3-25 AVN REGT "Hammerhead" Newsletter! Check out some of the events from January 2014-August 2014!

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Hello to all Hammerhead Team members- both Soldiers and Families! The past
several months contained some phenomenal events. We closed out support for Opera-
tion Koa Kai working with the Navy, including Dustoff’s real-world MEDEVAC mission off
an underway ship. The Battalion also continued Deck Landing Qualifications (DLQs) and
currency, more recently qualifying Hillclimbers on an underway vessel- the first time in
recent memory and going back at least ten-plus years. The Team headed off to Pohaku-
loa Training Area (PTA), leading the Brigade in the first Battalion-level field training ex-
ercise and vastly improving our ability to operate autonomously in an austere environ-
ment and expanding the unit’s expeditionary mindset. Stingrays and Hillclimbers con-
ducted our first multi-MDS (mission-design series) night vision goggle (NVG) door gun-
nery iterations while Barracudas rolled out on the first NVG convoy live fire exercise
(CLFX) training since returning from Afghanistan. The Battalion ran convoy operations
out of the tactical assembly area (TAA) and battle-tracked movements throughout the
training exercise. Marlin staff elements and Tiger Sharks supported the operational and
logistical requirements while Cobras ensured the proper sequencing and tracking of all
flight movements. Skills were built, capabilities expanded, and teams discovered the
building & bonding which occur under adversity and the opportunity to improve! Teams
that sweat together, train together, bleed together- will fight better together.
Additionally, Hammerheads maintained the Aviation Task Force Headquarters
for the Division’s Contingency Response Force (CRF), now termed “RRF.” Stingrays and
Dustoff finished up the H-60 M-model fielding and transition course completing the mod-
ernization of this incredible formation. The month of May closed out with Dustoff
MEDEVAC coverage at PTA in support of our sister-service Marines, while Hillclimbers
provided critical on-call Bambi bucket support. Meanwhile, Cobras further improved the
Battalion’s mission capability by working to employ reliable ATNAVICS coverage on
Wheeler Army Airfield. As I reflect on our collective accomplishments during this pe-
riod, I cannot be more proud, thankful, or excited for what this unit performed, can do,
or will achieve as we move forward. The next couple months become increasingly im-
portant as we build momentum leading into Pathways and set conditions for the large
portion of the formation continuing RRF coverage, executing additional training, and con-
tinuing to “Fly for the Troops!”
Command Team Corner
Hammerhead News
Inside this issue:
“Marlins” 2-3
“Stingrays” 4-5
“Hillclimbers” 6-7
“Dustoff” 8-9
“Tiger Sharks” 10-11
“Baracudas” 12-13
“Cobras” 14-15
Culminating Training Event 16-17
Events Calendar 18
Command Team
LTC Hunter Marshall
CSM Joshua Newman

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HHC 3-25 AVN REGT Soldiers, as well as other participants from 3-25 AVN REGT, sup-
ported the annual AAAA Frosty 5K run and Chili Cook-off on 25 January 2014 at WAAF.
The AAAA Frosty 5K and Chili cook-off supported Army Aviation Association of America
during their annual fundraising event, which contributes to scholarships
and building esprit de corps within the 25th CAB and Schofield Barracks
community. Soldiers from 3-25 AVN REGT and 209th Aviation Support
Battalion hosted and worked the events, which contributed to the fund-
raisers success.
Left: 3-25 AVN REGT Soldiers and Family Members who participated in the AAAA 5K Run at
WAAF.
On 18 April 2014, 25th
Combat Aviation Brigade executed an organizational day in order to commemo-
rate and celebrate the Army Aviation Birthday. HHC Soldiers supported the event by planning and set-
ting up a bouncy castle for children and even adventurous adults. The event itself was a great success
and all Soldiers had a great time socializing, pie in the face, and water dunking their leadership to
enforce the esprit de corps.
Bottom Left: Bouncy Castle set up by HHC during the 25th CAB organizational day.
Bottom right: Shows just a few of HHC Soldiers who attended the event. Pictured from left to right are: SPC
Price, SPC Shang, SPC Figueras, PFC Sanchez, and SGT Rene along with her family members who pose with OH-
58 aircraft during the Brigade Organizational Day.
HHC “Marlins” Highlights
25th CAB Organizational Day
AAAA Frosty 5K Run
“Soldiers had a
great time
socializing, pie in
the face throwing,
and water dunking
their leadership”

