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ANNISTON ARMY DEPOT

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VISION:
To be the best value DoD Center of Industrial and Technical
Excellence for current and future weapon systems by being
uniquely vital, technologically superior, cost effective and
unconditionally responsive to customers worldwide.
MISSION:
Provide superior industrial expertise, products and
services to support Americas warfighters, allies and
commercial customers.
Anniston Army Depot
Table of Contents
Introduction
Historical Timeline.........................................................................................................................................04
Looking Ahead................................................................................................................................................05
Organizational Profile........................................................................................................................................................06
Production Profile................................................................................................................................................................10
Products and Services........................................................................................................................................................11
Combat Vehicles..............................................................................................................................................12
Small Arms.......................................................................................................................................................13
Artillery....................................................................................................................................................14
Rail Operations...............................................................................................................................................15

Major Secondary Items..................................................................................................................................16
Integrated Systems Response Center............................................................................................................18
Worldwide Deployment.................................................................................................................................19
Robust Capabilities
Engineering................................................................................................................................................20
Material Fabrication........................................................................................................................................21
Metal Fabrication............................................................................................................................................22
Quality Commitment.........................................................................................................................................................24

Chemical, Environmental and Material Laboratories................................................................................25
Safety..................................................................................................................................................................................26
Environmental Sustainment...........................................................................................................................................27
Public-Private Partnerships

Partnering with Anniston...............................................................................................................................28
Partnering through the Years........................................................................................................................30
Foreign Military Sales.........................................................................................................................................................32

State-of-the-Art Facilities

Powertrain Flexible Maintenance Facility...................................................................................................34
Powertrain Transmission Facility...................................................................................................................34
Small Arms Repair Facility.............................................................................................................................34
Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant........................................................................................................34
Certifications and Significant Awards.......................................................................................................................36

Process Optimization....................................................................................................................................................37
Career Academy....................................................................................................................................................................38
Community Involvement.................................................................................................................................................39
Anniston Army Depot
Anniston Army Depot
Historical Timeline
March 1940
February 1941

