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08/12/2020

TROOP LEADING PROCEDURES!

Apache Troop was in the Close Combat Tactical Trainer (CCTT) last week. While 2nd Platoon was refining their tactics in the simulator, 1st Platoon was building their proficiency in troop leading procedures and the operations order. The platoon leadership received a Troop level operations order and was given 48 hours for platoon planning. The platoon leader and platoon sergeant were evaluated on their order, their graphic overlays, and their platoon sand table rehearsal. The Bradley commanders were then separated with their graphics and a radio where they fought their plan through a series of injects presented by the troop commander and first sergeant. The injects presented to each Bradley commander consisted of war-fighting problem sets that forced the platoon to communicate and have common understanding in order to meet the commander’s intent. The commander and first sergeant evaluated the platoon’s responses to ensure they didn’t violate the fundamentals of reconnaissance and security.

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08/12/2020

M4 QUALIFICATION!

Last week, Apache Troop’s 2nd Platoon and Mortar Platoon facilitated M4 Rifle preliminary marksmanship instruction, zero, day qualification, and chemical qualification for three battalions in 2nd Brigade. Soldiers gained marksmanship proficiency and confidence of their assigned military protective equipment.

Great work, team!

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08/07/2020

1st Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment

08/05/2020

1st Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment

Way to go SPC Weed!

08/03/2020

#PrepareForExcellence

#MaintenanceMonday

07/31/2020

FAREWELL TO A SENIOR LEADER!

Today, the squadron farewelled Demon Troop’s First Sergeant, 1SG Elkins. A phenomenal leader who made an impact to the Squadron, his troop, peers, and subordinates. On the behalf of Apache Troop, congratulations 1SG Elkins on a successful command and good luck on your future endeavors!

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07/29/2020

APACHE TROOP HISTORY ROOM

Apache Troop has established our Troop history room located in Apache’s conference room. We honor past and present, those still serving and those that are retired, and those that are no longer with us. Thank you for your service! Apache Troop is rich with history and excellence. To present day, Apache Troop still holds a high reputation.

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07/23/2020

LEADER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT!

Today, the Troop Commander conducted a class to the leaders of Apache on troop leading procedures, the 5-paragraph OPORD, and capabilities within an armored brigade. Staff Sergeants, Platoon Sergeants, Platoon Leaders, and the Mortar Platoon Sergeant gained proficiency on graphic overlays, analysis and briefing requirements for each sub-paragraph, briefing techniques, and gained tools needed to effectively plan. The LPD ended with a capabilities brief to show leaders vehicle and weapon graphic symbols, vehicle operational ranges, fuel capacity, speed, capabilities, and limitations.

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07/23/2020

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07/23/2020

PRE-COMBAT CHECKS AND INSPECTIONS!

Yesterday, Apache Troop conducted their final combat inspections with the Squadron CSM, Blackhawk 7. Apache Troop’s dismounts prepared their equipment to show what each Solider will be carrying, verify weights, and ensure each Soldier has enough to sustain themselves and their assigned equipment. Tonight, our dismounts will be air inserted to conduct their reconnaissance mission.

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07/23/2020

AFTER ACTION REVIEW!

Today, Apache Troop conducted an after action review (AAR) on yesterday’s mounted recon mission. It is vital to our organization to identify what we did great on and what we need to improve before the next major training event. The focus of the AAR is broken down from troop leading procedures, 5-paragraph operations order, preparation, and execution. Leaders also gained understanding and proficiency in why and how we answer the commander’s information requirements. 1st Platoon did an outstanding job in conducting aggressive reconnaissance.

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07/20/2020

CONDITIONS ARE SET!

Apache Troop prepped and ready to execute tonight’s mission.

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07/18/2020

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Charger Company and HHC Scouts from 1-77 AR with A TRP, 1/1 CAV, 2 ABCT completed our Company Combined Arms Rehearsal for our AASLT and our COMEX today. All conditions are set! Let’s Go!!! #chargehard #bloodontheaxe #followme

07/18/2020

1st Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment

#FitnessFriday are you ready to take on Apache Troop’s Fitness challenge? Give it a try this week! Comment your score by 11:59pm on July 23rd. Good luck, Blackhawks!

07/08/2020

Fort Bliss, Texas

Don't forget, gate changes go into effect today.

07/03/2020

Fort Bliss MWR

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: Biggs Park will be closed all day tomorrow, July 4th. All three streets surrounding the park will also close tomorrow by 3pm.

07/03/2020

Fort Bliss MWR

Know Before You Go!

