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  • Defense Ammunition Center (United States)
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  • The Defense Ammunition Center (DAC) is the Department of Defense’s focal point for ammunition knowledge and logistical support. It is responsible for explosives safety, logistics engineering, transportability, training, depot/garrison doctrine, demilitarization technology, supportability, reliability, technical assistance and career management. DAC also supports all aspects of ammunition operations and activities from development through disposal.
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Role
  • Operate a nationwide network of facilities where conventional ammunition is produced and stored.
Country
  • United States
Current Commander
  • Brigadier General Larry Wyche
Type
  • Major Subordinate Command of the United States Army Materiel Command
Dates
  • 2003
Colors
  • red, yellow, white, black, blue
Unit Name
  • Joint Munitions Command
Website
  • www.jmc.army.mil
Size
  • Employs 20 military, over 5800 civilians and 8300 contractor personnel
abstract
  • The Defense Ammunition Center (DAC) is the Department of Defense’s focal point for ammunition knowledge and logistical support. It is responsible for explosives safety, logistics engineering, transportability, training, depot/garrison doctrine, demilitarization technology, supportability, reliability, technical assistance and career management. DAC also supports all aspects of ammunition operations and activities from development through disposal.