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U.S. ARMY YUMA PROVING GROUND, YUMA, ARIZONA 85365 VOLUME 68 NO. 20 OCTOBER 14, 2019YPG Fire Department undergoes trainingto expand emergency servicesBy Ana HendersonAs mentioned in its title, the YumaProving Ground Fire and EmergencyServices Department (YPGFD)provides a variety of services beyondfire emergencies.“We provide fire response, andemergency medical services upthe paramedic level. We also doair rescue firefighting response,where we provide coverage for theairfield, which is a specialty withinfirefighting,” explains TimothyJohnson, Assistant Chief of Trainingat YPG.Now the YPGFD can add ropes andconfined spaces rescue capabilities tothat list.In late September and early October,21 members of the YPG FD teamtrained to become certified rope rescueand confined space rescue technicians.They underwent a rigorous, 80 hourrope rescue technician course and 40hour confined space rescue techniciancourse.The rope rescue entailed basics oftying a knot and how to create raisingand lowering systems for patients andequipment. Teams demonstrated howYPG FD team trained to become certified rope rescue andconfined space rescue technicians. In addition to provingservices to YPG, the department provides services forincidents at Hidden Shores, Senator’s Wash and MartinezLake. Timothy Johnson, Assistant Chief of Training at YPGsays, “This training is focusing on rescues in that terrain inan area that is inaccessible; above grade or downgrade.”(Photos by Ana Henderson and Timothy Johnson)to create a safety system so rescuersand the patients all come out safelyfrom a situation.This rescue skill is particularlyuseful around YPG, “The lookouttower for the airfield, if somebodySEE TRAINING page 5New Free Fallcommander/Page 2GM celebrates10 years at YPG/Page 6Amateur MMA fighterworks at YPG/Page 11
2 OCTOBER 14, 2019THE OUTPOSTDynamic new Free Fall commander hits ground runningBy Ana HendersonMaj. Derick Taylor is just a fewmonths short of 23 years in themilitary.His Army career has taken himmany places and provided him witha wealth of experience, yet it startedin the most unlikely places in theUnited States Marine Corps. Shortlyafter his enlistment in the Corps,he earned an Army Reserve OfficerTraining Corps scholarship to attendGeorgia Military College, then theUniversity of Florida, where heultimately commissioned as a U.SArmy Infantry officer.His unique path has taken himacross all three Army components,starting with the United States ArmyReserves as a Military Policeman,then the Army National Guard asan Infantry, Adjutants General, andSpecial Forces Officer. Followingtransition to the Regular Army, wherehe continues his Special Forces Career.His diverse experiences in theMaj. Derick Taylor jumped into the role of commander of the Military Free Fall School based at Yuma Proving Ground justtwo short months ago. (Photo by Ana Henderson)military prepared him for his currentassignment. “Having served across thecomponents and in Joint Commands,I am able to speak the language ofeach, which is slightly different, eventhough we all are conducting the sameTheOutpostThe Outpost is an unofficial publication authorized under provisions of AR 360–1. The Outpost ispublished every two weeks by the Public Affairs Office, Yuma Proving Ground. Views and opinionsexpressed are not necessarily those of the Army. This newspaper uses material credited to ATECand ARNEWS. While contributions are solicited, the PAO reserves the right to edit all submittedmaterials and make corrections, changes or deletions to conform with the policy of this newspaper.News may be submitted to:The Editor, Outpost, Yuma Proving Ground, Yuma, AZ, 85365.Phone: (928) 328–6149 or DSN 899.Visit our website at: www.yuma.army.milor email to: ana.c.henderson.civ@mail.milCommander: Col. Ross PoppenbergerPublic Affairs Officer: Mark SchauerPublic Affairs Specialist/Outpost Editor: Ana HendersonAdministrative Officer: Casey GarciaTechnical Editor, Cold Regions Test Center: Clara ZachgoVisual Information Manager: Riley WilliamsTo advertise in TheOutpost call (928) 539-5800or go to advertising@yumasun.comFreefall activities; I am able to use allof these experiences, as well as myformer civilian career in the Skydivingcommunity to this job” he said.Taylor jumped into the role ofcommander of the Military Free Fall(MFF) School based at Yuma ProvingGround (YPG) just two short monthsago. The MFF School is one of thelargest advanced training programs inthe John F. Kennedy Special WarfareCenter, and is