Soto PFC will no longer require reservations. They will honor reservations already made. Please read the Soto PFC Reopening Plan for further information.

07/02/2020

Fort Bliss MWR

More information for Saturday's fireworks display:

07/01/2020

REMINDER!

APACHE SFRG!

Join the Troop Commander on Facebook Live, July 1st at 5:30PM on the Apache Troop SFRG private group page (members only). Tune in and have a chance to win a gift card, two winners will be selected at random!

Not a member of the Apache Troop SFRG private group page? See the link below and request to be added. Must be affiliated to a service member currently assigned to Apache Troop.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1954424858172881/

07/01/2020

CAVALRY HISTORY RUN!

06/30/2020

1ST PLATOON PHYSICAL TRAINING WITH THE COMMANDER!

This morning 1st Platoon conducted physical training with the Troop Commander at Stout Track, Fort Bliss. The focus of the workout was speed. Spilt into four groups at each corner of the quarter mile track. Groups conducted quarter mile sprints, 1 minute break, and repeat for a total of 8 laps (2 miles). Soldiers learned to control their breathing and maintain pace when fatigued.

Great workout Red Platoon!

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06/29/2020

PROMOTION!

Apache Troop had the honor of promoting PFC Grant Huntzinger from our mortar platoon to the rank of Specialist. When achieving this rank they are entrusted with leadership responsibilities. They are experts in the specialized knowledge of individual Soldiers in all capacities. SPC Huntzinger has demonstrated phenomenal performance of all individual duties and is deserving of additional responsibility.

Congratulations!

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06/29/2020

ARMY ACHIEVEMENT MEDALS!

Apache Troop awarded twelve deserving Soldiers for their efforts in supporting and facilitating the brigade’s individual and crew served weapons qualification ranges in the month of May. Their competence and ability to coach, mentor, and motivate was a direct reflection to the success of the overall mission.

Commander and First Sergeant are extremely proud of these Soldiers for mastering the 8-step training model and the Troop Leading Proceudres. Your preparedness and expertise set conditions for the deploying battalions to meet their requirements.

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06/29/2020

GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL!

Apache Troop had the honor of awarding the Good Conduct Medal to SPC Matthew Ott. This award is one of the oldest military awards in the United States Armed Forces that is awarded to an enlisted Soldier who completes three consecutive years of honorable and faithful service.

Thank you SPC Ott for your exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity in active duty service!

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06/29/2020

AWARDS!

Last week, 1LT Christian Lodewick was presented with an Army Commendation Medal by the Squadron Commander and Command Sergeant Major for his efforts in serving as the Squadron’s Unit Movement Officer during the redeployment from EUCOM. 1LT Lodewick exhibited excellence by tracking the return of all rolling stock and containers from port to Fort Bliss, provided maintenance updates to commanders, and managed the training for all battalion Unit Movement Officers at the port. His dedication to duty was an integral part of the Squadron’s success.

Thank you 1LT Lodewick for your dedication to the unit, duty, and excellence. Well deserved!

#Blackhawks #ApacheOnTheWarpath

06/24/2020

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APACHE SFRG!Join the Troop Commander on Facebook Live, July 1st at 5:30PM on the Apache Troop SFRG private group page (m...

06/24/2020

06/23/2020

BUILDING PROFICIENCY: COMMUNICATION!

Last week during Deployment Readiness Reaction Field Operations, Apache Troop found the time to learn about our troop communication capabilities. CPL Deanna Hemphill, Troop communications rep, led a class on how to utilize a Simple Key Loader (SKL), put an SINCGARS radio into operation, antenna capabilities, and place an OE-254 into operation. Training provided our Headquarters, 1st Platoon, and 2nd Platoon a block of instruction, hands on training, and evaluation. After training, Headquarters and 2nd Platoon gained proficiency by conducting a completion of two teams to put an OE-254 into operation and conduct a comms check.

Commander and First Sergeant are extremely proud of the troop for taking advantage of training opportunities and thank you CPL Hemphill for facilitating the training.

#Blackhawks #ApacheOnTheWarpath

06/15/2020

Fort Bliss MWR

Masks are no longer needed at Biggs Park. Please practice social distancing.

06/12/2020

INDIVIDUAL AND CREW SERVED WEAPON QUALIFICATION!

