ARMY AL&T
DELIVERING AT SPEED
Joint Munitions Command plays integral part in aid to Ukraine.
by Brig. Gen. Ronnie Anderson Jr. T
he U.S. Army’s Joint Munitions Command (JMC) has played a vital role in providing support to Ukraine amidst its ongoing conflict with Russia.
JMC is responsible for the production, storage, distribution and demili- tarization of conventional munitions for the U.S. Department of Defense.
JMC’s contributions—mainly 155 mm artillery rounds—have been crucial in bolster- ing Ukraine’s defensive and offensive capabilities and reflects a broader commitment to international security and strategic partnerships.
SCALING UP PRODUCTION In response to the heightened demand, JMC, along with Joint Program Executive Office Armaments and Ammunition (JPEO A&A) and industry partners, has undertaken substantial efforts to increase production levels of 155 mm rounds. Before the conflict, production rates were relatively modest, with only 9,000 rounds produced monthly between 2009–2017 at the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant (SCAAP). Now, 15,000 rounds per month are being produced at SCAAP, reflecting the immediate need to support Ukraine’s military efforts.
SCAAP, a government-owned, contractor-operated (GOCO) site, manufactures large- caliber metal projectiles—including 155 mm—for the joint warfighter. Te Iowa Army Ammunition Plant (IAAAP), also a GOCO, loads, assembles and packs medium- and large-caliber rounds, including 155 mm. IAAAP and SCAAP are two of more than a dozen subordinates of JMC.
“We couldn’t have ramped up production without the tireless efforts of our workforce. Teir skilled labor, adaptability and commitment were crucial in meeting the increased demand during these critical times,” said Rich Hansen, the commander’s representative at
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