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U.S. ARMY CIVIL AFFAIRS AND PSYCHOLOGICAL OPERATIONS COMMAND

Fort Bragg, North Carolina

U.S. Army Reserve paratroopers with the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) don their parachutes in preparation for nontactical airborne operations, June 5, 2021, at Saint Mere Eglise drop zone, Fort Bragg, N.C. USACAPOC(A) jumpmasters worked with Capt. Ignacio Rios, a Chilean jumpmaster assigned to the 1st Special Warfare Training Group(A), U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School (USAJFKSWCS). Paratroopers jumping during the airborne operations were eligible to earn foreign wings.

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U.S. Army Reserve Lt. Col. Mark S. Flitton (left), deputy G3 operations for the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), dons his parachute with the assistance of Sgt. 1st Class Alexander L. Duncan, noncommissioned officer in charge for the USACAPOC(A) Strategic Initiatives Group (SIG) in preparation for nontactical airborne operations, June 5, 2021, at Saint Mere Eglise drop zone, Fort Bragg, N.C. USACAPOC(A) jumpmasters worked with Capt. Ignacio Rios, a Chilean jumpmaster assigned to the 1st Special Warfare Training Group(A), U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School (USAJFKSWCS). Paratroopers jumping during the airborne operations were eligible to earn foreign wings.

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A U.S. Air Force crew chief checks for an all clear during a U.S. Air Force KC-130 Hercules static-line jump exercise at Naval Base Coronado, California, June 11, 2021. The 301st TCP invited I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group PSYOP Marines to observe jump training before attending the U.S. Army Airborne school. Gaining jump qualifications enables I MIG to effectively integrate and support I Marine Expeditionary Force information operations in forward deployed environments.

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U.S. Army Soldiers with 301st Tactical Psychological Operations, PSYOP, Company (Airborne),14th PSYOP Battalion, 7th PSYOP Group, jump out of a U.S. Air Force KC-130 Hercules during a static-line jump exercise at Naval Base Coronado, California, June 11, 2021. The 301st TCP invited I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group PSYOP Marines to observe jump training before attending the U.S. Army Airborne school. Gaining jump qualifications enables I MIG to effectively integrate and support I Marine Expeditionary Force information operations in forward deployed environments.

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U.S Army Soldiers with 301st Tactical Psychological Operations, PSYOP, Company (Airborne),14th PSYOP Battalion, 7th PSYOP Group, receive instruction during a KC-130 Hercules static-line jump exercise at Naval Base Coronado, California, June 11, 2021. The 301st TCP invited I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group PSYOP Marines to observe jump training before attending the U.S. Army Airborne school. Gaining jump qualifications enables I MIG to effectively integrate and support I Marine Expeditionary Force information operations in forward deployed environments.

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U.S. Army Soldiers with 301st Tactical Psychological Operations, PSYOP, Company (Airborne),14th PSYOP Battalion, 7th PSYOP Group, assist each other with their static-line chutes before performing pre-jump checks during a U.S. Air Force KC-130 Hercules static-line jump exercise at Naval Base Coronado, California, June 11, 2021. The 301st TCP invited I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group PSYOP Marines to observe jump training before attending the U.S. Army Airborne school. Gaining jump qualifications enables I MIG to effectively integrate and support I Marine Expeditionary Force information operations in forward deployed environments.

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U.S. Army Reserve Spc. Zachary H. Bendorf, psychological operations specialist, 11th Psychological Operations Battalion, briefs Brig. Gen. Jeffrey C. Coggin, commanding general, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), using the Command Post of the Future (CPOF) platform. Bendorf is able to brief the commanding general on battlefield topsight, collaboration and live data using this system at Command Post Exercise – Functional (CPX-F) at Fort McCoy, Wis., June 10, 2021.

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U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. Major Rachael K. Ridenour, operations sergeant major, 358th Civil Affairs Brigade, conducts a brief to Brig. Gen. Jeffrey C. Coggin, commanding general, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) on unit combat operations during Command Post Exercise – Functional (CPX-F) 21-02 at Fort McCoy, Wis., June 10, 2021.

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Geoff Odlum (right), an exercise support contractor, briefs as a foreign service officer during the Rehearsal of Concept drill at Command Post Exercise – Functional (CPX-F) 21-02 at Ft. McCoy, Wis., June 5, 2021. As a contracted role player, Odlum adds a layer of detailed coordination and realism to the exercise that troops are seldom able to replicate at home station.

