The document discusses various activities and safety reminders for soldiers, including training initiatives, unit cohesion events, and the importance of safety during the summer months. It emphasizes the need for soldiers to take care of themselves and their peers, especially regarding off-duty activities to prevent accidents. Additionally, it reflects on the challenges faced by veterans adjusting to civilian life and encourages open communication about mental health struggles.

1. P9 / Spot on P10 / Taking a Fighting P13 / 72nd MAC Launches P16 / Dining In
Dreadnaught Soldiers of in Prep of NTC Senior leaders of the Devil
Stance
HHC 2/34 CAB familiarize 72nd Mobility Augmentation Brigade conduct a dining in
Chaos Soldiers qualify on the
themselves with their M110 Company, 1st Eng. Bn., conduct to foster unit cohesion and
newest Bradley fighting vehicles,
Semi-Automatic Sniper System Mine Clearing Line Charge reinforce esprit de corps.
the M2A2 ODS-E, Bradleys
Rifles. with improvements for engineers (MICLIC) training.
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Colonel Michael Pappal, com- Kidd, who recently led the battalion the parade field, with you presence,
mander, 1st Heavy Brigade Combat during its deployment to Afghanistan your service, and the sacrifices that
Team, 1st Infantry Division, and Lt. in support of Operation Enduring you and your Families make every
Col. Anthony New, commander, 2nd Freedom. “In my humble opinion, day in defense of freedom around the
Battalion, 34th Combined Arms Bat- Dreadnaughts, it is each of you that world,” said Lt. Col. New.
talion, 1st HBCT, salute the National honor us, the people on this side of
colors and the battalion’s colors
during a pass and review at a change
of command ceremony at the Cav-
alry Parade Field, May 4, 2012. Lt.
“ Thanking thedriven, fought andtoair assaulted with themlucky to
have walked,
troops is harder do... I consider myself
these
Col. New took over command of the
battalion from Lt. Col. Christopher
past two years.
” - Lt. Col. Chris Kidd

2. 1/1 HBCT Commander 1/1 HBCT Command Sergeant Major
Col. Michael Pappal CSM Thomas Kenny
Public Affairs Officer Public Affairs NCOIC
1st Lt. Michael Hogans Staff Sgt. Donald Martin
Public Affairs Journalist Public Affairs Journalist/Editor
Sgt. Kerry Lawson Sgt. Kandi Huggins
1/1 HBCT FRSA
Noel Waterman
7 2 3 2 NORMANDY DRIVE
The ‘Devil’ Brigade
FORT RILEY KS 6 6 4 4 1
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3. 6EVIL
D
Devils,
I just got done watching the
Devil’s Stakes APFT Competi-
tion and there were some amaz-
ing Soldiers representing their
units in good spirits and morale;
I look forward to seeing some
impressive scores later today.
Later this month, we will award
a streamer for each event’s first
place winner to be attached to
their company’s guidon and a
streamer for the company that
took first place overall. As time ing off our first large scale crew periods. The list goes on but in
progresses, Devil Soldiers will gunnery and setting the standard short, be smart, stay safe, and
have the opportunity to compete for the rest of the Devil crews to have fun.
