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Program Manager

For AmmunitionMr. Jerry L. Mazza

EditorMr. David Denomy

Precision-Guided ArtilleryPage 2

Grenade Confidence Clipsare Coming

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TAKE-3, USNS AlanShephard makes first tripto Detachment PearlHarborPage 5

Vo1. 14 No. 1 Winter 2009

In this Issue:

Welcome to this first Ammunition Quarterly. edition of 2009

occupational field newsletter designed to provide the ammunition

community with relevant and current information of both a technical a

broad Occupational Field nature. You will note that the AQ hasundergone a significant change in both appearance and content. While th

decade old newsletter finds value from you, the Marine Forces who admin

to the Corps day-to-day ammunition mission, we heard the Voice of the

Customer and will focus on those issues you most want to hear about. Wi

balanced input from the ammo community coupled with emerging produc

and capabilities, we can continue to educate our current leaders and mana

while nurturing our junior ammunition leaders of the future.

I draw your attention to two product

related articles in this edition. One is a

product improvement and the otherprovides a new capability. We all know

that safety is paramount in our

commodity. Unfortunately, many

product safety improvements are driven

by a safety incident. Our efforts

working with the U.S. Army to enhance

the safety of our grenades is just one

example of a modified use of an

ammunition item turning tragic. I

encourage your review of the new

Grenade Confidence Clip article by

Mr. Tom Frush. I have personally

handled this new clip and believe it adds

no concerns to the operating forces while

providing a better safety measure for the

handling and use of our fragmentation

grenades. Regarding new

capabilities.we are pursuing the

Precision Guidance Kit (PGK) for

Marine Corps artillery. PGK will

provide a cost effective means

in providing a precision

capability that our general

155mm projectiles canprovide.

I hope you find these and

all articles in this edition

informative and useful in yo

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Bottom UpPage 9

Developing CountriesCombined ExerciseProgram (DCCEP).Page 10

Occupational Field

Sponsors CornerPage 12

Schoolhouse CornerPage 13

Maritime PrepositioningForcePage 14

Training Command Start-UpPage 15

Continued ImprovementsCome to the AmmunitionSupply Point, CampLejeuenePage 16

Ammo Tech Leadingthe WayPage 17

Navy Intern ProgramSuccess StoryPage 18

Its a ruff JobPage 19

New Product Manager forSmall Caliber AmmunitionPage 20

PM AMMOMARCORSYSCOMMarine Corps LiaisonOfficer (MCLO)Naval Ordnance Safety andSecurity Activity,Indian Head, MarylandPage 7

Precision-Guided

Artillery

Editors note: A new system will

transform high-explosive 155mm artillery

rounds into precision-guided projectiles.

Precision weapons have emerged as one ofthe more crucial and now versatileweapons in our inventory. Weapons thatcan be guided and/or directed towards atarget. Relying on accurate guidancesystems have and continue to provide adecisive impact on current conflicts.Increased lethality and precision has savedlives, while striking fear into the hearts of

those who would oppose us.

Efforts to develop practical precisionguided weapons date back to the FirstWorld War, although they may havelacked the technological and scientificmeans needed to bring them to fruition.More precisions weapons began to appearin World War II in simple, thoughsignificant form. Improvementsthroughout subsequent conflicts havesignificantly shaped the current generation

of precision weapons found in the arsenalsof many nations today.

Among the newest developments in thisarea is the Precision Guidance Kit (PGK)or NPGK/XM1156 for 155mm artilleryprojectiles. The PGK program willenhance the accuracy of all 155mmartillery projectiles at mid to max ranges.It is a low-cost module used in place of astandard fuze on existing stockpileartillery projectiles to reduce ballistic

delivery errors, thus improving artilleryterminal effectiveness. PGK uses GPS toprovide the location of the round and timeduring its flight, and an inertial navigationsystem (INS) to determine andcontinuously correct its trajectory forincreased accuracy. PGK will be a cost-effective way to improve the accuracy ofthe conventional cannon ammunitioninventory without having to modify theprojectiles. The PGK is set by theEnhanced Portable Inductive Artillery

Fuze Setter (EPIAFS).

Without PGK, the circular error proba(CEP) for conventional projectiles isfunction of range. For example, M549A1 high-explosive rocket assis(HERA) projectile fired at 30 kilomethas a 260-meter CEP. Fired at shorranges they usually have a CEP of meters or less.

Example: Using the PGK, the accuracy of M549A1 will be considerably improved at mid

long ranges.

But with PGK, CEP is no longer a functiof range. PGK-equipped rounds firedthe mid-to-max ranges of 30 kilometwill be just as accurate as non-PGK rounfired at five to 10 kilometers. Using PGthe CEP of our M549A1 example fired30K drops to 50 meters. In essence, PGwill shrink the miss distance, improaccuracy and increase overall effectivenand efficiency. It will ensure roun

impact on a target within their lethal radimaking conventional cannon artillaccurate at all ranges.The PGK program will be fielded in thrprogressive increments.

Increment 1 will consist of a fulike kit that contains GPS guidance, powsupply, control surfaces, electrocircuitry, and the fuze function modes point-detonating and proximity. Increm1 will meet the following objectives:

(1) It must be fire-able from the nM777A2 lightweight 155mm howitz(2) Must achieve a CEP of 50 metor less.(3) Must be compatible with 155mm HE projectiles (M107, M7and M549A1) and the M231 and M2modular artillery charge syst(MACS).

Increment 2 will minimize G

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delivery accuracy to 30 meters or less, add delay andGPS time fuze functions, and address the entire 155mmfamily of platforms, munitions and propellants. Therequirement for the second increment is for less than 30m CEP for 155mm cargo and high explosive projectiles.

Increment 3 adds the requirement for less than 30

meters (threshold) and 10 meters (objective) CEP for all155mm projectiles.

Alliant Techsystems, Inc. (ATK) won the system designand development (SDD) contract for the 155mm PGK inMay 2007. The development is moving along in testingphases which should be complete by 2nd quarter FY09.

Written by: CW02 Shawn Fouchi, PM Amm

Grenade Confidence Clips

are Coming

Authors note: Article includes extracts from

SOLDIER BATTLE LAB, Ft Benning GA, GrenaConfidence Clip, Limited Objective Experiment rep

dated 16 July 2008.

As mentioned in the summer 2008 edition of t

Ammunition Quarterly (AQ), the services have be

struggling with finding a way to provide service memb

with a means to remedy the fuze safety pin retenti

problem in a grenade. Weather-taping the fuze to ret

the pull pin and/or taping the spoon to provide

additional safety or a quick reaction are NOT authorize

Taping grenade pins and/or levers was practiced

service members for years for a variety of reasons, mcommonly is a fear that the safety pin could inadverten

snag on something and be pulled from the grenade.

fact, until recently, FM 3-23-30 authorized taping

airborne operations. However, that authorization w

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Recently, the Armys Solider Battle Lab, Ft Benning,GA conducted a Limited Objective Experiment (LOE) toassess the effectiveness and suitability of theConfidence Clip on the M213 (M67, Frag Gren) fuze.

The experiment provided data on Soldier acceptance andcompatibility to the current training practices. This datawill allow the Single Manager for ConventionalAmmunition (SMCA) / Program Executive OfficeAmmunition (PEO Ammo) / Project Manager CloseCombat Systems (PM CCS) a means to validate the newdesign of the grenade fuze Confidence Clip and support aproduction modification decision on the existingFragmentation Grenade.

