United States Division – Center “First Team...Team First” Friday, January 8, 2010 ‘Rollover, Rollover, Rollover!’ Soldiers learn how to quickly, properly exit an MRAP

By Sgt. 1st Class Kristina Scott exactly the simulation will occur. USD-C PAO Initially, the simulator is rotated 360 degrees in order to ensure that BAGHDAD – ‘Rollover, Roll- all seatbelts are tightened properly. over, Rollover!’ After the first rotation, the MET In a real-world situation, it’s the is brought back to the upright posi- last thing you ever want to hear. tion, and the Soldiers re-tighten However, it’s probably one of the all straps and belts. The simulator best training opportunities you then goes through a “side drill” in might ever experience. which the MET is rolled onto its The Mine-Resistant Ambush- side, and all Soldiers are instructed Protected vehicle is a monster. It’s to exit through the gunner’s hatch. big, it’s bad, and it’s not the easiest As the Soldiers exit the MET, vehicle from which to get out, es- they must assume they are exiting pecially in a moment of panic. So into a hostile environment, which the Army is training Soldiers how means immediately establishing a to properly exit the MRAP with a secure perimeter and communicat- rollover simulator called the MET, ing to the truck commander that or MRAP Egress Trainer. all have exited by calling out, in The MET at Camp Liberty sequence, “one up, two up …” Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Kristina Scott is normally run by contracted The third simulation concludes civilians, but Soldiers who have with the MET upside down, and Pfc. Justin Weitkamp, a food service specialist completed a 40-hour training Soldiers must again figure out assigned to Company B, Division Special Troops course are also allowed to instruct, which door they will use to exit. Battalion, 1st Armored Division, carefully straps said Sgt. 1st Class Nakia Way, The MET is equipped with himself into a Mine-Resistant Ambush-Protected the current instructor, a native of items specifically designed to vehicle Egress Trainer, here, Jan. 2. Andrews, Texas, and the battalion simulate equipment that might be operations night battle captain in an MRAP, but in accordance Atlanta, Ga., and an all-wheeled I don’t know what to expect,” she assigned to Company B, Divi- with safety requirements, the items vehicle mechanic assigned to the said, before entering the MET. After sion Special Troops Battalion, 1st are made of Styrofoam. 501st Military Police Company, the rollover training Florence proud- Armored Division. “It shows how them how to DSTB, 1st Armd. Div. Nun- exclaimed, “we successfully maneu- “It’s all about safety. It gives a secure stuff inside the vehicle,” nally also added that the restraint vered two worst-case scenarios, and realistic understanding of what can said Way. system did not allow him to go we did it without injuries!” happen, “ said Way. The MET also has realistic anywhere. Editor’s Note: The MET is avail- Each course rotation can ac- items, such as the gunner’s Sgt. Melissa Florence, a able to all commanders who would commodate nine Soldiers; two in restraint system, which is designed native of Tampa, Fla., and food like their Soldiers to go through the the front seats, six in the back seats to keep the gunner inside the pro- service sergeant assigned to Co. training. Training can be scheduled and one in the gunner’s turret. tective interior of the MRAP. B, DSTB, 1st Armd. Div., found through Sgt. Maj. Dale Sump, the Soldiers who participate are “It does the job,” said Pfc. the training to be beneficial. “I’ve 1st Arm. Div. future operations briefed by the instructor on how Simeon Nunnally, a native of never even seen an MRAP, so training sergeant major. PAGE 2 January 8, 2010

Training keeps convoy security team proficient Photos by Staff Sgt. April Mota 101st Eng. Bn. UPAR, 16th Eng. Bde. USD-C

BAGHDAD – Hammering a cotter pin in place, Spc. James Perrone of Headquarter Support Company, 101st Engineer Battalion, completes the hook up of a tow bar to the front of his ve- hicle during training on Victory Base Complex, Jan. 2. Standing ready with a back board, Spc. Aaron Powell of the 1192nd Engineer Company pre- pares to remove a simulated casualty from a vehicle during casualty evacuation training.