Two weeks ago, Apache Troop facilitated Individual and Crew Served Weapons Qualification ranges consisting of M2, M240, M249, MK19, and M320 weapon systems. Leaders in Apache Troop coached, mentored, and motivated over 140 firers in the brigade to qualify on their assigned weapon system. Firers received a thorough Preliminary Marksmanship Instruction, learned how to manipulate various optics and lasers, and gained confidence to acquire and engage targets. Apache did an outstanding job ensuring they were prepared for an effective and efficient execution by following the 8-step training model.

Troop Commander and First Sergeant are extremely proud of all the Soldiers that supported the ranges and their dedication to excellence!

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06/12/2020

Bliss Boss

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ALL CARDS HAVE BEEN CLAIMED!!!

If you didn't make the list, no worries. Post a picture in the comments of you at any Texas Roadhouse location with your food & 3 Soldiers will be randomly selected at 1200 Tuesday June 16th to be awarded $50 gift cards for the Texas Roadhouse.

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06/12/2020

1st Armored Division

The Fort Bliss "Work Safe, Live Safe" Order. This order rescinds and replaces the Amended Fort Bliss "Stay Home Work Safe" order issued 21 May 2020.
Become familiar with this order and for more detailed individual questions, like about PCS moves, contact your chain of command. Updates will continue to be published here when applicable and through the official orders process with our units.

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05/21/2020

Fort Bliss, Texas

These gate changes will go into effect Wednesday, May 27.

05/15/2020

NIGHT QUALIFICATION!

Before conducting night qualification Apache Troop conducted borelighting procedures with 1-35AR firers. The borelight is an accurate means of zeroing their laser aiming equipment to their weapon without the use of ammunition. Time and effort must be applied to ensure a precise zero. Firers gain confidence in their night vision devices and their zeroed laser to effectively engage targets.

#Blackhawks #ApaceOnTheWarpath

05/14/2020

COACH, MENTOR, & MOTIVATE!

Today Apache Troop facilitated Crew Served Weapons Qualification for 1st Battalion, 35th Armored Regiment. Each firing position has a trained and certified safety that coaches, mentors, and motivates the firer. SSG Otero Perez and SPC Cody Armijo, both from our 1st Platoon, provided support to qualify SPC Kayla Crawford of G Co, 1-35AR.

Apache Troop strives to provide the best service and conditions to qualify firers.

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CAVALRY HISTORY RUN!

NIGHT QUALIFICATION! Before conducting night qualification Apache Troop conducted borelighting procedures with 1-35AR firers. The borelight is an accurate means of zeroing their laser aiming equipment to their weapon without the use of ammunition. Time and effort must be applied to ensure a precise zero. Firers gain confidence in their night vision devices and their zeroed laser to effectively engage targets. #Blackhawks #ApaceOnTheWarpath

COACH, MENTOR, & MOTIVATE! Today Apache Troop facilitated Crew Served Weapons Qualification for 1st Battalion, 35th Armored Regiment. Each firing position has a trained and certified safety that coaches, mentors, and motivates the firer. SSG Otero Perez and SPC Cody Armijo, both from our 1st Platoon, provided support to qualify SPC Kayla Crawford of G Co, 1-35AR. Apache Troop strives to provide the best service and conditions to qualify firers. #Blackhawks #ApacheOnTheWarpath

Simulation Gunery Table XII

CLOSE COMBAT TACTICAL TRAINER! For the last two weeks, Apache Troop has been taking advantage of the available virtual training resources here on Fort Bliss. Bradley crews from first and second platoon began their virtual training at the Fort Bliss Close Combat Tactical Trainer. Each platoon executed a simulated Gunnery Table XII, which is a platoon level evaluation of their collective tasks. The primary purpose of this training is for new crews formed as a platoon to learn how to talk to each other and higher headquarters while assaulting an objective. Watch the video of 1st Platoon in action as they get their first evaluation from the commander and first sergeant after spending four hours of repetitions. #Blackhawks #ApacheOnTheWarpath

PT BREAKFAST!

PHYSICAL TRAINING!

1st Platoon PT with the Commander

SGT Alverson from 2nd Platoon shot a sharpshooter qualification on the M9 pistol.

Apache is out on the range today! SPC Connor from 2nd Platoon qualified sharpshooter with a M9 pistol.

This week our very own 1st Platoon from Apache Troop ran a TOW Missile Range for 9 crews across the Squadron. The crews used a telescopic sight to view a point on the target and then fire the missile while continuing to view and track the target through the sight. Good job to 1st Platoon for running a successful range! #Blackhawks #ApacheOnTheWarpath Photos and video captured by SSG Max McDoniel, 1st Platoon, Apache Troop, 1st Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment