"The crucible for the Ordnance Department, like the individual fighting man, is the battlefield." Brig. Gen. Hal C. Pattison, U.S. Army, 17 June 1966. This chapter introduces ammunition support activity (ASA) operations and key personnel within the ASA structure. The availability of munitions directly impacts mission accomplishment. Ammunition battalions, modular ammunition companies, ammunition platoons, and ammunition sections in the theater of operations must be able to support the operational plans of tactical commanders. AMMUNITION SUPPORT ACTIVITY OPERATIONS 1-1. War is a major conflict between nations that may or may not be declared. Protracted wars can last longer than a year. Contingencies are crises, often with complex political implications. These crises may happen anywhere in the world where US interests are threatened.
DesignationTC 9-10
EditionFeb 2025
StatusActive
ProponentTRADOC
Pages104
FunctionSustainment
EchelonPlatoon
CollectionCurrent Doctrine
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