PEO Ammunition
Individual Name/Grade or Rank: LTC Paul E. Alessio
Individual Contact Information: APM, Guided Precision Munitions and Mortar Systems (PM GPM2S)
PEO Ammunition's LTC Alessio's performance as the lead fielding and training officer for the XM395 Accelerated Precision Mortar Initiative (APMI) Urgent Material Release (UMR) program has been simply superb. LTC Alessio flawlessly led all OEF APMI activities, successfully completed fielding to eight Brigade Combat Teams (BCTs) and training to 30 M120A1 M120mm mortar crews resulting in 45 successful combat shots.
LTC Alessio coordinated all Operational New Equipment Training (OPNET) with
USFOR-A and its regional commands, ultimately leading three, three-man OPNET fielding teams composed of NCOs from 2-29 IN, 197 IN Brigade, DA Civilians from PM Guided Precision Munitions & Mortar Systems (PdM GPM2S), and support contractors representing Fires Center of Excellence.
As a result of his efforts, PdM GPM2S was able to provide BCT maneuver commanders with the Army's first ever GPS guided precision mortar, significantly enhancing their ability to deliver lethal first-round effects.
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