On Nov. 6, Brig. Gen. Ronnie Anderson Jr., the commander of the Joint Munitions Command, praised the members of the command’s workforce.
Anderson delivered his address inside the Rock Island Arsenal’s Heritage Hall during his fourth town hall meeting since becoming JMC’s leader in June 2023.
“Thank you for what you do to support our nation and our allies. Your efforts are greatly appreciated and make a significant impact,” Anderson said. “Our mission hinges on your diligent effort and unwavering dedication in assisting Soldiers and Warfighters. Your contributions play a crucial role in maintaining the security and well-being of countless people, and that is something you should be extremely proud of.
“Munitions is what we do, but our business is people, and we are so glad you are on this team,” Anderson added. “We want you on this team, and we want you to want to be on this team. We want you to enjoy the experience when you come to work every day at the Joint Munitions Command.”
Anderson emphasized that if individuals are not satisfied, they should feel free to speak up to him or other senior leaders, either in person or via email. Additionally, JMC's command climate survey offers an opportunity for anonymous feedback, as does the communication to the commander link on JMC’s main SharePoint page.
Topics of discussion during the town hall included the Enterprise Business Systems – Convergence, the financial statement audit, the FY25 budget, and foreign adversary risk on social media.
EBS-C
EBS-C represents a cutting-edge enterprise resource planning system designed to unify the Army's critical logistics and financial systems. This innovative platform is set to supplant antiquated systems, optimizing workflows for Soldiers, Civilians, and leaders, while facilitating expedited decision-making through real-time data analytics and augmenting the information accessible to all users.
EBS-C signifies a monumental stride into the future, poised to enhance the Army's operational efficiency significantly. The strategic objective is to initiate deployment in FY26, with comprehensive implementation projected by 2032.
“EBS-C endeavors to streamline the logistics supply chain and will function as the Army's authoritative resource for all financial and audit-related matters,” said Bob Johnson, JMC’s ERP architect. “Prioritizing ammunition management, the system will empower JMC to scrutinize legacy processes and revolutionize ammunition oversight.
"EBS-C will redefine how we manage and optimize our resources, ensuring a more agile and effective Army for years to come,” Johnson added.
Money matters
The 2024 National Defense Authorization Act reconfirmed the congressional mandate that the Army and other services must achieve an unmodified audit opinion by the end of 2028 or face budgetary funding restrictions by Congress, and each member of JMC’s workforce will play a role in ensuring the deadline is met.
“JMC does not want to be the reason the Army does not achieve a favorable audit opinion,” said Katie Crotty, JMC’s deputy chief of staff for Resource Management. “The audit is your responsibility if you are a part of JMC.”
Besides the audit, Crotty discussed the fact there is a critical munitions budget shortfall for FY25. JMC has done several things to reduce costs and save money.
The command has deliberately reduced travel for all personnel unless it is for training and development or strategic engagements.
“We must take proactive measures to mitigate FY25 fiscal challenges. We need to be in the cost savings mindset,” Crotty said. “Prioritizing the effective allocation of our resources is essential to maintain the highest level of munitions readiness.”
Foreign adversary risk on social media
Steve Taylor, JMC’s deputy chief of staff for Information Management, spoke to the workforce about foreign adversary risk on social media. Some of the items he discussed were to report questionable or suspicious contacts, to update and frequently review privacy settings, to protect location data, to not post critical information, to minimize pivoting to home and work networks, and to secure and strengthen passwords.
“Our adversaries are attacking us every single day and it’s getting easier to attack us,” Taylor said. “Be careful what you share on social media, oversharing is a real threat.
“If something doesn’t feel right then trust your gut,” he added. “We have to be vigilant.”
As the town hall concluded, Anderson stressed the importance of teamwork.
“Our commitment to each other and our mission strengthens our capabilities and reinforces the trust placed in us by our nation and allies,” he said. “Let’s continue to inspire one another and stay focused on our shared goals. Together, we will overcome any obstacles and achieve lasting success.”
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