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Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Coggin, commanding general of the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) listens to a speaker during the Detainee Operations Training Event held by the 200th Military Police Command here in Southbridge, Massachusetts. The DOTE is a 4-day event focusing on the mission and the future state for detainee operations.

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Col. James C. (Clift) Slaughter

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U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) senior staff officers at Command Post Exercise – Functional (CPX-F) 21-02 took part in a professional development briefing by U.S. Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Michael M. Greer, deputy commanding general, USACAPOC(A). Greer briefed exercise leaders on the analysis of competition, crisis and conflict to achieve capability overmatch under new conditions on today’s modern battlefield, as well as an additional follow-on seminar focused on leadership at the next level for interested individuals.

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U.S. Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Michael M. Greer, deputy commanding general, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), conducted an Officer Professional Development (ODP) briefing during Command Post Exercise – Functional (CPX-) 21-02 at Fort McCoy, Wis., June 7, 2021. Greer lectured senior staff officers on analysis of competition, crisis and conflict to achieve capability overmatch and win under new conditions on today’s modern battlefield. Interested officers were also invited to stay for an additional seminar focused on leadership at the next level following the briefing.

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U.S. Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Michael M. Greer, deputy commanding general, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), fields questions from exercise senior officers during Officer Professional Development (ODP) at Command Post Exercise – Functional (CPX-F) 21-02. Greer spoke on analyzing the competition, crisis and conflict to achieve capability overmatch under new conditions on today’s modern battlefield.

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Times are changing and U.S. Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Michael M. Greer, deputy commanding general, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), took time during Command Post Exercise – Functional (CPX-F) 21-02 to present exercise senior leaders with an Officer Professional Development (OPD) briefing he received from Lt. Gen. Jody J. Daniels, chief of Army Reserve and commanding general, U.S. Army Reserve Command. The briefing, conducted at Fort McCoy, Wis., covered analysis of competition, crisis and conflict in order accomplish the change needed to achieve capability overmatch on today’s modern battlefield and offered insight on how to innovate and win under the new conditions we face in real-world conflicts.

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Command Post Exercise – Functional (CFX-F) 21-02, Fort McCoy, Wis., offered U.S. Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Michael M. Greer, deputy commanding general, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), an opportunity to meet with exercise senior leaders for Officer Professional Development (OPD). Greer shared a briefing received from Lt. Gen. Jody J. Daniels, chief of Army Reserve and commanding general, U.S. Army Reserve Command, which detailed analysis of competition, crisis and conflict in order accomplish the change needed to achieve capability overmatch on today’s modern battlefield. Greer also provided a follow-on professional development seminar for individuals interested in reaching the next level of leadership in their career.

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U.S. Army Reserve Maj. Richard Flores, 358th Civil Affairs Brigade, gets an assist from Spec. Kyle Moller, a Civil Affairs Specialist with the 364th Civil Affairs Brigade and augmentee to the exercise S2 section as they brief the change in phases during the rehearsal of concept brief at Command Post Exercise – Functional (CPX-F) 21-02, June 5, 2021, at Ft. McCoy, Wis. CPX-F brings units from across the command together to work in cooperation in an exercise scenario that mirrors real-world mission concerns.

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U.S. Army Reserve Maj. Richard Flores, 358th Civil Affairs Brigade points out major units and objectives during the Rehearsal of Concept drill, Command Post Exercise – Functional (CPX-F) 21-02 at Ft. McCoy, Wis., June 5, 2021. Units from across U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) are working together at Ft. McCoy to improve readiness and staff interoperability in support of the U.S. Army Reserve’s mission of a globally responsive force ready to deploy at a moment's notice.

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Clearly labeled units, cities, routes and terrain features help clearly define battle phases during the Command Post Exercise – Functional (CPX-F) 21-02 Rehearsal of Concept drill at Ft. McCoy, Wis., June 5, 2021. Units from across U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) are working together at Ft. McCoy to improve readiness and staff interoperability in support of the U.S. Army Reserve’s mission of a globally responsive force ready to deploy at a moment's notice.

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Clearly labeled units, cities, routes and terrain features help clearly define battle phases during the Command Post Exercise – Functional (CPX-F) 21-02 Rehearsal of Concept drill at Ft. McCoy, Wis., June 5, 2021. Units from across U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) are working together at Ft. McCoy to improve readiness and staff interoperability in support of the U.S. Army Reserve’s mission of a globally responsive force ready to deploy at a moment's notice.

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