If additional testing of the confidence clip is successful,PEO Ammo plans to incorporate this safety device onto

all United States Government (USG) owned andmanufactured grenades to include the M18-ColoredSmoke Grens, AN-M14 Incendiary Grens, M67-Fragmentiation Grens, M83-White Smoke Grens, andM228-Gren Practice Fuzes. Note also that the ProgramManager for Ammunition, Marine Corps SystemsCommand, in concert with PM CCS, is developing a planto conduct a Marine Limited User Test (LUT) using theM67 equipped with the Confidence Clip. The LUT istentatively scheduled for Nov-Dec, 2008 timeframe atSOI East/West.

Here is some background to better understand thesituation. The United States Army Infantry Center, FortBenning, GA is the user proponent for grenades. Sincethe initiation of combat operations in both Iraq andAfghanistan, service members have routinely been usingtape to secure the safety devices of all types of grenades.This practice shows a lack of confidence in the currentgrenade safety features and significantly increases therisk of injury. In response to the proliferation ofgrenades with tape in the current operating environment,and an incident in October 2007 which three Soldierswere injured while removing excess tape from a safety

pin, the Commanding General United States Army ForCommand (FORSCOM) requested the incorporation oPull Safe grenade safety/Confidence Clip.

This grenade Confidence Clip is designed to secure pull ring to minimize accidental removal of the safpin. The safety clip requires a rotation of the pull ringdegrees clockwise (if thrown right handed) before tgrenade pin can be removed from the fuze employment. See Confidence Clip photo below.

As PEO Ammo (Army) is the service component grenades, the Solider Battle Lab (SBL) evaluated tconfidence clip focusing on effectiveness and suitabiliEleven Soldiers from the 988th MP Company and tUnited States Military Academy Cadets participated inLimited Objective Experiment (LOE). Additionally, Marine Corps Liaison to the U.S. Army Infantry SchoFt. Benning was there to observe the LOE as well. Tthirteen Soldiers employed a total of 676 grenades wand without the confidence clip. SBL and HumResource & Evaluation Directorate (HRED) personadministered questionnaires after select evenPreliminary findings after the LOE indicated that tconfidence clip did not affect the Soldiers ability throw the grenade, nor did it degrade the distance aaccuracy. Some Soldiers experienced difficulty rotatand removing the pull ring from the confidence clip, bthe task became easier as they gained more experienAll the Soldiers felt the confidence clip would secure pull ring safely. Additionally, there were compatibility issues with Soldier equipment and clothin

Each Soldier conducted an iteration of the Urban Obs

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Course carrying two grenades with Confidence Clips inMOLLE grenade pouches. The Soldiers started outside ofBuilding 1 and crawled through the mouse hole to enterBuilding 1. They advanced to the adjacent room, locatedthe mouse hole and exited the building. Upon exit, theSoldiers high crawled across the road to Building 2 thenentered though the window. The Soldiers then exited

Building 2 through the double window, finishing theexercise. SBL and HRED personnel inspected eachconfidence clip for functionality at the conclusion of eachiteration.

The LOE generated several initial conclusions on theConfidence Clip. They are;

The Confidence Clip is effective and suitable for usein an operational environment;

Soldiers have increased confidence in the safetyaspects of the clip, which should eliminate theperceived need to secure the grenade with tape;

Proper training and repetition will further reduce anyeffects the confidence clip will have on a Soldiersability to employ grenades.

These findings are currently under review by the ArmysSLB and PEO Ammo.

Several recommendations were provided based on theprelimary findings:

Field and retrofit all M67 fragmentationgrenades with the Confidence Clip.

Develop and update grenade training

procedures to include the Confidence Clip inFM 3-23.30

Design a single loop pull ring for use with theConfidence Clip, this will eliminate theinadvertent sliding of the overlapping portionof the pull ring from interfering with theSoldiers ability to employ the grenade.

Fit and test the Confidence Clip with all USGowned grenades to ensure compatibility andproper function of the Confidence Clip withthe different designs of these grenades.

Carrying two grenades with Confidence Clipsin MOLLE grenade pouches had no adverseeffects.

Article provided by Mr. Tom Frush, Assistant ProgramManager, Grenades, PM Ammo, Marine Corps SystemsCommand, Quantico VA.22134.

Compiled by Tom Frush

TAKE-3, USNS Alan

Shephard makes first trip

to Detachment Pearl

Harbor Editors Note: With enhanced ammo-carrying capacity,

Lewis and Clark (T-AKE) class of Navy vessels will repl

Sirus, Mars and Kilauea classes of ships. The USNS A

Shepherd, T-AKE-3, makes inaugural visit to West Loch, Pe

Harbor, HI.

Early in the morning of June 6, 2008 T-AKE-3, United States Naval Ship Alan Shephard, pulalongside the ammunition pier at West Loch, marking first time the ship has docked in Pearl Harbor, Hawa

The T-AKE is the next generation of Combat LogistForce (CLF) underway replenishment vessels to constructed for the United States Navy, and is of tLewis and ClarkClass of ships. Lewis and ClarkClships are set to replace fifteen Sirus and Mars clcombat stores ships and also the Kilauea (T-AE) clammunition ships. As of this year, the Kilauea Classships with which most of us are familiar bedecommissioned, having seeing service from as far baas 1968. The Kilauea Class vessels were comprised of Kilauea, Butte, Santa Barbara, Mount Hood, ShasMount Baker, and finally the Kiska.

The Lewis and Clarkships are fully capable of handliall the missions assigned to their predecessors. Tprimary role of the Lewis and ClarkClass is to provlogistic lift from supply sources such as friendly ports,while at sea, from specially equipped merchant ships consolidation. They will transfer cargo (ammunitiofood, limited quantities of fuel, repair parts, ship stoitems, and expendable supplies and material) to statiships and other naval warfare forces. As auxiliary suppships, Lewis and Clarkships will directly contributethe Navy's ability to maintain a forward presence. Whoperating together with Henry J. KaiserClass oile Lewis and Clarks will provide the carrier battle groand/or amphibious readiness group with the product equivalent to a supply-class fast combat support ship.

Construction of the lead ship, USNS Lewis and Cl(T-AKE-1), was awarded to National Steel aShipbuilding Company (NASSCO) of San DieCalifornia, on Oct. 18, 2001. The contract calls for a toof 11 ships, 9 of which are currently underway or undconstruction.

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Picture here is: T-AKE-3, the United States Naval Ship Alan Shepard.She is named for astronaut, Rear Admiral Alan Shepard

The Military Sealift Command (MSC) advanced auxiliary drycargo/ammunition ship USNSAlan Shepard(T-AKE-3) was officiallychristened on Dec. 6, 2006, in San Diego.

USNS Sacagawea (T-AKE-2) steams between theamphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA-1), front, andthe amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown(LSD-42) while conducting a vertical replenishment withboth ships in the Persian Gulf, Mar. 18, 2008

T-AKE

Cargo Capacity:25,000 bbls Fuel

6,000 metric tons

Ammo/Stores

Length: 689 feet

Beam: 106 feet

Speed: 20 knots

Aircraft: 2 MH-60s, or

Commercial Helo

Crew: 124 Civilians

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So what does all this mean to us? Well, if youll noticethe comparison, the T-AKE can carry 500 additionmetric tons of ammunition within its cargo hold. Ttranslates to fewer replenishment requirements frOCONUS. As I found out here in the Pacific Areplenishments come just two, maybe 3 times per yeWith the added lift capability well be able to front-lothe Fiscal Year allocation, reduce pallet space for folloon replenishments, ease competition with our sisservices for lift; and ideally reduce transportation cofor movements from CONUS Depot sites to OCONUport facilities.

All in all, it appears to be a win/win for the Marine Corand those of us requiring OCONUS delivery to maintathe war fighters munitions requirement. If history is aindication, these vessels will be around for quite sotime.

