TOBYHANNA ARMY DEPOT, Pa. (Dec. 29, 2014) - Paint removal processes here are getting a helping hand thanks to new technologies that reduce personal fatigue and provide significant time savings. The Systems Integration and Support Directorate's C4ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) Finishing Division has combined … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2014
Army Conducts Base Camp Technology Demonstrations
NATICK, Mass. (Dec. 29, 2014) - The Army took another step toward increasing self sustainment, while saving energy at its contingency bases overseas. Army researchers recently completed Demonstration 1, the first in a series of demonstrations looking at energy-saving technologies, which will reduce the fuel, water demands and the waste generated for backhaul currently … [Read more...]
Serenity Payload Detects Hostile Fire
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. (Dec. 29, 2014) - Two government-developed sensors are working together to increase the security of deployed Soldiers. The Firefly and Serenity sensors employ government developed algorithms, software, and hardware to locate hostile fire around a base. The technology, a joint effort between the Army Aviation Research, Development and Engineering … [Read more...]
Service Abroad: What Technology’s Improving for Future Soldiers
December 29, 2014 - Since the earliest days, leaders of major armies have sought out the latest technology to provide a military advantage. From the introduction of iron swords to gunpowder, and horse stirrups, many of our greatest innovations have changed the course of history when used to make soldiers more effective in combat. A Continuing Evolution Today’s … [Read more...]
Army Age Requirements
You must be between the the ages of 17 and 35 to join the U.S. Army. If you are under age 18, you must obtain the consent of your parent or legal guardian. However, there are exceptions to age restrictions for several different groups. Here are some of those exceptions. OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL AGE REQUIREMENTS In order to qualify for Officer Candidate School as an … [Read more...]