in more Devil’s Stakes events beat. Next week I encourage you I am proud of what each of
to obtain a streamer as bragging all to harness all of the collective the battalions are accomplish-
rights of their training, tenac- energy that is flowing throughout ing. You all are doing great
ity and pride in themselves and the brigade to win the Victory and getting better. If you need
their units. Cup during Victory week. There something or something is
Seeing everyone competing is no doubt in my mind that our not working for you, tell your
to their fullest exemplifies the battalions can all finish in the top leader. If they cannot help you
training I have seen in each and six places. then go to the next level up in
every unit over the past month. The weather is nicer now the chain of command. My door
Everyone is doing an exception- which brings a plethora of the is always open if you cannot
al job in being proficient in their summer activities for everyone get an answer elsewhere. If
basic Soldier skills whether it is to enjoy and relax in when we you need help, go get it. If you
on the range with a rifle, a pis- are not on duty. The decisions see someone in need, then get
tol, a machine gun, or a grenade you make off duty are a direct them to help. Every Devil is a
launcher; in the NBC chamber; reflection of your judgment valuable member of the team
in the shoot house; keeping and reliability as a leader when and cannot be allowed to slip
physically fit at PT; turning on duty. Be responsible. Don’t through the cracks. Take care
wrenches; or all the myriad of drink alcohol while partaking in of your Soldiers, take care of
other training and things you do water sports. Don’t try to swim your equipment, and train hard
for the Brigade to run on a daily beyond your ability. Use life to high standards as we continue
basis and be prepared to move jackets when boating or doing to build the Army’s premier
out and conduct the missions we other activities on the water. Armored Brigade.
will be assigned. Charlie BSTB Wear your seatbelt and make sure No Mission Too Difficult,
finished an awesome two weeks everybody in your vehicle wears No Sacrifice Too Great, Duty
on the MPRC qualifying their theirs. Wear sunscreen and drink First!!
17 crews on the Bradley, kick- water when outside for extended Devil6

4. DEVIL 7
Devils, it’s official: summer-
time is upon us. As we enter
the season of sunny weather,
vacations, barbecues and water
sports, the 101 Days of Summer
Safety Campaign is to remind
all Soldiers, Family members,
civilians and the entire Army
community to think summer
safety through the Labor Day
weekend. What pains me is
-- not everybody who reads this
will make it safely through the
summer.
While summer is a time for
“ While summer isof a increased danger
is also a time
time for fun, it
fun, it is also a time of increased
danger for Soldiers and Family
members with notable increases
for Soldiers and Family members... ”
in off-duty accidental fatalities, in alcohol related incidents. The Traffic Safety Administration
especially in automobile acci- 101 Days of Summer Campaign reports. Wearing a seat belt can
dents. The three leading causes encourages everyone to use com- reduce the risk of crash inju-
of accidental deaths involving mon sense, be decisive and not ries by 50 percent, and 75,000
automobiles in the Army are let friends drink and drive. If people involved in vehicle ac-
speeding, driving unbuckled and you have been drinking, use a cidents between 2004-2008 are
driving drunk. ‘Seat belts aren’t designated driver or call a taxi. alive today because they were
cool,’ ‘These cars/motorcycles Impaired driving is one of the buckled up, the organization
were meant to be driven fast,’ most often committed crimes. says.
and ‘I’m young, and I’m going According to the National Coun- As you go about the sum-
to live my life while I can.’ -- cil on Alcoholism and Drug mer’s activities, remember to
I’ve heard all this before and ul- Dependence, about three in every slow down, buckle up, take fre-
timately these words can come 10 Americans will be involved in quent breaks on long trips and
back to haunt you. There are an alcohol-related crash at some do not text or drink and drive. I
101 days of summer, so slow time in their lives. The reality is, want everyone to look back this
down and enjoy them all. the roads are dangerous, and as Labor Day weekend 2012 and
Increased alcohol use soon as you have your first drink, reflect on a great and safe 101
throughout the summer, and you have no business being on days of summer.
particularly around major holi- the road. No mission too difficult. No
day weekends makes the sum- Not wearing a seat belt is sacrifice too great. Duty First.
mer season a very grim time for also a big factor in automobile Devil 7
local law enforcement, emer- fatalities. Seat belts are the most
gency medical staff, highway effective traffic safety device
safety officials and the friends for preventing death and injury,
and Families of those involved according to National Highway

5. Contact Info:
CH Peter Dissmore
785-239-2513
Office: 7232 Normandy Drive
Peter.dissmore@us.army.mil
24/7 Line: 785-239-HELP (4357)
“Those who do not do battle for their country do not know with what
ease they accept their citizenship in America.” – Dean Brelis
The Killer Lieutenant (1969-1970)
He had defied the statistics that measured a second lieutenant’s life expectancy in minutes, not hours. He had
entered Vietnam from the farm in Wisconsin and immediately began learning from his old sergeant. He was
told if you want to survive this war you have to teach your men not to fear but to take the offensive in battle.