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T-AE

Cargo Capacity:

5,500 metric tons Ammo

Length: 564 feet

Beam: 81 feet

Speed: 20 knots

Aircraft: 2 MH-60s, or

Commercial HeloCrew: 133 Civilians

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T-AFS

Cargo Capacity:

3,925 metric tons Stores

Length: 581 feet

Beam: 79 feet

Speed: 20 knots

Aircraft: 2 MH-60s, orCommercial Helo

Crew: 135 Civilians

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Story by: CWO Bill Inns is the Marine Corps Liaison Officer,

MarCorSysCom PMAM, Naval Munitions Command, Detachment

Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. He can be reached [email protected] /

[email protected], or 808-471-1111 ext 215.

PM AMMO

MARCORSYSCOM

Marine Corps Liaison

Officer (MCLO)Naval Ordnance Safety

and Security Activity,

Indian Head, Maryland

Editors Note: As the Marine Corps Liaison Officer

NOSSA concludes his tour there, he tells us about his j

and of NOSSAs relevance to Marine Corps ammuniti

safety.

What does the PM AMMO MARCORSYSCOM, MariLiaison Officer, Naval Ordnance Safety and SecurActivity (NOSSA) actually do to support the MarCorps and the war-fighter?

To understand what I do, let me first give you an ideawhat takes place here at NOSSA.

NOSSA is the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEfield activity that manages all aspects of the Departm

of the Navy Explosives Safety Program. Headquarter25 miles south of Washington, D.C., in Indian HeMaryland, NOSSA also has two Explosives SafSupport Offices located in San Diego, CA, and NorfoVA, that provide explosives safety technical suppassessments and training services to all Navy and MarCorps commands world-wide.

NOSSA consists of a team of highly technical atalented active duty, reserve, and civilian personnel wmanage all aspects of the Navy and Marine Corexplosives safety program. As the NAVSEA Techni

Authority for Explosives Safety, NOSSA is responsifor providing technical policies, procedures and desicriteria associated with weapons systems safeincluding software safety across the warfare disciplinNOSSA manages all programmatic policy requiremefor the five major Department of the Navy (DoExplosives Safety Program component programOrdnance Safety and Security, Weapons and ComSystem Safety, Ordnance Environmental Support OffiInsensitive Munitions Office, and Weapons aOrdnance Quality Evaluation.

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NOSSA Vision:Leader for Ordnance SafetyToday and Tomorrow

NOSSA Mission:Provide Ordnance Safety for The Naval Enterprise.

NOSSA is committed to PROVIDING ORDNANCESAFETY FOR OUR WARFIGHTERS.

The six Navy Explosives Safety Program componentprograms are:

1. Ammunition and Explosives Safety and Security.2. Weapons, Platforms and Combat Systems.3. Ordnance Environmental Support,4. Insensitive Munitions.5. Ordnance Quality Evaluation.6. Arms, Ammunition, Explosives (AA&E) Physical

Security.

NOSSA is the Naval weapons and explosives safetytechnical authority; providing expertise, policy, oversightand procedures. As such, it sustains Joint combatcapability by identifying, mitigating, and communicatingrisks throughout weapons systems and explosiveslifecycles.

NOSSA Strategies:

1. Influence DoD culture by ensuring ordnance safety isintegrated throughout the weapons systems and

explosives lifecycle.2. Integrate NOSSA expertise into the unique and

evolving mission requirements of the Naval Enterpriseby providing professional, responsive managementand support.

3. Sustain a technically competent and diverse workforceto execute evolving roles and responsibilities.

4. Optimize resources to minimize risks to the NavalEnterprise.

5. Continuously improve processes to enhance missionexecution and performance.

The Navy explosives safety policy is based on therequirements of DoD 6055.9-STD, "Ammunition andExplosives Safety Standards." This DoD standardestablishes uniform safety requirements applicable toammunition and explosives and to associated andunrelated personnel and property exposed to the potentialdamaging effects of an accident involving ammunitionand explosives during their development, manufacturing,testing, transportation, handling, storage, utilization,maintenance, demilitarization, and disposal.

OPNAVINST 8020.14/MCO P8020.11 "U.S. NaExplosives Safety, Policies, Requirements, aProcedures (Department of the Navy Explosives SafPolicy Manual)" States the Commander, Naval SSystems Command (COMNAVSEASYSCOM), and Commander, Marine Corps Systems Comma(COMMARCORSYSCOM) shall manage and adminis

Explosives Safety Programs for the USN and USMrespectively. Commander of the Naval Sea SysteCommand is designated as the technical authority explosives safety, and in this capacity will publvarious documents/publications; i.e., NAVSEA OP4 aOP5, in order to provide definitive technical direction aprocedures for amplifying DoN policy on explossafety. In turn, NAVSEAINST 5450.72, delegates implementation of this program to NOSSA. So tmeans that what happens here at NOSSA has a direct aimmediate impact on the Marine Corps and in particulthose issues involving Ground Ammunition.

So, there you go! But that doesnt answer the questionwhat do I do? does it? What exactly do I work on?

I provide liaison between Program Manager Ammunition and his staff and the CO NOSSA and staff, on all Class V(W) Ground Ammunition matters. this capacity, I work with the Director of OperatioOffice (N5) and represent the Marine Corps on all ClV(W) issues by participating in Explosives SafInspections (ESIs) and Ammunition and HazardoMaterial Handling (AMHAZ) Review Boards for Mar

Corps ground ammunition storage activities. I also hreview and process all Marine Corps specific explosivsafety site approvals, waivers, exemptions, and InterHazard Classifications. I work closely with Ammunition Officers and Explosives Safety Officthroughout the Marine Corps and with the Environmenand Explosives Safety Team in the office of the ProgrManager for Ammunition.

I hope this gives you an idea of my job and what goes here at NOSSA. As I climb out of this fighting hole ahead up the road to the DoD Explosives Safety Boa

(DDESB) I would like to thank all the individuals wmade this tour a successful one. Capt Travis Fulton is replacement here at NOSSA.

Story by: Major Steve Lengquist, MCLNO, NOS

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BOTTOM-UP:

How Ammunition Company, 4th

Supply Battalion is

developing better ammunition technicians to support the

operating forces.

Editors Note: The post-911 mindset in the ammunition

reserve community has taken on an operational focus,

with a renewed emphasis on integrating ammo concerns

and personnel into the operational picture, and providing

subject matter expertise (SME) to commanders and units

deployed or preparing to deploy. In the last year,

Marines from Ammunition Company have taken a

bottom up, holistic approach to training, participating

in training opportunities around the world, increasing

their expertise and gaining operational experience.

Ammunition training has been a challenge in ourcommunity for many years. Lecture style instruction,even with the benefit of creative media, does not createlong-lasting learning. Visiting Redstone Arsenal (theBasic Ammunition Course) and running scenarios can beuseful, but does not expose the ammunition technician tothe full range of uncertainty that they will encounter in anoperational environment. Over the last two years, withan increased demand for ammunition technicians intheatre, lines of communication were opened between theammunition supply points (ASP), depots, and portfacilities in order to facilitate the real-time training andeducation that will produce the information-savvyMarines needed today.

With high turnover in the reserve community due toretention and recruiting challenges, there is a demand forseasoned professionals, from the basic ammunitionworker to the ammunition managers at the Staff Non-Commissioned Officer (SNCO) and Officer-level. As aresult Ammo Company leaders, along with active dutyInspector-Instructor staff, were prompted to identifylocations/exercises that would provide a bottom upholistic approach to developing the varied and criticalskill sets in our field.

With a heavy emphasis on training our junior Marines,but inclusive of our managers, nine locations/exerciseswere identified:

Quantico Viper

Quantico AT

Iraq

Key Resolve

Norway

Charleston

Ammunition Basic Course/AmmunitionManagers Course

ASP (Camp Pendleton)

Golden Cargo

The Program Manager (PM) for ammunition publish

its FY08 Strategic Plan and smartly states that heart our mission is fundamentally a human endeavoBecause our people are the critical element in executithe Commands mission, it is imperative that strategically posture our workforce to deal with changing dynamics and environment. Over the lyear, Ammo Companys mission-critical human capitrained around the world, with resounding succeAfter-action reports and personal interviews providimportant lessons learned for future training aoperations.

