1. Vol. 71, No. 4 Feb. 1, 2013
Defense Eye in the sky
Department
expands
combat role
for women By David Vergun
Army News Service
WASHINGTON — Secretary of Defense
Leon Panetta and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of
Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey signed a memo Jan. 24,
paving the way for more women to serve in direct
combat roles and in more military occupational
specialties that are now open only to males.
The memo rescinds the 1994 Department of
Defense “Direct Ground Combat Definition
and Assignment Rule,” which states in part:
“Servicemembers are eligible to be assigned to all
positions for which they are qualified, except that
women shall be excluded from assignment to units
below the brigade level whose primary mission
is to engage in direct combat on the ground.”
The memo does not spell out which military
occupational specialties will be open to women.
Rather, it directs the services to provide their
implementation strategies to DOD by May
2013. Implementation will begin this year and
be completed by 2015, Panetta said.
The reason some MOSs in the past were
closed was “due to permissible restrictions such
as collocation, direct ground combat, privacy and
berthing, special operations or long-range recon-
naissance,” according to the February 2012 DOD
“Report to Congress on the Review of Laws, 2nd Lt. Theresa Ross, intelligence officer, Headquarters
Policies and Regulations Restricting the Service and Headquarters Company, 4th Brigade Support
of Female Members in the U.S. Armed Forces.” Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry
“This year we will begin to assign women to Division, launches a QR-11 Raven Unmanned Aerial
previously closed occupations using clear standards Vehicle Jan. 17, during a two-week training course at the
of performance in all occupational specialties,” Fort Carson Training Area. Weighing only four pounds
Dempsey said. and operated by remote control, the Raven can gather
“The burden of proof used to be ‘why should video or photographic intelligence or direct forces to a
a woman serve in a particular specialty?’” he target using an infrared laser. See story on pages 20-21.
said. “Now, it’s ‘why shouldn’t a woman serve
in a particular specialty?’”
Photo by Spc. Andrew Ingram
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MOUNTAINEER
Commanding General:
Garrison Commander:
Maj. Gen. Joseph Anderson
Col. David L. Grosso
We’re already in combat
Commentary by Catherine Ross Since rescinding the ban on women in combat units
Special to the Mountaineer serves to catch policy up to reality, the transition should
Fort Carson Public Affairs Officer: be fairly seamless. Opening combat jobs to women may
Dee McNutt Until last week, female servicemembers defended the prove to be a more challenging proposition.
Chief, Print and Web Communications:
American ideal of equality without experiencing the benefits Approached with fairness and respect, I think
of all avenues of progression. Now that the Pentagon is integration will succeed. A dozen countries already allow
Rick Emert
rescinding the ban on women in combat units below brigade women in combat arms jobs, including Canada, Australia
Editor: Devin Fisher level and opening combat military occupational specialties and Israel. Women in our own military have quietly been
Staff writer: Andrea Sutherland to women, servicewomen will now have access to the same proving themselves when pitted against male counterparts.
Happenings: Nel Lampe
opportunities to serve their country as men do. Sgt. Sherri Gallagher beat out male competitors in the 2010
Throughout the last decade of war, female troops Best Warrior competition, becoming its first female Soldier
Sports writer: Walt Johnson
have been “attached” to frontline combat units. War has of the Year. Female Soldiers already compete in unarmed
Layout/graphics: Jeanne Mazerall been a mother of necessity, and these frontline units needed combatives tournaments, matched up with opponents
military intelligence, military police, civil affairs teams according to weight class, regardless of gender.
This commercial enterprise newspaper is and more to complete the mission at hand, regardless of If women seeking combat jobs can meet the exact
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Department of Defense. Contents of the Despite policy, the women on those they should be allowed to hold those
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3. Feb. 1, 2013 — MOUNTAINEER 3
Denver leaders
pledge partnership
Story and photo by Billie Garner an outward representation
Garrison Public Affairs Office of the vital relationship
between Fort Carson and
DENVER — With the stroke of a pen, Army and our northern neighbors in
city of Denver leaders pledged their commitment to Denver,” said Anderson.
