August 6, 2025 • 5 mins
Command Sgt. Maj. Joe E. Johnson Jr. assumed the responsibilities as command sergeant major of the U.S. Army Operational Test Command, Fort Hood, Texas.CSM Joe E. Johnson Jr. is a native of Elizabethtown, North Carolina, entering the Army in May 1996 as a Chemical Operations Specialist. CSM Johnson has served in a variety of assignments and held positions in U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC), U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM), Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), and U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC).His leadership assignments include Brigade CSM of 3rd Chemical Brigade, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri; Battalion CSM of 110 Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Battalion, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington); First Sergeant (92nd CBRN Company, Fort Stewart, Georgia; Technical Escort Team Sergeant of C. Company, 22nd Chemical Battalion, Edgewood Arsenal, Maryland; Document and Media Exploitation NCOIC at Joint Special Operations Command, Iraq; Senior Drill Sergeant Leader (Maneuver Support Center of Excellence Drill Sergeant School, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri; Senior Drill Sergeant (F Company, 82nd Chemical Battalion, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri; Small Group Leader 8th Army NCO Academy, Camp Jackson, South Korea; and Senior Parachutist on the Jumpmaster Teams of Headquarters, 82nd Airborne Division, U.S. Army Special Operations Command, and 1st Special Forces Command.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
My Heart Radio is proud to support our military community
from the largest military installation in North America. Let's go
on post at Fort Hood, brought to you by Elder Mitsubishi.
Speaker 2 (00:10):
We're so please this morning to be joined by command
starts at Major Joe E. Johnson with the US Army
Operational Test Command at Fort Hood. Good morning, how are you, sir?
Speaker 3 (00:20):
Hey? Good morning, Duayne.
Speaker 1 (00:21):
Hey.
Speaker 3 (00:21):
First and foremost, just want to thank you for having
me on his honored and privilews to be here on
your show today.
Speaker 2 (00:26):
Let's talk about the twenty twenty five Armed Forces Men's
Soccer Championships coming very soon.
Speaker 3 (00:32):
The twenty twenty five Armed Forces Men's Soccer Championship are
coming to the Phantom Warrior State of July twenty fifth
through August second. So bringing together top military athletes from
across the services for a week of high energy competition
is not just about the game. The championship highlight TeamWorks, service, pride,
and the spirit of the Armed Forces through one of
(00:52):
the world's most popular sports.
Speaker 2 (00:53):
Now, the nice thing about this is matches will be
free and open to the public, giving our community a
really unique chance to You're on elite military players representing
the Army, Navy, and Air.
Speaker 3 (01:04):
Force also on Dwayne. ID like to add this event
is a great way for families, soldiers and fans to
come together and solebrate both fitness and patriotism.
Speaker 2 (01:13):
Let's talk about the Fort Hood redesignation ceremony. That is
a big deal coming up.
Speaker 3 (01:18):
It's a huge deal of the way, so Fort Hood
will host a redesignation ceremony on Monday, July twenty eight.
It's a significant milestone in installation histories. So the new
name honors Colonel Robert B. Hood, who earned a Distinguished
Service Cross for his hero acts during World War One
while under heavy shelling near thuer Court, Prince then Captain
(01:39):
Hook took command under fire director artillery and quickly returned
fire after his crew was lost, restoring combat power in
the middle of chaos.
Speaker 2 (01:47):
The ceremony is a chance to formally recognize not just
the new name, but all the work that's gone into
updating signage materials and the overall presence of the installation
throughout the Central Texas community. We're visiting this this morning
with Command Sergeant Major Joe Johnson, US Army Operational Task Command. Sir,
Let's talk about the Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area Sun
(02:09):
Fun event on the way.
Speaker 3 (02:11):
Dwayne four Hood's Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and
Recreation will host sun Fun August second, from eleven am
to four pm to give soldiers and families of the
community at Data enjoy the lake at the Sierra Beach
in grounds. So the day's events for all ages including
a water wars, balloon sling fight, inflatable water slide, beach
(02:34):
flag football, and kayaking paddleboarding activities. Also, concessions will be
sold on site and designated picnic areas are available, so
this event is free and open to all wish to participate.
Sparder Road has public access For more information call two
five four two A seven twenty five twenty three.
Speaker 2 (02:54):
Sarah, Let's talk about the US Army Operational Test Command
in What You Do So, Dwayne.