The annual training (AT) season will begin in Decembwith Quantico Viper, a pre-deployment exercise prepare 4th Marine Logistic Group (MLG) personnelmobilize and deploy. Ammunition Company is providMarines for both the using units ammunition techniciand explosive driver capacities. These Marines managing the ammunition inventories, issuing inventopreparing munitions reports, and acting as staff principduring daily meetings. Marines who have alreaparticipated in these biennial exercises are widely sougafter by 4th MLG units for their expertise and breadthexperience.

Ammo Company Marines will also serve alongside actduty personnel at the Marine Corps Base QuanticASP, seamlessly integrating into the daily battle rhythm

For the Ammunition Company detachment that deployto Al Taqaddum, Iraq, training was widely considerindispensable - bringing their basic and sustainmtraining full circle.

Quality Assurance section head, Corporal Christ

Dennis oversaw several massive air shipments...

hours are long and the Marines knew thatthey steppup to the plate and made sure the shipments left our ca

in pristine condition and ahead of schedule.

Marines often worked around the clock in storage, issuand returns, and the records sections to support shofused requests. This was the first time Marines from Selected Marine Corps Reserve (SMCR) took the reinsan operational ASP in theatre.

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Corporal Erica Solak said she gained invaluable recordstraining using the Ordnance Information System (OIS), apoint of concern in the SMCR. We are working toenhance this overall skill set to remain abreast ofinventory management advances.

Another new detachment of Marines mobilized and was

trained in the ASP at Mojave Viper, 29 Palms, Calif.,prior to deployment. Again, active duty integration priorto deployment provided essential on-the-job-trainingneeded to boost technical competence and confidence.

Throughout June and July, Marines traveled to bothcoasts, augmenting active duty personnel during busy andshort staffed periods. Feedback from those that attendedthese ATs was generally positive. Active dutyleadership at Camp Pendleton allowed for extensivecross-pollinization at the ASP.

Operation Golden Cargo, a joint operation with theArmy, provided an actual CONUS mission. The missioninvolved the transportation of ground ammunitionbetween ammunition depots at Sierra, Calif. andHawthorne, Nev., SSgt Wright, a Marine from GeneralSupport Platoon, Ammunition Company (-) Topeka,Kan., remarked that the ammunition handling experienceand increased knowledge of logistics learned from the ATwas bar-none the best training he has received sinceenlisting in the SMCR. Opportunities for our licensedfork-lift operators to move ammunition pallets aroundwere numerous, providing them the hours required to

keep them proficient and current with their certifications.Marines were sent to both locations during Golden Cargoand worked well with their Army counterparts, furtherdeveloping their professional relationships, opening doorsto future joint operations.

We continue to send Marines to both the basic school andthe Ammunition Managers course. In the SMCR wereceive Marines to the company who are not yet traineddue to the contractual arrangement upon enlistment.Typically, when they are assigned to the BasicAmmunition Course, they are better prepared than their

classmates who have just arrived from Marine CombatTraining. CWO2 Ryan remarked that the information hereceived while attending the Managers Course provedinvaluable and served him well as the Officer-in-Chargeof the current deployed ammunition detachment in Iraq.

Norway has been a different experience for the Marinesas they worked in the ammunition magazines set inmountain caves. There they helped prepare ammunitionfor international shipment by ensuring the woodpackaging was properly treated for Nematodes (a

microscopic worm that has been found entering Eurovia wooden boxes and pallets). They also re-warehouover 500 metric tons of ammunition. (More informaton Nematodes can be found in the Oct 2001 issue Ammunition Quarterly)

Charleston, S. C., is a great opportunity that will only g

better. We ran into a small hiccup with requisqualifications, but next year appears to be vpromising, as our Marines will be more involved wmovement of ammunition assets from the port facilitythe Naval Weapons Station and the blocking and braciof new ammunition packages.

Key Resolve, an exercise based out of Yongsan, Korgives our ammunition officers an opportunity to servea staff officer capacity, advising the exercise commandon available ammunition assets, and the tracking thmovement from ship to shore and in theatre.

In short, Bottom-up is shaping up to look likepromising effort. Ammunition Co (-), 4th SuppBattalion is evolving a professional fluency that wenable it to act in a strategic context at the operationaltactical level, and is well on its way to becoming a bin class organization. Its Marines remain relevant avital to todays logistics landscape, as they prepare whatever challenges the future may hold.

By: Gunnery Sergeant Adam News

DEVELOPING

COUNTRIES

COMBINED EXERCISE

PROGRAM (DCCEP).

What is DCCEP, and how does it work? In my tyears of being the PM Ammo Operation Officer a

Team Lead, I have witnessed many ammunitirequirements and requests submitted as DCCEP, simply TITLE 10 or TITLE X. Well, all of ammunition is truly governed by USC TITLE 10. short it is a law. The true title is USC TITLE 1ARMED FORCES; the law governing the ArmForces. Our uniforms, pay, leave, promotioseparations, commissions, medical and dental care, fostructure, etc are all governed by this law. Hence our ammunition is USC TITLE 10 related. It is notammunition-centric law.

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One of the biggest misconceptions about DCCEP andUSC TITLE 10 is that somewhere in this law rests a listof munitions specifically identified as DCCEP Ammo.From time to time it may even be perceived that this listof munitions is an approved support list, with detailedinformation such as what country it may be used tosupport. All false. The law does not contain a list of

munitions, nor does it contain a list of DevelopingCountries that are deemed Developing.

So how does it work and how does a unit know if theycan support a country in compliance with the USCTITLE 10? Id like to say, Thats simple, but perhapswe should examine it more closely.

First lets define DCCEP. I recommend that you firstread what USC TITLE 10, Subtitle A, Part III, Chapter101, Section 2010 says:

2010. Participation of developing countries incombined exercises: payment of incremental expenses

(a) The Secretary of Defense, after consultation with the

Secretary of State, may pay the incremental expenses of

a developing country that are incurred by that country

as the direct result of participation in a bilateral or

multilateral military exercise if

1. The exercise is undertaken primarily to enhancethe security interests of the United States; and

2. The Secretary of Defense determines that theparticipation by such country is necessary to the achievement of the fundamental objectives of

the exercise and that those objectives cannot be

achieved unless the United States provides the

incremental expenses incurred by such country.

(b) The Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a

report each year, not later than March 1, containing

1. A list of the developing countries for whichexpenses have been paid by the United Statesunder this section during the preceding year; and

2. The amounts expended on behalf of eachgovernment.

(c) The Secretary of Defense shall establish by

regulation such accounting procedures as may be

necessary to ensure that funds expended under this

section are properly expended.

(d) In this section, the term incremental expenses

means the reasonable and proper cost of the goods a

services that are consumed by a developing country a

direct result of that countrys participation in a bilate

or multilateral military exercise with the United Stat

including rations, fuel, training ammunition, a

transportation. Such term does not include

allowances, and other normal costs of such countr

personnel.

And thats it Notice, there isnt a list of munition countries.

