MARCH 26, 2021 – The COVID-19 virus has caused many organizations to have to change the way they have been doing business, and Cadet Command has also had to make adjustments on how it does business to continue to ensure Cadets are well-trained and ready for their future roles as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army. ROTC students have seen some of those changes in the … [Read more...]
Innovative Ideas Benefit Army Readiness
MARCH 25, 2021 - It was clear to William Lamond the wheels on the robots would need to be repaired or replaced if they were to continue delivering supplies to work areas around the depot. The electronic industrial control mechanic’s idea to update an age-old practice earned him a monetary award via the Tobyhanna Army Depot’s Suggestion Program. The new process spends less … [Read more...]
Raiders First for a Reason!
MARCH 25, 2021 - Raider Brigade, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, has been known for many firsts to include the first unit in the Army to field the Army’s Joint Light Tactical Vehicle, and the first ABCT to commence gunnery training under COVID-19 conditions. However, we would be remiss if we did not mention that our people are our first priority, and by … [Read more...]
Army Creates Nanosized, Foldable Robots
MARCH 23, 2021 - Army-funded researchers created nanosized robots that could enable locomotion, novel metamaterial design and high-fidelity sensors. Cornell University researchers created micron-sized shape memory actuators that fold themselves into 3D configurations and allow atomically thin 2D materials with just a quick jolt of voltage. Once the material is bent, it holds … [Read more...]
ACFT 3.0: Exploring a More Inclusive Scoring Assessment
MARCH 23, 2021 - The latest version of the Army Combat Fitness Test, or ACFT 3.0, is exploring the potential use of a performance tier program that accounts for the physiological differences between the genders, head of U.S. Army Center for Initial Military Training recently said. The new evaluation system may have five performance categories divided and updated yearly based … [Read more...]