He had learned well and became a very successful platoon leader. They had gone on many search and de-
stroy missions and the number of enemy they could count as casualties were in the triple digits. Intel said the
enemy had nicknamed him the “Killer Lieutenant”.
The difference between right and wrong was not always clear. During one inspection, instead of praise, the
lieutenant received a chewing. He was very upset. He was tempted to lash out in anger. Then he remembered
the little country church back home. He remembered his God, no matter how distant God seemed now. He held
his peace, and did the right thing. He was glad he had a moral base to fall back on to help him make the right
choice.
The young lieutenant left Vietnam and moved back home to the Wisconsin farm. He was a couple of years
older than when he joined but he had aged a couple of decades. Mama didn’t seem to understand him any lon-
ger. He couldn’t talk with her about his experiences in the jungles of Vietnam. His older brothers understood
a little since they had been in the military themselves. Yet this war was different. There were things they could
never understand.
He drifted through life bound by the things that tore him apart inside. He held it all in, talking very little
about it. It drove him to substance abuse. One day he decided to move from the familiar terrain of Wisconsin.
He loaded his belongings into his VW bug and headed for New York City.
He still kept everything inside of him. He was too proud to admit he needed help as he remained bound by
the substances that destroyed him. Tormenting thoughts captured his mind. If only someone with insight could
have drawn these thoughts out of him. If only he had been
willing to seek the help that he needed. If others would at least
learn from his mistakes and talk to somebody - a friend, a Unit Chaplains Contact Information
chaplain, a leader, a mental health professional. Talking on a
regular basis to others who care can help bring healing to the BDE CH(MAJ) Dissmore
thoughts in our mind. Talk with your buddies and bring resto- 785-239-2513
ration to your soul.
BSTB CH (CPT) Ball
785-279-6836
Proverbs 20:5 says: A person’s thoughts are like water in a
deep well, but someone with insight can draw them out. BSB CH(CPT) Adriatico
785-239-9530
LTG Harold G. Moore and Joseph Galloway state in We Were
Soldiers Once…And Young, 1-16 CH(CPT) Ball
“Those who were, miraculously, unscratched, were by no 785-240-3111
means untouched. Not one of us left Vietnam the same young
man he was when he arrived.” 2-34 CH (CPT) Isfan
785-240-2444
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6. Need to contact your
Family Readiness Support Assistant? (FRSA)
1HBCT
Noel Waterman
785-239-2242
noel.waterman1@us.army.mil
1-1 BSTB and HHC, 1HBCT 1-5 FA
Helen Day Barb Stanley
785-240-4337 785-239-9288
helen.day@us.army.mil babs.stanley@us.army.mil
101st BSB 2-34 AR
Hope Stanley Jennider Farinosi
785-239-1772 785-240-6728
hope.stanley@us.army.mil Jennifer.farinosi@us.army.mil
1-16 IN 4-4 CAV
Liz Tripp Larindo Tritt
785-239-6687 785-240-4644
Elizabeth.tripp1@us.army.mil larinda.tritt@us.army.mil
1-1st ENG
Rita Burnett
785-239-4783
Rita.g.burnett@us.army.mil

7. May 2012 page 7
WHAT MAKESYOU
Spc. Robert Spencer Spc. Brandon Copenhaver
Combat Engineer, C Co, 1/1 BSTB Radio Transmitter, B Co, 1/1 BSTB
My wife and two sons make me My wife and how she supports me.
strong.They’be been my support She understand that there is a job
since I joined Aug. 2008. and it needs to get done. She’s been
my help to get through hard times.