I also recommend that you review what the CJCS3500.03A states about DCCEP:

DEVELOPING COUNTRIES COMBINED

EXERCISE PROGRAM

1. IAW Title 10, Section 2010. The SecretaryDefense, after consultation with the SecretaryState, may pay the incremental expenses th

are incurred by a developing country wh

participating in a multinational exer

Incremental expenses are the reasonable a

proper costs of goods and services that

consumed by a developing country as a dir

result of that country's participation in

multinational exercise with the United Sta

including rations, fuel, training ammunitio

and transportation. Pay, allowances, and oth

normal costs are not included. Any develop

country can qualify for this program if exercise participated in meets the followi

criteria:

a. The exercise is undertaken primarily to

enhance US security interests.

b. The country supported is considered a

developing country.

c. The developing country's participation is

necessary to achieve exercise objectives, and

those objectives could not be achieved withoutthe United States providing the incremental

expenses.

2. Program Management. J-7 / JED, coordina this program between Combatant Comma

and OSD through the development of a 2-y

combined exercise program. Comb

Commands develop the exercises in supportthis program and submit a 2-year plan annua

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a. The Joint Staff validates the Combatant

Commands' requirements and submits a

consolidated plan to ASD (ISA), whose approval

authorizes execution of the first year of the

plan.

b. Proposed additions or significantmodifications during the execution year should

be submitted to J-7/JED, (with information

copies to J-5, and ASD (ISA)) for coordination

and approval.

Still no list of munitions or countries. There are a couplethings that I hope you get from reading the two extracts above;

1. The Secretary of Defense, after consultation withthe Secretary of State, may pay the incrementalexpenses that are incurred by a developing

country while participating in a multinationalexercise.

2. J-7 / JED, coordinates this program betweenCombatant Commands and OSD through thedevelopment of a 2-year combined exerciseprogram.

This means that DCCEP support is approved at the OSDlevel and coordinated with the Combatant Commanders(COCOM).

Hypothetically, if I were ever asked via Email orphoncon, Is Country X a developing country becausemy G3 wants us to buy some ammo and let them shoot itas DCCEP? I would simply reply I dont know. Iwould recommend that they coordinate the training andsupport with their Higher Headquarters up to theCombatant Commander (COCOM) and find out.

In receiving DCCEP ammunition support requests, it ispresumed that coordination with the COCOM has beenmade by the requesting unit and theyre authorized toconduct such training and support with a country.

In closing, I do not presume to be a USC TITLE 10

expert. Im far from it. However, this I do know:Theres neither a list of approved munitions forDCCEP, nor a list of countries deemed developingin the law. Such a list may exist, but if so, it isdeveloped at the OSD level, and strictly coordinatedwith the appropriate COCOM.

By Capt F. Matt Williams, PM Ammo Operations Officer

Occupational Field

Sponsors Corner

MGySgt, Ronald Pressley

PM Ammo

Welcome to my corner of the Ammunition QuarterFor those who dont know me, Im MGySgt, Ron

Pressley, the 2311 Occupational Field Sponsor stationat MARCORSYSCOM, Quantico, Va. The billet tIm currently serving in is tasked with manning all of 2311 billet assignments in the Marine Corps. Thisaccomplished by coordinating closely with the 23Monitor, MSgt Newton, stationed with MMEQuantico, Va. MSgt Newton just assumed the dutiesJune 2008 and recently took over for MSgt Morant whas been transferred to 1st MLG for duty.

First of all, I would like to encourage all Marines manage their career with the assistance of the SNC

assigned to their local command. I will do everythpossible within reason to assist a Marine whotrying to diversify in order to become a more werounded Ammo Tech and Marine in general. By dothis, we will ensure our community stays strong knowledge and experience. Additional benefits inclustronger SNCOs and future Warrant Officers/ LimiDuty Officers in the Ammunition Community. I leaders at all levels in our community to ensure that thare giving their Marines the opportunity to mature aexcel by letting them go out on MEUs, work in divisistaff billets, and fill liaison billets.

Weve all served in commands where the leadership fthere was a Marine they just couldnt afford to loosThe short term gain of such an attitude is not worth itthe long run. We do the Marines a disservice by lettithem stagnate in the same billet, and we prevent thfrom further growth and development that comes onwith the challenges of a different work environment.

I encourage all Marines to avoid working on just oside of the house in the Ammunition Spectru

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Diversify your skills, not only in the Ammunition Fieldbut also as a Marine in general. The taskers for the manyB-Billets wont go away, and they greatly improve aMarines chance of being selected to the next grade. Thisis especially true for the Marine who proves that he/shecan excel in a demanding duty outside of their primaryMOS.

In closing, I look forward to serving you as yourOccupational Field Sponsor. I will be providing a regulararticle to the Ammunition Quarterly with my thoughtsand observations, and to address any concerns that mayarise. If you have any questions or concerns about yourown career plans please email me at:[email protected].

Schoolhouse Corner

Schoolhouse Corner is a brief synopsis of Redstone

Arsenal courses and information.

Basic Course has graduated 348 graduates this year,notable accomplishments are listed below.

Class 001-08

Honor Grad- Pvt Eckard, MarForRes

Class 002-08

Dist Grad- Pvt Plahs, Quantico

Honor Grad- PFC Ye, Okinawa

Class 004-08

Honor Grad-PFC Porfilio, MarForRes

Class 006-08

Dist Grad- Pvt Gordon, CPCAHonor Grad- Pvt Owens, MarForRes

Class 008-08

Dist Grad- PFC Guy, MarForRes

Class 011-08Honor Grad- PFC Gerahty, CLNC

Class 013-08

Dist Grad- LCpl Jarnot, MarForResHonor Grad- PFC Deswiler, CLNC

Class 014-08

Dist Grad- Cpl Pollard, MarForResHonor Grad- PFC Nazzaro, CPCA

Class 016-08

Honor Grad- Sgt James, CLNC

Class 025-08

Dist Grad- LCpl Parker, MarForResHonor Grad- PFC Kurtzman, 29 Palms

Class 027-08Honor Grad- Pvt Ducat, CLNC

Class 029-08

Dist Grad- Pvt Ramirez, CLNCHonor Grad- Pvt Sunly, CPCA

Class 030-08

Dist Grad- Pvt Woodall, QuanticoHonor Grad- PFC Higginbotham, CLNC

Class 032-08

Dist Grad- Sgt Oglesby, MarForRes

Class 500-08

Dist Grad- PFC Kelsay, MarForRes

Class 503-08

Dist Grad- PFC Wiley, Parris IslandHonor Grad-PFC Antonelli, CPCA

Class 504-08

Honor Grad- Pvt Middleton, Camp Fuji

Noteworthy Events:New Basic Course IntroductionNov 14

Manager's Course

001-09 Mar 2-20

NCO Ammo Tech Course

002-09 29 Palms Feb 2-13003-09 Okinawa Mar 16-27004-09 CPCA June 17-30

Retirements and Transfers:MSgt Neumann- Retirement February 09MSgt Villareal- Incoming Nov 08SSgt McCarthy- PCS Okinawa December 08GySgt Newsom- PCS Camp Fuji March 09GySgt McNally- PCS Camp Pendleton July 09SSgt Walker- WO select, TBS January 09

Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) update:The movement of the schoolhouse to Fort Lee, Virginiascheduled for summer 2011. The facilities are all going

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be brand new, and will include training magazines something which the schoolhouse curriculum never hadbefore.

Promotions

Here are the newly selected LtCOLsMAJ LEIGHTY, J. D.MAJ BARACK, P. M.

Here are the newly selected MAJs

CAPT HOBIN M. L.CAPT LIDDELL G. S.CAPT NORRIS T. G.

Newly selected MGySgt's for the 2311 community:

MSGT SHELL, S. F.MSGT NYMAN R M. JR.

Newly selected MSgt's for the 2311 community:

GYSGT BABINEAUX, T.J.GYSGT DONALDSON, J.O.GYSGT FREEMAN, T.W.GYSGT HURDLE, T.A.GYSGT MARAS, M.C.GYSGT MORGAN, M.R.

