��*�� %[!�� !�stress management, and tobacco educa-tion/cessation.

“The main goal is to increase clients’ positive health behaviors through educa-tion,” Hightower said. “Education topics include healthy lifestyles, increased resil-iency, preventing chronic disease through healthy living habits and self-care. Healthy lifestyle encompasses more than diet and exercise- it also includes tobacco habits, alcohol consumption, safety, sleep habits.”

Army Wellness Center taking appointments, opens doors March 21

See WELLNESS: Page 20

By LATRICE L. LANGSTONFort Jackson Leader

In preparation of warmer weather in South Car-� ��!�+�� \��%��*�� annual heat injury prevention training.

>�� *�� ]�� ^� �� ;�� !�� %�_�� %�� how to prevent, identify and respond to heat in-juries.

One of the easiest ways to prevent heat illness is proper hydration, said Mary Reardon, a safety �� +��\��%��

“Water is the best beverage for hydration,” Reardon said, “understanding the recommended water consumption rate; about 1 and a half quarts per hour, and proper eating to retain electrolytes is the best way to maintain healthy hydration.”

Fort Jackson’s heat prevention program is re-garded by TRADOC as one of the strongest pro-grams because of its deliberate effort to implement

best practices learned from unfortunate circum-stance of the past.

{��=��ZZ��!��-ache, nausea, weakness or fatigue and muscle cramps to be common signs and symptoms of a �� !��response to these symptoms may help prevent a more serious injury.

The implementation and use of the Arm Cool-ing Station, designed to prevent overheating and promote rapid body temperature cooling is one method of immediate response to symptoms of heat illness. Other immediate actions can include removing the individual from training, loosening clothing and resting in the shade. More severe symptoms such as hot body, confusion, vomiting and convulsions require emergency medical care.

Soldiers participated in applying ice sheet dur-ing the training as well.

Mary Reardon, a safety specialist with the Fort Jackson Safety Office, demonstrates how to effectively apply an ice sheet March 2 during Heat Illness Preventing training for 1st Battalion, 13th Infantry Regiment. Staff Sgt. Michael Bridges, left, assists in the ice sheet demonstration by first wrapping Staff Sgt. Aryanna Phillips’ head with an ice sheet before moving on to apply ice sheets to the rest of her body.


Water is the best beverage for

hydration.

— Mary Reardon, a safety specialist for the

Fort Jackson Safety Office

“

”See HEAT: Page 20


Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley passes the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command colors to Gen. Stephen J. Townsend during the change of command ceremony at Fort Eustis, Va., March 2. Townsend assumed command from Gen. David G. Perkins, who is retiring Friday after from the Army after 38 years of service.

U.S. Army photo by CHRISTOPHER THOMPSON

NEWS

Stephen Townsend takes command of TRADOCBy AMY L. ROBINSONU.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command

Gen. Stephen J. Townsend assumed command of U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command from Gen. David G. Perkins during a ceremony on Fort Eustis, Virginia, March 2.

Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley, who hosted the ceremony, said it was a great but bittersweet day as the com-mand bid farewell to Perkins and welcomed Townsend as TRADOC’s 16th commanding general.

However, the day was not about either of the generals, Mil-ley continued, explaining that the focus was on celebrating the accomplishments of the command and how TRADOC contin-ues to shape the Army.

“This day is not so much about Dave Perkins or Steve Townsend,” Milley said. “This day is really about the tremen-dous and great work that Training and Doctrine Command does.”

The 39th Chief of Staff of the Army said that the Army is,

without question, the most powerful Army on the face of the Earth, and it’s in good hands not only because of the work of thousands of people over many years, but also directly because of the work of TRADOC since 1973.

}~�� civilians who work in TRADOC – the Army would not be what it is without your legacy ... There’s not a single Soldier who does not come in – or go out – of the Army without touching Training and Doctrine Command.”

Milley also discussed the command’s history and the fact that no other command in the Army has a portfolio as wide, as complex or as deep as TRADOC.

