Death Dealer Radar is the FRG Newsletter for Delta Battery, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment.

1. Death Dealer
Radar
01 MAY 2018
VOLUME 1, ISSUE 2
Delta Battery, 3rd
Battalion, 2nd
Air Defense Artillery Regiment
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The Situation Report
Throughout this past month, Delta Battery has overcome a number
of challenging tasks as we move forward to accomplish our mission.
The Soldiers have proven to be resilient and ready throughout
multiple validations.
Upon arrival to the Central Command Area of Operations (CENTCOM
AOR), Soldiers faced jet-lag, an extreme change in climate, long hours,
and a demanding battle rhythm. As the Battery continued to assume
their role in the new area of operations, Soldiers not only overcame
the physical challenges of their new mission but were able to
successfully complete their Crew Certification Validations (CCV) IOT to
assume mission, property accountability, execution of Transition to
War Exercises (TWE), and TACSITE improvement IOT improve our
offices, areas, and maximize force protection capabilities.
In spite of all the difficulties, morale has remained high and has
resulted in multiple reenlistments. Currently, Delta Battery has one of
the highest retention rates throughout the Battalion. As we continue
to drive on throughout the deployment, we will soon begin driving
more focus towards individual soldier development and resilience
training. This will help continue our goal to support our Soldiers and
their families.
By 1LT Hrdlicka, Aaron M.
Inside This Issue
The Situation Report 1
Launcher Training and Certifications 2
Settling in for the Long Haul 3
Death Dealer Highlights 4
Command Team Corner 5
1LT Neddermeyer administers the Oath of Office to CW2
Branham, following his promotion.

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Launcher Training
and Certifications
Through the unit’s transition to the CENTCOM Area of Responsibility,
the Delta/3-2 Launcher Platoon divided into its three hot crews to begin
their rigorous Crew Certification Validation (CCV) Training. Each crew
has to pass a CCV evaluation administered by the departing unit’s
Standardization Team to prove that they are ready to assume mission
so that the Transfer of Authority (TOA) can be properly completed. For
Hot Crews, they have to focus their training on two areas: the launcher
reload and the alert state assumption.
For the reload, they have to complete the crew drill within the
mandated timeframe. Five Soldiers comprise the reload team. Crew
member one is responsible for ensuring that the forklift is clear before
conducting any movement. Crew member two is responsible for
torqueing and un-torqueing the torque tubes when putting on and
taking off the missile canisters. Crew member three serves as the safety
for the whole drill ensuring that no cautions, safeties, or dangers are
committed. Crew member four serves as signal, ensuring that the crane
operator knows what movements to make with the forklift during the
drill. Crew member five is responsible for safely operating the forklift.
The operator takes all directions from the signaler, working together
closely to safely move the missile canisters.
For the alert state assumption, the hot crew has to demonstrate that
they can power up launchers and know how to properly apply missile
heat to the interceptors. They have up to an hour to complete the drill
and do all of their coordination through the Engagement Control
Station (ECS) to ensure that launchers are approached in a safe and
timely manner.
So far, two hot crews have passed their CCV with flying colors! Crew
three has just begun their training plan and will be evaluated soon. The
Launcher Platoon leadership team cannot be more thankful for the
effort, eagerness to learn, and positivity displayed by each and every
member of the Launcher Platoon as they work throughout their
transition to 24-hour operations.
BY 1LT ETCHBERGER, HENRY
Crew 2 Hot Crew pause for picture during 24-hour operations. (Top)
SSG Wentz leads Crew 3 through missile reload training. (Above)
CPL Hodges monitoring communications while on Hot Crew. (Below)