Speaker 3 (02:59):
The Operational Test Command is based out of Fort Hood, Texas,
who are commonly referred to as OTC. We're responsible for
making sure new and authorized, new and modernized Army equipment
works for soldiers who will use it. So before anything
gets officially approved and sent out to units, it goes
through hands on testing with real soldiers and real wral conditions.
So this isn't lab work, it's actual boots on the
(03:22):
ground to see how gear performs in environments where troops
train and fight. Feedback soldiers provide helps the Army leaders
decide whether to move forward with production or make changes.
So OTC has been doing this for over fifty years,
starting back in the Vietnam War. It's a critical part
of making sure the Army gets the right equipment systems
for the job, tools that are reliable, effective and suitable
(03:45):
and work the taxpayers investment. And lastly, it ensures our
soldiers have the sakest, strongest, and most modern lethal equipment
when we go into harm's way. The Army's core mission
top priorities are keeping America safe, building the most lethal
force on the planet, and fighting and winning wars.
Speaker 2 (04:02):
Command Sergeant Major Joe Johnson, the US Army Operational Task Command.
Let's talk just a moment about a recent exciting and
very important test.
Speaker 3 (04:10):
So duayne OTC the Armies Airborne and Special Operations Test
Directory at what BRADT. This is one of our units.
It plays a vital role in making sure our paratroopers
have the right gear and that it works when it
counts the recently conducted Menican training and preparation for the
test of the T leven parachute. The Armies go to
Jump System, a standard non steerable personnel parachute used for
(04:32):
airborne operations. So Mennicans are used early in testing to
avoid risk to soldiers while still giving testers a chance
to measure how the parachute works everything from deployment timing
to landing impact. These rehearsals are critical. Once the gear
passes with mannequins, it moves on to live jumps with
real paratroopers. It's all about making airborne operations safer, smarter,
(04:54):
and more effective for the soldier on the ground. The
bottom line is Mennikan testing ensures safety, consistency, and technical
accuracy before soldiers ever leave the ramp. Is a critical
part of how the Army keeps airborne operations lethal, survivable
and modern.
Speaker 2 (05:08):
Sir, there's something that we like to touch on each
and every week here on the program. We are still
in the fight, so.
Speaker 3 (05:13):
More than one three hundred soldiers are currently deployed around
the world. We have soldiers on the US border and
in Europe, South Korea, South America, Africa, and the Middle East.
Please keep all of our soldiers who are deployed, as
well as their families in your bost and prayers.
Speaker 2 (05:28):
Command Sergeant Major Joe Johnson, US Army Operational Test Command, Sir,
we sincerely appreciate your time this morning. Have a fantastic week, Dwayne.
Speaker 3 (05:37):
Thank you for having us today, Thank.
Speaker 1 (05:39):
You for supporting our military to get even more and
here this week's OU report. Go to our website and
click on post at ford Hood from Elder Mitsubishi and
IR Radio number one for music, radio and podcasts.
My Heart Radio is proud to support our military community
from the largest military installation in North America. Let's go
on post at Fort Hood, brought to you by Elder Mitsubishi.
Speaker 2 (00:10):
We're so please this morning to be joined by command
starts at Major Joe E. Johnson with the US Army
Operational Test Command at Fort Hood. Good morning, how are you, sir?
Speaker 3 (00:20):
Hey? Good morning, Duayne.
Speaker 1 (00:21):
Hey.
Speaker 3 (00:21):
First and foremost, just want to thank you for having
me on his honored and privilews to be here on
your show today.
Speaker 2 (00:26):
Let's talk about the twenty twenty five Armed Forces Men's
Soccer Championships coming very soon.
Speaker 3 (00:32):
The twenty twenty five Armed Forces Men's Soccer Championship are
coming to the Phantom Warrior State of July twenty fifth
through August second. So bringing together top military athletes from
across the services for a week of high energy competition
is not just about the game. The championship highlight TeamWorks, service, pride,
and the spirit of the Armed Forces through one of
(00:52):
the world's most popular sports.
Speaker 2 (00:53):
Now, the nice thing about this is matches will be
free and open to the public, giving our community a
really unique chance to You're on elite military players representing
the Army, Navy, and Air.
Speaker 3 (01:04):
Force also on Dwayne. ID like to add this event
is a great way for families, soldiers and fans to
come together and solebrate both fitness and patriotism.
Speaker 2 (01:13):
Let's talk about the Fort Hood redesignation ceremony. That is
a big deal coming up.