Spc. Nathan Hooks
Cannon Crew Member, A Btry, 1/5 FA
I joined the Army because of a proud
family tradition and I am proud to
uphold that tradition... that makes
me strong.
STRONG
Pvt. Derek Lett
Scout, C Trp, 4/4 CAV
The support and encouragement Sgt. Richard Thompson
from my family and friends. Medic squad leader, HHT 4/4 CAV
My family and my Soldiers. My
family because of their love and
commitment to me and my job; and
my Soldiers because of their loyalty
and dedication to the mission.

8. May 2012 page 8
Soldier Devil’s Stakes
Highlights 5 mile run Jeter, KENYA
Top 3 Males Top 3 Females
Merced, RAFAEL
31:45:00 38:46:00
FCO 2-34 ACO 101
Chaos Top 5 Bradley Crews
Taylor, WESLEY Oudman
Bumper # C13 32:32:00 42:17:00
Vehicle Cmdr: Sgt Holdern ACO 101 HHC BDE
Gunner: Spc Davis
Driver: Spc Spencer Sampson Herbert, MONICA
33:34:00 42:26:00
Bumper # C413 HHC 101 CCO 101
Vehicle Cmdr: Sgt Stephens
Gunner: Spc Trybus APFT Competition
Driver: Spc Radford
1st SGT Parks, E Co, 101st BSB 388
2nd SPC Flores, HHB, 1/5 FA 380
Bumper # C12
3rd SSG Bridges, A Btry, 1/5 FA 361
Vehicle Cmdr: Sgt Holdern
4th SPC Aguilarmoran C Co, 101st BSB 345
Gunner: Spc Brown
5th SGT Lira, F Co, 2/34 CAB/ 101st BSB 341
Driver: Pv2 Miao
6th (T) SPC Matias, HHT, 4/4 CAV & SPC Yaure, G Co, 1/5FA/ 101st BSB 340
8th SGT Brown B Co, 1/16 IN 330
Bumper # C26
9th PFC Noha, C Co, 101st BSB 326
Vehicle Cmdr: 2nd Lt Foster
10th Pv2 Sampson, HHC, 101st BSB 325
Gunner: Spc Andari
Driver: Pvt Morris
Bumper # C23
Vehicle Cmdr: Sgt Alverez
Gunner: Spc Roth
Driver:Pv2 Samuel Obstacle Course
1st LTC Crombie & MAJ Kiser, HHC, 1/16 IN 11:09
>>>See full story on page 10
2nd CPT Werner & SGT Farr, C Co, 1/16IN 11:35
3rd 1LT Bell & 1LT Bellet, B Co, 1/16IN 11:38
4th SPC Barmun & SPC Matias, HHT 4/4 CAV 13:08
5th SPC Pointer & SPC Redden, A Co 1/16IN 13:10
6th PFC Cerrate & SGT Moore, D Co, 1/16IN 13:58
7th PFC Rich & SGT Postelethweit, B TRP, 4/4 CAV 14:17
8th Pv2 Dowie & SSG Niebels, HHC, 101st BSB 14:38
9th SPC Miner & SPC Peace, B Co, 2/34CAB 14:40
10th PFC Colmery & PFC Davis, C Co, 2/34CAB 14:51

9. May 2012 page 9
Spot On tent in everything they did because
Dreadnaught snipers rediscover importance of fundamentals doing one thing different could af-
fect their shooting. Any change in
the way they breathe while shoot-
ing could adjust the elevation level
between two shots and the sniper’s
target may change.
“You have to know what you’re
doing because working on the fly
doesn’t work out here,” Spc. Alex
Herron, team leader, said. “That’s
where having a spotter and our data
books become essential.”
During his recent deployment to
Afghanistan, Herron had to rely on
his training and those essential fun-
damentals to disrupt enemy attacks
while his spotter was evacuated af-
ter getting shot.