comprised of studentsand instructors from each branch ofthe military, except the Coast Guard.Taylor has been in special operationssince 2003, with his first assignment inTampa, Florida where he served as aTheatre Special Operations Commandstaff officer and deployed with aSpecial Operations Detachment, “I hadthe unique opportunity to support amission in North Africa and, after that,I knew this was for me.”In 2007, he entered into the SpecialForces Assessment and Selectioncourse. From there his career took himaround the world, including Jordan,Kenya, Afghanistan, Tunisia, theUnited Arab Emirates, The Baltics,Turkey, Djibouti, South, Korea, andall over Western Europe. In the stateshe’s served at Fort Benning, Georgia,MacDill Air Force Base, Florida,and Fort Bragg, North Carolina,which was his previous duty stationwhile assigned to the Joint SpecialOperations Command.The position at YPG gives Taylorstability.“Over the last decade I have beenall over the world, meeting interestingpeople and doing interesting things,and I am thankful for it. But I amcertainly happy, for two years or more,to be here in Yuma commanding theFree Fall School.”While leading the school Taylorhas oversite of four programs ofinstruction. The MFF basic parachutistcourse, the largest course of thefour, which trains almost 900 basicparachutists from all branches ofthe military each year. The MFFjumpmaster’s course, the secondlargest course, trains about 300students each year. There is an MFFinstructor course, which is only forSoldiers assigned to the school. Thefourth program is the AdvancedTactical Infiltration Course (ATIC).“ATIC is our smallest course, butby far, our most advanced training,”explained Taylor. “This is the combatfocused, mission- ready, free fallparachutist course where they arejumping into unmarked and roughterrain, with very large equipmentloadouts, and doing it at night; it’sabout as challenging as it can beoutside of a combat jump.”The MFF School trains between1,200-1,400 students per year.“We are a very small organizationbut we have the largest studentthroughput across the entire SpecialWarfare Center and School,” saidTaylor. “We take great pride in thetraining we provide to the operationalforce.”Also in the works for the MFFschool is a new facility. Currentlythe school uses 14 smaller and olderbuildings around YPG. The newfacility will bring them all under
OCTOBER 14, 2019 3THE OUTPOSTone roof. “As the Army prioritizesmodernization, we are all lookingat how to do things better, faster,and more efficiently; for the school,modernization of our infrastructureand equipment will ensure we retaina competitive advantage over ouradversaries, and also result in longterm savings.”The military construction projectis set to break ground in 2021 onthe Laguna Army Airfield. “What’sexciting for us is the efficiencies thatit will bring. Right now our trainingcommittees and their supportingapparatus are spread all across YPG.Once we consolidate these, and putit right next to our special operationsaircraft, we gain more training timethroughout the day” he explained.While the number one line of effortis training, Taylor also looks forwardto getting involved in YPG and Yumacommunity events to ensure the storyis told. “Every single Special ForcesQualification Course graduate comeshere to Yuma for freefall parachutisttraining-- that’s a big story to tell.”Yuma community welcomesYTC commanderPrice School receives donationGround CombatSystems DirectorEddy Patchetand Munitions &Weapons DivisionTest OfficerRobert Archiabledonated 1,100to the Principalof James D. PriceElementary School,Jacquelin Acedo.The money camefrom the recentGround CombatGolf Tournamentorganized byArchiable. (Photoby Ana Henderson)YTC Commander Lt. Col. Alicia Johnson spoke at the Yuma County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Mega-Mixerevent on Sept. 27, thanking the Yuma community for their staunch support of the proving ground, “The citizensof Yuma County are the most patriotic and supportive of the military that I have encountered in my Army career,”she said. (Photo by Mark Schauer)163816