September 1941
1950s
1960s

August 1962
1963
1970s

1978
1980s
August 1992
1993
October 1995

October 1998
October 1998

August 2001

2002
August 2003

December 2003

2004/2006

January 2006
October 2006
2007
May 2007
July 2008
April 2009
August 2009

December 2009

March 2011
May 2011
September 2011

January 2012

May 2012
May 2013
May 2014

September 2014
The War Department began planning construction of Anniston Ordnance Depot in Northeast Alabama
Construction
on Department
the first 500
ammunition
storage igloos,
six standard
magazines,
20 warehouses
and
March 1940began
- The War
began
planning construction
of Anniston
Ordnance Depot
in Northeast
Alabama
several
administrative
buildings
February 1941 - Construction began on the first 500 ammunition storage igloos, six standard magazines, 20 warehouses
and severalmade
administrative
Four employees
up the buildings
depots workforce; increased to 4,339 by November 1942
September
1941
Four
employees
made
up the depot's
workforceand repair of combat vehicles
Depot was assigned a maintenance
mission
for overhaul
November
1942
Depot
workforce
was
4,339
Involvement with the M47 and M48 programs as well as reconditioning programs for the M19, M38, M42,
1950s
- Depot
assigned
a maintenance
M47,
M56
andwas
M59
vehicles
begins mission for overhaul and repair of combat vehicles
1960s
Involvement
with
the
M47
programs under
as well as
reconditioning
for the
M19, M38,
M42, M47,
Renamed Anniston Army Depot,and
an M48
installation
jurisdiction
ofprograms
the Army
Materiel
Command
M56 and M59 vehicles begins
The maintenance and storage of chemical munitions at ANAD began
August 1962 - Renamed Anniston Army Depot, an installation under jurisdiction of the Army Materiel Command
Overhaul
the
M551 Sheridan
commenced
as well asat the
overhaul
1963 -of
The
maintenance
and storage
of chemical munitions
ANAD
began and conversion of the M48A1 to the
M48A5 and the M60A1 to the M60A3
1970s - Overhaul of the M551 Sheridan commenced as well as the overhaul and conversion of the M48A1 to the M48A5
ANAD began
work on
theM60A3
M1 main battle tank with the Physical Teardown/Maintenance Evaluation
and the M60A1
to the
1978
- ANAD beganwas
workadded
on the as
M1amain
tank with the Physical Teardown/Maintenance Evaluation
Missile
maintenance
newbattle
mission
1980s
Missile
maintenance
was
added
as
a
new
mission
ANADs general supply mission was assumed by the Defense Logistics Agency
August with
1992 -industry
ANADs general
supply
missionwith
was assumed
by the
Defense Logistics
Agency in Public-Private Partnerships
Partnering
efforts
initiated
the depot
becoming
a forerunner
1993 - Partnering with industry efforts initiated with the depot becoming a forerunner in Public-Private Partnerships
Chemical
stockpile transferred to the Anniston Chemical Activity under the Chemical and Biological Defense
October 1995 - Chemical stockpile transferred to the Anniston Chemical Activity under the Chemical and Biological
Command
Defense Command
Operational control of ANAD transferred to the Tank-automotive and Armaments Command
October 1998 - Operational control of ANAD transferred to the Tank-automotive and Armaments Command
Annistons
ammunition mission renamed the Anniston Munitions Center under control of Blue Grass Army
October 1998 - Annistons ammunition mission renamed the Anniston Munitions Center under control of Blue Grass
DepotArmy
andDepot
Jointand
Munitions
Command
Joint Munitions
Center
ANAD
designated
as
the
Center
of
Industrial
and Technical
Excellence
forfor
Combat
Artillery
August 2001 - ANAD designated as the
Center of Industrial
and Technical
Excellence
Combat Vehicles,
Vehicles, Artillery
and and
SmallSmall
Caliber
Weapons
Secretary
of Army
the Army
Caliber
Weaponsby
by the
the Secretary
of the
2002 - Partnership
with General
Dynamics/General
Motors on
on new
of Stryker
vehiclesvehicles
began began
Partnership
with General
Dynamics/General
Motors
newproduction
production
of Stryker
August
2003 -destruction
Safe and secure
of the
depots stockpile
of chemical
munitions
beganat
at the
the Anniston
Chemical
Safe and
secure
ofdestruction
the depots
stockpile
of chemical
munitions
began
Anniston
Chemical
Disposal
Facility
Disposal
Facility
December 2003 - ANAD and other TACOM installations fabricated Armor Survivability Kits for on HMMWVs in supANAD and
other TACOM installations fabricated Armor Survivability Kits for on HMMWVs in support of
port of Operation Iraqi Freedom
Operation Iraqi Freedom
2004/2006 - Fabrication sustainment for DoD M1 systems culminates in the creation of the Joint Assault Bridge and
Fabrication
sustainment
for programs
DoD M1 systems culminates in the creation of the Joint Assault Bridge and AsAssault
Breacher Vehicle
sault
Breacher
Vehicle
programs
January 2006 - Production on battle- and combat-damaged Stryker vehicles began
Production
and
combat-damaged
vehicles
October on
2006battle- ANAD
named
U.S. Armys organicStryker
maintenance
depotbegan
facility for the Stryker Family of Vehicles
ANAD
named
U.S.
Armysfor
organic
facility
for theEngine
Stryker
Family of Vehicles
2007
- Shingo
recognition
FAASVmaintenance
assembly processdepot
and AGT
1500 Turbine
process
May
2007 - ISO 9001:
2000 compliance
certified
throughout
the depots
Industrial
Complex
Shingo
recognition
for FAASV
assembly
process
and AGT
1500Nichols
Turbine
Engine
process
July
2008
First
full-rate
production
Assault
Breacher
Vehicle
shipped
to
the
U.S.
Marine
Corps
ISO 9001: 2000 compliance certified throughout the depots Nichols Industrial Complex
April 2009 production
- Production ofAssault
the Armys
Assault Breacher
began
First full-rate
Breacher
VehicleVehicle
shipped
to the U.S. Marine Corps
August 2009 - Production operations began at the Powertrain Flexible Maintenance Facility for overhaul and repair work
Production
of the Armys Assault Breacher Vehicle began
of reciprocating diesel engines
Production
operations
began
at the Dynamics
Powertrain
Maintenance
Facility program
for overhaul
and
December
2009 - ANAD
and General
LandFlexible
Systems began
a 50/50 partnership
to repair
andrepair
reset work of
reciprocating
diesel
engines
Stryker vehicles
ANAD
and2011
General
Dynamics
Land
Systems
begantreatment
a 50/50plant
partnership program to repair and reset Stryker
March
- Completion
of a new
industrial
wastewater
vehicles
May 2011 - The first Stryker variant pilot overhaul program began for the Infantry Carrier Vehicle
Completion
a new
wastewater
treatment
Septemberof2011
- Theindustrial
Anniston Chemical
Activity
completedplant
demilitarization of chemical weapons along with the Anniston
Chemical
Agent
Disposal
Facility.
The first Stryker variant pilot overhaul program began for the Infantry Carrier Vehicle
January 2012 - Production operations began in the Small Arms Repair Facility, colocated with the Defense Logistics
The Anniston
Chemical Activity completed demilitarization of chemical weapons along with the Anniston
Agencys small arms storage facility
Chemical Agent Disposal Facility.
May 2012 - Production operations began at the Powertrain Transmission Facility
Production operations began in the Small Arms Repair Facility, colocated with the Defense Logistics Agencys
May 2013 - The Anniston Chemical Activity held its closing ceremony
small arms storage facility
May 2014 -Anniston Army Depot held an induction ceremony for low-rate initial production of the M109A7 family of
Production
operations
began
theSystems
Powertrain Transmission Facility
vehicles
in partnership
withat
BAE
The Anniston Chemical Activity held its closing ceremony
Anniston Army Depot held an induction ceremony for low-rate initial production of the M109A7 family of
vehicles in partnership with BAE Systems
Awarded the Army Award for Maintenance Excellence for accomplishments in the ABV program
Anniston Army Depot
Looking Ahead
Anniston Army Depot (ANAD) is proud of its achievements and has great expectations for the future. While continuing to support vehicle systems such as the M1 Abrams tank, M88 Recovery Vehicle, Stryker, M113, M9 Armored Combat
Earthmover and Assault Breacher Vehicle, ANAD looks forward to opportunities to expand its services to support new
vehicles and weapon systems.
Anniston is committed to giving consideration to all business initiatives that will enhance and improve support to our
troops and allies.
ANAD is equally committed to supporting the future development of Anniston and the surrounding areas. The installation continues to interact with the community, surrounding school systems, colleges, universities and technical schools
to produce skilled employees to continue the depots legacy of excellence.
ANAD will continue to play a vital role in our nations defense mission. The pride of its people in job professionalism
and productivity is the cornerstone on which the depot continues to build.
Anniston Army Depot
Organizational
Profile
ANAD has provided vital support for every major war