continue to improve the quality of life for Soldiers He said Fort Carson
and their Families, during an Army Community leadership continues to
Covenant signing ceremony Jan. 25. be amazed by the contri-
Maj. Gen. Joseph Anderson, commanding butions of the Denver
general, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, community. He cited the
hosted the covenant signing with Mayor of Denver Colorado Yellow Ribbon
Michael B. Hancock and other area leaders at the Parade last August that
Denver City and County Building. welcomed home service- From right, Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock; Maj. Gen. Joseph Anderson, commanding
The covenant uniting the civilian community of members from their general, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson; Mary Beth Susman, president, Denver
Denver with its military neighbors at Fort Carson was commitments in operations City Council; Garrison Commander Col. David Grosso; and Command Sgt. Maj. William
signed by Civilian Aide Emeritus to the Secretary of worldwide and showed D. Woods, 89th Troop Command, Colorado National Guard; sign the Army Community
the Army, William J. Hybl; Anderson; Hancock; Mary support to those still Covenant between Fort Carson and the city of Denver, Jan. 25 in the Denver City and
Beth Susman, president, Denver City Council; Fort serving and the Denver County Building. Terrance McWilliams, left, director of military support for the El
Carson Garrison Commander Col. David Grosso; and Broncos’ Military Salute Pomar Foundation, was the ceremony emcee.
Command Sgt. Maj. William D. Woods, 89th Troop in November, which
Command, Colorado National Guard. recognized 25 Soldiers during their annual ceremony The Army Community Covenant promotes
In the Parr Widener Library at the Denver City at a home football game on Sports Authority Field at and upholds state and community partnerships with
and County Building, officials signed the Army Mile High Stadium. the Army to improve the quality of life for Soldiers
Community Covenant, which was formed in 2008 by “The covenant signing in Denver was arranged and Families, both at their current duty stations and
the Secretary of the Army to construct shared by Fort Carson leaders, Denver Mayor’s office and when they transfer to other military installations. The
connections and strengthen relationships between the El Pomar Foundation,” said Terrance covenant accomplishes several goals to include
Soldiers, Families and their local communities. McWilliams, director of military support for the El See Covenant on Page 4
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4. 4 MOUNTAINEER — Feb. 1, 2013
IMCOM announces limited hiring exemption
U.S. Army Installation Management Command Army for Headquarters, Department of the Army and — regardless of funding source — Child, Youth
and its field operating and staff support agencies. and School Services staff in accordance with
SAN ANTONIO — Army installations will The above authority delegates hiring authority to IMCOM and Headquarters, Department of the Army
continue to hire the critical career fields from the commanding general, U.S. Army Installation hiring guidelines.
firefighters to child care workers, Lt. Gen. Mike Management Command. “Because of the important nature of installation
Ferriter, commander of the U.S. Army Installation “I am authorizing the hiring to continue in the management business, we will review hiring requests
Management Command, announced Tuesday. following program areas to ensure we continue to at each garrison and can make additional approvals to
Headquarters, Department of the Army provided provide programs and services in support of critical ensure critical missions continue,” Ferriter said. “We
guidance regarding a departmentwide hiring freeze missions, national security, safety of human life and have spoken with every garrison commander or
and release of term and temporary civilian personnel the protection of private property,” Ferriter said. deputy and command sergeant major throughout
earlier this week. In that guidance, authority to Garrisons are given approval to hire firefighters, IMCOM this week to ensure they understand the
approve exceptions to the hiring freeze is delegated to security guards, civilian police, air traffic controllers, importance of our mission. The Army leadership
commanders of Army commands, Army service lifeguards, Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and remains committed to providing the best possible
component commands, direct reporting units and Prevention program staff (permanent and term), support to Soldiers, Families, civilians and our
the administrative assistant to the secretary of the Alcohol and Substance Abuse Program counselors, ‘Soldiers for Life.’”
Sgt. Stephanie
Tremmel, with
Covenant
the 86th from Page 3
Special Troops
Battalion, recognizing the volunteer service of
86th Infantry individuals in the community, the
Brigade public’s contributions and also displays
Combat Team, the Soldiers’ gratitude for the ongoing
interacts with support of their local communities.
an Afghan The covenant also establishes a
child while formal commitment of support by local
visiting the communities that is not limited to the
village of active-duty Army, but also includes
Durani. The the Guard and Reserve.
