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Vol. 77, No. 24 June 21, 2019 Support companies hone combat skills Testing capabilities at FTX By 1st. Lt. Sophia Imperioli 4th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division Throughout the beginning of June, companies deployed to the training areas of Fort Carson to conduct field training exercises (FTX), where they practiced mission essential tasks (MET). The Soldiers had the chance to get in the dirt and get hands on various equipment such as medical evacuation, vehicle recovery and distribution operations in a variety of conditions to simulate a combat environment. The purpose of conducting company-level FTXs is to ensure the support Soldiers are able to sustain operations for larger events like battalion- and brigade- level exercises. Consistent focus on mission-critical tasks fosters the expeditionary mindset that is key to remaining ready for deployments. “We are proud of our sustainers and medical personnel for their continued efforts to sharpen their skills to better provide support to the ‘Raider’ Brigade,” said Command Sgt. Maj. Kenneth McCarn, senior enlisted leader, 4th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division. “It’s all in keeping with the ‘fight tonight’ mentality.” Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 4th BSB, 1st SBCT, was charged with mission command and ensuring the battalion had an adequate understanding of the battlespace to make decisions that not only affect internal operations, but that affect brigade support as well. “Titans are professionals because we execute with lethality first and foremost,” said Capt. Angelo Uele, commander, HHC, 4th BSB, 1st SBCT. “Secondly, we are force multipliers; because of the variety of the sustainment (jobs) in our company, we enable first brigade’s warfighters to go farther and faster to destroy the enemy without hesitation.” Alpha Company was the main distribution effort of the tactical brigade support area (BSA). It is comprised of a fuel and water platoon, a supply support activity platoon and a transportation platoon. During the company’s FTX, Soldiers trained on convoy operations for the purpose of executing logistics resupply points (LRP) missions in which two units link up in order to disburse vital supplies needed on the frontline. “The exercise provided Soldiers and junior leaders the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the unit’s mission essential tasks and company tactics, techniques and procedures,” said Sgt. Andrew Vosick, transportation platoon, 1st SBCT. “Many of the newer Soldiers got to experience their first field training, Photo by 2nd Lt. Stephanie Hunter Soldiers of Bravo Company, 4th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, set See FTX on Page 4 up the Entry Control Point during the company FTX on training areas of Fort Carson June 6. Message board Inside Good luck during Ivy Week 2019 competitions. Insert IV1 - IV8 Page 8 Page 5 2 MOUNTAINEER — June 21, 2019 Commentary Feedback needed MOUNTAINEER Commanding General: DOD wants resident input Maj. Gen. Randy A. George Garrison Commander: Col. Brian K. Wortinger on Housing Bill of Rights Garrison Public Affairs Officer: Dee McNutt Commentary by Dave Vergun feedback collection, tabulation and analysis on DOD’s behalf. Chief, Print and Web Communications: Army News Service McMahon said that the department is committed to Rick Emert addressing the concerns of service members and their Families. Development of a bill of rights for those living in “We have tremendously resilient military Families,” he Editor: Aleah M. Castrejon privatized Defense Department housing is underway, and said. “Once we recruit the individual, we retain the Family, DOD is seeking the input of residents, the assistant defense and they don’t ask for a lot.” Staff writer: Scott Prater secretary for sustainment announced in a memo. He noted that most Families want a safe home, access In the memo signed June 13, Robert H. McMahon to medical care, access to good schools, and reliable movers Sports writer: Walt Johnson invited residents of privatized family and unaccompanied when they have to relocate to change assignments — Layout/graphics: Jeanne Mazerall housing to take part in an online survey to provide feedback something that happens every 2-3 years in an average on a draft bill of rights aimed at identifying the basic priva- service member’s career. This commercial enterprise newspaper is tized housing rights of service members and their Families. In all cases, department leaders are committed to an authorized publication for members of the The acting secretary of Defense, in conjunction with working with housing privatization partners to ensure any Department of Defense. Contents of the the secretaries of the military departments, is proposing a and all resident concerns are addressed in a responsive, Mountaineer are not necessarily the official Resident Bill of Rights as part of a continued commitment timely and professional manner, with emphasis on view of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government to address concerns raised about privatized housing. expediting resolution of any concerns involving potential or the Department of the Army. Printed circulation is 8,000 copies. As a key part of this effort, department leaders have health or safety issues, McMahon said. The editorial content of the Mountaineer been working to develop a Military Housing Privatization “The secretary of Defense and the service secretaries is the respon sibility of the Public Affairs Office, Initiative (MHPI) Resident Bill of Rights. Throughout the and chiefs understand that Family is important,” he said. Fort Carson, Colo., Tel.: 526-4144. The e-mail drafting process, they have engaged with Congress; military “We honor the sacrifice that service members and their address is [email protected]. and veteran service organizations; and the housing partners families make to serve our nation. The department has a The Mountaineer is posted online at http://www.fortcarsonmountaineer.com. to obtain their input. As they move toward a final version of moral obligation to military families to provide safe and The Mountaineer is an unofficial the MHPI Resident Bill of Rights, department leaders are quality housing, and we take that obligation seriously.” publication authorized by AR 360-1. The seeking feedback from service members and Families who Service members and families who reside in privatized Mountaineer is printed by Colorado Springs live in privatized housing through an online survey. The housing are encouraged to provide feedback on the draft Military Newspaper Group, a private firm in survey will be sent to each household by CEL & Associates, resident bill of rights through the online survey (Office of no way connected with the Department of the Army, under exclusive written contract with a third-party consulting firm that is administering the Management and Budget number 0704-0553; OMB Fort Carson. It is published 49 times per year. Expiration Date March 31, 2022) that will be sent to The appearance of advertising in this them via email — only one person per address will receive publication, including inserts or supplements, this email — but participation in the survey is completely does not constitute endorsement by the voluntary. All respondent information will be kept Department of the Army or Colorado Springs Military Newspaper Group, of the products or confidential and will not be linked to the feedback results services advertised. 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