and contingency operation since WWII.
Nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains,

Anniston Army Depot (ANAD) is a U.S. Army maintenance center and munitions storage site occupying more
than 25 square miles of land.
ANAD has more than 15,000 acres of woodland; 3.5
million square feet of maintenance and production buildings; 419,029 square feet of administrative buildings; and
6.8 million square feet of storage buildings with room to
expand.
The depot is easily accessible by road, rail, air and water.
Nearby, there are two airports within an eight-mile radius,
a five-lane spur to I-20 and over 45 miles of railroad. The
closest major seaports are the Port of Mobile and the Port
of Savannah, operated by the Alabama State Port Authority
and Georgia Ports Authority, respectively.
Organizational Culture
ANAD operates mission and base operations functions under TACOM Life Cycle Management Command.
It serves and supports a number of customers: active duty,
reserve component and joint service Soldiers and Marines;
retirees; Department of Defense civilians; families of ser-
Anniston Army Depot
vice members; contractors; and volunteers.

Major tenant organizations include Anniston Munitions
Center, which receives, stores and ships conventional munitions for all branches of the U.S. military; and Defense
Logistics Agency Distribution Anniston, Alabama, which
is a forward distribution point responsible for receiving,
storing and shipping defense material, including products
produced by ANAD.
The depot houses the Dear Occupational Health Clinic
to assist employees and the Museum Support Center-Anniston, a storage facility for the Armys museum system.
Workforce support services are provided through the
depots Army Community and Morale, Welfare and Recreation services.
ANAD is located near Jacksonville State University,
Talladega College, Anniston Museum of Natural History,
the International Motorsports Hall of Fame and Museum,
the Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center, Interstate
20, the Talladega Superspeedway and the Alabama Institute
for the Deaf and Blind. Other attractions can be found within an hours drive of the installation.
Organizational Chart
Commander
Deputy to the Commander
Depot Sergeant Major
Chief of Staff
Directorate of Production
Directorate of Public Works
Directorate of Production Management
Directorate of Risk Management
Directorate of Engineering and Quality
- Safety Office
Directorate of Material Management
Directorate of Community and Family Activities
Directorate of Resource Management
Directorate of Emergency Services
Logistics and Business Development Office
Directorate of Information Management
Legal Office
Equal Employment Opportunity Office
Small Business Office
Internal Review and Audit Compliance Office

