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High-ranking officers get moving orders
In an announcement from the Defense Department, Col. Joseph M. Martin, commander of the U.S. Army Operational Test Command at Fort Hood, was named the next deputy commander of the 1st Cavalry Division. Read More
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Students learn about test command jobs
Michael Baker, chief of scientific services for the Test Support Contractor at Fort Hood, led a tour of the facility and hoped students learned about the numerous leading-edge opportunities available through the military versus the commercial sector. Read More
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Students spend time with mentors to learn about different professions
About 100 juniors and seniors from schools in the Killeen Independent School District were paired with 64 mentors from different professions to help prepare them for joining the workforce, said Heather Nusbaum, business manager at the Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce. Read More
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OTC celebrates Ugly Christmas Sweater theme
The competition got a little ugly at Operational Test Command Dec. 13 during the organization’s Christmas celebration. Actually, really ugly. As in Christmas sweater ugly. Read More
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ITED spreads holiday cheer for children
Volunteers assisted children as they decorated the Christmas tree with ornaments, jumped in a balloon obstacle course and danced in a musical cupcake walk. These were just a few of the many activities held inside of the ITED gun bay. Col. Dave Wellons, ITED commander, joined the fun and participated in the activities. Read More
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Holiday Happenings
Soldiers and civilians with Operational Test Command line up for the Ugly Christmas Sweater competition during the unit’s annual Christmas celebration. Read More
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OTC Holiday Bowl renews; West wins
The annual Operational Test Command Holiday Bowl returned after a brief hiatus, once again pitting East versus West Friday on West Fort Hood. Read More
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OTC completes Network Integration Evaluation 13.1 field exercise
“Everyone involved in this effort makes each NIE successful because they are willing to put aside their organizational allegiances for the sake of a better-integrated solution for the Soldier,” [Col. Joseph] Martin said. “Everyone realizes the importance of remaining flexible as the NIE process continues to evolve.” Read More
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Operational Test Command completes Network Integration Evaluation 13.1
Testers, soldiers, engineers and combat developers completed the fourth iteration of a series of semiannual field exercises called Network Integration Evaluations at Fort Bliss and White Sands Missile Range, N.M., just in time to get everyone home for the holidays. Read More
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Site last updated on 13 February 2013.
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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. Joseph M. Martin
Commander, OTC
Fort Hood, TexasMISSION
U.S. Army Operational Test Command plans, conducts, and reports rigorous operational tests, assessments, and experiments in order to provide essential information for the acquisition and fielding of Warfighting systems.
VISION
Ensure that the United States Army's one and only Operational Test Command conducts its mission with a high degree of truth and proficiency, in order for the Army to acquire and field systems for the current war fight and future war fights. In order for OTC to remain highly proficient in its mission, the command must be relevant to the Army and DOD, be knowledgeable and able to articulate the Army's doctrine, and remain true to the test without compromise.
