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by Capt. Mike Knuchel, 3rd STB, 3rd AAB, 4th Inf. Div.
CAMP ADDER, Iraq - The 3rd Special Troops Battalion, 3rd Advise and Assist Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, spent October preparing for and moving the Camp Adder base defense operations center, battalion staff, and company headquarters into new facilities without a lull in base defense capabilities.
Brig. Gen. Randall Dragon, deputy commanding general, United States Division-South, directed the battalion to move the facility as part of a base-wide reorganization.
The previous BDOC was too small to accommodate the new security systems. The new, larger facility features staged seating, large screen displays and plenty of space for the equipment.
The move was also another step toward reducing the U.S. force’s foot print, allowing space for the 70th Iraqi Air Force Squadron, who will be occupying a portion of Camp Adder.
The move required coordination with the Air Force airfield defense staff, contracted guard staff, and counter rocket and mortar teams that support the base defense.
Through weekly planning sessions, all of these agencies coordinated the timeline, technical support and developed internal move plans.
Also key in the preparation phase was the setup of secure data and radio communications by the battalion communication and radio specialists, who installed secure radio nets, integrated numerous computer lines, and ensured the quick transition of computers between locations.
During the three-day process, the defense capabilities remained fully operational.
“Our relocation was easy because we had great Soldiers working closely with our civilians from the deployed signal support team, Air Force contractors, and the elevated sensors,” said Maj. Brian North, of Downers Grove, Ill., battalion executive officer.
The new facility was designed to be the central station for responding to any security or force protection incident on base. The new facility has space allocated for emergency services, the capability to display real-time camera feeds, and warning systems ensuring personnel on Adder are kept informed.
“The move shows the desire of the soldiers to always improve their foxholes,” said Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Carlson, of Killeen, Texas, BDOC battle non-commissioned officer, 3rd STB.
| Date Taken: | 11.19.2010 |
| Date Posted: | 11.19.2010 09:15 |
| Story ID: | 60477 |
| Location: | CAMP ADDER, IQ |
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