WIN TODAY -
1-508 PIR conducted no operations, ranges, or Airborne operations these past two weeks. Our focus to build readiness across our formation has been recovering our equipment and preparing to assume OSBn.

WIN TOMORROW. -
On Tuesday, 20 SEP, leaders from 1-508 PIR attended an OSBn LPD hosted by 3-73 CAV that educated our leaders and future node OICs/NCOICs about OSBn duties and responsibilities. In turn, we hosted 3BCT leaders on Thursday, 15 SEP, on our own LPD / validation exercise that demonstrated we are confident and competent in our responsibilities as the OSBn. - 1-508 PIR had a great week with regards to continuing the education of Paratroopers. We currently have one Paratrooper (SSG Hart, HHC) in Ranger School; he is in Florida and is set to graduate on 23 SEP. We had one leader (SGT Domer, D Co) pass PWAC, and we have 6 x leaders set to begin Jumpmaster School on Monday, 19 SEP (with up to 8 x additional walk-ons ready). Lastly, we have 3 x Paratroopers in Pathfinder School, 1 x Paratrooper in RSLC, and 13 x Paratroopers set to begin Air Assault School on Monday, 19 SEP.

READY AND RESILIENT. - Across the BN, all companies conducted their quarterly EO and SHARP training for the 4th quarter.

EDUCATE AND INFORM -
Following recovery from JRTC, the BN will host a Hail & Farewell on Thursday, 22 SEP. Several companies will also conduct FRG company organizational days. - 2 x Snipers (SGT Martens and SPC Featherston, HHC) participated in the Ft. Bragg International Sniper Competition over this past weekend. The team placed 3rd, earning them a spot in the upcoming International Sniper Competition at Ft. Benning, GA. - HHC conducted a monthly FRG Meeting this past Tuesday at the Pope FRG Center. Topics of discussion included available local events, the training calendar, and expectations surrounding 1-508 PIR's assumption of OSBn.