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.jpg "Sgt. 1st Class Benito Santos trains fifth-graders how to unfold flag (photo by Michael M. Novogradac, OTC Public Affairs)")
Fort Hood Soldiers teach flag etiquette at local elementary school
Five Army Soldiers made a difference in how students at Florence Elementary School here hoist the American flag in the morning and lower it at day's end. Read More
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.jpg "A Soldier moves through an urban training facility (photo by Sgt. Brandon M. Banzhaf [Hood])")
Operational testing: a look back at 2016 and to the future
The U.S. Army Operational Test Command (OTC) at West Fort Hood is responsible for testing over 200 different acquisition and new equipment programs over the next three years -- a clear indication of the Army's investment in equipment modernization. Read More
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.jpg "JTAGS is sheltered early warning system to counter enemy tactical missiles (U.S. Army file photo)")
Joint Tactical Ground System sees first test in 20 years
Military operational testers recently conducted the first operational test of the Joint Tactical Ground Station (JTAGS) system in 20 years. Read More
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.jpg "Soldiers set up for thorough decontamination line during NGCD operational test (photo by Clay Beach, USAOTC)")
Joint services test next generation chemical attack detection system
During a drill exercised on land at Fort Hood, Texas, and shipboard at Norfolk, Virginia, more than 200 Soldiers, Airmen, and Sailors responded to simultaneous mock chemical attacks. Read More
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.jpg "Col. Ronald W. McNamara (left) performs gift exchange with Brazilian Army Lt. Col. Ismael Campos (photo by Michael M. Novogradac, OTC Public Affairs)")
Brazilian Army, OTC share best operational testing practices
A delegation of two Brazilian Army officers visited OTC to become familiar with operational test and evaluation processes. Read More
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.jpg "Vicente Gonzales (right) speaks to students at AISES National Conference (photo by Rachel Hoskins, USAOTC)")
Operational Test Command represents Army at AISES National Conference
Through support of STEM Programs such as AISES, OTC is able to market the Army as a viable employer, while continuing to recruit and diversify the workforce of the future. Read More
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TRUTH IN TESTING
Welcome to OTC, the Army's only independent operational test organization. Our motto is Truth in Testing, and we uphold the creed that we are the trusted agent of the Soldier. The OTC workforce is responsible for ensuring each piece of equipment is operationally tested before being placed in the hands of Warfighters. We can think of no greater calling. Learn why people have been gravitating to OTC for over 40 years.
OTC's ultimate customers are the Soldiers--our sons and daughters--who will judge our efforts with their lives and their mission accomplishment.
This is a sacred trust which will not be compromised.
Col. (P) John C. Ulrich
Commander, OTC
MISSION
U.S. Army Operational Test Command, in collaboration with our Test and Evaluation partners, conducts independent operational testing to inform acquisition and fielding decisions for Army and select multi-service Warfighting systems.
VISION
An adaptive and proficient team that is a fully integrated partner within the DOD enterprise; providing world-class, trusted, and independent operational testing in support of Service Members.
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