“Spotters make it easier for the
shooters to know what they are do-
ing,” Herron said. “While we’re in
the moment of shooting, they quick-
ly provide corrections, watch where
Sgt. Donald Martin, 1st HBCT we’re shooting as well as watch
Spc. Alex Herron, team leader, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, other targets.”
2nd Battalion, 34th Combined Arms Battalion, 1st Heavy Brigade Combat Now that they are back home,
Team, 1st Infantry Division, engages one of 10 targets to qualify on the Herron said he enjoyed going to the
M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System Rifles on May 23 at Fort Riley’s Range range and shooting with his fellow
Six. Soldiers had to hit eight out of 10 targets. “You have to know what snipers again.
you’re doing because working on the fly doesn’t work out here,” Herron “It helps us continue to build
said. more cohesion, with us working
with the same guys over and over
again,” Herron said. “Here, and in
By Sgt. Kandi Huggins combat, they help us gather more
accurate data in order to observe, re-
Soldiers from Headquarters and they could to maintain their funda- port and if necessary, neutralize the
Headquarters Company, 2nd Battal- mentals of firing the system. enemy. With them with us, it is like
ion, 34th Combined Arms Battalion, “Unlike shooting on a M4 or having two guns at one time.”
1st Heavy Brigade Combat Team, M16, if the Soldiers don’t use the
1st Infantry Division, familiarized skills they’ve learned as snipers,
themselves with their M110 Semi- those skills will perish,” Hitchcock
Automatic Sniper System Rifles on said. “The basic fundamentals every
May 22 at Fort Riley’s Range Six. Soldier learned in basic rifle marks-
The Soldiers grouped and zeroed manship are even more important
their rifles by shooting at blocks on here.”
a paper target 100 meters away and As snipers, the Soldiers have
conducted spotter drills to reestab- two jobs: collect data and report
lish their knowledge of the weapon what they observe happening on the
system in preparation for their qual- battlefield and provide long-range
ifications on May 23. discriminatory fire as a method of
Spotter drills consist of a Soldier providing a better solution to a situ- Sgt. Donald Martin, 1st HBCT
shooting at a block, then shooting at ation. Sgt. Wade Hitchcock, sniper section
another based on the corrections of Snipers train in various combat leader, Headquarters and Headquar-
the spotter sitting next to them. The weather and situations to learn how ters Company, 2nd Battalion, 34th
shooter adjusts his windage and el- to quickly adapt to any situation, Combined Arms Battalion, 1st Heavy
evation on the system to get his Hitchcock said. Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry
round where it needs to be. With their jobs and a mission’s Division, prepares to fire his M110
Sgt. Wade Hitchcock, sniper success depending on that quick- Semi-Automatic Sniper System Rifles
section leader, said it was important ness and adaptability, he said it was on May 23 at Fort Riley’s Range Six.
for the Soldiers to shoot as often as important for snipers to be consis-

10. Issue Title / May 2012 page 10
Parent Enrichment
Taking a Fighting Stance Opportunities
Chaos Soldiers expand expertise during Bradley gunnery
Infant Massage Instruction; 6/5/12
10:00am - noon
Designed to guide parents on hwo to mas-
sage their own babies (birth to 6 months
only please).
Emerging Skills in Early Readers; 6/12/12
6:30-8:30
A parent is the child’s first and most
important teacher. Come learn how to
encourage your child to develop reading
skills and what normal development looks
like in early literacy.
Staying Connected during Deployment;
6/26/12 6:30-8:30
Come learn some simple ideas to help you
and your family stay connected during
deployment.
Sgt. Kandi Huggins | 1st HBCT
“Chaos” Soldiers with Co. C, STB, 1st HBCT shoot at a pop-up target as part of their qualification on
the M2A2 ODS-E, a Bradley fighting vehicle with Operation Desert Storm-engineer improvements,
May 16 at Fort Riley’s Digital Multipurpose Range Complex. The night-fire portion required three-
man crews to engage and destroy their targets using thermal optical devices and night sights.
