Mark Haring HQ JMC, Joint Services / JOCG Integration Office JOCG Executive Secretariat DSN 793-2175 mark.haring@us.army

1. Joint Ordnance Commanders Group Mark Haring HQ JMC, Joint Services / JOCG Integration Office JOCG Executive Secretariat DSN 793-2175 mark.haring@us.army.mil

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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. JOCG, SMCA & EDCA Responsibilities Conventional EDCA Oversight & Assessment of Execution of SMCA Mission Functions SMCA Execution of SMCA Mission Functions SMCA-Assigned Conventional Ammunition Ammunition

5. JOCG Organizational Structure Joint Ordnance Commanders Group (JOCG) Exec Secretariat Exec Committee Acquisition & Transition Maintenance Aircraft/Stores Compatibility Munitions Readiness AIT Steering Group IUID Ad Hoc Group Demilitarization/Disposal Packaging, Handling & Storage Education & Training Transportation & Loading Environmental Pyrotechnics Explosives & Propellants Quality Assurance Fuze Safety HERO Ad Hoc Group Supply Industrial Base Management Technical Data/Config Mgmt Logistics Systems JOCG Subgroups and Ad Hoc Groups

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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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