Depot Operations Office

Strategic Communications Office

Protocol Office

Intelligence and Security Management Office
Tenants
Anniston Munitions Center
DLA Distribution Anniston, Alabama
Dear Occupational Health Clinic
DLA Disposition Services
U.S. Army Center for Military History Clearinghouse
U.S. Army Test, Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment Support Center
Anniston Contracting Office
Civilian Personnel Advisory Center
On-site Private Industry Partners

BAE Systems
General Dynamics Land Systems
Honeywell
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Anniston Army Depot, with a workforce of government civilians, contractors and military personnel,
provides industrial and technological support in its mission to equip and sustain joint warfighters and
allies.
Personnel supporting the depots repair and overhaul missions possess a diversity of core skills:
Artillery repairers
Automotive mechanics
Ballistic welders
Certified welders (NOTE: Many welders
hold specialized certifications for various armor welds, nondestructive testing
and soldering. The majority of welders
also possess other skill sets.)
Chemists
Computer Aided Drafting and Computer
Aided Manufacturing technicians
ComputerNumericalControl programmers and operators
Electro-optic repairers
Electronic component equipment repairers
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Electronic integrated system mechanics

Electronic mechanics
Electroplating workers
Engineers
Fabric workers
Heavy mobile equipment repairers
Machine tool operators
Machinists
Metal forming machine operators
Planners
Platingandpainting operators
Pneudraulic workers
Sheet metal workers
Small arms repairers
Tool and die makers
I want everyone on the battlefield to

be safe. Im former military and I feel
like it is important for the Soldiers
to do their job and be able to come
back home to their families.
Milton Ragland, mechanic
Going overseas to work

directly with the troops is
very rewarding.
Gary Law, welder
Im just happy to play a part in

repairing our military vehicles.
Justin Owen, welder
Anniston Army Depot
Production
Profile
Although Anniston Army Depot is a multi-mission installation, it is recognized for its heavy combat vehicle expertise. From the M48 tank of the
1950s to the M1 series battle tank of today, the depot has rightfully earned its reputation as the Tank
Rebuild Center of the World.
The Nichols Industrial Complex, located in the
easternmost part of the depot, has both the capacity
and capability to completely overhaul any combat
vehicle. The overhaul process consists of completely disassembling a battle-damaged or worn vehicle,
repairing or replacing any or all components and
reassembling the vehicle to a like-new or betterthan-new condition at a fraction of the cost of a new
Employees assemble the drivers seat for a M1 Abrams tank.
vehicle.
The multi-capable and flexible workforce, equipment and facilities gives Anniston Army Depot a competitive
edge in the defense industry. The technology of its industrial complex includes the integration of:
Artillery Capabilities
Antifriction Machining
Artillery Function Firing Range
Borescoping Equipment
Fabrication Machining
Facility
Gymnasticator
Honing Facility
Magnetic Particle Inspection Equipment
Materials Analysis Lab
Oil Analysis Lab
X-ray Facility
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Small Arms Capabilities

Borescoping equipment
Computerized serialization process equipment
Computerizedtargeting and accuracy testing in an indoor firing
range
Coordinate measuring
machine
Heavy fire outdoor
range
Hurricane
pressure
washer for degreaser
Liquid dye penetrant
equipment
Machine shop
Magnetic particle inspection equipment
Ultrasonic cleaning
Combat Vehicle Capabilities

1.1-mile high-speed illuminated test track
that is 50 feet wide with banked turns, a
slope and bump course
85-ton gantry crane
Cincinnati Gilbert dual column horizontal
machining center
Firing range
Five-axis vertical gantry machining center
Flexible use facility with five-acres of
floor space containing fourteen 20- to
60-ton bridge cranes, nine-and-a-halfinch reinforced concrete floors and a
six-axis machining center
Full vehicle x-ray capability
Full vehicle abrasive spin blast capability
able to remove paint from the entire hull
of a M1 Abrams tank, saving at least seven hours of production time per vehicle
Ingersoll gantry machining center
Laser range
Nine-and-a-half-inchreinforced concrete
roads
Railhead and illuminated loading dock
Special armor facility
Unique test facilities and equipment
Products and Services