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On 25 March 2014, a portion of the HHC per-
sonnel deployed to Dillingham Air Field, Oahu,
Hawaii to execute EDRE exercises associated
with the responsibility of 3-25 AVN REGT be-
coming the HQ of the Contingency Response
Force (CRF). HHC Soldiers were responsible
for setting up connectivity, executing opera-
tions within the TOC, receiving missions, pilot
and crew briefs/updates, mission updates,
and much more.
On 06 February 2014 at 1300, MG Crutch-
field re-enlisted HHC Soldier, SGT Ramirez,
at the BN hangar. SGT Ramirez reenlisted
for 3 additional years and will stay with the
3-25 AVN REGT. MG Crutchfield reenlisted
SGT Ramirez while stationed with the 3rd
Army HQ in Kuwait in 2010. SGT Ramirez
wanted to keep the tradition alive and asked
MG Crutchfield to do him the honors again.
Command Team
Reenlistment
Promotion
CPT Robert Molard
SSG Reiana Elkey
On 01 May 2014 at 0800 on North
Shore of Oahu, SSG Elizabeth
Ohlrich was promoted to the rank
of SFC by her fellow peer, SFC
Encias. SFC Encias is currently
stationed at Hickham Air Force
Base and both Soldiers have
known each other for years. They
served together in Iraq during the
2009-2010 deployment rotation
with their former unit . After the
promotion ceremony, newly pro-
moted SFC Ohlrich was congratu-
lated by numerous HHC person-
nel.
3-25 AVN REGT EDRE

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January Promotions
A Company “Stingrays” Highlights
Deck Landing Qualifications
CW2 David Tanderup
27 January 2014
SGT Eric Laffoon
31 January 2014
Congratulations to SPC Evan
Moore and his wife Jennifer on
welcoming the newest Stingray,
Emeri Rosemary! Emeri was
born on 12 February 2014 at 12:05,
7 lb. 10 oz. at Tripler Army Medical
Center.
Stingrays’ Newest Addition
1LT Samantha Jewell
13 January 2014
During the Koa Kai joint training exercise, A
and C Company 3-25 AVN REGT conducted deck
landing qualifications on 25-30 January 2014.
This training allowed A and C Companies the
opportunity to coordinate with the Navy and
land on ships such as the USS Halsey and the
USS Chosin off the shores of Kauai, HI.
Above, CW3 Charles Weaver landing on USS Chosin on 30
January 2014.
Left, CW3 Phillip Wilson, 1LT Daniel McGrory, SGT Michael
Pearce get fuel on USS Chosin.
In preparation for helicopter door gunnery
at PTA, SGT Nelson, right, uses the NCM3
simulator to simulate weapon malfunctions
and flight scenarios to increase door gunner
proficiency of his Soldiers. The NCM3 simu-
lator has two UH-60 crew chief stations with
mounted M240H, which allows door gunners
the opportunity to load weapons, practice
aircrew coordination and day and night door
gunnery.
Simulator Training
Pool PT
A Company conducts pool PT to
continue training to improve
overwater survival skills.

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A Company 3-25 AVN REGT con-
ducts day dust landing qualifica-
tions in the box at NTC, Fort Irwin,
CA during 14-06 and 14-07 rota-
tions in order to prepare for fol-
low on training missions.
Pictures by CW2 Lockwood and 1LT Ulses
Above, rotation 14-07 conducts dust
landing training on 9 May 2014.
Left, rotation 14-06 conducts day dust
landing qualifications on 13 April 2014.
Command Team
AAAA Golf Scramble
March and May Promotions
NTC
CPT Gavin Marchant
1SG Jason Lamb
CW2 Daniel Christoffersen
2 March 2014
CPT Ryan Ulses
1 May 2014
CPT Daniel McGrory
1 May 2014
A Company competes in the annual
AAAA Golf Scramble on 20 March
2014 at Turtle Bay Resort to help
raise money for AAAA scholarship
funds.
CW3 Weaver (Left) and SFC Webster
(Right) practice at the driving range prior
to the golf scramble.
Picture by 1LT Abert
NTC Port Operations
A Company conducts port operations at
NTC during 14-06 rotation in San Diego, CA.