4 OCTOBER 14, 2019THE OUTPOSTPrice Elementary Schoolstudents get preparedThe American Red Crossvisited James D. PriceElementary School forthe Red Cross PillowCase Preparednesspresentation. The hourlong “class” focused onpreparing for earthquakes,fires, and other naturaldisasters. The Red Crossprovided children witha pillow case filledwith literature, teddybears, coloring books allfocused on resiliency inan emergency. (Photo byRobert Barocio)YPG shines at Yuma Community ExpoYPG’s largest-ever booth at the annual Yuma Community Expo was a big hit with attendees, who had a chanceto get up close and personal with Army gear, along with a sneak peek at the attractions on tap for YPG’s Feb. 15,2020 celebration. Among those on hand to invite the public to the upcoming extravaganza were YPG CommanderCol. Ross Poppenberger and YTC Commander Lt. Col. Alicia Johnson. (Photo by Mark Schauer)Celebrating ATEC’s 20th anniversaryThe Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) marked its 20th Anniversary on Oct. 1 with all subordinateorganizations conducting a simultaneous cake-cutting as members of the workforce watched the ceremonyat headquarters via a live stream. “Across the board, the Army Test and Evaluation Command is a fantasticorganization,” added YPG Commander Col. Ross Poppenberger. (Photo by Ana Henderson)Honoring the BushmastersOn the morning of Sept. 28, Soldiers from YPG’s Airborne Test Force helped honor the Bushmasters, the Soldiers ofthe 158th Regimental Combat Team who earned international acclaim for tenacious jungle warfare in the PacificTheater during World War II, at the annual remembrance ceremony at Yuma’s Desert Lawn Memorial Park. (Photoby Mark Schauer)TLC MANAGEMENT Come And Join Us!·resPonsive ·concerned ·reliAble ·herefor you!“Find the Rental Home YOU Deserve”Red’s Bird CageSaloonAs A veterAn,PAul understAnds theneeds of relocAting militAry fAmilies Andis dedicAted to Assisting All fAmilies inlocAting their next rentAl home. he isAlso A retired PeAce officer who is verysensitive to the PArticulAr needs of PlAcinglAw enforcement And their fAmilies.www.tlcmanagement.netLocated in the heart of Historic Downtown Yuma928.726.5557Themis & Paul Cavanagh 670 E 32nd St, Ste 9181472181535231 Main St. · 928-783-1050Mon-Fri 9:30am - 2:30am Open Sat & Sun 6amT
OCTOBER 14, 2019 5THE OUTPOSTTRAININGFROM PAGE 1had a heart attack up there or wasunconscious and rescuers could notwalk the person down the stairs,these guys could come in packagethe patient in a stokes basket orsome type of device and lower themdown from above safely” explainsSenior Instructor with the RegionalEmergency All Climate Training(REACT) Center, Matt Trepczyk, whotraveled in from the headquarters inWisconsin.The YPG FD will purchaseequipment to add to their tool kitsin addition to the rope for thisspecialized rescue.“Our plan is to be fully operationalwithin the calendar year” explainsJohnson.The installation also has areasof confined space starting with theelevators, “There are multiple, whatthey call, permit required confinedspace areas on the installation.Mostly they are inside manholes,but we also have large storage tankswith limited access. We have stormdrains, a multitude of telephone andtelecommunication vaults. Thingsalong those lines that people go intoon a regular basis.”Adding, “There are differentrequirements that need to beaccomplished in order to perform arescue inside a confined space.”During the training personnel wentin to electrical vaults, an empty waterstorage tank and a drafting pit usedto test fire pumps which was drained.Trepczyk also brought different sizeculverts that extend 24 feet longwhich the guys had to crawl throughwhile wearing their gear.Johnson explains the added benefitof performing the training on baseversus sending personnel off post,“By using our home turf we are ableto go out and access the hazards asthey are sitting, and it helps us todevelop an incident plan for someof those specific target areas. In theevent that something does happen, asthe responders we will already have aloose plan in place as to how we aregoing to tackle that.”This training came as a result of arisk assessment where it identifiedTechnical Rescue as one of the mostneeded capabilities for the YPG FDto better serve the YPG community aswell as those surrounding.“We have very limited resourcesto be able to provide that service,so the Fire Chief has committed topurchasing the equipment, and nowacquiring the training along withthat equipment, we can provide thatservice to the community.”YPG first responders providesservices for incidents at HiddenMembers ofthe YPG FDteam trainedto becomecertified roperescue andconfinedspace rescuetechnicians.Theyunderwenta rigorous,80 hourrope rescuetechniciancourse and40 hourconfinedspace rescuetechniciancourse.(Photosby AnaHenderson)Shores, Senator’s Wash and MartinezLake,“Those populations are continuingto increase and people are becomingmore and more adventurous in outbacking and off-roading. So thistraining is focusing on rescues in thatterrain in an area that is inaccessible;above grade or downgrade. We canuse these skills to bring the patientto the ambulance and provideadditional care.”They also respond to accidents onHighway 95, “We respond on averagemonthly to a vehicle accident on thehighway, we are very well practicedat doing vehicle extrication, which isanother specialty” says Johnson.Johnson says this training willreinforce existing skills and add newcapabilities to make them a wellrounded rescue team.
