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1. Commander’s Comments:
1-508TH PIR number one priority is
maintaining IRB-1 readiness, and to that end protecting the force from
COVID-19. For COVID-19 mitigation, the Battalion implemented mission
essential manning and the directed Restriction of Movement order to
reduce infection and quarantines rates in advance of the 3BCT’s deployment
to JRTC. Mission essential tasks last week included JRTC 21-04 rail
outload support, maintenance operations for the JBC DRE, and Tier 2
COVID vaccinations. Our mechanics returned from quarantine under an
approved ETP and immediately resumed work on maintenance. The current
mission essential task for this week is continuation of maintenance
operations in preparation for the JBC DRE. Additionally, TF FURY received
OPCON 50 x vehicles, to include organic drivers and TCs, from 3-73 CAV
and 2-504 PIR, 1BCT. 1BCT will comprise four serials for the ground
assault movement to JBC, task organized organically. TF FURY also
received OPCON 30 vehicles, to include drivers and TCs from across 3BCT’s
rear detachment. TF FURY aligned contributing units from 3BCT organically
to serials commanded by 1-508TH Company Commanders. An additional
95 Paratroopers from across the 3BCT rear detachment will participate
in the JBC DRE as bus movement personnel.
Next week, TF FURY will conduct an internal
full dress rehearsal (OPN FURY 500), to include serial movements and
AMO packet inspections. TF FURY will conduct the CAR with enablers
on Tuesday. The first movement for the JBC DRE is on 28 January,
with 300 personnel from TF FURY departing via bus to JBC.
Separately, 1-508TH PIR stood up
the 3BCT Rear-Detachment last week. NCOICs and OICs met with the
Battalion Command team to establish priorities and understand
respective units’ troops to task. The Rear-Detachment will ensure
accomplishment of mission essential tasks in support of the 3BCT
while ensuring the management of personnel appointments. This
includes supporting 3BCT’s JFE with a detail to pack and load
parachutes. The Battalion leadership will also support the
Division’s IRF management working groups beginning today to provide
perspective on the IRF cycle tasking density.
Key Events Next Week:
Monday, 25 0400 January: OPN FURY 500 (Full Dress Rehearsal)
Tuesday, 26 1000 January: JBC DRE CAR, Funk Gym
Wednesday, 27 2000 January: N Hour Alert for JBC DRE
Finally, the Battalion conducted DRC Vehicle Maintenance in accordance
with our two-week company transition cycle to identify and rectify faults.
Unbeatable LGOPs: POTW
SPC Kevin Thomas
hails from Stanford, Connecticut and currently supports the Tactical
Operations Center (TOC) operations in S3, Headquarters and
Headquarters Company, 1-508th PIR. SPC Thomas attended the JBC-P
class to increase his knowledge of battle tracking capabilities, and
he puts them into practice on a daily basis as an outstanding TOC
RTO. He was instrumental in improving our base of operations and
streamlining our battle reports. SPC Thomas is combat multiplier in
the TOC due to his ability to think critically and process reports
and information to provide accurate and timely information to the
Battle NCO and Captain. He finds opportunities to develop himself
and share his expertise with his peers. His dedication and devotion
to the Paratroopers around him reflects positively on his commitment
to HHC Company and 1-508th Parachute Infantry Regiment.
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