Maritime Prepositioning

Force

MPF Program Update

The Maritime Prepositioning Force (MPF) programprovides for rapid deployment of Marine Air GroundTask Force (MAGTF) personnel, by aircraft, to link upwith prepositioned materiel embarked aboard forwarddeployed Maritime Prepositioning Ships (MPS). Readilyavailable equipment and supplies greatly reducestrategic lift requirements, force deployment time, andprovides an immediate, creditable force in time of crisis.

MPF squadrons serve as a projection of naval power thaextensively supports the deployment and employment oNaval Expeditionary Forces worldwide. The three curren

MPS squadrons, composed of 16 ships, provide a uniquestrategic capability.

The MPF program has been undergoing changes toaccommodate termination of several vessels long-termleases. The five Maersk class ships (Phillips, BaughHauge, Anderson, and Bonnyman) leases recently camup for renewal, but Headquarters Marine Corps decidedto allow their expiration as a holistic program decision infavor of an alternative conveyance. The Marine Corpsplan is to use three of Military Sealift Command'nineteen large, medium-speed; roll-on/roll-off ship

(LMSR) as near term replacements for the five leasedplatforms. The LMSR significantly enhances the lift andflexibility of the MPF.

However, the new Marine Corps MPF plan is not exempfrom logistical complications. These three LMSR shipwill not have sufficient capacity to carry all of thammunition displaced from the five Maersk class shipdeparting the program. The remaining ammunition wilbe combined and placed onto another vessel, which wilbecome a swing-ship to support MPF operations. Thivessel will not be assigned to any one Maritim

Prepositioning Squadron (MPS), but will be available toaugment any squadron as required.

The Marine Corps MPF program will reconstitute withthe most capable equipment possible, includingcapabilities that support both lower-spectrum operationand major combat operations of Marine ExpeditionaryBrigades. MPSRON-1 completed its MPF MaintenancCycle in June 2008 and was reconfigured to contain 30days of sustainment. As the remaining MPSRONsmaintenance cycles are completed, MPS capabilities wil

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be expanded and refined to provide the best possiblesupport for Marine Forces.

Below are two ships that serve the MPF roles:

MV SGT WILLIAM R BUTTON, T-AK 3012

USNS SISLER, T-AKR 3011

Story by: Mr. Ned Dachman, PM Ammo Plans and Execution Team

Training Command

Start-Up

Change is coming! Expect the establishment of Training

Command (TCOM) within Training and EducationCommand (TECOM) in the very near future. Thisorganizational restructuring and implementation of newstaff and facilities is scheduled for mid-to-late December2008. Both TECOM and TCOM will still reside aboardMCB Quantico, VA, but will not be co-located. TCOMwill be housed in a new facility aboard the base,scheduled for completion in Dec. 2008.

Establishment of the TCOM ammunition section willprovide improved supervision and focused support for

TCOM activities that include most formal schools adetachments. While the missions of TECOM and TCOwill remain similar, they are distinct. TECOM will foon Marine Corps enterprise initiatives external to tcommand and TCOM will focus on internal daoperational issues that are similar to the overall serviprovided to TECOM activities.

It has taken years of detailed planning and effort develop and establish TCOM. Training Command wbe commanded by a Brigadier General, who will havcomplete and robust staff. The following commands fall under the TECOM umbrella; Marine Corps RecrDepots San Diego and Parris Island, MAGTF TrainiCommand (MAGTFTC), Training Command (TCOand Education Command. All are components of TECOM activities network.

Through implementation of TCOM, TECOM

expanding to facilitate more focused oversigmanagement and support to its schools and detachment

The development of TCOM staff functions has increasover the past few months, as it organizes to fulfill important roles and responsibilities. New TCOM stmembers are slowly trickling in, both from withTECOM and other commands, as the build up continue

Anticipating the TCOM personnel requirement, TECOG4 Ammunition submitted a change for the 2340/23T/O to reflect an Ammunition Officer (CWO3) and

Ammunition Chief (GySgt) at TCOM. The TECOM Ammunition Office has been staffed with the requirpersonnel necessary to accomplish the organizatioresponsibilities required for both TCOM and TECOThis transformation has required a division of roles aresponsibilities between the two sections to ensureseamless transition when TCOM is stood up. Tprocess has allowed both offices to functiindependently while validating processes and procedur

The mission of TECOM G4 Ammunition includes:

- Management and coordination of all ground TrainiTesting and Security Ammunition requirements- Allocation management through the use of the Tota

Ammunition Management Information System(TAMIS)

- Coordinating support of all ground trainingammunition with Marine Corps Systems CommandProgram Manager for Ammunition (MCSC PMAM

- Publishing ground training ammunition allowancesvia the NAVMC Directive 8011 to the Marine Forcand supporting establishment

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- Acting as the approval authority for all specialallowance requests for ground training ammunition,

- Identifying Marine Corps ammunition trends- And consolidating annual ground training

ammunition expenditures.

The mission of the TCOM G4 Ammunition office

will be:

- To provide oversight, guidance and management ofground training allocations for all Training Commandactivities through the use of the Total AmmunitionManagement Information System (TAMIS)

- To review, analyze and validate all new and revisedProgram of Instructions (POI) and CourseDescriptive Data (CDD) that require Class V(W)

- Provide on-site assist visits, schedule TAMIStraining, attend conferences and provided focusedsupport for Training Command activities.

In summary, the restructuring of these commands will betransparent to the operating forces and the formalschools. MARFORs and Marine Corps Bases willcontinue to receive support from TECOM and TCOM.

Once in place, the new command structure should ensuretodays training, testing and security ammunition issuesare handled effectively and efficiently, with little or noadditional administrative burden to those seeking supportor help. Special Allowance requests will still beprocessed in the same manner as in the past.

Both TECOM and TCOM ammunition offices areavailable to provide assistance with Training, Testing andSecurity ammunition or information on pending changes.Contact us at TECOM.G-4 via email at:[email protected], or by phone: DSN: 278 or Comm:(703) 784-XXXX

TECOM G4 Ammunition Office:

Major Mark Hobin 278-3711(703) 784-3711

Robert Ronnell 278-5812(703) 784-5812

GySgt Timmy Babineaux 278-3715(703) 784-3715

GySgt Bryan Dumbauld 278-0427(703) 784-0427

Cpl Justin Trejo 278-0427(703) 784-0427

TCOM G4 Ammunition Office:

MSgt Walter Andrews 278-0653(703) 784-0653

SSgt James Lewis 278-0550(703) 784-0550

Story by: MSgt Walter Andrews TEC

CONTINUED

IMPROVEMENTS

COME TO THE

AMMUNITION SUPPLY

POINT, CAMPLEJEUENE

Editors note: The Explosive Safety Officer for Ca

Lejeune is responsible for many different projects a

activities. Among his numerous responsibilities

ensuring all construction projects are within

regulations and meet the requirements set forth in

final site approvals. He describes recent improveme

at the Camp Lejeune ASP.

Constructed in 1942, the Camp Lejeune AmmunitiSupply Point (ASP) covers approximately 200 acres anow has a total of 77 magazines. On Oct. 20, 20Military Construction (MILCON) P-126 was submittedthe Department of Defense Explosives Safety Boarequesting approval to build a Vehicle Staging Lot (VSat the ASP. The final Safety Site Approval was granon Nov. 13, 2007. Construction began the next monand the VSL was completed and made ready for use tOctober.

The VSL is sited for 50,000 pounds net explosive weig(NEW) of 1.1 explosives. The VSL is 200 x 300 ahas lighting, fencing, cantenary lightning protectisystem, and is barricaded on four sides. According to ASPs Officer in Charge, CWO4 Adam Price, the nVSL will streamline his operations, further enhancing already outstanding support he provides to all II Mcommands.

