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The Pershing Cup: Best Observer Controller / Trainer Day 2 The competitors were assessed on some of the qualities that enable an OC/T to increase the lethality of a unit prior to deployment; including tactical expertise, physical and cognitive strength, and perseverance. Follow us until Thursday afternoon when we announce which team has earned the Pershing Cup and the title: Best OC/T!

The Pershing Cup: Best OC/T teams are going strong. This morning began with a written test to challenge the competitors mentally and physically with a written test and an obstacle course. Soldiers become Observer Controller / Trainers after gaining years of real-world experience in their combat specialty. They leverage their well-earned knowledge and leadership skills to train and evaluate U.S. Army units, making them ready to accomplish missions for combatant commanders worldwide. This competition puts their experience, strength, and character to the test.

The Pershing Cup: Best Observer Controller / Trainer Day 1 The competitors were assessed on some of the qualities that enable an OC/T to increase the lethality of a unit prior to deployment; including tactical expertise, physical and cognitive strength, and perseverance. This competition is just beginning. Follow us until Thursday afternoon when we announce which team has earned the Pershing Cup and the title: Best OC/T!

It's Day 0. Observer Controller / Trainers from 84th Training Command, Joint Readiness Training Command, Joint Multinational Pacific Training Command, Joint Multinational Training Command, the National Training Center, and First Army have arrived at Fort Stewart, Georgia. Tomorrow they compete for the title of Best OC/T.

Sharpen the Edge! Captain Charles Atkins and Sergeant First Class Daniel Rios from First Army Division West train for the Pershing Cup: Best OC/T Competition 23-25 September at Fort Stewart Hunter Army Airfield. An OC/T's mission is to train, coach, and mentor to increase the lethality of our Army. The Pershing Cup highlights the expertise necessary to coach and train American Soldiers. Follow us next month for sights and sounds from the competition and find out which team will win the honor of Best OC/T.

First Army recognized two standout officers this morning. Lt. Col. Melissa Sayers was honored during her retirement ceremony, which was followed by a promotion for Col. Charles Hall.

Soldiers with the 85th Support Command hone their warfighting skills and sharpen their readiness during live fire exercises.

A 5th Armored Brigade Brigade Soldier sprints while carrying kettle bells during the Fittest of the Fifth competition that was part of the unit's 83rd birthday celebration.

We are one month away from Pershing Cup Best OC/T competition! Captain Michael Kuder and Sergeant First Class Leonardo Colon from First Army's 157th Infantry Brigade prepare for this grueling competition that will test their strength and OC/T skills for 3 days in the Georgia heat. The competition will bring the best OC/Ts from across the army to Fort Stewart Hunter Army Airfield on September 22-24th. Follow us this month to meet the competitors and learn more about how OC/Ts contribute to the lethality of our US Army Total Force. JRTC and Fort Polk Joint Multinational Readiness Center 84th Training Command U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM) United States Army Reserve

Maj. Fletcher Cypter (left) and Maj. Kelandis Evans, both with the 5th Armored Brigade, talk over notes during the First Army Training Support and Synchronization Working Group in First Army headquarters on Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois.