U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC)

As we end the work week, here is a little something to HYPE you up for the weekend. ?? U.S. Army Operational Test Command #TruthInTesting

Last week, scientists and engineers from ATEC attended the Mentor Night event at Aberdeen High School and met rising seniors from the Science and Mathematics Academy (SMA) to discuss potential projects and areas of interest. ATEC mentors, volunteers and fosters good scientific methodologies for senior students while developing the next generation of scientists to encourage young minds to pursue a college/career in STEM! The SMA at Aberdeen High School is a school-within-a-school magnet program of 200 students that provides academically talented students with educational experiences that integrate STEM beyond the traditional advanced program. Admission to this rigorous, four-year program is by competitive application based on students’ prior academic success and interest and motivation in science and mathematics. This program teaches students the skills needed to be leaders in the area of research. A cornerstone of the SMA’s program is Science, Research, and Technology (SRT), which is a signature series of courses taken by all 9th through 12th grade students. SRT focuses on teaching students how to use problem solving skills and technology to conduct research.

Tune in next Wednesday to the ATEC and U.S. Army Redstone Test Center (RTC) presentation on "Transformation in Aviation and Missile Test and Evaluation." View the presentation here: https://lnkd.in/e7THHZ_K

The PEO C3N hosted ATEC at an ATEC-PEO Synchronization Day event at Aberdeen Proving Ground on Mar. 6. The purpose of the meeting was to bring senior leaders together from both organizations to establish a common understanding of PEO C3N program test and evaluation requirements, challenges and opportunities both now and in the future. #partnership

The U.S. Army Redstone Test Center (RTC) Aviation Flight Test Directorate bids farewell to a distinguished leader and expert in his field, Mr. Michael "Mike" Meely. Known unofficially around the center as "Mr. Apache," Meely is retiring after an impressive 49 years of service in support of the US Army. Meely's career has been marked by exceptional service and contributions to the advancement of military aviation. ?? As a Department of the Army Civilian, he has served for 20 years, leaving behind a legacy of excellence and a profound impact on the U.S. Army's aviation testing community. Read more at the link below. ??

ATEC volunteers participated in the Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) mock interview session at the Mallette Training Facility at Aberdeen Proving Ground. P-TECH is a magnet program in Harford County where students attend high school while earning college credits towards a two-year associate degree in Information Systems or Cybersecurity within four to six years at no cost to the student. This program is the result of a partnership between the U.S. Army - CECOM, Harford County Public Schools and Harford Community College. College level work begins in their freshmen year.

One of the best ways to start your day is by getting in a solid workout! This morning, MG Gaydon and CSM Smith joined Soldiers from ATEC HQ, the Army Evaluation Center, and Aberdeen Test Center for the Army Combat Fitness Test, also known as ACFT. ?? The ACFT events include a three-repetition maximum deadlift, standing power throw, hand release push-ups, sprint-drag-carry, plank and a two-mile run. ?? ?? The ACFT is the assessment for the physical domain of the Army's Holistic Health and Fitness Program designed to better assess the physical demands Soldiers face in combat. #USArmy #ArmyLife

John Barczynski is a safety engineer at Yuma Test Center at US Army Yuma Proving Ground (USAYPG), Arizona. This Telling the ATEC Story entry outlines the foundational lessons of his early life in Pennsylvania, his pivotal transition from the east coast to the southwest and the many passions that drive him in his work and personal life. Read more about Mr. Barczynski at the link below. ?? #BeAllYouCanBe

Army Futures Command CSM Brian Hester (outgoing) and CSM Steve Helton (incoming) visited ATEC HQ and was provided a command overview by ATEC CSM Bradford Smith. Following the overview, the U.S. Army Aberdeen Test Center SGM Keytrick Canady gave a tour and an overview of the test center. Some key points/highlights that were discussed and toured were the Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle testing of the new Rubber tracks, Human Factors Evaluation Assessment of the Nett Warrior and the End User Device. There were also discussions about ATEC Soldiers, Civilians and potential for ATC.

At the U.S. Army Aberdeen Test Center, Accelerated Vehicle Durability Testing (AVDT) is now part of the road ahead for the Department of Defense. This set of hardware-in-the-loop simulators will accelerate the acquisition process for military vehicles – reducing testing time, costs and risks – to deliver data that informs decisions for the next generation of effective and lethal systems to our warfighters. #TruthinTesting