OCTOBER 23, 2019 - Soldiers are as ready as they've ever been for combat, but more readiness efforts are needed for them to sustain on future battlefields, said Gen. Michael Garrett, the commander of U.S. Army Forces Command. To meet the Army's modernization requirements, Soldiers have ramped up their training, to include more opportunities for National Guard and Reserve … [Read more...]
Army Researchers Test Human-Like Robots
OCTOBER 18, 2019 - Army researchers recently tested ground robots performing military-style exercises, much like Soldier counterparts, at a robotics testing site in Pennsylvania recently as part of a 10-year research project designed to push the research boundaries in robotics and autonomy. RoMan, short for Robotic Manipulator, is a tracked robot that is easily recognized by … [Read more...]
First Soldiers Awarded Expert Soldier Badge
OCTOBER 16, 2019 - Eleven top-performing Soldiers from around the Army came together Tuesday to receive the Army's first-ever Expert Soldier Badges. Army Chief of Staff Gen. James C. McConville made the presentation during the Eisenhower Luncheon at the Association of the U.S. Army's Annual Meeting and Exposition. "I'm really proud of what these Soldiers have … [Read more...]
Physical Fitness Changes Pave The Horizon
OCTOBER 15, 2019 - The new Army Combat Fitness Test kicked off this year to improve soldiers' holistic health after years of research into injury prevention and body movements required for today's complex, multiterrain battlefield. More information will be required over the next year to assist with making reliable decisions regarding the Army Combat Fitness Test. "The … [Read more...]
Answers to Top Questions About ACFT Equipment Fielding
OCTOBER 14, 2019 - As Army Soldiers start preparing for the new Army Combat Fitness Test, behind the scenes Army logisticians are also preparing to distribute more than 36,000 equipment sets to conduct the new test. At a recent Facebook Live event, watched by more than 150,000 viewers, Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Grinston encouraged all Soldiers across each component … [Read more...]