Army will be The covenant is “an exchange of
expanding the commitments between a community and
opportunities an installation to support their military
for women to members and Families who are doing
serve in more their service to the nation,” Anderson
combat- said. “It is also a commitment from the
related military to be good neighbors and
military responsible citizens, and to give back to
occupational the community as well.” Anderson
specialties. said warriors and their Families could
not have accomplished the series of
Photo by Spc. Kristina L. Gupton
deployments without the support of the
communities in which they live.
“We feel that it is important to
Women armor, field artillery and engineers,” women going into these specialties,” support our military men and women
from Page 1 Cone said, adding that one of the Cone concluded. “We want the right who serve our country,” said Hancock.
important attributes is physical environment for women.” The mayor said he is impressed by
As of September, 418 of the Army’s requirements. “Soldiers don’t want to The commander in chief approved the relationship between Denver and
438 MOSs were open to women of all see (that) degraded.” the actions of Panetta and Dempsey Jan. Fort Carson.
ranks, according to an Oct. 31 Army Objective assessments and valida- 24, as well as the work that the Army is “It was great to see our military and
report “Women in the Army.” tion studies, many of which have taking to open up MOSs for women. local leaders sign the Army Community
“Soldiers, both men and women, already been completed, will look at President Barack Obama released a Covenant here in Denver as the metro
want fair and meaningful standards” to each requirement by MOS, he said. statement that reads in part: “By moving area has a large footprint of military and
be developed for accepting women into Tasks include things like “how much to open more military positions, military supporters,” said Army Lt. Col.
previously restricted MOSs, said Gen. does an infantryman have to lift, how including ground combat units, to David M. Rozelle, professor of military
Robert W. Cone, commander, U.S. much stuff do they have to carry and women, our armed forces have taken science for all Colleges in the Denver
Army Training and Doctrine Command, for what distance.” another historic step toward harnessing metro area, as well as the University of
at a Pentagon media roundtable Once the validations are done, the talents and skills of all our citizens. Colorado at Boulder and Colorado
following the DOD press conference. scientists will then develop MOS- “This milestone reflects the School of Mines.
“I think that fairness is very specific physical fitness tests, Cone courageous and patriotic service of The ceremony was Fort Carson’s
important in a values-based organiza- said. Then those tests will in turn be women through more than two sixth community covenant signing
tion like our Army,” Cone said. validated with field studies. centuries of American history and the with leaders from local communities
TRADOC has already been Besides physical ability, the indispensable role of women in — Colorado Springs and Fountain,
studying armies in other countries Army will look at “traditional today’s military. October 2009; Pueblo West, October
where women have successfully been impediments,” meaning the attitudes “Many have made the ultimate 2011; Colorado Springs communi-
integrated into combat MOSs, regarding the acceptance of women sacrifice, including more than 150 ties, May; Pueblo community,
countries like Canada and Israel. into previously male-only MOSs, he women who have given their lives August; and Custer County commu-
The Army will be “looking at said. “A lot of this is about leadership in Iraq and Afghanistan, patriots nities of Westcliffe and Silver Cliff,
knowledge, skills and attributes of and the organizational climate.” whose sacrifices show that valor September. Throughout the Army,
Soldiers and get the best match in The Army will take “proactive knows no gender.” there have been more than 450 com-
specialties (now restricted) like infantry, measures to mitigate resistance to See related commentary on Page 2 munity covenants signed.

5. Feb. 1, 2013 — MOUNTAINEER 5
Medics welcome new commander
Story and photo by Cpl. William Smith Place followed Anderson, wel-
4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office coming Andrews and his Family and
then commending his Soldiers’ for
Col. James R. Andrews assumed command of their achievements.
the 10th Combat Support Hospital during a Jan. 28 “To the Soldiers on the field, you
ceremony on Founders’ Field. look great out there, as you have every
Andrews, who last served at the Northern day since I took command,” Place said.
