The focus during the past two weeks was on executing Block Leave from 16 JUN - 04 JUL, and preparing for the D-90 conference and Leaders Training Program (LTP) 05 JUL-14 JUL.

1-508 PIR Readiness Statistics:

1-508 PIR - Overall Individual Qualification: 100%
1-508 PIR M4 Qualification: 100%
1-508 PIR M9 Qualification: 98.1%

1-508 PIR Aggregate Crew Qualification: 100%

1-508 PIR M240 Qualification: 100%
1-508 PIR M3 Carl Gustav: 100%

1-508 PIR Aggregate Platform Qualification: 100%
1-508 PIR 60mm Mortar: 100%

1-508 PIR Aggregate Personnel Non-Deployable: 13%
1-508 PIR MRC-3 Total #: 38
1-508 PIR MRC-4 Total #: 0
1-508 PIR MED Board Total #: 20
1-508 PIR Chapter #: 17
1-508 PIR SRP Packets Complete: 100%

1-508 PIR Aggregate OR Rate: 94.0%
1-508 PIR Pacing Item OR Rate: 100%
1-508 PIR Overdue Services: 10
1-508 PIR NMC Equipment Over 60 Days: 4
1-508 PIR Delinquent Lateral Transfers - Internal: 1
1-508 PIR Delinquent Lateral Transfers - External: 2
1-508 PIR Pieces of Excess Property: 25

UAS FY17 Flight Hours to Date: 287 hours RAVEN, 10.5 hours PUMA, 20 hours Instant Eye

FIGHT TONIGHT

1. Marksmanship.
NSTR.

2. Physical Fitness.

Throughout block leave, 1-508th PIR continued their pursuit of excellence in physical fitness through company-led PT sessions.

3. Medical Skills.

NSTR.

4. Communication.

Rear Detachment was able to move 8 vehicles through the CS-17 site. Two of these vehicles were SNEs that had completed their integration at the WIN-T Site.

5. Small Unit Tactics.

NSTR.

6. Mastery of Maintenance.

Throughout block leave the 1-508 team continued to receive parts, developed plans for maintenance sta D down and prepped paperwork for excess property turn in to DLA on 06 JUL. As of this report 4 x excess pieces of rolling stock have been accepted by DLA today.

7. Airborne Proficiency.

NSTR.

8. Live Fire Exercises.

NSTR.

School Updates.

We currently have 41 Jumpmasters, with seven Paratroopers awaiting PWAC.

GRF Operations.

1-508 PIR is now the GRB3.

WIN TOMORROW’S FIGHT

C/1-508 PIR continues coordination’s for their new equipment fielding and continues to plan for training exercises that will incorporate the new systems in preparation for the BCT JOAX.

PARATROOPERS FOR LIFE

1-508 PIR Paratroopers had the opportunity to reconnect and share their experiences with their family, friends, and numerous others over the Block Leave period.

NEXT TWO WEEKS

Over the next two weeks, 1-508 PIR’s focus will be on LTP execution and preparation for the BCT JOAX while continuing to support and field CS-17 equipment.

Airborne!

Respectfully,

MAJ Adam Scher
1-508 PIR Executive Officer
3BCT, 82nd ABN DIV
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