6 OCTOBER 14, 2019General Motors celebrates 10 yearsat Yuma Proving GroundBy Mark SchauerIt’s hard to believe that more thana decade has passed since GeneralMotors (GM) became a long-termtenant at U.S. Army Yuma ProvingGround (YPG).Today, many Yuma residents canboast of seeing camouflaged testcars with manufacturer’s licenseplates on the public streets in andaround town. Anyone who hasdriven a GM vehicle in NorthAmerica manufactured in the last 10years owes their vehicle’s reliabilityin extreme conditions to testingundertaken by GM’s engineers attheir Desert Proving Ground (DPG)located within the vast ranges ofYPG.The genesis of the facility lies inthe early 1990s, just after the firstGulf War. Though YPG was theArmy’s premier hot weather test site,it lacked a sufficiently specializedfacility to conduct continuous highspeed testing on paved roads. TheDepartment of Defense (DoD)recognized the need, but the highcost of constructing the facility wasprohibitive at a time when efforts tobalance the federal budget squeezedmilitary budgets.In response to this, a legal devicecalled Enhanced Use Lease (EUL)was developed to allow the militaryto lease government property toprivate sector entities whose businesswas relevant to military needs, withthe provision that the Army wouldbe allowed to utilize the privatefacilities. Simultaneously, GMwas interested in relocating fromits antiquated hot weather test trackin Mesa, Ariz. An isolated stateof-the-art complex when it openedin 1953, by the middle of the lastdecade the Mesa facility was locatedon prime land in one of the hottestreal estate markets in the UnitedStates and severely encroached uponby a half century of relentless urbandevelopment.“The hot weather at YPG isideal—it’s the sunniest spot inThe 14,000 square-foot shop floor is brilliantly illuminated and spotlessly clean, and accommodates rows of brand newGM models, some outfitted with camouflage over their trim. Each of the 40 vehicle bays is outfitted with computerizedequipment and sensors.THE OUTPOSTGM’s test track includes a variety of punishing road conditions, and the Belgian block course is particularly jarring topassengers in a vehicle. (Photos by Mark Schauer)the world,” said James Schmidt,business manager of GM’s DPG.“We were looking at various placesin Arizona, but none of the othersmet our needs.”Aside from the long-term leaseand the opportunity to use YPGfacilities, GM was also attractedto the unique means of protectingtheir competitive advantage thatthe partnership provided: Locatingon a secure Army installation with2,000 square miles of restrictedairspace above it eliminated securityconcerns that had existed in Mesa,where urban encroachment gavepeople the opportunity to viewnew vehicles from the windows ofhouses overlooking the test track.The Army and GM inked a 50-yearlease with an option for an additional50 years at YPG in 2007. In the 10years since it opened in June 2009,the facility and partnership with theArmy has met all of the company’sexpectations.“It’s been very good overall,”said Schmidt. “With two largeorganizations you always haveconcern with bureaucracy, butanything that has come up, bothsides have been very willing to cometogether and work on any issuesthere are.”YPG personnel have also foundthe relationship to be fruitful andproductive.“All in all, the relationship hasbeen stellar throughout the years,”said Rob Fillinger, a test officer inYPG’s Combat and AutomotiveSystems Division. “They havealways been very accommodating insupporting our test needs.”As part of the EUL agreement, GMfunded the construction of a four andone-half mile high speed paved ovalroad course specifically designed toaccommodate the heaviest vehiclesin the Army inventory. Yet YPGtesters have found the most usefulpiece of infrastructure to be oneGM uses to test ordinary civilianvehicles.“The most important part of thatfacility we’ve used over the yearsis the vehicle dynamics pad,” saidFillinger. “Having access to thatlarge area for test maneuvers is ahuge plus for us.”
