ANNISTON ARMY DEPOT, Ala. -- Soldiers participating in Warrant Officer's Advance Course Training arrived at Anniston Army Depot March 14 for on-site training.
Throughout their two weeks on the installation, the seven warrant officers will receive information about depot-level logistics and learn project and program management skills.
"This gives Soldiers a strategic view of operations," said Chief Warrant Officer 3 Jean Belizaire, the leader for the group.
Much of the Soldiers' time on the installation during their first week was spent in meetings - learning from the subject matter experts at ANAD how the process of refurbishing and overhauling combat vehicles and weapons works from a logistics standpoint.
This included an overview of the Army Working Capital Fund, which finances depot operations, as well as the logistics behind parts supply and management.
The men and women in the course will learn through the planning process how depots and arsenals operate, so they have an understanding of how depot-level maintenance operates behind the scenes when they return to their units and brigades.
"We wanted to see the process in action," said Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jayne Bell, who serves with the Tennessee National Guard.
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Tony Rendon hopes to see some of the ways the depot has reduced waste and increased efficiency - ideas he will take home and teach his fellow Soldiers.
"I want to see anything that can streamline our processes and help us improve," he said.
The group appreciates the time employees have given them throughout training as well as the work performed here in support of the war fighters.
"In the shops, we've been told thank you for our service by the employees," said Belizaire. "We want them to know we appreciate what they do."
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