The ability to store larger amounts of explosives on tVSL is a key improvement. With the new state-of-the-

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VSL the ASP can more easily separate inbound andoutbound vehicles transporting explosives, and the ASPensures safety and security requirements are being met.

The ASP has one more construction project remaining. Itwill include seven additional earth-covered magazines, anAmmunition Company admin building, a 100-vehicle

parking lot, and finally, larger improved roads.

In conclusion, the VSL at the Camp Lejeune ASP hassignificantly enhanced ASP operations, providingincreased safety, security, and ultimately improvedsupport to operational forces.

ASP Vehicle Staging Lot Acceptance CeremonyPhoto from Left to Right, Mike Rose, CWO4 Adam Price,

Richard Johnson, Jerry Batchelor, CWO2 Joshua Luce

Story by: CWO2 Joshua Luce, and GS-12 Jerry Batchelor,

Ammo Tech Leading

the Way

Its always been a point of pride with the ammunitioncommunity to be the best in all that we do. Being first isthe goal, and few things will ever stop an Ammo Tech

from accomplishing that goal. In keeping with thetradition, one Corporal from the Camp Henoko ASPmade it his goal to be the first Marine in the entire Corpsto reenlist in FY09.

Date: 1 October 2008. Time: 0000. Location: AmCompany BEQ, Camp Schwab, Okinawa Japan. TMarines of Ammo Company flow out of the BEQ and fin for a midnight formation to celebrate the reenlistiof a well deserving Marine, Cpl Brendon Roach.

As a Marine, and an Ammunition Technician, I cho

to lead the way with my re-enlistment. Most Marine

have worked with in my first enlistment know that wo

and the mission comes first. I also chose to take th

approach with my career and fill a boat spac

Guaranteeing my boat space not only allows me

continue my proficiencies as an Ammo Tech but al

allows the Marine Corps to draw on the experiences th

I have learned from in the past. Every mission, wheth

its general housekeeping of the magazines or preppin

an air shipment to support a FOBeach task w

enhance your capabilities as a Marine supporting tmission. I would strongly encourage each Marine

look at the opportunities that are available to them an

make the most of every one of those opportunities.

The reenlisting officer for the event was MajMarchand, Ammunition Officer for III MEF. MMarchand first met Cpl Roach in August of 2007 whiboth of them were preparing to deploy to Alasad IraWhile in Alasad, Cpl Roach was the Assistant RecorChief.

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Major Marchand, Ammunition Officer for III MEF,swears in Cpl Roach.

Marine, Cpl Brendon Roach

Congratulations go out to Cpl Roach, not only forcontinuing the legacy of Ammo always striving to befirst, but for continuing his service to the greatest countrythe world has ever known.

Story by: Capt Weppner, Ammo Company, Camp Schwab

Capt Weppner is currently assigned as the CO, Ammunition

Company, 3d SUPBN and may be reached via e-mail [email protected]

Navy Intern Program

Success Story

Marine Corps Systems Command, Program Manager forAmmunition (PM Ammo) Infantry WeaponsAmmunition Team (IWAT) enjoys the talent andexpertise provided by a young and dynamic ChemicalEngineer, Ms. Kathryn Hunt.

Ms. Hunt came to PM Ammo in Sept 06, after graduatifrom Vanderbilt University, TN in May and beiselected from several applicants through the NavIntern Program. She was assigned to the IWAT provided technical support to three Assistant ProgrManagers covering in excess of 200 ammunition item

including all small arms, medium caliber, mortagrenades, pyrotechnics, and land mines.

Ms. Hunt was an immediate success. Within her fmonth at PM Ammo she had already developed acoordinated the execution of a 12-guage door breachicartridge down select evaluation; cartridges that are nbeing employed by the Marine Corps. Additionalbecause of her expertise and knowledge of chemicompositions, Ms. Hunt has had the opportunity to trato Germany and Denmark in support of several PAmmo Foreign Comparative Test (FCT) Programs su

as the MK7 MOD 0 Floating Smoke Pot, 66mm, MKMOD 0 Smoke Grenade, and 40mm High Explosicartridges.

As part of the 30-month Intern Program, Ms. Huntrequired to conduct two rotational temporary duassignments outside of PM Ammo in other simigovernment agencies for a period of 90 days at a timecomplement her experience here. She spent her fninety-day period (Jan - Apr 07) at Naval SurfaWarfare Center, Dahlgren, Division (NSWC DD) Dahlgren, VA. She was assigned to the Light Weapo

Division working system safety and technical issuessupport of NSWC DD efforts. Her second ninety-drotational period (Aug Nov 08) is at Program ManagMortar Ammunition Systems (PM MAS), PicatinArsenal, NJ. She is currently engaged with 60m81mm mortars providing chemical engineeriassistance.

These rotational periods allow Ms. Hunt to obtadditional experience in the government work forOnce she completes her intern rotational periods she wreturn to PM Ammo for additional training under t

cognizance of the Ammunition, Explosives and WeapoIntegrator for the Marine Corps, Mr. Scottie Allred.

Ms. Hunt is also pursuing a Masters Degree in SysteEngineering from the Naval Postgraduate School whilethe Navy Intern program. Her intern program will endFeb 2009 when she will have the opportunity to obtaiGovernment Service rating of GS-12 and choose hplace of employment within the government.

Pictures below were taken in Germany during the LAcceptance Testin on the new Floatin Smoke Pot.

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Story by: PM Ammo, Infantry Weapons Ammunition Team.. PM

Ammo, Infantry Weapons Ammunition Team uses Navy Intern

Program PM Ammo, IWAT Engineer / Navy Intern Program

Its a ruff JobEditors note: Lance Corporal Alex Long, an ammo tech

at Parris Island, was selected as the new handler for the

Recruit Depots bulldog mascot, Hummer.

The selection process for Hummers new handler hasfinally come to a close. Lance Cpl. Alex Long, anammunition technician at the Ammunition Supply Point,from Port Royal, Va., replaced Cpl. Scott Brasfield, asthe mascots handler.

To claim the billet, Long had to prove he was the manfor the job. The selection process wasnt an easy one.There were about 10 other Marines motivated andprepared to take over the position as well.

First we had to write down why we thought we wouldbe the best for the job, Long explained. After (theHeadquarters and Service Battalion commanding officer,sergeant major and company first sergeants) looked overthem, they selected five out of the group.

The process wasnt complete yet. Long still had to provto the chain of command that he was the best candidate totake care of Hummer. Long did this by answering a fewquestions during a board that helped his chain ocommand get to know him a little better before makingits final decision. The board asked Long questions such

as, Do you go out in town a lot? and What is a reguladay for you?

Sgt. Jose Coleman, a quality management administrationclerk, worked with Brasfield during his tenure as thhandler and got a first-hand glimpse at how difficult thejob of taking care of the mascot can be. Its a completelydifferent challenge than you will get any where else in thMarine Corps, said Coleman, from Bolingbrook, IllIts very time consuming, almost like raising a child.

Long now has to squeeze in Hummers work schedul

with his, a feat that may come as a challenge. Althoughthere will be hard work involved, Long has no doubt hellive up to the standards of Hummers previous handler.I definitely expect to do the same if not better than CplBrasfield, Long said. In addition to the extra duties and new companion, Long understands and embraces the truhonor it is to be Hummers new personal bodyguard.He represents the Depot, and hes something civilianrecognize and know belongs to the Marine Corps, Longexplained. It is an honor.So with the selection process complete,Brasfield said goodbye to his former roommate and

puppy friend.

Ill miss him, said Brasfield, fromBirmingham, Ala. Its been a privilege to be hihandler.

Lance Cpl. Alex Long, an ammunition technician at the Ammunition SupplyPoint, shows off his new roommate, Hummer, the Depots mascot.