OCTOBER 14, 2019 7THE OUTPOSTAside from the long-term lease and the opportunity to use YPG facilities, GM was also attracted to the unique means ofprotecting their competitive advantage that the partnership provided: Locating on a secure Army installation with 2,000square miles of restricted airspace above it eliminated the possibility of surreptitious photography of their test vehicles.The 1,000-by-1,000 foot vehicledynamics pad, a flat, unmarkedswath of asphalt in which the depthof the asphalt throughout varies byless than the width of five sheetsof paper. Testers evaluate vehiclehandling on this pad by negotiatingan orange cone slalom, then drivingfast through a ‘J’ turn, a sharplybanking horseshoe curve that opensonto the wide asphalt.Surrounding all of this is the threeand one-half mile-long circular trackto accommodate high-speed testing.“The normal speed for high speedtesting is 120 miles per hour fordrivers in the upper lane,” saidSchmidt. “Our drivers go throughadvanced driver training with ourtraffic safety group. If they don’tmeet certain qualifications aftergoing through the course, theycannot drive.”GM DPG will be in its currentlocation for at least 40 more years,with the option to renew for 50additional years beyond that. Assuch, the facility may well grow inthe years to come.“As we move toward moreelectrification of vehicles and moredriverless vehicles, it may requireadditional facilities to accommodatethat testing,” said Schmidt.After running a vehicle around the circular track at high speeds for an extended period of time, testers park the vehicleto bake courtesy of the unrelenting summer sun—and park it alongside a wind-blocking wall to ensure no ventilation.Afterward, drivers start up the vehicle, crank up the air conditioning, and continue doing laps around the track to see howmuch heat stress the car can take without overheating or vapor locking.
8 OCTOBER 14, 2019THE OUTPOSTCelebrating Hispanic HeritageRaising awareness aboutdomestic violenceYPG honored National Hispanic Heritage Month with agala luncheon on Oct. 3. featuring folklorico dancers andmariachi from Gadsden Elementary School District #32and keynote remarks from Amanda Aguirre, Presidentand CEO of Regional Center for Border Health, who said,“Sometimes you don’t know what strength you have untilyou test yourself.” (Photos by Ana Henderson)October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, on Oct. 2, YPG Commander Col. Ross Poppenberger andGarrison Manager Gordon Rogers kicked off a month of awareness events on post with a cake cutting ceremonyas members of the workforce looked on. (Photo by Casey Garcia)YPG wows visitorsat annual G.A.I.N. eventFor vacation or business travel,YUMA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTis a convenient and relaxing wayto start and end your trip, givingyou more time at homeWWW.FLYYUMA.COMNew Daily Flights from Yuma to Dallas/Fort WorthEvent-goers enjoyed interacting with Soldiers from YPG’s Airborne Test Force and officers from the YPG PoliceDepartment during the Getting Arizona Involved in Neighborhoods event in Yuma on Oct. 5. (Photo by AnaHenderson)Multiple Daily 30 Minute Flights to PhoenixShaded Parking, Easy Check-ln & Great Food!181688
