U.S. Army Ordnance Corps | School, Fort Gregg-Adams, VA

OD Leadership

Colonel
Robin (Rob) Montgomery

Command Sergeant Major
James A. LaFratta

Chief Warrant Officer 5
Kent H. Shepherd III

Mission

Train, educate, and develop agile Ordnance technicians who drive change; employ, develop, and design DOTMLPF-P solutions to build Army strategic readiness and sustain land dominance for LSCO (Army 2030-2040) in Contested Environments.

Vision

Build a Network of Maintenance Capabilities, build the Future Technician, and Cultivate the Workforce we need for the Army of 2030-2040.

Highlights

Spring Hip-Pocket Guide

The Spring issue of the Army Sustainment Professional Bulletin is out and so is the Spring Hip-Pocket Guide. Click the button below to access and download the HPG.

Spring Hip-Pocket Guide

#TrainingTuesday

91P Self-Propelled Artillery Systems Maintainer students are troubleshooting the charging system on the M992A3 Carrier Armored Tracked vehicle. #GoOrdnanace

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#MaintenanceMonday:

91B Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic students get hands on and learn how to properly align the half shaft, output shaft and rotor for installation on a M1151 HMMWV. These students will know how to properly diagnose, troubleshoot, remove and install a half shaft for the M1151, and how to accurately troubleshoot the transmission on the M1078/M1083.

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Sustainment News

Army Sustainment

Premature Battery Failure in Maintenance | A Costly Battle Against Time

By Chief Warrant Officer 2 Matthew Swift | July 18, 2024

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In the dynamic world of maintenance and operations, time is a nonrenewable resource that dictates the efficiency and effectiveness of processes. Among the numerous challenges that plague readiness, premature battery failure stands out as a significant contributor to operational inefficiencies, costing organizations over $75 million annually in lost time and resources. On average, the typical vehicle battery in the Army must be replaced every 12 months.

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Army Sustainment

Honoring Tradition and Adapting to the Future | The Joint Force Award for Water Excellence Program

By Sgt. Maj. Eduardo I. Carranza | July 18, 2024

Soldiers from the 10th Mountain Division Sustainment Brigade, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, New York, prepare to conduct a turbidity test at the 2023 Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Unit Rodeo at Fort Story, Virginia, May 2023. (Master Sgt. Benari Poulten)

As we delve into the dynamic field of liquid logistics, it is crucial to recognize the rich history of the Sgt. Maj. John C. Marigliano Award of Excellence competition, better known as the U.S. Army Forces Command’s (FORSCOM’s) Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Unit (ROWPU) Rodeo. This is a tradition that symbolizes the unwavering commitment to excellence in water support operations. The threat of conflict and instability remains ever-present, requiring us to be prepared to operate in austere and challenging conditions.

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