U.S. Army CPE ST3

We replicate the threat!

Last month personnel from our PL TSMO and PM TRADE offices supported the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command J7 Pacific Multi-Domain Training and Experimentation Capability (J7 PMTEC) team to replicate enemy unmanned aircraft systems for Balikatan 2026.

Read the full story here: https://www.pacom.mil/About-USINDOPACOM/PMTEC/PMTEC-News/Article/4486089/aerial-drones-elevate-iamd-training-for-multinational-forces-at-balikatan-2026/

Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military that represents the strength of our alliance, improves our capable combined force, and demonstrates our commitment to regional peace and prosperity.

U.S. Army- Assistant Secretary of the Army - Acquisition, Logistics & Technology - U.S. Army Transformation and Training Command

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Aerial Drones Elevate IAMD Training for Multinational Forces at Balikatan 2026 ZAMBALES, Philippines — The Integrated Air and Missile Defense exercise April 26-29 during Balikatan 2026 marked a significant step forward in multi-lateral Philippine-Japan-U.S. air defense training,

Yesterday, we welcomed Lt. Col. Emery C. Baughan as the new Product Manager for Next Generation Constructive (NGC).

Taking the helm from Brentson Bell Jr., Baughan will lead the continued development of NGC—a cornerstone of the Army’s modernization strategy. This cloud-based system is set to replace legacy constructive training, ensuring commanders are prepared for large-scale, multi-domain combat operations.

Read the full article to learn more about the ceremony: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/566419/cpe-st3-welcomes-new-product-manager-next-generation-constructive

Assistant Secretary of the Army - Acquisition, Logistics & Technology - U.S. Army - Team Orlando

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CPE ST3 Welcomes New Product Manager for Next Generation Constructive The staff of the U.S. Army’s Capability Program Executive Simulation, Training, Test and Threat (CPE ST3), along with family members and invited guests, gathered to witness the transfer of leadership responsibilities for Product Manager Next Generation Constructive (NGC) from Brentson Bell Jr., to...

As National Operations Security (OPSEC) Awareness Month comes to a close, remember that everyone plays an important role in protecting and understanding the value of mission-critical information.

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Today, on Memorial Day, we encourage all Americans to come together and honor all those who have died in service to our great nation during both peacetime and war.

As Soldiers continue to risk their lives around the world, our hope is that generations to come will remember these heroes who gave their all—not for glory or personal gain, but to guard liberty and the American way of life.

Today, we reaffirm our commitment to remember their lives, courage and sacrifice and to support those they left behind.

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This weekend, we remember and honor the heroes who gave everything for our freedom. 🇺🇸

We remember their names, their service, and their sacrifice. Let their legacy live on in us.

Please note that we will be closed on Monday so our team can spend time with their families. Have a safe and meaningful weekend!

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Members of our Project Lead Threat Systems Management Office (PL TSMO) Instrumentation Management Office (IMO) successfully demonstrate advanced Electronic Warfare (EW) training capabilities at Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center, Mississippi, during Thunderstrike 2026.

Conducted for two weeks in May, Thunderstrike was the Mississippi National Guard's first training opportunity to leverage the MDOE System of Systems (XLCC, IEWTPT, TBCF) permanently stationed/deployed to Camp Shelby as part of the Eastern Range Cyber Complex (ERCC) build out.

The system was used to monitor real-time radio spectrums and troop movements. By integrating advanced signal tracking with the command center, we substantially increased the ability to teach the real-world impacts of electronic emissions in the field.

The most exciting part was seeing the immediate impact on the participating units. Evaluators used our system to track how often and how long units communicated over their radios. When this data was paired with their real-time locations, it quickly showed the Soldiers the severe targeting risks created by their radiating communication signals.

This realization caused a distinct, immediate change in behavior on the ground. Our system recorded a measurable decrease in radio emissions, with squads actively switching to hand signals to avoid detection and reduce their footprint!

We are incredibly proud of the IMO team for delivering tools that directly enhance survivability and training effectiveness for the Warfighter.

We simulate the fight. We replicate the threat. We ensure our Army wins – before the battle is ever fought!

U.S. Army - Assistant Secretary of the Army - Acquisition, Logistics & Technology - National Guard

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May is National Operations Security (OPSEC) Awareness Month.
No matter where or how you serve, everyone plays a role in protecting and understanding the value of mission-critical information. I I I

Are you an industry representative looking to do business with CPE ST3?

We will be at TSIS 2026 on June 17-18 in Orlando, Florida!

For more information visit:
https://www.ntsa.org/events/2026/6/17/tsis-2026

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Training & Simulation Industry Symposium (TSIS) Join NTSA/NDIA TSIS, the premier Training & Simulation Conference connecting defense, industry, and innovation leaders across the simulation community.

Rodney Figaroa, director of acquisition at the U.S. Army’s Capability Program Executive Simulation, Training, Test and Threat (CPE ST3) in Orlando, Florida, delivers opening remarks during an industry day on May 12 for the upcoming CPE ST3 Agile Professional Services (APS) contract. Dozens of representatives from companies around the country attended the event to find out more information on the upcoming request for proposals (RFP) and future award.

For the past several months, CPE ST3 has been conducting market research to identify qualified sources capable of providing professional acquisition support services for the mission via an agile program management approach. For the APS contract, the government is considering awarding up to two task orders, one for engineering/acquisition support and one for staff support. Types of support may include product management, engineering support, digital engineering, DevSecOps integration, validation and verification, test planning/execution, training support, data analytics, and sustainment planning.

The anticipated RFP will be posted to the sam.gov website in the future. Questions should be directed to [email protected]

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May is National OPSEC Awareness Month, and protecting our mission starts with you. 🛡️

During National OPSEC Awareness Month and throughout the year, remember that our adversaries are always watching. What seems like a harmless photo, a casual conversation, or a routine status update can give away critical pieces of the puzzle regarding our operations, movements, and capabilities.

Practicing good Operations Security (OPSEC) is everyone's responsibility:
🔒 Know what's critical: Identify the information adversaries want.
🔒 Recognize the threat: Understand who is watching and how they collect data.
🔒 Assess your vulnerabilities: Look at your digital and physical footprint.
🔒 Apply countermeasures: Think critically before you post, share, or discuss mission details.

Don't be the weak link! Think before you post, and always protect the mission.

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