The Joint Munitions Command recently hosted the second annual Law Enforcement and Security Summit.
The week-long gathering provides security personnel across JMC’s subordinate depots, arsenals, and ammunition plants with an avenue to collaborate.
“The mission that we conduct for law enforcement security across the Organic Industrial Base is critical,” said John Campbell, the Civilian Chief of Staff for JMC. “The specific capabilities that we have at each of our sites — whether that is producing, storing, distributing or demiling — is an important part of our nation’s defense and that of our allies.
“Having the right training is vital to prevent continuous and emerging threats,” Campbell added.
Maj. Joshua Lambert and Lt. Daniel Jacobs, who are training instructors at the Department of the Army Security Guard Academy, located at the Blue Grass Army Depot in Kentucky, talked about what the training provided by the DASGA encompasses, as well as lessons learned so far, as the first iteration of DASGA took place in April of this year.
Another point of emphasis included a discussion about the Army ammunition accountability changes, and how it impacts JMC’s OIB.
The 15 Summit attendees also underwent training and certification on the Ultimate Training Munitions non-lethal force-on-force solutions. This training allows for quicker responses by reducing inefficiencies.
“Everybody is getting the same type of equipment and training,” said Jim Vaughn, the Command Provost Marshal for JMC. “The training provided in the Summit and at Blue Grass provides a standardized approach.”
Utilizing a consistent method establishes transparency and integrity among all stakeholders.
An active shooter/active threat dialogue also took place during the Summit. Tactics, techniques, and procedures have changed over the last 10 years, and the DACP’s and DASG’s are doing everything they can to adapt to those tweaks. It is imperative JMC’s installations understand what their capabilities are and what work needs to be done to increase those capabilities.
“The wide array of threats we face impact the safety and security of each ammunition plant or storage facilities of every size and location across JMC. The most effective way in which we address these challenges is through our partnerships, working together with one another,” Jacobs said. “The JMC Law Enforcement and Security Summit deepens partnerships and continues to adapt and improve information sharing as public safety and national security threats evolve.
“This ultimately helps law enforcement and security provide a safe and secure work environment so that JMC can continue to provide the Joint Force with ready, reliable, lethal munitions at the speed of war sustaining global readiness,” Jacobs added.
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