Small Arms Ammunition Production and Acquisition Strategy for the US Army

<p>The purpose of this research was to investigate the defense industrial base capability to support small arms ammunition production for the current and future operations as well as an increase in force structure. Improved production and supply chain efficiencies have led to a reduction in government owned contractor operated facilities from twelve facilities in World War II to only one today. These reductions were driven by a reduction in small arms ammunition requirements due to force reduction and periods of peace. However today's current operations have dramatically increased these requirements beyond the current government owned contractor operated production facility's production capability. Additionally this study describes the contractor's supply chain used in manufacturing small arms ammunition. Historical data from World War II post-Cold War operations and Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom were used as part of the research tool to develop the argument and determine the primary question. The research proves current production meets the current requirements with the additional sourcing through alternative sources. Additionally it provides information that estimates requirements for total war in a conventional environment. Recommendations for future projects of this nature are made.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p><br>