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B Company 3-25 AVN REGT and SDVT-1 refined TTPs for
conducting Day/NVG Helocast and Caving Ladder op-
erations near Ford Island in East Loch. One rated and
two nonrated crewmembers were qualified providing B
Company more maritime combat power. This operation
was conducted with Navy Seals and strengthened our
joint operations bond with our sister services.
On 18-19 March 2014, B Company worked with the 4th Marine
Reconnaissance Company, based at Kaneohe, Marine Corps
Base Hawaii. B Company trained on HALO and Static Line
Paradrop operations. The 4th Recon Company was able to
meet paradrop training requirements for 30 of their per-
sonnel on static line paradrops, and 8 personnel on HALO.
B Company 3-25 AVN REGT conducted CH-47F day deck landing qualification (DLQ) operations in con-
junction with the USS Anchorage. The training increased the operational readiness of B Company and
strengthened the relationship between the 25th
Infantry Division and the US Navy. B Company quali-
fied eight rated crewmembers and four non-rated crewmembers bringing the total number to 15 for
DLQ qualified crewmembers. The training was essential to prepare B Company
for future operations to be conducted within the Pacific Region.
Classroom academics were conducted prior to the flight to train crew-
members on Navy operations. This mainly consisted of the different terminol-
ogy, hand and arm signals and procedures that are used on a Navy ship for
aviation operations. While awaiting
their turn to fly, some of the crew-
members were treated with a tour of
the ship and even lunch in the dining
facility onboard.
Deck Landing Qualifications 9 April 2014
Hillclimber HALO/Static Line Paradrop Operations
B Company “Hillclimbers” Highlights
Helocast and Caving Ladder Operations 16 April 2014
LEFT: Jumpers prepare to perform paradrop operations.

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Promotions
25th Combat Aviation Brigade participated in an Emergency
Deployment Readiness Exercise on 14-16 April 2014 with Task
Force Hammerhead. The EDRE allowed B Company to train on
rapidly deploying and preparing to conduct full spectrum
operations.
During the EDRE, B Company performed external load
operations in order to resupply personnel in need of humani-
tarian aid and medical assistance. In addition to providing
humanitarian aid, B Company simulated a precautionary land-
ing, allowing TF Hammerhead to exercise the Tactical Opera-
tions Center’s ability to react to unplanned mission contin-
gencies and still remain capable of providing relief.
Command TeamEmergency Deployment Readiness Exercise
CPT John Wlasniewski
1SG Adam Barber
SGT Alvin Lugo
1 February 2014
ABOVE: B Company Crews perform
external load operations after securing
the scene of a simulated precautionary
landing.
LEFT: CW3 Kristi Hickey and CW2 Tom
Brown discuss mission planning for
flights conducted in support of the
EDRE.
CW3 Thomas Brown
1 May 2014
CPT William Caffery
1 May 2014
SGT Derek Waters
1 May 2014
CW3 Michael Linzer
1 May 2014