Regional Medical Command, Fort Belvoir, Va., “You’ve accomplished amazing things.
replaces Col. Michael L. Place. I am humbled by your service, your
The transfer of command featured the traditional professionalism and your dedication.”
passing of the unit colors from the outgoing commander Place will now attend the Senior
to the ceremonial host, Maj. Gen. Joseph Anderson, Service College.
commanding general, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Andrews thanked Place and his
Carson, and then to the incoming commander. Family for their support to him and the
“Today is another historic day for the 4th Inf. Div., Soldiers of the 10th CSH, before
as we say farewell to one of our great command teams addressing his new Soldiers.
and welcome another,” Anderson said. “Col. Place is a “To the Soldiers, noncommis-
dedicated leader, a total team player, in both this sioned officers and officers assigned
division and on this post. I would like to take some and attached to the 10th Combat
time and recognize him and reflect on just ... a few Support Hospital, I thank you for your
of the (10th) Combat Support Hospital’s many continued commitment and dedication
accomplishments and contributions during his tenure. to the Army mission,” Andrews said.
“Place led the CSH to deploy with a multi- “Your individual and collective
composition, widely dispersed medical task force that missions are vital to the success of this
covered over one-third of Afghanistan,” Anderson command, to the success of the Army, Command Sgt. Maj. Winston Young, 10th Combat Support
said. “They partnered with eight international and to our country’s ability to treat its wounded warriors Hospital, prepares to pass the unit colors to the outgoing
medical partners, to include working at the busiest on the battlefield,” he said. commander, Col. Michael L. Place, left, during a change of
trauma hospital in theater, the United Kingdom’s Andrews has served as a platoon leader, company command ceremony Jan. 28 on Founders’ Field. Place
Bastion Role 3 hospital in Helmand Province, commander and the director of the Human Capital passed the colors to Maj. Gen. Joseph Anderson, com-
Afghanistan. They achieved an overall survival rate Management at the Office of The Surgeon General. His manding general, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson,
of 98 percent, so that tells you when you get hurt, you military awards include the Legion of Merit, Bronze who then passed the colors to Col. James R. Andrews,
want these guys taking care of you.” Star and Defense Meritorious Service Medal. center, signifying his assumption of command.
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Fort Carson memorial services honor Soldiers
with the traditional roll call, a rifle squad salute
and final tribute with the playing of taps.
Photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Porch
Sgt. Michael K. Pritchard
Carson honors
May 16, 1986 – Jan. 13, 2013
Sgt. Michael K. Pritchard was born May
16, 1986, in Seoul, Korea. He joined the
Army Jan. 8, 2008, and attended Basic
Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., and then
Advanced Individual Training as a combat
medic at Fort Sam Houston, Texas.
He was assigned to Camp Casey, Korea,
fallen Soldiers
in September 2008, and then to Fort Carson
in October 2010, where he was assigned to
Headquarters and Headquarters Company,
2nd Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Brigade
Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division. He deployed with
2nd STB in May 2011 in support of Operation Enduring
Freedom. In November, Pritchard was transferred to
Company H, 1st Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, 2nd
BCT, where he served as a health care specialist.
Staff Sgt. David C. Dunlap His awards and decorations include the Army
June 22, 1975 – Jan. 14, 2013 Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal,
National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign
Staff Sgt. David C. Dunlap was born in Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army
Moorpark, Calif., June 22, 1975. He joined Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Korea
the Army May 14, 2003, and attended Basic Defense Service Medal, NATO Medal and the Combat
Training at Fort Benning, Ga., and Advanced Action Badge.
Individual Training at Fort Eustis, Va., as an Pritchard is survived by his father, Dennis James
AH-64D Longbow helicopter systems repairer. Pritchard, and mother, Susan Ann Pritchard.
His first assignment was with the 6th
Squadron, 6th Calvary Regiment, at Illesheim,
Germany. Dunlap deployed with Company D, Pfc. Richard G. Nuncio II
159th Aviation Battalion, to Iraq in support of May 2, 1988 – Jan. 22, 2013
Operation Iraqi Freedom as an armament systems
repairer. Following the deployment, he was transferred to Fort Eustis as Pfc. Richard G. Nuncio II was born in
an instructor in the Apache Armament Helicopter Division of the San Antonio, May 2, 1988. He enlisted in the
United States Army Aviation Logistics School. He was moved to the Army Oct. 3, 2011, and attended Basic
New Systems Training Team and traveled to units to train Soldiers on Training and Advanced Individual Training at
new equipment as it was being fielded. Dunlap was assigned to Fort Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.
Carson Nov. 16 as the operations noncommissioned officer in charge Upon completion of AIT, Nuncio was
and armament platoon sergeant, 1st Battalion, 4th Aviation Battalion, assigned to the 984th Military Police Company,
4th Combat Aviation Regiment, 4th Infantry Division. 759th Military Police Battalion, at Fort Carson
His awards and decorations include Meritorious Service Medal, where he served as a military policeman.
Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Valorous His awards and decorations include the
Unit Award, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Army Service Ribbon and the National
Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, Global War on Defense Service Medal.
Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service He is survived by his wife, Jessica Nuncio; daughter,
Ribbon and the Aviation and Air Assault badges. Jazmine; and son, Richard III.

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Sgt. 1st Class Justin Larson, Headquarters and
Rangers
pushups and situps, a five-mile run,
Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 67th pullups, a 12-mile ruck march and a 250-
Armor Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, Rangers of 4th Infantry Division begin
meter swim in full ACUs to see where the a five-mile ruck march as they prepare
4th Infantry Division, swims 250 meters in full competitors stood among the competition.
Army Combat Uniform as part of the training for the 30th Annual David E. Grange Jr.
“The first part was pretty (easy), but the Best Ranger Competition, Jan. 25.
for the Best Ranger Competition, Jan. 22. ruck march is what killed everybody,” said
Vasquez, Headquarters and Headquarters
Company, 1st Battalion, 67th Armor
compete
Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th
Inf. Div.
Sgt. Maj. Alan M. Gibson, plans and
operations noncommissioned officer in
charge, 4th Inf. Div., put the training
together to determine the top six Rangers
within the division.
to be best
“We know Fort Benning hosts the
competition in April every year, and we
have some (Soldiers) who want to do it, so
I started a trial for them to make the team,”
Gibson said.
Vasquez is hoping to make it back to
the Best Ranger Competition and improve
Story and photos by Cpl. William Smith on his finish.
4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office “I competed in 2010 and I want to win
it,” said Vasquez. “I placed 17th out of 45
Sore feet and cramped muscles from a full day of training and teams in 2010, and I feel like I could have
marching were ignored by Staff Sgt. Anthony Vasquez as he leapt done a lot better. Now they are giving me
into the pool in his full Army Combat Uniform, determined to another opportunity; I am jumping all
make high marks for the Best Ranger Competition, at the Iron over it.”
Horse Sports and Fitness Center. The contest is designed to test the mettle
Forty-one Ranger-qualified Soldiers from various units in the of all its participants.
4th Infantry Division began a six-week group training regimen “It is going to be a grueling event,” said
Jan. 22, for the ultimate goal of filling one of six spots on the Gibson. “Their training is going to be
team — two teams of two and two alternates — representing intense. They are going to push themselves
Fort Carson at the Best Ranger Competition. to the very limit, because it is a three-day
The team will travel to Fort Benning, Ga., April 12-15, to compete event with no sleep.”
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9. 10 MOUNTAINEER — Feb. 1, 2013
‘Reapers’
case colors
Story and photo by Andrea Sutherland
Mountaineer staff
David Buttery didn’t have a son or daughter in the
formation. He wasn’t a spouse or an active-duty Soldier
supporting his comrades as they prepare to deploy.
But he was there, sitting in the folding chairs waiting
for the casing ceremony to begin, representing
Woodland Park and the bond that community has with
Soldiers of 4th Engineer Battalion.
“We try to do anything we can to support the Soldiers
and Families,” he said, adding that the relationship
between the community and the unit began in 1992.
Buttery, the city manager for Woodland Park and
former Army engineer, sat among Soldiers, spouses
and commanders as the “Reapers” from 62nd Sapper
Company, 4th Eng. Bn., cased the company colors,
Jan. 24, in preparation for a deployment to
Afghanistan.
“This is a bittersweet event,” said Lt. Col. Daniel
Hibner, commander, 4th Eng. Bn. “On the one hand, we
send yet another company to join another battalion in
Afghanistan. But … we have the satisfaction of
knowing we send a ready unit that will no doubt make
us, and all Americans, proud.”
See Engineers on Page 11
Capt. Jon Chychota, left, company commander,
and 1st Sgt. Scott Swanson, 62nd Sapper Company,
4th Engineer Battalion, case the company’s colors,
Jan. 24. The company of approximately 100 Soldiers
deploys to southern Afghanistan for nine months,
performing route clearance missions.