Sgt. Kandi Huggins to fight in combat.”
With the Bradley-engineered ve-
“Target IDed.” hicles, Cole said his company will
“Driver up.” be able to clear minefields faster, in-
“Fire!” crease maneuverability and give the
The tower radios were busy battalion and brigade more assets
while “Chaos” Soldiers qualified on and options on the battlefield.
the newest Bradley fighting vehi- The end task of the qualification 24/7 Dad Workship; 8/6 - 8/7/12 9:30am-
cles May 16 at Fort Riley’s Digital was to have 17 qualified Bradley 4:30pm
Multi-Purpose Range Complex. crews for the “Devil” Brigade to Location: Bldg 7264/ACS
Company C, Special Troops utilize in future deployments and This unique, innovative, and comprehen-
sive course is designed to engage fathers
Battalion, 1st Heavy Brigade Com- operations. and encourage them to become more
bat Team, 1st Infantry Division used The Soldiers qualified based on involved with thier children and families
the M2A2 ODS-E, a Bradley with the Table Six qualification chart,
improvements for engineers during which consisted of six daytime en- IMPORTANT INFORMAITON:
the training exercise. gagements and four nighttime en- All classes will be held in Bldg 6620
“Engineers have a very versa- gagements. They are all designed to Normandy Drive, unless otherwise
tile job,” said 1st Sgt. Harold Cole, train a Bradley crew to engage sta- specified.
senior noncommissioned officer, tionary and moving targets.
*Free childcare with pre-registration
Co. C, STB, 1st HBCT. “Our job “Conducting night fire as part of at least one week in advance. Current
is focused on three areas – mobil- the qualification allows each crew to registration wiht CYSS required!
ity, counter mobility and survivabil- use all the capabilities of the Brad-
Please call 239-9885 or 239-9435 or
ity, but with the Soldiers becoming leys,” said Staff Sgt. Harold Butler, email rile.dmwracs@conus.army.mil to
qualified on the Bradleys as engi- vehicle crew evaluator, Co. C, STB, pre-register or for more information.
neers, they now have the capability >> cont. page 15

11. May 2012 page 11
Punishers Wreak so that when the competition
comes there should be little to
a piece of paper which will
tell them their starting point,”
no mistakes made. Gonzalez said. “The catch is
Havoc
“The competition is roughly after you complete one station
14 days long and the Soldiers your next one may be on the
will stay out in the field the opposite end of the maneuver-
whole time will be held here ing area.”
on Fort Riley,” Gonzalez said. Gonzalez said that the Sol-
Sgt. Kerry Lawson Gonzalez said this will pit diers will ruck to each station
the various military occupa- which roughly about two miles
Soldiers of the military po- tional specialty squad teams in apart. Some stations will have
lice platoon for Headquarters these tasks and drills. battle drill lanes between that
and Headquarters Company, Gonzalez said this competi- station and the next.
1st Brigade Special Troops tion is an in-house competition Each team will have 36
Battalion, 1st Heavy Brigade within the battalion in which hours for them to be evaluated
Combat Team, 1st Infantry Di- roughly 40 squads will com- in finishing all 10 stations.
vision, conduct rigorous train- pete having 8-12 Soldiers per “Yes we would like to win
ing at Urban Cluster Range 1 squad. The competition will the competition, but overall
at Fort Riley May 3, 2012. also allow us to see how profi- we want to see our Soldiers
Soldiers of the ‘Punishers’ cient these Soldiers are in their run battle drills with minimal
platoon conducted battalion tasks and drills. problems occurring,” Gonza-
warrior tasks and drills during “Each Soldier will be given lez said.
Operation Robocop in prepa-
ration for the Warrior Skills
competition May 28, 2012
through June 8, 2012.
Gonzalez said in prepara-
tion for this competition these
Soldiers are being trained sev-
eral areas. Some of the ex-
ercises are: land navigation,
requesting medical evacua-
tion, reacting to contact, and
searching an individual.