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On 28 April 2014, Soldiers of C
Company conducted simulated
MEDEVAC operations in conjunction
with A Company 3-25 AVN REGT and
A Company 2-6 CAV. The training
was conducted at Wheeler Army
Airfield, the Tactical Flight Training
Area and Dillingham Airfield. This
was the first time aircrews from C
Company were able to train in multi
-ship procedures that were com-
mon practice downrange. The
On 17 April 2014 two aircrews from C Company 3-25 AVN flew to
Hickam Air Force Base to educate 75 Air Force and Navy per-
sonnel from the 15th MDG on US Army Air MEDEVAC. The Air
Force also provided an Aeromedical Evacuation C-17 to illustrate
the close cooperation between the two services in evacuating
our wounded service members off of the battlefield and back to
the United States for definitive care.
MEDEVAC Display at Hickam Air Force Base
Training at Dillingham Airfield
C Company “Dustoff” Highlights
Back to the Basics: MEDEVAC Training at Wheeler Army Airfield
culminating event of the training exercise occurred at Dillingham Airfield when HH-60M
and UH-60L Blackhawks from both A and C Companies linked up with an OH-58 Kiowa
from A Company 2-6 CAV in a mass casualty scenario. The training helped to ensure that
lessons learned during previous deployments are not forgotten and to instruct new
DUSTOFF Soldiers on MEDEVAC operations. Soldiers also got to experience operating in
an austere environment, as well as in an expeditionary aviation task force configuration.
Soldiers of C Company are now better prepared for future contingency operations within
the Pacific AOR.
Right: SGT Gomez performs advanced enroute
medical care on a patient from E Company3-25 AVN
REGT, while SFC Ocon observes. (Photo by SSG
Valdez)
Below: SPC Rios and PV2 Douglas receive 9-line
MEDEVAC requests and operate as MEDEVAC mission
command from a TAC on Wheeler ArmyAirfield.
C Company deployed from Wheeler to Dillingham on the North Shore,
and conducted Medevac training during 2nd
Quarter training event at
from 24 February – 2 March 2014. Upon receiving MEDEVAC calls,
the aircrews responded, the patients were picked up, and brought to
a hospital. This was a great opportunity for new aircrew members
of C Company to learn how we actually do business in a deployed
environment.

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From 27-31 January 2014 Koa Kai
was our company as well as the
flight companies of 25th
CAB’s
combined effort to land aircraft on
Navy ships positioned around the
Hawaiian Islands. The goal was to
get every flight crew member deck
landing certified from the top
down. The process of conducting
a deck landing is not easy, but our
aircrew members conducted
themselves as professional avia-
tors and successfully landed air-
craft on Navy vessels in the Pa-
cific Ocean. During this time our
aircrew successfully responded to
a MEDEVAC call to assist a Navy
sailor aboard the U.S.S. Michael
Murphy cruiser, and was trans-
ported to Tripler Army Hospital.
Pictured below is a U.S. Navy Cruiser
off the shores of the Hawaiian Islands.
Above, SFC Armando Ocon instructs
soldiers on how to position a person
on a litter and Sked for MEDEVAC
transport.
Right: 3-25 Aviation supported 3-7
Field Artillery with MEDEVAC Live Hoist
Training.
On 05 February 2014 C Company con-
ducted port operations (left) in order to
ensure that all A Model UH-60’s were
flown to port and folded in order to re-
ceive the new HH-60M models. 1LT
Chung and CW3 Lance were placed in
charge in order to ensure mission suc-
cess.
Command Team
Live Hoist Mission
Dustoff Missions
MAJ Mark Schilling
1SG George Koranyi
Promotion of the Month
SGT Jeff Pena
February 01, 2014
On 06 February 2014, C Company conducted a live hoist AMR
with 3-7 Field Artillery. The Soldiers of 3-7 Field Artillery
requested training on all aspects of working with a MEDEVAC
including hoist and loading injured soldiers. SFC Armando
Ocon and SGT Stephen Van Eps conducted ground hoist, and
Live hoist academics.

