WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE, N.M. (February 4, 2025) – On Dec. 11, White Sands Missile Range test officers in cooperation with U.S. Army Operational Test Command soldiers with the Fire Support Test Directorate conducted a Precision Strike Missile Limited User Test. This test was launched out of Fort Wingate Launch Complex to the dedicated target area of Yucca Point, New Mexico.
“Flight tests at this range pose a challenge from instrumentation and safety requirements to fulfill the range flown. Despite harsh winter weather conditions, Team WSMR’s expertise and experience partnered with the soldiers conducting the test prevailed without impact to the test. Overall, the culmination of the support elements both internal and external ensured we met the test objectives for this flight test,” said Alejandro Gomez Jr., White Sands Missile Range PrSM Test Officer.
This was the first PrSM flight test entirely led and launched by U.S. Army soldiers involving a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System launcher, which is an Army Long Range Precision Fires modernization priority and a significant milestone in the development of the program. Tests like this ensure the program is on track to yield reliable and accurate weapons systems for soldiers in the field.
“I found the Precision Strike Missile’s Limited User Test eventful and exciting to be a part of. My role focuses on meticulous planning, coordination, and execution of the test. I ensure all test objectives are met by collaborating with WSMR, aligning resources, and designing realistic, Soldier-driven scenarios to collect operationally relevant data. The significance of this being the first soldier-led test is profound, it ensures the system is evaluated under real-world conditions, incorporates direct soldier feedback to optimize usability, and fosters trust in the equipment. This approach not only validates the system’s performance but also sets a precedent for future soldier-centered testing initiatives,” Sgt. 1st Class Maggie M. Vega, Test Officer with U.S. Army Operational Test Command, Fire Support Test Directorate.
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