“Everyone in this room is a product of what this command did in the 1970s and ‘80s to reform the United States Army,” Milley said. “They didn’t do it alone – they did it in conjunc-tion with Army Materiel Command and Forces Command and Army leadership. But it was this command that drove that re-form, it was this command that increased the readiness and changed us from that post-Vietnam Army into the Army that

you see today.”Milley then shifted to Perkins’ leadership of TRADOC dur-

ing the past four years, and how he has helped shaped how ��Q��%�� ]� ��Domain Battle concept. But TRADOC’s greatest contribution to the Army, Milley said, is the training of its Soldiers.

“TRADOC recruits and accesses 120,000 Soldiers every year,” Milley said. “Think about that. That number is larger than the British, Canadian and Australian armies combined. That number is 75 percent of the entire Marine Corps.”

Milley then thanked Perkins and his Family for their con-tributions to the Army and the nation. The former TRADOC commander will retire in ceremony March 9 in Washington, D.C.

In welcoming TRADOC’s incoming commanding general, Milley said the command is very lucky to have Townsend, a man of tremendous talent and great character.

See TRADOC: Page 14


Courtesy of 2nd Battalion, 13th Infantry Regiment

Every year, units on Fort Jackson nominate deserving Fam-ilies for the Fort Jackson Family of the Year Award. During the annual Army Training Center and Fort Jackson quarterly awards ceremony Jan. 26, Maj. Gen. Pete Johnson, the instal-lation commander, awarded the Family of the Year Award to Staff Sgt. John and Agata Berta of Alpha Company, 2nd Bat-talion, 13th Infantry Battalion.

The Berta story began at Fort Polk, Louisiana when John and Agata served as military policemen in the same battal-ion. They both deployed from Fort Polk to Iraq in 2008 and �� %�� %��^��~��%��married in January 2011. John transferred to Alaska in March 2011 while Agata stayed at Fort Polk.

In August 2011, Agata left the Army and moved to Alaska to be with John. John deployed to Afghanistan in December 2011. After John returned in 2012, Agata gave birth to their twin daughters, Maddison and Elizabeth, in August 2013. The Berta’s were assigned to Fort Jackson in April 2014, where John served in the 17th Military Police Detachment. John would go on to become a drill sergeant with Alpha Company, 2-13 Infantry Regiment.

While John serves as a drill sergeant, Agata serves in many roles within the battalion and Fort Jackson. She serves as the 1st Vice President and Secretary of the Victory Spouse’s Club, the 2-13 Family Readiness Group newsletter editor, the Al-pha Company Key Caller, volunteers her time photographing trainees, and helps with Family Day and Graduation.

Capt. Tom Simpson, the Alpha Company commander, re-cently sat down with Agata to talk about the Family of the Year Award recognition.

Simpson: First of all, congratulations on winning the Fam-ily of the Year Award. We are all very thankful for everything you do and you made us very proud.

Agata: Thank you.Simpson: When Marilynn Bailey (Fort Jackson volunteer

coordinator) announced the winner, and you heard your name, where you surprised?

Agata: I was very surprised. It was an honor just to be nominated for the award and I know there are many Families on Fort Jackson that contribute so much. But to actually win was a big surprise.

Simpson: How did your girls react to winning the award? Agata: They were super excited. They say they were the

ones that won and keep the trophy in their room.Simpson: Being an Army spouse is a tough job. Is it any

easier for you since you were a Soldier?Agata: I think so. Since I’ve done the job too, I under-

stand when he tells me he can’t make it to something or is late

��%��*�� %�understand.

Simpson: What is some of the best advice you could give to a new Army Family?

Agata:�>�� %�� $�� and with the installation. A lot of new Families are simply un-aware of the resources and information that are available to them and when you get involved you learn a lot.

Simpson: What’s next for the Berta Family?Agata: John really wants to become a drill sergeant leader

at the Academy. Once he takes off the hat, I would like to move to Germany.

The Berta Family are a wonderful example of character and commitment. We thank them for everything they do for the battalion and the Fort Jackson team. We wish them the best of luck in the future.

NEWS

A closer look at Fort Jackson’s Family of the Year

The Berta Family poses with Maj. Gen. Pete Johnson, post commabder, and Command Sgt. Maj. Lamont Christian, post senior enlisted leader, after being named Family of the Year.

PHOTO BY CHARLES CLARK

Courtesy of 2nd Battalion, 13th Infantry Regiment

Every year, units on Fort Jackson nominate deserving Fam-ilies for the Fort Jackson Family of the Year Award. During the annual Army Training Center and Fort Jackson quarterly awards ceremony Jan. 26, Maj. Gen. Pete Johnson, the instal-lation commander, awarded the Family of the Year Award to Staff Sgt. John and Agata Berta of Alpha Company, 2nd Bat-talion, 13th Infantry Battalion.

The Berta story began at Fort Polk, Louisiana when John and Agata served as military policemen in the same battal-ion. They both deployed from Fort Polk to Iraq in 2008 and �� %�� %��^��~��%��married in January 2011. John transferred to Alaska in March 2011 while Agata stayed at Fort Polk.

In August 2011, Agata left the Army and moved to Alaska to be with John. John deployed to Afghanistan in December 2011. After John returned in 2012, Agata gave birth to their twin daughters, Maddison and Elizabeth, in August 2013. The Berta’s were assigned to Fort Jackson in April 2014, where John served in the 17th Military Police Detachment. John would go on to become a drill sergeant with Alpha Company, 2-13 Infantry Regiment.

While John serves as a drill sergeant, Agata serves in many roles within the battalion and Fort Jackson. She serves as the 1st Vice President and Secretary of the Victory Spouse’s Club, the 2-13 Family Readiness Group newsletter editor, the Al-pha Company Key Caller, volunteers her time photographing trainees, and helps with Family Day and Graduation.

Capt. Tom Simpson, the Alpha Company commander, re-cently sat down with Agata to talk about the Family of the Year Award recognition.

Simpson: First of all, congratulations on winning the Fam-ily of the Year Award. We are all very thankful for everything you do and you made us very proud.

Agata: Thank you.Simpson: When Marilynn Bailey (Fort Jackson volunteer

coordinator) announced the winner, and you heard your name, where you surprised?

Agata: I was very surprised. It was an honor just to be nominated for the award and I know there are many Families on Fort Jackson that contribute so much. But to actually win was a big surprise.

Simpson: How did your girls react to winning the award? Agata: They were super excited. They say they were the

ones that won and keep the trophy in their room.Simpson: Being an Army spouse is a tough job. Is it any

easier for you since you were a Soldier?Agata: I think so. Since I’ve done the job too, I under-

stand when he tells me he can’t make it to something or is late

��%��*�� %�understand.

Simpson: What is some of the best advice you could give to a new Army Family?

Agata:�>�� %�� $�� and with the installation. A lot of new Families are simply un-aware of the resources and information that are available to them and when you get involved you learn a lot.

Simpson: What’s next for the Berta Family?Agata: John really wants to become a drill sergeant leader

at the Academy. Once he takes off the hat, I would like to move to Germany.

The Berta Family are a wonderful example of character and commitment. We thank them for everything they do for the battalion and the Fort Jackson team. We wish them the best of luck in the future.

NEWS

A closer look at Fort Jackson’s Family of the Year

The Berta Family poses with Maj. Gen. Pete Johnson, post commabder, and Command Sgt. Maj. Lamont Christian, post senior enlisted leader, after being named Family of the Year.

PHOTO BY CHARLES CLARK


NEWS

By JOE LACDONArmy News Service

Soldiers may be asked to carry heavier, more lethal weapons in the near future, but they soon might have a “third arm” to im-prove their accuracy and reduce fatigue.

Using a mechanical apparatus that re-��* �� !�the lightweight device will help redistribute some of the burden Soldiers carry in their arms and shoulders to their abdomen. Engi-neers at the Army Research Lab here have been developing a mechanical “third arm” that attaches to a user’s back hip.