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The first half of 2014 has been extremely busy for D Company. We have been
fortunate to receive an influx of new Soldiers and families into our formation,
while also saying “farewell” to some beloved members of the unit. Our training
and maintenance operational tempo (OPTEMPO) have been continuously high, but
the Tiger Sharks never failed to deliver outstanding results. The junior Soldiers
have been participating in some challenging and rewarding training, planned and
organized by their leadership. The highlights of the past six months include a
deployment to PTA and two trips to the National Training Center. Tiger Sharks
continue to be a critical asset to supporting the Hammerhead Battalion, always
remembering our motto: We Fly For the Troops!
D Company families gathered at Sam
Choy’s Seafood Grill on Hickam AFB to
celebrate the incoming and outgoing
members of the Hammerhead team. Most
notable Tiger Sharks honored at the event
were SFC Campbell, 1SG Ackerman, and
CPT Maksim. Pictured at right are hungry
Tiger Sharks enjoying the delicious buf-
fet—SFC Manzano, SFC Rosas-Cruz, SFC
Fisher, and CW2 King, to name a few.
A portion of February was spent on the big is-
land of Hawaii at the Pohakuloa Training Area
(PTA). D Company joined the rest of the Ham-
merhead Battalion in testing their ability to live
and work in an austere environment. After set-
ting up base at Tactical Assembly Area Ham-
merhead, Tiger Sharks carried out daily mis-
sions to include convoy operations and crew-
served weapons ranges.
Left: SSG Attulien, SGT Verbeck, and SGT Rivers assisting a
Soldier with the MK-19.
FEBRUARY: Pohakuloa Training Area Rotation
Hail and Farewell
D Company “Tiger Shark” Highlights
Tiger Sharks
Below: SSG Allen-Limon preparing
his squad for a night patrol at
PTA.

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Below, LTC Marshall presents outgoing D Company Commander CPT Nick Mak-
sim with a token of his appreciation for two years of hard work and dedication
as Tiger Shark 6. CPT Maksim will be leaving the Army, but CPT Mickala Welsch
(right) was excited to take over as our new fearless leader.
On 27 March 2014, D
Company welcomed
CPT Mickala Welsch as
the new Commander.
She is coming from
Hunter AAF, and is a
Kiowa pilot by trade…
but we consider her a
Tiger Shark now!
Christina Giovanetti was also recognized at a ceremony for the Volunteers of the
Quarter for the entire 25th ID! She is pictured below (left) with MG Fuller, CSM
Jones, and their wives. Christina has been outstanding as the D Company FRG
leader, and now passes off the responsibility to Christina Coronato. The Giovanet-
tis will be missed when they PCS to Fort Drum.
Christina was also the driving force in the battalion for planning the Hammer-
head Ball, which took place at the Hale Koa on 04 April 2014. Many Tiger Sharks
attended, including PFC Wasdin, PV2 Bolen, PV2 Shaw, and their dates, pictured
below (right).
Command Team
Outstanding Volunteers & Hammerhead Ball
Change of Command
CPT Mickala Welsch
1SG Jon Griswold

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During its PTA rotation from 12-21
February 2014, E Company 3-25
AVN focused on building its ability
to shoot, move, and communicate
in any environment. To meet this
intent, E Company conducted
M249, M240, Mk19, and M2 day and
night ranges, and NVD driver’s
training. These ranges postured E
Co to conduct a night vision device
(NVD) convoy live
fire exercise (CLFX)
from 17-19 February
2014. The CLFX
scenario involved
reacting to contact,
shooting on the
move, calling in
close air support,
providing security,
and evacuating
casualties. During the
exercise, E Company
increased its ability to
operate in an austere
environment, perform
mounted fire from E Com-
pany’s organic vehicles,
and conduct operations
under blackout conditions.
Said SGT Tania Titus, who
performed as both a gun-
ner and TC on the NVD
CLFX, “This training has
really opened my eyes to how we
would actually support ourselves for
combat missions on future deploy-
ments. This is probably the most
useful and exciting training we’ve
done since I’ve been in this unit. I
have a lot more faith in our ability to
fight under any conditions.”
E Company spent the month focused on increasing its lethality and combat effectiveness.
They conducted several small arms ranges intended to qualify personnel on their as-
signed individual weapons, including the newly issued M4s and M249s. They Also di-
rected attention to its upcoming night vision device (NVD) convoy live fire exercise. To
this end the Battalion master driver, SGT Marcos Deoliveira, qualified several personnel
on NVD driving. This training consisted of NVD familiarization, breakdowns of a vehicle’s
blackout drive, and hands on NVD driving. For many Soldiers it their first time driving
with the aid of an NVD. Said a new Echo company fueler, PV2 Ronald Guyer “There was a
lot more to it (NVD driving) than I was expecting, but after the class portion, and with the
help of SSG Benson, I got the hang of it.
I’m looking forward to building on this
skill in a more complicated scenario.” E
Company also played a vital role sup-
porting the 25th Combat Aviation Bri-
gade’s Koa Kai mission.
Increasing Combat Effectiveness
E Company “Barracuda” Highlights
Training to Fight in an Austere Environment
(Above) SSG Palmer helps SPC Tipton
identify targets while rehearsing for E
Company’s NVD convoy live fire exer-
cise (Photos by 2LT Servin)
(Below) SFC Leuluai coaches SPC
Joyner while she practices firing
the M240 machine gun from the
mounted position.
(Above) SSG Benson gives direction to PV2
Vanerio during E Company NVD driving training.
(Right) CPL Partridge gives a class on the M249
weapon system before the E Company range on
16 January 2014. (Photos by 2LT Servin)

