USACAPOC(A) On Confidence Course

June 17, 2010

By Sgt. First Class Gonzalo (John) Gonzalez

Story Highlights

  • USACAPOC(A) is five percent of the U.S. Army Reserve Command's force
  • USACAPOC(A) is responsible for approximately 20 percent of the Army Reserve deployments.
  • The command is comprised of nearly 12,000 Soldiers in 67 units across 31 states and Puerto Rico
  • FORT BRAGG, N.C. - Showing his endurance, Spc. Colin O'Neil, a Soldier with the 443rd Civil Affairs Battalion out of Warwick, R.I., finishes his last obstacle here on June 15, as part of this year's U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations (Airborne) Best Warrior competition. O'Neil and 13 other Soldiers and noncommissioned officers from across the nation are competing to take home this year's Best Warrior of the Year Soldier, or NCO category. The 443rd CA Battalion is a subordinate unit under the 353rd Civil Affairs Command, which is under USACAPOC(A). The overall command is comprised of nearly 12,000 Soldiers in 67 units across 31 states and Puerto Rico. USACAPOC(A) is five percent of the U.S. Army Reserve Command's force and is responsible for approximately 20 percent of the Army Reserve deployments.

    Never Quit

    FORT BRAGG, N.C. - Showing his endurance, Spc. Colin O'Neil, a Soldier with the 443rd Civil Affairs Battalion out of Warwick, R.I., finishes his last obstacle here on June 15, as part of this year's U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations...

  • FORT BRAGG, N.C. - Negotiating the heights Staff Sgt. Patrick Easley, a Noncommissioned Officer representing the 415th Civil Affairs Battalion from Kalamazoo, Mich., focuses on his balance as he scales an obstacle here on Jun 15. Easley and 13 others compete for this year's U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations (Airborne) Best Warrior Competition. The 415th CA Battalion is a subordinate unit under the 353rd Civil Affairs Command, which is under USACAPOC(A). The overall command is comprised of nearly 12,000 Soldiers in 67 units across 31 states and Puerto Rico. USACAPOC(A) is five percent of the U.S. Army Reserve Command's force and is responsible for approximately 20 percent of the Army Reserve deployments.

    High in the Sky

    FORT BRAGG, N.C. - Negotiating the heights Staff Sgt. Patrick Easley, a Noncommissioned Officer representing the 415th Civil Affairs Battalion from Kalamazoo, Mich., focuses on his balance as he scales an obstacle here on Jun 15. Easley and 13 others...

  • FORT BRAGG, N.C. - Spc. Joel Hughes, a Soldier with the Headquarters and Headquarters Company of the 350th Civil Affairs Command in Pensacola, Fla., maintains his balance as maneuvers through the "weaver" obstacle here on June 15, as part of the competition for this year's U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations (Airborne) Best Warrior selection. Hughes and 13 other Soldiers and noncommissioned officers from across the nation are competing to take home this year's Best Warrior of the Year Soldier, or NCO category. USACAPOC(A) is five percent of the U.S. Army Reserve Command's force and is responsible for approximately 20 percent of the Army Reserve deployments. The command is comprised of nearly 10,000 Soldiers in 67 units across 27 states and Puerto Rico.

    Over and Under

    FORT BRAGG, N.C. - Spc. Joel Hughes, a Soldier with the Headquarters and Headquarters Company of the 350th Civil Affairs Command in Pensacola, Fla., maintains his balance as maneuvers through the "weaver" obstacle here on June 15, as part of the...

  • FORT BRAGG, N.C. - Running fast, Sgt. Roberto Mandes-Ortiz, a Noncommissioned Officer with the 402nd Civil Affairs Battalion from Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico, easily flies by the competition here on June 15, as he sets his eyes on becoming the command's Top NCO. He and 13 others are competing for this year's U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations (Airborne) Best Warrior Competition. The 402nd CA Battalion is a subordinate unit under the 350th Civil Affairs Command, which is under USACAPOC(A). The overall command is comprised of nearly 10,000 Soldiers in 67 units across 27 states and Puerto Rico.

    Running Fast

    FORT BRAGG, N.C. - Running fast, Sgt. Roberto Mandes-Ortiz, a Noncommissioned Officer with the 402nd Civil Affairs Battalion from Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico, easily flies by the competition here on June 15, as he sets his eyes on becoming the command's...

  • FORT BRAGG, N.C. - Sgt. First Class Scott J. Holzerland, a cadre member with the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) watches a competitor as he descends from an obstacle. A total of 14 Soldiers and Noncommissioned Officers from across the nation will compete to become the command's Best Warrior in either the Soldier, or NCO category. USACAPOC(A) is five percent of the U.S. Army Reserve Command's force and is responsible for approximately 20 percent of the Army Reserve deployments. The command is comprised of nearly 10,000 Soldiers in 67 units across 27 states and Puerto Rico.

    Checking the Competition

    FORT BRAGG, N.C. - Sgt. First Class Scott J. Holzerland, a cadre member with the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) watches a competitor as he descends from an obstacle. A total of 14 Soldiers and Noncommissioned...

  • FORT BRAGG, N.C. - Pulling herself up is Spc. Jennifer Hoffman, a Soldier with the 450th Civil Affairs Battalion out of Riverdale, Md., as she climbs up an obstacle here on June 15, as part of this year's U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations (Airborne) Best Warrior competition. Hoffman and 13 other Soldiers and Noncommissioned Officers from across the nation are competing to take home this year's Best Warrior of the Year Soldier or NCO category. The 450th CA Battalion is a subordinate unit under the 352nd Civil Affairs Command, which is under USACAPOC(A). The overall command is comprised of nearly 10,000 Soldiers in 67 units across 27 states and Puerto Rico. USACAPOC(A) is five percent of the U.S. Army Reserve Command's force and is responsible for approximately 20 percent of the Army Reserve deployments.

    Pulling Herself Up

    FORT BRAGG, N.C. - Pulling herself up is Spc. Jennifer Hoffman, a Soldier with the 450th Civil Affairs Battalion out of Riverdale, Md., as she climbs up an obstacle here on June 15, as part of this year's U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological...

  • FORT BRAGG, N.C. - Sgt. Roberto Mandes-Ortiz, a Noncommissioned Officer with the 402nd Civil Affairs Battalion from Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico, crawls under barbed wire here on June 15, as he sets his eyes on becoming the command's Top NCO. He and 13 others are competing for this year's U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations (Airborne) Best Warrior Competition. The 402nd CA Battalion is a subordinate unit under the 350th Civil Affairs Command, which is under USACAPOC(A). The overall command is comprised of nearly 10,000 Soldiers in 67 units across 27 states and Puerto Rico.

    Crawling Towards Success

    FORT BRAGG, N.C. - Sgt. Roberto Mandes-Ortiz, a Noncommissioned Officer with the 402nd Civil Affairs Battalion from Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico, crawls under barbed wire here on June 15, as he sets his eyes on becoming the command's Top NCO. He and 13...

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