Anniston Army Depot (ANAD) is most often recognized for its heavy combat vehicle and small arms expertise, but it encompasses multiple missions. ANAD is the
Center of Industrial and Technical Excellence (CITE) for
ground combat vehicles (minus Bradley), assault bridging
and small arms as well as towed and self-propelled artillery
systems. Additionally, the installation supports the worlds
largest and most technologically advanced land combat vehicle in the Department of Defense (DoD) inventory the
M1 Abrams tank. A component of the depot, the Defense
NonTactical Generator and Rail Equipment Center is the
primary locomotive facility for the overhaul and repair of
locomotives for the Department of Defense.
Throughout the last decade, ANAD has built a reputation for pursuing partnerships with local, regional and
global public and private entities to serve DoD missions.
The workforce provides worldwide maintenance of
combat equipment through rapid deployment of civilian
repairmen and supports the Department of Homeland Security, the Army Reserve, Army National Guard and U.S.
allies with on-depot as well as on-site repairs.
Since construction of Anniston

Army Depot in 1941, the depot has
been the Armys multi-mission
depot leader, providing munitions,
combat vehicles and components,
artillery, small arms and bridging
systems to the U.S. warfighter
and the nations allies.
Nathan Hill
ANAD civilian executive assistant from 1981-1999
Employees perform final checks on a Stryker vehicle.
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Combat Vehicles
M1 Family of Vehicles
M1IP
M1A1
M1A1 SA
M1A2
M1A2 SEP
Assault Breacher Vehicle
Joint Assault Bridge
Wolverine
M9 Armored Combat Earthmover

M88A1
M88A2 (Hercules)
Stryker Family of Vehicles

M1126 Infantry Carrier Vehicle
M1128 Mobile Gun System
M1134 Anti-Tank Guided Missile
M1135 Nuclear, Biological,
Chemical Reconnaissance
Vehicle
M1133 Medical Evacuation
Vehicle
M1132 Engineer Squad Vehicle
M1131 Fire Support Vehicle
M1129 Mortar Carrier
M1130 Command Vehicle
M1127 Reconnaissance Vehicle
Armored Vehicle Launched Bridge

On the battlefield, where timeliness is critical, Soldiers
need an efficient means to span areas of water or chasms
where no bridges exist. The Armys Armored Vehicle
Launched Bridge (AVLB) meets this need.
The AVLB is comprised of an M60 tank chassis, which
is used as a base, and bridge panels that extend more than
60 feet across rivers and other obstacles. The vehicle is
built at Anniston Army Depot in 60- and 70-ton designs.
The restoration process begins at disassembly. Each part
is examined for defects and sent to support shops through
the depots Nichols Industrial Complex to be cleaned, and
if needed, repaired.
After sandblasting, components go through an ultrasound testing bay to check the rivets for cracking. Each
rivet is coated with an ultrasound-conductive gel and tested
for structural integrity. Rivets failing the test are replaced
and the bridge panel is sent to a repair bay where any remaining defects are mended.
Components are then sent to a plumbing bay where hydraulic systems used to extend and retract the bridge panels
are tested and repaired. Once all panel components are returned to proper working condition, they are painted, reassembled and attached to an M60 chassis, ready for deployment.
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M60A1/M60A2 Armored
Vehicle-Launched Bridge
M992A2 Field Artillery
Ammunition Support Vehicle
M113
M113 A2
M113 A3
M548A1/A3 Cargo Carrier
M577A2/A3 Comm. Post Carrier
M1064/A3 Mortar Carrier
M1068 Standard Integrated
Command Post Carrier
Opposing Force Surrogate Vehicle
Assault Breacher Vehicle

Anniston Army Depot (ANAD) is committed to supporting other military services whenever possible. The Assault
Breacher Vehicle (ABV) program reflects such commitment.
In 2008, the first ABV completed under full-rate production was delivered to the U.S. Marine Corps. ABVs are also
produced for Army and National Guard units.
ANAD manufactures approximately 1,500 parts specifically for the ABV, which was created through a collaborative
Army-Marine Corps partnership.
Built on a M1 Abrams chassis, the ABV is a conversion
vehicle - taking the power and strength of the M1 hull and
adding a specially designed turret system and plow. Anniston
fabricates each ABV turret, which is mounted on the converted Abrams-ABV chassis. The components that make
up the Abrams hull are overhauled and the ABV is given its
mine plow.
As the depot completes each production run of vehicles,
the ABVs are inspected to ensure the ABV-specific parts and
the Abrams parts are built or overhauled to specifications
and all components work well together. ANADs customer
support does not end once the vehicles are delivered to the
customer. Field support representatives deploy to provide
operational training. Our ultimate goal is mission readiness
of the vehicle for the troops.
Small Arms
Whether it is rifles, pistols, or weapon-related hardware, Anniston Army
Depots (ANAD) Small Arms Repair
Facility employees possess the skills
and equipment necessary to satisfy all
of the customers needs.
ANAD is the primary Small Arms
Rebuild Center for the Department of
Defense and overhauls weapons for all
branches of the Armed Forces. The rebuild criteria used in the overhaul processes parallel and often exceed those of
the original manufacturer.
ANADs experience ranges from
small component repair to complete
weapon disassembly, repair, modification, conversion, reclamation, refinishing, reassembly, functional testing and
target accuracy testing. Our small arms
journeymen employ the latest technology to provide only the safest and most
reliable weapons to our customer, the
warfighter.
M1 Series Rifle
M2 Series Machine Gun
MK19 40mm Machine Gun
M9 Pistol
M4 Series Rifle
M16 Series Rifle
M134 Mini Gun
M249 Squad Automatic Weapon