During vehicle recovery training, Spc. Sean Thi- bedeau (left) of Raymond, N.H., and Sgt. Bruce Nicely of New Bedford, Mass., both assigned to the 101st Engineer Battalion, remove a tow bar from its bracket for hook-up. Soldiers of 101st Engineer Battalion Convoy Security Team pull Pfc. Jeramie Burgos, a simulated casualty, from a vehicle. PAGE 3 January 8, 2010 Medics build aid station at Taji By Spc. Luisito Brooks our goal to build ourselves an aid 4th SBCT PAO, 2nd Inf. Div. station that would provide our Soldiers with the best (treat- CAMP TAJI – The hands of med- ment),” said Capt. John Alvitre, ics that normally heal Soldiers’ a division physician’s assistant injuries were also used to build a with 2nd Sqdn., 1st Cav. Reg. facility to treat them as well. “Our previous aid station was The medics from 2nd Squad- good but now we have more ron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 4th room to conduct our mission.” Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division The unit moved from a space constructed an aid station last of about 1,200 square feet to one week, located inside of a large of about 1,700 square feet. building shared by staff sections The building of the aid station within the squadron. was no easy task, requiring a team Second Sqdn., 1st Cav. Reg. of medics in order to complete it. recently completed a move to “It took the effort of every Camp Taji because of an expan- Soldier in the section working sion of the brigade’s operational tirelessly for three days to build environment, part of a responsible the aid station,” said Staff Sgt. drawdown of U.S. forces in Iraq. Fernando Esteves, the aid station “After we moved here, it was noncommissioned officer in

Photo by Spc. Luisito Brooks Spc. Tyler Smith, a Headquarter and Headquar- ters Troop, 2nd Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division medic examines the level of injury in the foot of Pfc. Jamie Adam, an HHT infantryman from Geneseo, Ill., at the squadron’s newly-built aid station

charge, from Yona, Guam. “We “The aid station was designed used hammers, nails, wood and a with the purpose of providing lot of determination to build it.” maximum patient privacy,” said The new station not only pro- Esteves. “A Soldier can come vides patients great treatment, it here and is able to discuss their also comes with a few perks. health information with full “[I’ve] got to admit that this disclosure.” place looks really nice,” said The medics said the aid station Spc. Chris Cotton, a Soldier with was an important accomplish- Company B, 702 Brigade Sup- ment for them. port Battalion, 4th Bde., 2nd Inf. “We wanted to make the Div.. building of this aid station and Photo by Spc. Luisito Brooks “I felt really comfortable here, the transition to this location a Pfc. Jose Corchado, a 2nd Infantry Division med- and the waiting room is really smooth one,” said Alvitre. “Being ic, examines the right knee of Spc. Chris Cotton, cool because the television and a medic not only means taking a Company B, 702nd Brigade Support Battalion, magazines helped pass the time as care of Soldiers in the field but 4th Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division mechanic from I waited.” also providing a location where Newark, N.Y. The aid station also provides they can come and get checked another benefit. out.” PAGE 4 January 8, 2010

On This Day In History USD-C Pic of the day! January 8, 2000 Music City Miracle

On January 8, 2000, in an Confer- ence wild card match-up at Adelphia Coliseum in Nash- ville, Tennessee, the stage a last-second come-from-behind victory to beat the 22-16 on a kickoff return play later dubbed the “Music City Miracle.” By halftime of the game, the Titans led 12-0. The Bills came roaring back after the break, with running back making two runs to put his team up 13-12. That lead stood until late in the fourth quarter, when Tennessee ended a 10-play drive Photo by Capt. Franklin, 2nd Sqdn. 1st Cav. Reg. UPAR with a by . Tennessee now led CAMP TAJI – Spc. Drew Holman, a native of 15-13, with 1:28 left in the game. After kicker Steve Gresham, Ore., with A Troop, 2nd Squadron, Christie answered with a 41-yard field goal with only 16 1st Cavalry Regiment, participates in a gun- seconds left to play, Buffalo thought they had the win. When Christie made a short, low kickoff, Lorenzo nery skills test, Dec. 29. Neal caught the ball near the Tennessee 25-yard line. Running to his right, he handed off to tight end , who spun and threw a low to receiver . Dyson headed down the left side- line, completely fooling the Bills defense and rushing 75 yards into the end zone. The play, named the Home Run Throwback, was designed by the Titans special teams coach, , to be used only when the Titans famous feats of were trailing and they expected the opponent to deliver a low line drive, or squib kick, to eat up time on the clock. chuck norris Tennessee had run the play a number of times in prac- tice, but with the receiver , not Dyson. Did you know? As the Titans celebrated, the game officials huddled to determine whether Wychek’s pass to Dyson had in Chuck Norris fact been a lateral and not a , which would have made the play illegal. After studying the play at once kicked the sideline replay booth for a seemingly interminable a horse in the length of time, Referee emerged to confirm that the call on the field would stand, and the touchdown chin. Its de- was good. The Music City Miracle gave the Titans their first playoff win since 1991 and capped one of the most cendants are exciting finishes in NFL playoff history. The Titans made it to the Super Bowl that year, coming from behind known today to tie the St. Louis Rams in the fourth quarter before a as giraffes. last minute touchdown put the Rams on top, 23-16. PAGE 5 January 8, 2010

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