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SPC Moore cleans and prepares the on-site living area for his
crew to occupy. (TOP)
2LT Bone conducts inventories of his hand receipt.
(Above)
SGT Diley prepares the BCP for upcoming training
events. (Left)
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Settling in for the
Long Haul
During the first week of April, Delta Battery arrived in the Central
Command Area of Operations (CENTCOM AOR). Delta Battery has
finally completed the Relief in Place and Transfer of Authority
(RIP/TOA) from Charlie Battery, 1-7 ADA. Soldiers have worked
tirelessly over the past couple of weeks to improve our tactical site
(TACSITE) and ensure 100% property accountability though
deliberate and methodical hand-receipt holder inventories.
Property accountability is an individual Soldier responsibility. We
must be accountable of ourselves, our gear, and our equipment.
Soldiers have had to balance mission requirements while still
making headway in the overall improvement of the TACISTE. In
addition to learning how to be proficient in their Air and Missile
Defense essential tasks, Soldiers have been responsible for the
upkeep of their equipment through daily Preventative
Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) on their vehicles. In an
effort to improve TACSITE force protection, Soldiers covered the
Entry Control Point (ECP) with Camouflage Netting which provides
both shade and concealment for Soldiers manning the ECP. Other
Soldiers improved upon the TACSITE’s Sand Table, which provides
newcomers and distinguished visitors situational awareness on
how operations are conducted on site. All Soldiers have
contributed to the cleaning and organizing of the TACSITE to
ensure good order and discipline in our work and living areas.
Overall, Delta Battery is extremely proud of the hard work and
resilient attitudes of our Soldiers. Delta Battery is dedicated to the
development of our Soldiers and the building of “esprit de corps”
within our ranks.
BY 2LT BONE, GARRISON

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Death Dealers in formation for SPC Glenn’s reenlistment ceremony. (Above)
1LT Neddermeyer congratulating SPC Montelongo on his reenlistment. (Top Right)
1LT Neddermeyer administering the Oath of Enlistment to SPC Glenn. (Bottom Right)
Death Dealer
Highlights
Reenlistment is a special moment for a Soldier and for
those who serve alongside that Soldier. It is a conscious decision
to voluntarily extend one’s time in service in the military and
reflects great credit on that individual who chooses to remain in
the Profession of Arms. Each Soldier has their own personal and
professional goals throughout their Army career. With each
reenlistment comes another opportunity: whether that be a new
duty location, unit, MOS, or a financial benefit.
This month’s ‘Death Dealers’ reenlistments were an
opportunity to show the commitment and dedication of our
Soldiers in a place far from home. Since deploying overseas, the
‘Death Dealers’ Battery has been honored to witness five
reenlistments in the month of April alone. The Soldiers who have
retaken the Oath of Enlistment have done this out of a sense of
duty and service to their country. We are proud to have these
Soldiers continue their service in our ranks. We thank them and
their families for the sacrifice they make to our unit, our military,
and our country.
BY 1LT NEDDERMEYER, ABIGAIL
This month’s proud reenlistments:
SGT Diley, Bon
SPC Chhom, Vanmanryith
SPC Glenn, Raymond
SPC Montelongo, Andrew
SPC Whitis, Nevin

5. 1SG Johnson, MarquesCPT Parris, Megan
Thank you to the families and friends who have sent Soldiers care packages since we arrived.
The letters and boxes the Soldiers received from home put a smile on their face all day long.
1SG and I have been impressed with the resiliency of our team as we’ve assumed mission this
past month. There are still challenges ahead, but I am confident that our team will accomplish
what needs to be done.
Soldier development is one of the most important things we as military professionals do on a
daily basis. One day, our most junior Soldiers will be our future Leaders. As a result, I want to
highlight the Soldiers who chose this month to reenlist. If you are family member or friend of
one of them, I want to thank YOU for your support of them as they choose to continue service.
It is not a decision made lightly.
Stay tuned to the Battery Facebook Page! We will be posting pictures of the reenlistments,
promotions, and some of the operations happening within the Battery. As always, if you have
questions or comments, please let us know by:
- Visiting the Battery Facebook Page at: www.facebook.com/DeathDealers32
- Emailing the FRG Leader at: deathdealersfrg32@gmail.com
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6. ADDRESS
Soldier’s Name
D BTRY, 3-2 ADA
APO, AE 09853
PHONE:
BN Staff Duty: (580) 442-1545
BDE Staff Duty: (580) 442-8922
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D BTRY, 3-2 ADA
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Delta Battery FRG Leader
Samantha Hrdlicka