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Engineers “I want to make sure I bring guys to get involved with their Families activities to keep everybody engaged
from Page 10 everybody home,” he said. “I thought and keep in contact with them,” he said. and keeping a positive attitude.”
that this was the way to do it.” “Even if they’re single, they need to let Andrea Swanson, wife of 1st Sgt.
The company of approximately Many of the engineers, including mom and dad know how they’re doing.” Scott Swanson, said she was happy this
100 Soldiers deploys for nine months Chychota, have completed multiple Pfc. Travis Schmoll, 1st Platoon, deployment was shorter than the others
to the southern region of Afghanistan deployments. said he was excited, nervous and her husband has completed.
to conduct route clearance missions. Staff Sgt. Paul Bays, 2nd Platoon, anxious for the deployment. “At least this one is nine months,”
Capt. Jon Chychota, company said he feels prepared for this deploy- “My mom is kind of sad about it,” she said. “The last one was 15 months.”
commander, said his Soldiers are ready. ment, his fourth. he said. “My dad … he’s proud.” Andrea Swanson said she gave birth
Chychota took command of the “The training has been up tempo, Family members said they planned to both of her children, now ages 4 and
company in March and had the engineers but it’s the most realistic training I’ve to keep busy and rely on each other 9, while her husband was overseas.
in the field by the end of April. had,” he said. for support. Now that her children are older, she
“It’s been pretty intense (training),” Bays said he’s learned to “expect “I’m not sure what to anticipate,” plans on keeping them busy to distract
he said, adding that he believed con- the unexpected” and be able to “adapt said Ashley Chychota, wife of Jon them from missing their father.
ducting shooting ranges was pertinent quickly.” Chychota. “We have a solid group of “We’ll keep trucking on,” she said.
in preparing for a deployment. “I would encourage the younger ladies, and we’ll be planning lots of group “That’s what we have to do.”
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Air traffic controllers learn to call shots
Story and photo by to know all these names to properly direct aviators to
traffic control specialist lead instructor.
Sgt. Jonathan C. Thibault get them safely to their correct locations.
“Soldiers will use this knowledge of sequencing
4th Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs Bean and the three other instructors have a 100-
and separating aircraft on a regular basis. We are
Office, 4th Infantry Division percent success rate qualifying controllers.
giving Soldiers a solid training program to build
Staff Sgt. Joshua Burnell, air traffic controller
knowledge out of the FAA regulations, along with
Quick thinking, auctioneer-like speaking ability Army regulations.” noncommissioned officer in charge, Company
and high awareness skills were needed for four air F, is the team leader for the course. An air
The hardest part of the course is to know the
traffic controller specialists from 4th Combat traffic control specialist for five years, Burnell
layout of the airfield that the controller is working
Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, who were is a CTO card holder and is recertifying while
on, said Bean. He said each runway, taxiway, piece of
the first from the new unit to train to be certified as supervising his Soldiers.
pavement and grass area has a name; controllers have
control tower operators at Butts He said a controller’s job is
Army Airfield, Jan. 25. the safe, orderly and expedi-
The Soldiers, all from tious flow of air traffic. Burnell
Company F, 2nd Battalion said all of his Soldiers are
(General Support), 4th Aviation doing well progressing through
Regiment, attended the training the program and retaining the
program designed to train first- knowledge regarding rules,
time air traffic controllers and regulations, airspace and the
recertify or rate control tower layout of airfield.
operator card holders. “I love being an air traffic
First-time controllers train controller and it is the greatest
for 154 days, in which the thing that has ever happened to
students must attend class at me, because you get to hear the
least four hours a day and pilots say ‘thank you,’” said
recertifying CTO card holders Burnell. “When pilots are flying
train at their own pace until around, they can’t always see
program requirements are met. everything. We make traffic calls
Certification for air traffic trying to save lives. It’s a
controllers is required by the rewarding job because everyone
Federal Aviation Administration. gets to go home safely.”
“The specific purpose of this After the 154-day training
training is to educate air traffic program, the Soldiers will take
controllers to take this training the training they learned and
they are receiving here at Butts use it to set up airfields in
Army Airfield to a tactical Staff Sgt. Joshua Burnell, air traffic controller specialist noncommissioned officer in charge, tactical environments and teach
environment anywhere in the Company F, 2nd Battalion (General Support), 4th Aviation Regiment, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th other air traffic controllers
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