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E Company’s Field Feeding Section provides
meals for Soldiers, Airmen, DoD civilians,
retirees, and family members across the
25th
Combat Aviation Brigade. The 25th
CAB
dining facility serves over 15,000 meals
weekly. Cooks from E Company, deployed to
the field with the unit, preparing meals and
distributing food in an austere environment.
The field feeding section is currently sup-
porting 1-25 AVN REGT at the National Train-
ing Center, serving over 4,000 meals daily. E Company must conduct annual, semi-annual,
and bi-annual services on every piece of roll-
ing stock in the fleet. Without E Company dili-
gently performing this maintenance, the bat-
talion would be hindered in its ability to de-
ploy itself to an austere environment.
(Above) SPC Tipton and SPC Singleton remove a
hub for a humvee service (Photo by CW2 Duncan)
(Left) SPC Atkinson and PV2 See prepare to serve
food at a 3-25 AVN Field Training Exercise (FTX)
(Photo by SGT Armstrong)
Command TeamBarracuda Missions
CPT Christian Ballester
1SG Travis Moultry
Promotion
SGT Tania Titus
January 31, 2014
E Co Exceeds the Standard!
In January 2014, the Company’s near-flawless score
during the Division physical security inspection re-
sulted in E Company being selected to be inspected
by the Department of the Army Inspector General
(DAIG) from 25-26 March 2014.
(Above) E Company personnel involved in the arms room in-
spection. From the left: SGT McDonald, PFC Blevins, SGT Coun-
tryman, PV2 Cruz, SPC Green, SSG Macias, CPL Partridge, SPC
Natasha, and 2LT Servin (Photo by SSG Macias)
E Co Change of Responsibility
(Above) CSM Martell charges 1SG Moultry with
the NCO sword as he assumes the First Ser-
geant position for E Company on 7 March
2014.

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F Company Cobras are lead by the outstanding leadership of CPT Gunderson and 1SG Potter.
This month F Company’s outstanding Soldier was SPC Joseph Taylor. His superb knowledge
and quick thinking skills during NTC 14-06 rotation single handedly kept the AIS TTCS opera-
tional for an extended period of time. ATC Maintainers are expected to be subject matter
experts on multiple Air Traffic Services (ATS) systems. During the Mobile Tower System
(MOTS) NET, the maintenance team received outstanding remarks on their testing and hands
on evaluations. We cant wait to see what else this up and coming Soldier and the mainte-
nance team has to offer for F Company and 3-25 AVN.
F Company recently conducted equipment training on the
AN/TSW-7A, or “7A” for short. The 7A is a mobile tower
system that can be used at an airfield or HLZ where tacti-
cal air traffic control is required. With their system re-
cently returned from reset, the 7A team continues to
train conducting crew drills in the company area and pro-
viding equipment training to newly assigned Soldiers. “It
is one of the oldest pieces of ATC equipment in the Army’s
inventory,” stated the 7A Chief, SSG Kirk, “But it is still
one of the most reliable pieces of equipment we have”. In
April 2014, F Company received the newly fielded Mobile
Tower System (MOTS) which replaces the 7A system.
Instructors from PM-ATC recently arrived to Hawaii to conduct NET
on the MOTS with ATC Maintainers and Controllers of F Company.
From 7-18 April 2014, the PM-ATC instructors conducted two weeks
of maintenance training consisting on both system theory and prac-
tical hands on exercises. Afterwards, the controllers had their turn
as they spent their two weeks learning equipment set-up and op-
erations. By the end of the four weeks, five maintainers and eight
controllers were equipment certified on the MOTS.
The MOTS replaces the AN/TSW-7A as F Company’s mobile Tacti-
cal Control Tower. It can be used to support temporary hasty LZ
operations, or set up long term to conduct temporary tower opera-
tions. The MOTS is the newest piece of equipment in the Army ATC
inventory, and the Cobra’s are looking forward to bringing the sys-
tem out to its first mission.
AN/MSQ MOTS Training
Cobra’s Terminal Team
F Company “Cobra” Highlights
“Providing Air
traffic services on a
first come first
serve basis since
1921”
Cobra Team