The project, unveiled last year at a confer-ence, is scheduled to be tested again some-

time this spring with a minimum of 15 Sol-diers.

“Right now we have a prototype that’s es-sentially a research platform that we’re us-ing to investigate different types of materials -- how materials and structures can stabilize a weapon or a shield, reduce fatigue on the Soldiers’ arms, but also improve accuracy,” said mechanical engineer Dan Baechle.

The project is currently on its second prototype model with improvements based on Soldier feedback. Some of the improve-ments include an extendable hinge plate so �� sizes and body types. Baechle said further re-search must be completed before the device ��*�� ~��%��

pounds can now support weapons such as the M249 light machine gun that weighs about 27 pounds.

The project not only helps stabilize weap-ons, but can aid Soldiers for defensive pur-poses while carrying 20-pound shields. The project team developed a custom mount that connects from the arm to the shield so Sol-diers can use the Third Arm to help alleviate muscle fatigue.

Concept development began in late 2015 when ARL engineers brainstormed ideas on how to make a dismounted Soldier more le-�� "��*��*�� -totypes in 2016. The focus of the project cen-tered on providing stability for dismounted Soldier. ARL engineers are examining dif-

ferent types of spring materials to further balance the weapon against gravity. Baechle ��%��*��*�� current prototype because of its light weight and density.

“We started out with just trying to think of a way to help improve the lethality for the dismounted Soldier,” Baechle said. “Gen-erally that means stabilizing the weapon or giving the Soldier a more powerful weapon. Can we stabilize that weapon to improve accuracy? But also if we’re stabilizing the weapon and taking the load off of the Sol-diers’ arms, does that improve the Soldier’s readiness? Does it also improve the Soldier’s accuracy with the weapon?”

Army Research Lab engineer Dan Baechle demonstrates how to wear the ‘Third Arm,’ a mechanical device designed to improve accuracy and reduce fatigue.

Photo by JOE LACDAN

Researchers advance ‘Third Arm’ project to next testing phase

See ARM: Page 17


NEWS

‘I became a soldier ...’

SPC. CHRISTI MCRAE, 29New Orleans

“A desire to improve my leadership skills so that I may apply those skills to ef-fectively run my own private ��me to join the Army.”

“Yes, The Army has proven to be more than I ex-pected. I always understood that discipline would be a major component, however, I now realize that every-thing we are asked to do has purpose.”

“The most challenging event of Basic Combat Training was trying to get fellow trainees to all be on the same accord. Some people try to get by with doing the minimum which was often times frustrat-ing. Also the long days and physical training was very challenging as well.”

“In 10 years I see myself owning a private practice while maintaining my military career.”

“I’m a 68K – Medical Laboratory Specialist. I look forward to the growth potential in the military and �� -lence my drill sergeants demanded from me.”

SPC. JARED WILLIAMS, 27Oakland, California

“Pivotal life changing ��-enced me to join the Army.”

“The Army is less intense than I thought it would be. At moments of high stress there is a comedic element somewhere.”

“I was the most challeng-ing thing about Basic Com-bat Training. Overcoming my own mental patterns and having to adapt to my new environment which was less hostile than the one I came from was the biggest challenge.”

“If everything works out how I plan it, in ten years I’ll have earned my (doctorate) in psychology or philosophy and passing my experience to the next generation through various formats.”

“I’m a 14G – Air Defense Battle Management System Operator.”

PVT. RICHELLE B. REBELKUUL, 18Ipan Talofofo, Guam

“Access to better oppor-tunities in supporting my-self and serving my country ��join the Army. I had a really undisciplined childhood and knew that if I didn’t get my life together I wouldn’t make it in this world. I want to be proud of myself and what I do.”

“I thought joining the Army would be really tough but I knew that it was going to push me to be a better, ��

“All of Basic Combat Training was challenging. Every obstacle made me push myself harder, even though I wanted to give up. Being mentally tough was the most challenging, because it’s easy to give up.”

“In 10 years I see myself ten times the Soldier I am today. I see myself being important and giving direc-tion. I see myself as a leader.”