Speaker 3 (01:18):
It's a huge deal of the way, so Fort Hood
will host a redesignation ceremony on Monday, July twenty eight.
It's a significant milestone in installation histories. So the new
name honors Colonel Robert B. Hood, who earned a Distinguished
Service Cross for his hero acts during World War One
while under heavy shelling near thuer Court, Prince then Captain
(01:39):
Hook took command under fire director artillery and quickly returned
fire after his crew was lost, restoring combat power in
the middle of chaos.
Speaker 2 (01:47):
The ceremony is a chance to formally recognize not just
the new name, but all the work that's gone into
updating signage materials and the overall presence of the installation
throughout the Central Texas community. We're visiting this this morning
with Command Sergeant Major Joe Johnson, US Army Operational Task Command. Sir,
Let's talk about the Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area Sun
(02:09):
Fun event on the way.
Speaker 3 (02:11):
Dwayne four Hood's Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and
Recreation will host sun Fun August second, from eleven am
to four pm to give soldiers and families of the
community at Data enjoy the lake at the Sierra Beach
in grounds. So the day's events for all ages including
a water wars, balloon sling fight, inflatable water slide, beach
(02:34):
flag football, and kayaking paddleboarding activities. Also, concessions will be
sold on site and designated picnic areas are available, so
this event is free and open to all wish to participate.
Sparder Road has public access For more information call two
five four two A seven twenty five twenty three.
Speaker 2 (02:54):
Sarah, Let's talk about the US Army Operational Test Command
in What You Do So, Dwayne.
Speaker 3 (02:59):
The Operational Test Command is based out of Fort Hood, Texas,
who are commonly referred to as OTC. We're responsible for
making sure new and authorized, new and modernized Army equipment
works for soldiers who will use it. So before anything
gets officially approved and sent out to units, it goes
through hands on testing with real soldiers and real wral conditions.
So this isn't lab work, it's actual boots on the
(03:22):
ground to see how gear performs in environments where troops
train and fight. Feedback soldiers provide helps the Army leaders
decide whether to move forward with production or make changes.
So OTC has been doing this for over fifty years,
starting back in the Vietnam War. It's a critical part
of making sure the Army gets the right equipment systems
for the job, tools that are reliable, effective and suitable
(03:45):
and work the taxpayers investment. And lastly, it ensures our
soldiers have the sakest, strongest, and most modern lethal equipment
when we go into harm's way. The Army's core mission
top priorities are keeping America safe, building the most lethal
force on the planet, and fighting and winning wars.
Speaker 2 (04:02):
Command Sergeant Major Joe Johnson, the US Army Operational Task Command.
Let's talk just a moment about a recent exciting and
very important test.
Speaker 3 (04:10):
So duayne OTC the Armies Airborne and Special Operations Test
Directory at what BRADT. This is one of our units.
It plays a vital role in making sure our paratroopers
have the right gear and that it works when it
counts the recently conducted Menican training and preparation for the
test of the T leven parachute. The Armies go to
Jump System, a standard non steerable personnel parachute used for
(04:32):
airborne operations. So Mennicans are used early in testing to
avoid risk to soldiers while still giving testers a chance
to measure how the parachute works everything from deployment timing
to landing impact. These rehearsals are critical. Once the gear
passes with mannequins, it moves on to live jumps with
real paratroopers. It's all about making airborne operations safer, smarter,
(04:54):
and more effective for the soldier on the ground. The
bottom line is Mennikan testing ensures safety, consistency, and technical
accuracy before soldiers ever leave the ramp. Is a critical
part of how the Army keeps airborne operations lethal, survivable
and modern.
Speaker 2 (05:08):
Sir, there's something that we like to touch on each
and every week here on the program. We are still
in the fight, so.
Speaker 3 (05:13):
More than one three hundred soldiers are currently deployed around
the world. We have soldiers on the US border and
in Europe, South Korea, South America, Africa, and the Middle East.
Please keep all of our soldiers who are deployed, as
well as their families in your bost and prayers.
Speaker 2 (05:28):
Command Sergeant Major Joe Johnson, US Army Operational Test Command, Sir,
we sincerely appreciate your time this morning. Have a fantastic week, Dwayne.
Speaker 3 (05:37):
Thank you for having us today, Thank.
Speaker 1 (05:39):
You for supporting our military to get even more and
here this week's OU report. Go to our website and
click on post at ford Hood from Elder Mitsubishi and
IR Radio number one for music, radio and podcasts.
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