Story by: Lance Cpl. Noel Gonzale

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New Product Manager for

Small Caliber AmmunitionEditors note: After a successful tour as PM MAS, LTC

Eric Fletcher moves on. LTC Jeffery Woods takes

helm.

Project Manager, Maneuver Ammunition Systems(PMMAS), Mr. Chris Grassano, welcomed his new ProductManager for Small Caliber Ammunition (SCA), LTCJeffrey Woods, to his new assignment by noting thatHes earned the T-Shirt as a Desert Storm FireDirection Officer, S-4 and in other challenging branchassignments, then by seeking a solid grounding in hischosen Acquisition Career field.

With nearly 150 individual munitions items in the SCA

portfolio, LTC Woods business training, S-4assignments and beltway skills will be important. HisJoint Contracting Command - Iraq/Afghanistan (JCC-I/A) work in Iraq and Afghanistan, and his DASCassignments, along with his product management andacquisition experience will all pay off in his new job,Grassano observed.

Grassano offered high praise for departing LTC EricFletcher and wife, Jenny, during the ceremony, statingthat, Ive been privileged to watch and in some smallmeasure to support a true professional accomplish

amazing things for our Warfighters, always with the fullsupport of his family.

Highlighting several of LTC Fletchers teamsaccomplishments, he noted that the ARDEC, MAS andJMC team had:

Established and is managing a highly complex$242M modernization program at Lake CityArmy Ammunition Plant, replacing 1940'stechnology with state of the art productionequipment while continuing to assure a smooth

supply of ammunition to our engaged forces; Successfully managed a dual-source,

multinational team that has contracted for anddelivered over 1.5 billion rounds of small caliberand 40mm grenade ammunition with an on-timedelivery rate of more than 98%. He did thisunder a US prime contractor using suppliers fromdiverse locations such as Korea, Taiwan, IsraelSpain, and here in the US;

Matured and is reliably delivering on the Armyslargest Small Business Award ever, supplying

some 10 million low and high-velocity 40mgrenades per year through a pair of former SmBusiness prime contractors;

With the Army Research Lab, JMC, ARDEC aIndustry partners, his M855 prodimprovement team is accomplishing the rapprogram acceleration of our premier 5.56 sm

caliber ammunition program. This program hreceived significant General Officer attentionthe highest levels of both the US Army aMarine Corps.

LTC Fletcher was awarded the Meritorious ServMedal (5th Award) by Grassano on behalf of BG WilliN. Phillips, Commander, Joint Munitions and LethalLife Cycle Management Command and ProgrExecutive Office for Ammunition.

C. Grassano presents LTC Eric Fletcher with MS(Official Army Photo)

Mrs. Fletcher, in recognition of her exceptional voluntservice to the Picatinny Community, was awarded Commanders Award for Public Service. MAJ TeCrank, in reading the citation, identified Jen Fletcher...many hours of service to volunteer projects.improve the quality of life for Army families...Military and Civilian Wives Club, Vacation BibSchool and the Sunshine Meals Program as examplesher service meriting this award.

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Mrs. Jen Fletcher receives the Commanders Award forPublic Service from Project Manager, Maneuver

Ammunition Systems, Chris Grassano

Fletcher will depart to attend Army War College. TheWoods family will be among Picatinnys newestresidents.

LTC Jeff Woods receives Product Manager, Small

Caliber Ammunition Charter from C. Grassano, PMMAS during Change of Management ceremonies atPicatinny Arsenal, NJ (Official Army Photo)

For further information please contact Jack Crowley,Innovative Solution Systems, Inc. supporting OPM MAS@ 973.724.3973; DSN: 880-3973

Story by: Jack Crowley

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PROGRAM MANAGER, AMMUNITION (PM204)

MARINE CORPS SYSTEMS COMMAND2200 Lester St., Quantico, Virginia 22134 Attn: PM204

BILLET PHONE DSN

Program Manager 703-432-3159 378

Deputy Program Manager 703-432-3164 378

Office Manager 703-432-3165 378

Management Assistant 703-432-3166 378

AMMUNITION PROGRAMS & BUDGET DIVISION (PMM 2041)703-432-3107 378

APB Special Staff 378

MCSC WPN/Munitions Systems Integrator 703-432-3145 378

PEO AMMUNITION (PM Joint Services) 973-724-2047 880

Malfunctions/Suspensions/AINs 703-432-3151 378

Summer Hire 703-432-3169 378

Infantry Weapons Ammunition Team 703-432-3154 378

Small Arms Ammunition & NonLethal 703-432-3161 378

25mm, 30mm, 40mm, 60mm, 81mm 703-432-3108 378

Grenades, Pyro, Mines 703-432-3155 378

Engineer 703-432-3152 378

APM

Large Caliber Ammunition Team 703-432-3114 378

Tank " " "

Linear Charges, Demolitions 703-432-3162 378

Rockets, Missiles 703-432-3161 378

Engineer - NSWC-DD Rotational Assignment 703-432-3110 378

Engineer 378

Artillery, Fuzes 703-432-3112 378

Strategic Ammo Business Operations Team 703-432-3148 378

Budget Analyst 703-432-3151 378

Program Analyst - Tech Data 703-432-3147 378

Contracting Specialist 703-432-4825 378

Contracting Specialist Assistant 703-432-3150 378

Contracting Specialist Support 703-432-3622 378

INVENTORY MANAGEMENT & SYSTEMS DIVISION (PMM 2042)703-432-3129 378

Systems Team 703-432-3117 378

IT Specialist 703-432-3115 378

Configuration Manager 703-432-3120 378



Systems Officer

Inventory Management Team 703-432-3119 378

Inventory Management Officer

IM SNCOIC; Serialized Assets

Requisition Processing 703-432-3125 378

Disposition/Stratification/ Due ins/Due outs 703-432-3124 378

MARFORRES/TAMIS/Interservice Transfers 703-432-3128 378

WM Spt/Planning/Logistics Support Analysis 703-432-3123 378

Correct and Review/Batch Input 703-432-3126 378

Inventory Management TechAnalysis and Evalution Team 703-432-3158 378

ALFT Ops Officer 703-432-3106 378

ALFT Ops Chief 703-432-3104 378

PLANS, OPERATIONS & SAFETY DIVISION (PMM 2043)703-432-3170 378

Operations Team 703-432-3168 378

Operations Management Analyst 703-432-3167 378

Ops Team Chief 703-432-3169 378

Plans and Execution Team 703-432-3140 378

Plans and Analysis Officer 703-432-3141 378

Plans Coordinator 703-432-3142 378

Plans Chief 703-432-3143 378

Environmental & Explosives Safety Team 703-432-3109 378

Tactical Explosives Safety Specialist

Aviation Ordnance Officer 703-432-3113 378

Explosives Safety Specialist 703-432-3153 378

Explosives Safety Specialist 703-432-4824 378

Environmental Safety Specialist 703-432-3157 378

LIAISON STAFFJOINT MUNITIONS COMMAND 309-782-4808 793

309-782-4808 793309-782-4808 793

309-782-5549 793JMTCA Transportation Specialist (309) 782-5297 793

Army /Navy Organizational LNOs

Naval Magazine, Pearl Harbor, HI 808-471-1111 X-215

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane, IN 812-854-5427 482

NAVWPNSTA Seal Beach/FallBroo Det, CA 760-731-3645 873

McAlester Army Ammunition Plant 918-420-6312 956

NWS Earle, Colts Neck, NJ 732-866-2363 449

CFA Sasebo, Japan 011-81-956-50-5530 315-252-5530

Tooele Army Depot 435-833-2062 790

AOC, Charleston MARDET 843-764-4378/4004 794

QA Specialist (MarDet, Charleston) 843-764-4004 794

EditorMr. Charles Black

Winter 2009

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