M1911 Pistol
M230 Chain Gun
M14 Enhanced Battle Rifle
Grenade Launchers
Gun Mounts
Mortars
Shotguns
Sniper Rifles
An Anniston Army Depot small arms repairer gages the lower receiver for a weapon in the installations Small Arms Repair Facility.
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Artillery
M198 Towed Howitzer
M119 Towed Howitzer
M102 Towed Howitzer
M777A2 Lightweight Howitzer
M109A6 Paladin Self-Propelled Howitzer
M992A2 Field Artillery Ammunition Support Vehicle
M109A7 Self-Propelled Howitzer
M992A3 Carrier-Ammunition Tracked Vehicle
Anniston Army Depot (ANAD) is the Armys main rebuild center for towed and self-propelled howitzer weapon systems. The rebuild criteria used in its processes parallel, and often exceed, those
of the original manufacturer.
Artillery capabilities range from small component repair to
complete weapon disassembly, repair, modification, conversion,
reclamation, refinishing, reassembly and functional testing. The
artillery journeymen employ the latest technology to provide only
the safest and most reliable weapons to the customer, the Soldier
in the field.
Towed Howitzers
The depot is the Armys Towed Howitzer Overhaul Facility for
the M198 Medium Towed Howitzer. As such, ANAD has overhauled M198 weapons and secondary items for the M198 stock
system for the Army, U.S. Marine Corps, National Guard and Foreign Military Sales customers since 1997.
In fiscal year 2011, the depot completed the certification process
to overhaul the M119 Howitzer and all of its related components.
In March 2011, ANAD and BAE Systems partnered to provide
reset maintenance on the fleet of M777A2 lightweight howitzers.
This successful partnership was the catalyst for success in ANADs
August 2012 pilot overhaul of the M777A2 as well as subsequent
reset and overhaul operations.
Self-Propelled Howitzers and Ammunition Carriers
As the result of a 1995 Base Realignment and Closure recommendation, ANAD inherited the M109 family of vehicles and has
seen the vehicle through many upgrades and improvements.
The depot became the Center of Industrial and Technical Excellence for the M109A6 Paladin 155mm self-propelled howitzer and
its ammunition carrier, the M992A2 Field Artillery Ammunition
Support Vehicle.
Today, ANAD is the Armys sole certified installation for performing overhaul and conversions on the Paladin.
In 2008, ANAD and BAE Systems began a partnership to produce the M109A7 and M99A3 as upgrades to the M109A6 and
M992A2 FAASV systems.
Low-rate initial production on the M109A7 began in May 2014.
The ANAD workforce disassembles Paladins and FAASVs to provide cab structures and overhauls gun and cannon assemblies and
other vehicle components. In accordance with the scope of work,
those components ultimately arrive at BAEs Elgin, Okla., facility
to be installed on an entirely new chassis for the M109A7.
A M777 Lightweight Howitzer
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Rail Operations
Since 1942, the Defense Non-Tactical Generator and Rail Equipment Center, better known as DGRC, has been the Department of Defenses (DoD) source of expertise for support of military rail and non-tactical generators. Although DGRC
is physically housed at Hill Air Force Base in northern Utah, Anniston Army Depot directs its operations.
DGRC is the only DoD facility of its kind capable of providing maintenance, overhaul and remanufacturing of rail
equipment and it is the only DoD facility capable of providing overhaul and modification of large non-tactical generators.
DGRC rebuilds large generator systems ranging from 500 kilowatts to 10 megawatts. Both stationary and mobile,
these generator systems can provide electrical power for entire military installations and other government operations.
At the repair facility, the equipment undergoes comprehensive disassembly, cleaning, blasting, machining, reassembly,
painting and final testing.
The repair center also provides on-site support at 38 bases, depots and arsenals throughout the U.S. This support
includes inspection and repair of train engines and parts as well as recommendations on which locomotives should be
overhauled. Technical support for emergency calls from all military installations is provided 24 hours a day, seven days
a week.
The Defense Generator and Rail Equipment Center, located on Hill Air Force Base in Utah, is part of ANADs operations.
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Major Secondary Items