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OCTOBER 14, 2019 11THE OUTPOSTJob at YPG gives amateur MMAfighter ideal schedule for trainingHinton not only trains for his career, helps out with teaching boxing, kickboxing, jiu-jitsu. He invites kids to join the gym to help channel theirenergy, whether positive or negative, since the gym does have the BullyRehab Awareness Gym program. (Loaned photos)CRUISES, PACKAGED VACATIONS, AIRFARE, WORLD WIDE SERVICE333 Main Street Yuma, AZ 85364www.TourWestAmerica.com928-783-8888 Summer hours: Mon. - Fri. 10AM - 2PM181428Motor Coach Tours & ChartersHinton won his fourth fight in Mesquite, Nevada and had three weeks’notice to prepare for a championship in Las Vegas for Tuff-N-UffPromotions, which is where Hinton had his first loss but that loss is notholding him down. From wrestling he learned to be a good sport and notbe upset with a loss.has a 4-1 record.He won his fourth fight in Mesquite, Nevadaand had three weeks’ notice to prepare for achampionship in Las Vegas, which is whereHinton had his first loss. But that loss is notholding him down: From wrestling he learnedto be a good sport and not be upset with a loss.“If I lose, I am like, ‘man that was a toughfight,’ and I hit up the guy on Instagram and tellhim, ‘man, that was a good fight.’”After his recent loss he plans to drop down inweight class from 145 to 135. He will make hisdebut in that weight class on December 21.Hinton not only trains for his career, hehelps out with teaching boxing, kick boxing,and jiu-jitsu. He invites kids to join the gym tohelp channel their energy, whether positive ornegative, since the gym does have the BRAGprogram.Hinton’s goal is to make it to Bellator or theUltimate Fighting Championship. He wouldalso like to use his degree in Art Education tobecome a special education teacher.For now he is very appreciative of his jobwith Achieve because it gives him the time heneeds to reach his goals.Lets makesomememories285 S. Main St.928-210-7470Shop. Support. Volunteer.812 S. Ave. A 928-329-2989Open Mon-Fri 9-5, Sat 9-1www.amberlysplace.com181376By Ana HendersonIf you work at Yuma Proving Ground (YPG)you might have seen Tyler “Yogi” Hintonwalking the halls. He works for Achieve HumanServices, the janitorial crew contracted by YPG.Hinton has worked with the janitorial crew forone year. “It gives me flexibility. I am up at 4:00AM, I get off work at 3:30 PM and I head to thegym,” he said.Hinton heads to gym to train because he anamateur Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter whospends up to five hours at the gym daily. Upuntil three weeks ago his record was 4-0.He says, “I don’t train like an amateur, I trainlike a pro,” adding, “I never miss a day at thegym.”Hinton ended up in Yuma and YPG bychance. While attending college in Goodland,Kansas and wrestling, something he’s donesince age six, he became friends with a fellowstudent and wrestler from Yuma. Hinton visitedhis friend in Yuma and decided to stay.After moving to Yuma his friend took him toTorture Training Center, Bully Rehab AwarenessGym (BRAG) Inc., to meet Carlos Flores, whois a former MMA fighter and now a coach.“I could tell by his face he wasn’t interested,he said ‘I’ve trained a lot of fighters and theyall quit’” Hinton said, “I’m different.” Floresresponded “I hear that a lot.” He convincedFlores to give him a chance.“My hands, my kicks, were horrible. It waslike I had two left feet. I had no hand eyecoordination but I was a good grappler.” He’snow been training with Flores for two years andPlan your Summer VacationGet-A-Way
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Tactical Infiltration Course (ATIC). "ATIC is our smallest course, but by far, our most advanced training," explained Taylor. "This is the combat-focused, mission- ready, free fall parachutist course where they are jumping into unmarked and rough terrain, with very large equipment loadouts, and doing it at night; it's
