1. Commander’s Comments:
During the reporting cycle, 1FURY hosted the Brigade innovation council for Division’s Line of Effort #1: Unbeatable LGOPs. At this stage, we identify two key decisions for building Unbeatable LGOPs: 1) centralize or decentralize the path to building Unbeatable LGOPs at the Battalion or Brigade level; and 2) train unbeatable LGOPs against their primary MOS tasks or collectivize training across MOSs. Cross-training, for example, could apply in a scenario where an 11B helps a 105mm gun crew load rounds during an airfield seizure. The challenge we see is overcoming the “assemble to fight” mentality that prohibits Paratroopers from focusing first on eliminating the enemy and clearing the airfield. Going forward, we will seek ways to instill a “fight to assemble” culture. Part of this is holding ourselves accountable to “train as we fight.”
2. Brief summary of activities over the last two weeks by LOE
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1FURY Paratrooper of the
Week: PFC Ashley Garcia, HHC/1-508 PIR. PFC Garcia hails from
Caracas, Venezuela and is assigned as the Battalion S4 supply
clerk. PFC Garcia is playing a critical role in the Delta
Company Change of Command by filling in the void as the primary
supply representative for Delta Company while simultaneously
conducting her S4 DTS A/OPC duties for the Battalion. PFC Garcia
took the initiative to ensure that Delta Company was set up for
success by compiling the most up to date component listings and
technical manuals as well as assisting the company executive
officer with all supply related administrative tasks. PFC Garcia
is an exceptional young Paratrooper and a huge asset to Delta
Company and 1-508th PIR.
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Unbeatable LGOPs. In addition to leading 3BCT’s Unbeatable LGOP
innovation council, the Battalion is on Day 6 of a 10 day field
problem – Fury Fight One – to train on individual and
crew-served marksmanship, team live fires, MORTEP, AASLT,
command post and support operations.
Right: SPC Palmer and SPC Wilder, J/1-508, troubleshoot a deadlined D/1-508 vehicle at the UMCP.
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Deploy, Fight, and Win Anywhere in 18 Hours. 1FURY was the
decisive operation for 3BCT’s P-STORM exercise last week. The
Battalion exited 131 personnel, two rolling stock platforms, and
12 CDS bundles. Additional Paratroopers linked up on the drop
zone for a total of 241 trained. Training highlights include
clearing the airfield, seizing terminal control facilities,
establishing two mortar firing points, and conducting follow-on
movement to contacts that incorporated scouts, gun trucks, and
fire support from 81mm mortars.
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Transform the Division. Throughout Fury Fight One, the Battalion
experimented with solutions to use existing vehicles to
establish more functional C2 platforms. Similar to FORSCOM’s
Command Post Directed Requirement (CPDR) initiative to convert
expando vans into command nodes, we are currently retrofitting
old FLAs to install radio mounts and works stations. If
successful, these vehicles will enhance TOC mobility and
survivability by reducing the requirement for tents and
generators.
FLA Modification TOC
Left: SPC James, J/1-508, drills holes into a FLA for vehicle antenna installation.
Right: 2LT Waggener, HHC/1-508, receives instruction from Fury 5 inside the Battalion Main Command Post.
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Live the Legacy. 1FURY Paratroopers take great pride in the
conversion of the Battalion Classroom into the Battalion
Gym. After laying astro-turf down, each company painted
their Company logo on the wall space. When complete, the gym
will not only provide a facility for exercise, but a space
for Paratroopers to feel connected to their respective
companies and the Battalion.
SFC Ortega, HHC/1-508 PIR, completes the final company logo
in the Battalion Gym.
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3. Way Ahead: Describe activities/training events over the next two weeks aligned against the Division’s 4 Lines of Effort.
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Unbeatable LGOPs. 1FURY
will begin an initiative to add an obstacle course, dry fire
lane, knock out a bunker lane, and an urban assault course
within the Battalion footprint. The lanes will provide
opportunities to incorporate combat related tasks, to
include dry fire drills, into physical training while better
replicating a combat environment. This will allow
Paratroopers to adjust their kit accordingly as they conduct
PT and thus “train as you fight.”
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Deploy, Fight, and Win
Anywhere in 18 Hours. The Battalion will dedicate
maintenance support and installation of communication
equipment on its rolling stock this week and the week
following. The priority is on priority vehicle list rolling
stock required for IRB1 assumption and ORS inspection.
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Transform the Division.
1FURY will initiate next week a LPD program with a
“breakfast” meeting schedule nested with Division and
Brigade LPD priorities and enduring efforts. The intent for
the “breakfast” meetings are to provide weekly touchpoints
that bring cross functional teams together from across the
battalion to determine best practices and innovate across
the ALL AMERICAN
4. Highlights of Future Training/Key
Events: 3 weeks to 1 year.
· Highlights on future
deployments (units/individuals). N/A
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Requests for
Assistance/Help. N/A
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Emerging Opportunities.
Establishing Integrated Tactical Network hubs into air
droppable vehicle platforms for integration during P-STORM 2
and SR-21.
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Possible CG training event
visits. Platoon Live Fires, 22-24 September.