M1 Turbine Engine
M1 Forward Module
M1 Rear Module
M1 Accessory Gear Box
M1 Reduction Gear Box
1790 Engine
6V53T Engine
Diesel In-Line 6-Cylinder Engine
V8 903 Cummins
8V71 Engine
M1 X1100 Transmission
XT-1410 Transmission
CD-850 Transmission
M113 Transmission
M9 ACE Transmission
Final Drives
Transfer Cases
Differentials
Wheel Drives
Tires/Wheels
Brakes
Auxillary Power Units
Fire Extinguisher Systems
Hydraulic Components
Fire Control Components
Electronic Components
Wiring Harnesses/Cables
Reciprocating Engines
Construction of the state-of-the-art Powertrain Flexible Maintenance Facility was completed in July 2009.
Based on Lean manufacturing principles and green initiatives, this facility
was built with flexibility in mind. It is comprised of nine-and-one-half-inch
thick concrete floors, five-ton bridge cranes, humidity controlled manufacturing environment, electric material movers, portable work stations and more.
Occupying 142,500 square feet of prime engine production space, the facility brings processes previously performed at various locations across the
installation under one roof. Within the modern facility, employees repair, reclaim, modify and overhaul some of the worlds largest, most sophisticated
reciprocating engines.
Ranging from a six-cylinder turbocharged engine that generates up to 275
hp to a powerful 12-V that produces as much as 1,050 hp, these engines are
capable of powering vehicles weighing up to 60 tons.
Reciprocating engines are critical to the operation of the Department of
Defense ground combat legacy vehicles: M113, M88, Paladin, AVLB, FAASV
and M9ACE.
Each engine whether rebuilt, repaired or modified is cycled through one
of 13 dynamometer test cells by qualified technicians. Tested and calibrated to
ensure maximum performance, they all meet rigorous standards before being
placed in the hands of our valued customers.
The consumer base for these hearty engines extends far beyond the depots support to U.S. military services. By repairing and overhauling engines
for foreign military allies, Annistons reputation has been positively sounded
abroad.
Employees reassemble a 1790-8CR Hercules Engine in Anniston Army Depots Powertrain Flexible Maintenance Facility.
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Turbine Engines
Within the walls of the 110,000-square-foot Turbine Engine Facility, employees inspect, repair, reclaim and overhaul complete turbine engines as well as their associated
components. The highly skilled workforce is equipped with
the latest technological equipment.
Computerized dynamometer test facility
Computerized non-destructive testing equipment
Electro-mechanical fuel system test facility
Laser balancing equipment
Laser inspection equipment
Laser welding
Oil pump test equipment
Recuperator repair and test facility
Vacuum brazing repair and test facility
Proficiency and talent best describe Annistons workforce. The AGT1500 Turbine Engine Facility for the M1
Abrams exemplifies those attributes. The tireless dedication
and priceless skills of those who work in this facility enable
the depot achieving to be a leader in turbine engine repair.
Anniston Army Depot (ANAD) provides M1 Abrams engines worldwide and the track record speaks for itself.
80 percent cost savings for rebuild
26 percent reduction in engine repair cycle time
Contractor performance certification
ISO 9002 certified
Personnel certifications
Vendor qualification
Shingo Bronze medallion
Much of the workforces expertise has been gained

through initiatives to extend and improve the durability and
life of these engines.
Durability testing
Endurance testing
Engine failure investigation and analysis
On-site assistance
Research and development for component
reclamation
Condition-based overhaul
Total Integrated Engine Revitalization (TIGER)
program
The current customer base for ANAD turbine engines
includes the Army, Marine Corps, National Guard, Reserve Components, Honeywell and General Dynamics; and
a continuous interface is maintained through regular customer site visits within the continental U.S. and around the
world.
A mechanic assembles part of an AGT 1500 turbine engine.
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Entrepreneurial
The M160 Tele-Operated Mine Flail is one of many programs with the potential to bring new workload to Anniston Army Depot.
The Integrated Systems Response Center (ISRC) is a

