11th Cyber Battalion Executes Hellhound Week to Sharpen Warrior Skills

By Cpl. Teanna Dooley, public affairs liaison, 11th Cyber Battalion

FORT EISENHOWER, Ga. – Soldiers from Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC), 11th Cyber Battalion, Hellhound, conducted Hellhound Week to demonstrate their commitment to readiness, discipline, and warrior proficiency, February 4 and 5.

The training event was as a comprehensive assessment of Soldiers’ Level 10 Warrior Tasks and Battle Drills that align with the company’s Mission Essential Task List (METL) and Expert Soldier Badge (ESB) standards.

According to the Hellhound Week operations plan, Hellhound Soldiers were challenged throughout the week across a wide spectrum of tactical and technical tasks designed to reinforce core Soldier competencies.

During the day land navigation event Soldiers were required to locate four out of four points within a time constraint. The exercise tested not only map-reading and terrain association skills but also individual confidence and resilience under pressure.

Soldiers also executed Battle Drill 1A: React to Contact, a cornerstone of small-unit tactics. Teams maneuvered through tactical formations, negotiated linear danger areas, and practiced lift-and-shift fire techniques while responding to simulated enemy contact. This drill emphasized communication, teamwork, and rapid decision-making.

Weapons proficiency was another key focus area. Soldiers disassembled and reassembled the M4 carbine, M249 and M240 machine guns reinforcing their understanding of weapon function, maintenance, and safe handling critical skills for any operational environment.

Technical proficiency was equally prioritized. Participants conducted Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) on military equipment and completed DA Form 5988‑E to document faults and verify operational readiness. This reinforced the importance of equipment accountability and maintenance discipline within the formation.

Communications tasks added another layer of complexity. Soldiers operated the AN/PRC‑1523D SINCGARS radio, loading single‑channel plain text, performing communications checks, and transmitting a 9‑Line MEDEVAC request. These tasks ensured that every Soldier could establish reliable communications in both routine and emergency scenarios.

Explaining the significance of Hellhound Week, Capt. Cutosha Dilworth, the HHC Hellhound commander stated, “Leading this unit has been the greatest honor of my life, witnessing a spirit forged in the mud and adversity we faced together.”

Dilworth emphasized that Hellhound Week is not only a test of skill and readiness, but a reminder of the family-like bond that exists within the company.

“Hellhound Week showcased the professionalism and adaptability of HHC Soldiers,” said Dillworth. “The training not only validated individual and collective readiness but also strengthened the company’s ability to support the broader mission of the 11th Cyber Battalion.”

As the Army continues to evolve in a rapidly changing operational environment, Dilworth remarked that she and her team remain committed to “building agile, lethal, and technically proficient Soldiers.”