“I’m a 14T – Patriot Launching Station Enhanced Operator/Maintainer.”

PVT. TOMMY DILTZ, 22 Montgomery, Alabama

��join the Army was the life I was living before. I came from being homeless and a outcast, to being some-one everyone looked up to. I knew from the mo-ment I joined that I had ��someone’s life. I knew the Army would change my life forever.”

“Before I joined I thought the Army would be easy. I was wrong. The Army is what you make it as a group. It involves discipline, integrity, and grit to make it through. I am so grateful for the opportunity and the challenge of the Army.”

“The most challenging event of Basic Combat Training was the Forge. It required a lot of strength, encouragement, and teamwork. It really was a chal-lenge for me. It will always be one of the memorable events from basic training.”

SPC. DOMINIQUE RICHARDSON, 26Eutaw, Alabama

“The opportunity to con-tinue my education, support my Family and several others ��join the Army. It is the best of both worlds.”

“The Army is the complete opposite of what I thought it would be. The experience is ��!��challenge but well worth it.”

“Being away from my family was the most chal-lenging thing about Basic Combat Training.”

“In ten years I see myself continuing my service in the U.S. Army as a physician. My goal is to share my experiences and use my platform to mentor others.”

“I’m a 68K – Medical Laboratory Specialist” “I look forward to growing, gaining new experi-

ences, meeting new people and sharing knowledge on my new journey.”

PVT. KLARISSA L. KELLY, 20Vancouver, Washington

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March 8, 2018 March 8, 2018 The Fort Jackson Leader Page 13

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Coker College Lacrosse Team vis-ited Fort Jackson Tuesday to test the ��'� ��!�� -��'��&�Fit to Win obstacle course and the Team Development Course as part of the installation’s community outreach efforts. The purpose of the event is to develop leaders through the execution of obstacle courses meant to challenge the team both physically and mentally. “Fort Jackson hosts many educational institutions and groups looking to im-prove their leadership and cohesion in areas the installation is uniquely quali-��&��*��+��&��'��#��!�9��9�� -portant for the command and the Army to effectively connect to the American people and let them know their money ��

DEVELOPINGFUTURE LEADERS

DeShawn Ormond, a senior from Coker College and native of Gainesville, Va., pulls himself over an obstacle at the confidence course. Middle: Brooks Long, a senior and Mount Laurel, N.J. native holds a rope taunt so fellow teammates can successfully navigate the course. Far right, Coker College student athletes go through some of the obstacles.

Photos by LATRICE LANGSTONFort Jackson Leader


This is a guy who has incredible competence, he’s got tremendous intellect, and he’s got extraordinary

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TRADOCContinued from Page 14

“This is a guy who has incredible competence, he’s got tremendous intel-lect, and he’s got extraordinary expe-rience,” Milley said. “I have no doubt that he is going to take TRADOC to the next level.”

Commissioned into the infantry branch from North Georgia College in 1982, Townsend has led and command-ed Soldiers at every echelon, from pla-

toon to corps and combined joint task force. His most recent assignment was commanding XVIII Airborne Corps and Fort Bragg, North Carolina. From Au-gust 2016 to September 2017, he com-manded Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq and Syria, during which time the U.S.-led coalition assisted the Iraqis in defeating the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria in their strongholds of Mosul and Tal Afar.

“What a great Army day,” Townsend ��remarks as TRADOC’s commanding general.

“To the leaders and Soldiers of TRA-

DOC – Melissa and I are excited to join your ranks, and thank you for the warm welcome and superb transition I’ve had so far,” he said. “We look forward to serving with you and accomplishing TRADOC’s important mission.

“To the leaders and Soldiers of the United States Army – TRADOC is the Army’s architect, builder and teacher. I promise you that you can count on us to continue to do our part to ensure the U.S. Army remains the premier, full-spectrum land force in the world – both now, and in the future.

“This we’ll defend – victory starts here.”

