Under the glow of early morning streetlights, beads of nervous sweat forming as anticipation builds, Troopers from 1st Cavalry Division Artillery stand ready to begin the first event of the Trooper and Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter competition.
The demanding three-day Trooper and NCO of the Quarter competition challenged Troopers across multiple disciplines designed to test physical endurance, tactical proficiency and leadership under pressure.
Troopers first had to win their respective battalion-level boards before advancing to the brigade-level competition held Jan. 28–30, 2026. Throughout the event, they completed events such as the Army Fitness Test, a ruck march, stress shoot, land navigation, obstacle course and a knowledge board designed to evaluate technical knowledge, physical endurance and leadership under pressure.
Source: DVIDS Marines | Author: Sgt. Lyca Williams | Published: Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:12:44 -0400