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4ID Soldiers test new electronic warfare, spectrum
management battlefield software tool By Maj. Dacharvrick Collins
U.S. Army Operational Test Command
FORT CARSON, Colorado — Soldiers of 4th Infantry Division tested new software al- lowing commanders to automate planning, coordination, and synchronization of Cyberspace Electromagnetic Activities (CEMA) throughout the Army’s operations process.
The Electronic Warfare Planning and Management Tool (EWPMT) integrates battlefield information and management of Electronic Warfare and Spectrum Management Operations (SMO) into a common operating environment.
The 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team (2SBCT) Soldiers received comprehensive New Equipment Training (NET) that familiarized them with EWPMT capabilities and functional support to unit EW and spectrum planning and operations.
During the test, the EWPMT system supported the unit’s targeting process by identifying and locating known High Payoff Targets. Additionally, 2SBCT Soldiers used EWPMT to perform SMO before and during their command post exercise.
“As a planner, EWPMT enabled me to visualize my effects in the electromagnetic spectrum (EMS),” said 2SBCT’s CEMA Chief, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Brandon Cruz. “The modeling and simulation tools EWPMT provides enabled me to position Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) systems onto the optimal piece of terrain on the battlefield.”
Cruz said, “When planning transitioned to current operations, we were able to transfer from non-lethal to lethal fires, completing sensor to shooter digitally from EWPMT to Army Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS). EWPMT increases the lethality of my brigade and I look forward to using it at the National Training Center (NTC) in November.”
Warrant Officer 1 Justin Dugan, EW Technician, with 1st Battalion of 2SBCT out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord agreed.
“EWPMTs ability to visualize the electromagnetic operational environment and manage EW sensors provides Commanders a powerful tool that enables them to compete within the
electromagnetic spectrum,” he said.
Product Manager (PdM), Electronic Warfare Integration (EWI) plans to move into a Full
Deployment Decision (FDD) in the second quarter of fiscal year 2022 allowing distribution throughout the Army.
11th ACR brings back the Blackhorse Marathon
On Sept. 25, the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment reignited the tradition of the Blackhorse Marathon that began in the late 1970s in Fulda, Germany. The race started as an opportunity to bring the Regiment’s Troopers and the community together. It is understood that Major General Sunell, the 48th Regimental Commanding Officer, is re- sponsible for the institution of the Blackhorse Marathon. The organization continues this tradition today in memory of him.
Over 100 participants competed in the Marathon, Half-Marathon, and 5-person Relay.
Congratulations to the following for completing the full marathon:
1st Evan Cain
2nd Galen King
3rd Bryan Propst
For Female:
1st and only: Gabriella Katz Half Marathon:
1st Dasani Hawkins
2nd John Nunn
3rd Francisco Anguiano Female Half Marathon:
1st Tiffany Millacci
2nd Megan Choma
3rd Christina Sutton
For more information go to home.army.mil/irwin