March 8, 2018 The Fort Jackson Leader Page 15

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WednesdayBreakfast: Scrambled eggs with cheese, biscuit with jelly, mandarin oranges/apple wedges, assorted milk.Lunch entree: Lunch entree: Fish sticks. Sides: Baby carrots with dip/green peans, mandarin oranges, ap-ple wedges, assorted milk.

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What the doctor ordered

Children’s author Melinda Long, above, paid a visit to Fort Jackson students March 2. Known for her books, ‘How I Became a Pirate’ and

‘Pirates Don’t Change Diapers,’ Long’s visit was part of the schools’ celebration of the birthday of Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known

as Dr. Seuss. Afterward, the parent teacher organizations for Pierce Terrace and C.C. Pinckney elementary schools provided lunch for the author and members of Fort Jackson’s command group, right.

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ArmContinued from Page 9

Last summer, six Soldiers volunteered to take part in a pilot study, where researchers placed electromyography sensors to measure muscle activity. In particular, when holding a weapon or shield for extended periods of time, the arm begins to shake, impacting shooter accuracy. The six-person research �� without the apparatus.

“We found that it reduced the fatigue and reduced the muscle activation for some Sol-

diers,” Baechle said, explaining that data is being used to motivate a larger trial this year with more Soldiers. This year he also plans to get more feedback on what Soldiers think about the device and what should be changed.

Last year researchers collected data on �� of the third arm compared to without it.

“There are studies showing that, if you hold a weight out at arm’s length, eventu-ally your arm starts shaking,” Baechle said. “And that shaking is going to reduce your accuracy with the weapon ... and if you’re holding a shield, it’s going to reduce the amount of time that you can hold that shield. So we’re taking that weight of the weapon or the shield off of the arms and transferring it

back to the torso.”While the test yielded positive results,

Baechle said some of the Soldiers had prob-lems with the device. Improvements made this year include changing the mounting lo-cation from the front of the Soldier’s vest to the back.

Researchers hope to further improve the device to make it more comfortable and re-duce fatigue even more. They are continually attempting to make adjustments to the device to boost a shooter’s accuracy.

Baechle demonstrated how ARL re-searchers use a motion capture system, us-ing monitors and infra-red targeting to track a Soldier’s weapon and target.

“We use this system to evaluate both how

subjects or Soldiers move the weapon with and without the third arm,” Baechle said. “But also how the arm improves the accuracy or changes the aim point while they’re using the weapon.”

Finally researchers hope the project can �� weapon.

“You have a lighter weight weapon but potentially a higher caliber weapon which normally would increase the recoil on your shoulder,” Baechle said. “Could you use Third Arm and some clever materials on the arm to redirect that recoil back toward the body and thus allow the Soldier to wield a higher energy weapon without necessarily burdening the Soldier more?”


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The lab had a demonstration area set up to showcase this new technology. Personnel walked through a screening area. ~��%� �� iris and face scans in a matter of seconds without an operator present. The system was able to identify everyone in a matter of seconds.

The lab is also developing biometric processes for cap-turing video images of persons of interest on the dark web. Graves said the technology for still photos can capture that, but now the algorithms are being developed for video as well.

Collecting data is just one of two focuses, Graves said.

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According to U.S. Army Public Health Command, the goal of the AWC is to “provide standardized primary prevention pro-grams and services designed to build and sustain good health and �� %� ��% �� * ��*��It accomplishes this through programs such as sleep education, exercise testing and prescription, weight management and meta-bolic testing, stress management education and biofeedback, and body composition analysis.

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Application of ice sheets to in-dividuals experiencing heat illness symptoms also aids in rapid body tem-perature cooling by wrapping the indi-vidual in sheets soaked in an ice/water combination, Reardon said.

Some Soldiers found the ice sheet application training was an important take away from the training.

Staff Sgt. Michael Bridges, who as-sisted in the demonstration and com-mented on the importance of heat ill-ness prevention training, said “training is valuable because we have trainees coming in from all parts of the world and (from across the) country. Some have probably never been in this ex-treme heat, so we will use this training to help protect the new trainees that are coming in almost all the summer ��

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