FORT DRUM, N.Y. – The tenth Mountain Division proves by its evolution and difficult formation that it’s attainable for change to happen. Even in its conception, birthed from the necessity to change how we struggle, Troopers are on the forefront of that change and in a celebrating custom the division continues that legacy by opening the Mountain Innovation and Programs Integration Lab, which signifies bringing options to the Soldier’s fingers, to allow them to grow to be a actuality.
“Once I take into consideration innovation, I take into consideration the underside up,” Maj. Gen. Scott Naumann, Commanding Basic of the tenth Mountain Division (LI), mentioned throughout his opening remarks.” I take into consideration unlocking the potential of our Troopers.”
The brand new Mountain Innovation and Programs Integration Lab or MISIL opened its doorways to Fort Drum on October 3, 2024. In a Grand opening and ribbon chopping ceremony, this lab is now obtainable for all of Fort Drum and tenth Mountain Division items.
Undertaking members of the Catalyst Pathfinder program, in addition to Maj. Gen. Scott Naumann, gave speeches previous to witnessing 1st Lt. Cameron Tomczyk, 1st Brigade Fight Workforce, tenth Mountain Division, reduce the ribbon.
Troopers can have entry to varied tools and other people, who will assist make their concepts actual.
“The mission of the Catalyst Pathfinder program is to convey collectively Troopers, engineers and researchers,” mentioned Dr. Arwen DeCostonza, this system’s supervisor. “To shortly clear up issues and challenges recognized by the Troopers inside different navy items.”
The division will discover frequent floor at Fort Drum’s new lab with inclusive techniques and equipment. Troopers, now, have a spot of their very own to invent or produce options for a always altering battlefield. It’s the legacy and honorable passing of the torch to proceed the evolutionary transformation of the tenth Mountain Division right into a extra formidable and deadly preventing drive.
“Our entire course of is centered round understanding Soldier wants,” Dr. Arwen continues. “Understanding Soldier’s concepts to resolve their wants, fosters bottom-up innovation.”
MISIL provides help in software program, 3-D printing, woodwork, Pc Numerical Management or CNC Machine and different varied methods to construct options to how the division fights.
The Soldier understands issues greatest, and is at all times advised to adapt, improvise and overcome the issues they’re confronted with. MISIL brings a Soldier’s concepts into observe with the consultants they should clear up issues at their stage.
“There are two issues that this lab is improbable for, speedy development adjustments and the second is bringing options from the underside up,” Tomczyk mentioned. “We’re in a position to shortly tackle the friction with these techniques with the data we straight have at our stage.”
Troopers are on the forefront in creating change, driving innovation and sparking an enduring impression.
The MISIL supplies a possibility for Troopers for numerous items to improvise, adapt and overcome challenges.
Immediately marks the grand opening of a Soldier’s laboratory, the place they will use all three to resolve an issue.
Picture by SSG Osvaldo Martinez
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