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F Company AIS PLT is one of
the most well rounded pla-
toons, from completing field
problems in austere envi-
ronments to doing sling load
and pathfinder operations.
They do it all! In May 2014, F
Company deployed its AIS
PLT and Tactical Terminal
Control System (TTCS) to
Fort Irwin, CA. to partake in
NTC 14-06 rotation. Lead by
WO1 Raymond and SSG
Gragg, they successfully
preformed Air Traffic Con-
trol operations around the
clock. In addition to provid-
ing ATC services, they also
used SSG Gragg’s Pathfind-
ers skills to establish two
airfields for the use of 35
rotary-wing aircraft, ranging
from UH-60’s, AH-64’s, CH-
47’s, and the OH-58’s. Along
with the training they ob-
tained from controlling air-
craft, the team also worked
with the Army’s expanding
inventory of UAS’s.
PFC Dakota Partridge hails from Jackson-
ville, Florida, and has been a Cobra since
March 2013. In the short year that PFC
Partridge has been in Hawaii, he has par-
ticipated in nearly every major ATC mission
ranging from PTA Aerial Gunnery, to serv-
ing on the 18 hour crew of the Contingency
Reaction Force (CRF). He is currently as-
signed to the Mobile Tower System (MOTS),
and is in the first week of New Equipment
Training (NET). On his off time, PFC Par-
tridge enjoys spending his time outdoors,
and likes to spend time on the beach or
hitting the gym. “It’s been a great first year
here for me in Hawaii” states PFC Par-
tridge, “My goal next year is to attend a
Soldier of the month board, and hopefully
PCS out of here as a SGT”.
F Company is happy to welcome SGT Nicole
Kretsch to the Cobra family! SGT Kretsch re-
cently PCS’d to Hawaii from Korea where she
worked as a tower operator at Desiderio Tower.
SGT Kretsch is from Dallas, Texas and is excited
to be in Hawaii. A little known fact about SGT
Kretsch, she is a professional Fitness Competitor
and recently came in 1st place in her division at
the Camp Humphreys Fall Classic Body Building
Competition. She will be assigned to the AN/TSW-
7A section where she will serve as a tower shift
leader. Welcome to the team!
Command TeamCobra’s AIS Team
CPT Jenny Gunderson
1SG Grant Potter
Soldier Highlights