“We are responsible for
conducting training to the full-
est spectrum of our mission
essential task list,” said 1st Lt.
Yarick Gonzalez, military po-
lice platoon leader for HHC,
1st BSTB. “The military po-
lice not only half to support
combat operations but law and
order operations as well.
“Mostly we are training for
things we need to know and ac-
complish within the METL,”
said Staff Sgt. Jonathon Ben-
nett, third squad leader for the
platoon.
“These exercises are de-
signed to show them how to
react to these situations wheth-
er it’s on or off a military in-
stallation,” Bennett said. “This
is important for the Soldiers to
know and understand during
both peacetime settings and
combat operations.”
Bennett said the training for
the competition allows them
to learn from any mistakes,

12. May 2012 page 12
Guardians with students from
Sheridan Elementary School

13. May 2012 page 13
“Soldiers of 72nd MAC launch into
preparation for NTC”
Sgt. Kery Lawson
Soldiers of the 72nd Mobility
Augmentation Company, 1st En-
gineer Battalion, 1st Heavy Bri-
gade Combat Team, 1st Infantry
Division, conducted Mine Clearing
Line Charge (MICLIC) training at
mortar firing point 14, Fort Riley
on May 2, 2012.
The MICLIC is a rocket-
launched string of C4 explosives
used to clear minefields often en-
countered during combat opera-
tions.
“This training will get our ju-
nior service members some hands
on training and experience han-
dling this piece of equipment,” 1st
Lt. Tim Watts, 2nd Platoon Leader, Sgt. Kerry Lawson l 1st HBCT
72nd MAC. Soldiers of Charlie Company, 72nd Mobility Augmentation Company, 1st Engineer Battalion, 1st
During the training, the compa- Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, launch the MK22 Mod. 4 rocket off the M58
ny’s MICLIC carriers moved to a Mine Clearing Line Charge launching arm during MICLIC training at mortar firing point 14 Fort
position designated by the maneu- Riley on May 2, 2012. The training is in preparation for the unit’s rotation to the National Train-
ver commander and the rocket was ing Center next month.
prepared for firing by a designated
Engineer squad.
Watts said the training will This type of hands-on experi- Ross, who has only been with
also let the battalion commander ence is very rare for Soldiers be- the unit for a month and a half since
know how each company is com- cause the MICLIC is a costly sys- graduating AIT, said he feels the
ing along with their respective tem to fire. It has been more than a junior service members are learn-
training. The commander ensured year since 1st Engineer conducted ing a lot.
that the unit conducted their proper the training. “This is my first time having
preventive maintenance checks and However, Pvt. Rico Ross, a hands-on training with this particu-
services on the trailer, the electron- combat engineer with 2nd platoon, lar equipment,” said Ross. “I never
ics, and the rocket during this train- said his training experience was a worked with the MICLIC when
ing event. good one. I was in AIT and I welcomed this
new experience and training.”
Although junior Soldiers such
as Ross received a rare opportunity
to train with the MICLIC, Watts
said the experience also helps the
senior leaders remain knowledge-
able and competent in their area of
expertise.
“This training was for our ju-
nior Soldiers who I feel will get
a lot out of this training, but also
working with this particular equip-
ment will reiterate the training
these team and squad leaders have
undergone throughout their ca-
reer,” said Watts. “It gives them the
opportunity to demonstrate their
knowledge and experience on the
equipment to their Soldiers.”

14. May 2012 page 14
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1st HBCT. “For night fire, the tar-
gets are at different distances and
different in nature than those from
the daytime iteration, so they have
to learn how to engage the targets
differently than how they did in the
daytime.”
By using thermal optical devices
and night sights to help them see,
the crews maneuvered, engaged and
conducted operations to neutralize
targets during a time when they had
low visibility.
