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Mark HaringHQ JMC, Joint Services / JOCG Integration Office

JOCG Executive SecretariatDSN 793-2175

mark.haring@us.army.mil

Joint Ordnance Commanders Group

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Joint Ordnance Commanders Group

(JOCG) Purpose

Provide a forum where all conventional ammunition stakeholders jointly define and improve munitions management and execution.

Identify, implement and / or recommend for implementation joint opportunities to reduce cost, increase effectiveness and ensure interoperability and/or interchangeability of munitions systems.

Source: JOCG Charter, 27 Jan 05

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JOCG Mission Objectives Advocate for jointness

Develop & implement a transformation strategy for acquisition & logistics

Coordinate Service & joint developments

Influence and shape policy

Advocate effective use of Industrial Base

Advocate transition to SMCA

Source: JOCG Charter, 27 Jan 05

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JOCG, SMCA & EDCA Responsibilities

SMCA-AssignedConventional Ammunition

SMCAExecution of SMCA

Mission Functions

EDCAOversight & Assessment of Execution of SMCA Mission Functions

JOCG- Area of interest / influence = ALL conventional ammo.

- Flag/GO forum for all conventional ammo stakeholders to jointly define and improve munitions mgmt and execution.

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Acquisition & Transition MaintenanceAircraft/Stores Compatibility Munitions Readiness AIT Steering Group IUID Ad Hoc GroupDemilitarization/Disposal Packaging, Handling & StorageEducation & Training Transportation & LoadingEnvironmental PyrotechnicsExplosives & Propellants Quality Assurance Fuze SafetyHERO Ad Hoc Group SupplyIndustrial Base Management Technical Data/Config MgmtLogistics Systems

Acquisition & Transition MaintenanceAircraft/Stores Compatibility Munitions Readiness AIT Steering Group IUID Ad Hoc GroupDemilitarization/Disposal Packaging, Handling & StorageEducation & Training Transportation & LoadingEnvironmental PyrotechnicsExplosives & Propellants Quality Assurance Fuze SafetyHERO Ad Hoc Group SupplyIndustrial Base Management Technical Data/Config MgmtLogistics Systems

Joint Ordnance Commanders Group (JOCG)

Exec Secretariat Exec Committee

JOCG Organizational Structure

JOCG Subgroups and Ad Hoc Groups

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JOCG Principal Membership

BG Larry Wyche, USA, Chair Maj Gen Kathleen D. Close, USAF RADM Kathleen M. Dussault, USN BGen Michael M. Brogan, USMC RDML James P. McManamon, USN Mr. Jim Sutton, USA, PEO Ammo

Other Invited Participants as agenda dictates.

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EXCOM Organization

COL Andre’ Kirnes, USA, Chair CAPT David Lepard, USN Mr. Kim Squire, USAF Ms. Trish Huber, USA Mr. Jerry Mazza, USMC Mr. Stephen Bennett, USN

Other Invited Participants as agenda dictates.

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How the JOCG Operates

JOCG meets at least annually or at call of Chair. EXCOM maintains regular commo / meets bi-

monthly. JOCG SGs / IPTs meet as often as required. JOCG Exec Secretariat:

- Coordinates with flag / GO staffs & EXCOM. - Facilitates / assists JOCG / EXCOM Chairs during meetings.

- Prepares / Publishes Minutes / Actions. JOCG Agreement. Communicate - Collaborate.

     

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JOCG Value - Added Influence / oversight spans the entire munitions life

cycle management.

Focus on operational & strategic munitions issues. Influence policy, operations, resources, and strategic

planning.

Access to subject matter experts in numerous disciplines.

Develop & update SMCA operational policies & procedures.

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JOCG Initiatives

Industrial Base – Operational Impacts - EXCOM Tasking

- Articulate Joint Warfighter impacts via a “What if” Analysis

- Current focus – Loss of Nitrocellulose

Inert Obsolete Unserviceable (IOU)- Supply Subgroup Tasking

- Reduce Existing Stockpile

- Reduce Future Generations

Foreign Military Sales / Explosive Ordnance Disposal

- Ad Hoc Group Tasking

- Requirements Unclear / Undefined

- Render Safe Procedures at times Nonexistent / Unavailable / Non Applicable

- DoD Policy under Revision

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