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DILLINGHAM AIRFIELD, Oahu, Hawaii- Soldiers of 3rd
General Support Aviation Battalion self-deployed to Dilling-
ham Airfield for a five day Culminating Training Exercise (CTE) to prepare, practice and finalize the capabilities of
the battalion for the upcoming Pathway Operations in the Pacific Region to confirm the GSAB Operational Con-
cept.
The GSAB Operational Concept is the theory that as a battalion 3-25 AVN REGT could self-
deploy to any austere environment and be self-sustaining by the companies within the battalion for
the duration of the deployment.
Flight companies were able to train and perfect their distinguishing mission sets from
Alpha company’s air assault abilities in conjunction with Bravo company’s support and Charlie com-
pany providing first up medevac coverage.
During the course of the week, Alpha Company planned and executed a five aircraft multi-
ship air assault on an airport on the island of Molokai. Alpha company conducted the air assault
with the support of Chinooks from Bravo Company, to practice real world air assaults of personnel
and equipment movement. Alpha company show cased their A2C2 console UH-60L Black Hawk heli-
copter during the air assault. The console aircraft allows a Commander of the supporting unit to
Command and Control his/her forces in the air from the back of the aircraft. The aircraft provides
multiple radios for the Commander to communicate with various personnel and two computers to
show live feed from UAV and FBCB2 (Blue Force Tracker) to see the object and control the battle-
field.
Bravo Company conducted a special mission with the 22nd
Special Tactic Squadron (STS),
to infill the unit by helocast, out the back of a Chinook at 5 feet above the ocean into the ocean.
Charlie Company provided twenty-four hour first up coverage over three locations during
the entire exercise. Charlie Company had a node at Wheeler Army Airfield, Dillingham Airfield and
Kanes Landing Zone (LZ) in the Kahuku Mountains on Oahu.
“The CTE was an
exercise where all the
companies of 3-25
AVN were afforded the
opportunity to
showcase their
diverse and unique
mission set while
collectively
accomplishing a
diverse operation”,
said CPT Daniel
McGrory, Assistant S-
3 for the battalion.
Above, as seen through a UH-60L
windshield, flight crews from 3-25
AVN REGT conducted a 17 aircraft
multi-ship formation flight consisting
of CH-47F, HH-60M, and UH-60L
helicopters flying around the island
of Oahu on their way back to Wheeler
Army Airfield, after a weeklong
Culmination Training Exercise.
Culminating Training Exercise

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For the ground portion of the battalion Delta company provided phenomenal ground maintenance for both CH-
47’s and HH/UH-60’s and also a Down Aircraft Recovery Team (DART) to validate the company to perform these tasks
in an austere environment. “The Aviation Maintenance Company holds the responsibility of training and providing DART
capability to the Battalion”, says Shops Platoon Leader 1LT Nicholas Coronato. This is an important mission for Delta
Company to conduct because of the importance of lives and equipment it can recover and save. Delta Company re-
ceived training on DART procedures for UH-1 Huey’s and AH-1 Cobras from the Marines out at Marine Corps Base
Kaneohe for future missions in Japan.
Echo Company provided outstanding personal
and vehicle support throughout the entire Culminating
Training Exercise (CTE). From providing exceptional food
preparation and services Mobile Kitchen Team (MKT) to
providing fueling support in three different locations.
Echo Company was able to sustain fuel for aircrafts from
a Jump Farp in Landing Zone (LZ) Kanes and a Fat Cow
Operations (Refueling other aircraft from a fuel tank out
of the bay of a CH-47 Chinook) in LZ Upper 36. This dem-
onstration showed the unlimited capabilities and re-
sourcefulness that resides inside Echo Company which
will allow future operations in harsh conditions to remain
in full swing.
Fox Company is the battalions Air Traffic Controller (ATC) Company
which also provides Pathfinder support for establishing landing zones. With the
upcoming operations in Indonesia and Malaysia these services will be vital for
making landing zones for the aircraft and providing control for the helicopters
when in flight. Fox Company brilliantly displayed their capabilities during the CTE
such as operating tower services out of mobile towers in three different locations
on the island of Oahu.
The Soldiers from 3-25 AVN REGT came
together to conduct and execute a battalion size Cul-
minating Training Exercise where each company was
poised and positioned to highlight their specific mis-
sion set task to prove that the battalion is capable of
operating in the GSAB Operational Concept. The Sol-
diers validated and surpassed the expectations of the
Concept which will quickly become the real thing with
their upcoming deployment to Malaysia and Indone-
sia.
Right, Soldiers from Delta Company, 3-25 AVN
REGT, received a class on Downed Aircraft
Recovery procedures concerning AH-1 Cobra
and UH-1 Huey from Marines crew chiefs on
Marine Corps Base Kaneohe, 26 June 2014.
Above, fuelers from Echo Company 3-25 AVN REGT
refuels a UH-60L using a HEMTT in Landing Zone
Boondocks out at Dillingham Airfield during their
week long Culminating Training Exercise. Echo
Company was able to provide three different refuel
points for the aircrews of 3-25 AVN REGT, HEMTTs
at Dillingham, a Jump Farp at Landing Zone Kanes.

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