Each three-man Bradley crew
used either a Bushmaster 25mm
Automatic Gun, which is the Brad-
ley’s main gun with armor-piercing
and high-explosive capabilities, or
a 240C coaxial machine gun to hit
its targets. To achieve qualification,
each crew had to pass a minimum
of seven out of the 10 engagements,
with at least 700 out of 1,000 over-
all points.
“Becoming a qualified Bradley
crew is normally a six-month pro-
cess, but we started our training and
preparation two months ago, and
this is the culminating point of that
training,” Butler said.
The Soldiers completed fire-
trainer Bradley simulators, class-
room training and Bradley gunnery
skills training, where they learned
about the vehicle and the weaponry
they would operate.

16. May 2012 page 16
‘Devil’ Brigade Leaders Conduct Formal Powwow
By Sgt. Kerry Lawson
Senior leaders of the 1st Heavy
Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infan-
try Division, conducted a dining in
May 23 at the Courtyard Junction
City hotel to foster unit cohesion
and reinforce esprit de corps in a
friendly and relaxing atmosphere.
It also gave the newest “Devils”
the opportunity to learn a little of
the history, traditions, and impor-
tance of the dining in.
The dining in, a tradition adopt-
ed from the British military, began
during the 18th century. It was de-
signed to provide the servicemem-
bers an opportunity to honor and
celebrate the battles the unit had Sgt. Kerry Lawson| 1st HBCT
fought in.
The tradition of the dining in attendees must adhere. If a group of “This is a window to every-
is recognized as an ideal forum to officers didn’t wear the correct col- body’s individuality,” Petersen said.
strengthen and perpetuate the spirit, or of socks, they were required to “It’s nice to sometimes bring the
professionalism and the soul of the dance to “I’m a Little Teapot.” Oth- focus back to the individual and
Army. er officers, such as Capt. Priscella people we work with everyday in-
The tradition has grown and Nohle, commander of Company A, stead of being outwardly focused
morphed, Capt. Jerome Petersen, 1st Brigade Special Troops Battal- on our Families, subordinates, job
the brigade’s information opera- ion, had to pay for the penalties of … This is the time we simply focus
tions officer, said, as a way to bring others by donning a Wolverine Hal- on building and strengthening our
together the Army leaders of today. loween mask as she stood guard by Army Family.”
“With all the changes we’ve had a door.
in leadership, from company level “Tonight was a great time to
and up, this dining in is significant build a good rapport with your fel-
because it allows the old and new- low leaders,” 1st Lt. Johnny Yates,
est members of the brigade to come an intelligence officer with 4th
together and establish a type of fel- Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment,
lowship,” Petersen said. “The bri- said. “This is my first one and I’m
gade as been spread out for a year pretty excited to be a part of this.
and a half (with split deployments I’m expecting an upbeat and
to Iraq and Afghanistan) and I think wonderful experience from to-
this is a good way to celebrate the night.”
brigade’s reestablishment at Fort Because of the operational tem-
Riley.” po, Petersen said the brigade has
While the dining in’s atmo- gotten away from doing dining ins
sphere was relaxed, there was still and giving its leaders a chance to
a special set of rules to which the socialize and relax. Sgt. Kerry Lawson| 1st HBCT

17. May 2012 page 17
Devils’ Crimes & Punishments
For the month of May:
A Co 1-1 BSTB
Offense: Private absent
himself from his unit and
remained absent in desertion
until apprehended.
Sentence: Reduction to
grade of E1; forfeiture of
$994.00 per month for one
month; confinement for 27
days
HHC, 2-34 AR
Offense: Wrongful use of
marijuana
Sentence:Reduction
to grade E1; forfeiture of
2/3 pay per month for one
month; confinement for 30
days
HHT, 4-4 CAV
Offense: Unlawful break-
ing and entering a house
with intent to commit mur-
der; holding a minor against their will; steal-
ing pills of Tylox
Sentence: Reduced to E1; confined for 2
years with credit of 253 days; discharged
with a Bad Conduct Discharge