contract vehicle between Anniston Army Depot (ANAD)
and Redstone Defense Systems (RDS) in Huntsville, Ala.
The center leverages each entitys respective areas of expertise. The contract expands ANADs capabilities, capacity and quality and allows the depot to take on work previously turned down or not pursued.
Whereas ANAD is known for its manufacturing and
fabrication expertise, RDS strengths include program
management, supply chain management, engineering support and integrated logistics support. RDS brings a strong
base of suppliers, providing access to over 1,500 defense
contractors and service vendors to the installation and its
customers. With ISRC, ANAD is able to provide services
in a similar capacity to an original equipment manufacturer.
ISRC is a proven business model that gives Army Program Management Offices and other ANAD customers a
new alternative to satisfy their contract and equipment requirements.
Original Equipment Manufacturer disciplines now part

of ANADs portfolio include:
Comprehensive program management
Technical and analytical support
Full spectrum engineering including systems, software, mechanical and electrical
Design, prototyping, testing and quality, expanded
fabrication and manufacturing, assembly integration
configuration management, and technical data management
Full spectrum Integrated Logistics Services (ILS)
analysis, provisioning, technical writing/illustration
and training support
Logistics support warehousing, inventory management, inventory control points and equipment fielding
Supply chain management and purchasing power
Notable ISRC efforts to-date include the M160 Tele-Operated

Mine Flail, the U.S. Marine Corps Assault Breacher Vehicle
Stabilized Commanders Weapons Stations, the Stryker
Back-Up Steering Pump and the TALON IV Small Robot.
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Worldwide Deployment
With the local footprint and strategic capabilities air,
road, rail and sea to support U.S. warfighters and allies,
Anniston Army Depots commitment to providing the best
possible support to the warfighter extends well beyond its
base location in Anniston, Ala.
Support and services are extended on-site to military
units and other locations throughout the U.S. and beyond
through various types of field missions.
Small Arms Readiness Evaluation Teams travel to unit
sites to inspect and repair small caliber weapons pre- and
post-deployment, bringing the weapons to fully mission capable status.
Fielding and rapid repair support teams perform vehicle
repair and handoff for M1, M88, ABV and Paladin vehicles.
Forward repair activity teams perform a range of services including, engine, transmission and generator repair;
welding and fabrication; and other functions to maintain operational equipment.
Mobile Parts Hospitals, self-contained machine shops
with the capability to build small parts, are set up to support
the warfighter in the field.
Total Integrated Engine Revitalization field support representatives travel to various locations to perform on-site
AGT1500 turbine engine repairs.
Field support teams support combat operations in Iraq, Repairs to a diesel engine are made at the depots Forward Repair Activity in Southwest Asia.
Afghanistan, Kuwait and other locations worldwide.
Depot employees work on an engine at ANADs Forward Repair Activity in Southwest Asia.
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Robust Capabilities
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Engineering
The Assault Breacher Vehicle is the result of a design and engineering collaboration between ANAD and the U.S. Marine Corps.
Anniston Army Depots engineers provide manufacturing and assembly support for research and development programs within the
Department of Defense. Support to the customer includes design, engineering change proposal submission and review, prototype fabrication, testing, assembly and operational evaluation, tooling and fixture
design, tolerance evaluation and process optimization.
Over the years, research and development projects supported by depot engineers have included the Joint Assault Bridge, Assault Breacher
Vehicle, a retrofit of a tank thermal sight and drivers night viewers,
a Soviet vehicle simulator for target and training application (Opposing Forces Surrogate Vehicle), armor system fabrication, mine roller
mounting kits, auto-loader installation, complete turret fabrication and
armor penetration devices as well as various classified projects.
Annistons engineering disciplines work together to achieve innovative solutions to complex problems. These solutions are a way of life
in a manufacturing facility with such diverse missions and capabilities.
The technical staff continues to refine the expertise necessary to meet
the specific needs of valued customers.
Composition analysis
Computer-aided design and manufacturing
Equipment specifications
Failure analysis
Industrial cleaning and finishing
Laboratory testing
Mechanical property testing
Microscopic analysis
Non-destructive testing
Process certification
Process flows and shop layouts
Special skills certification program (welding, non-destructive
testing and soldering)
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ANAD has a dynamic technical

staff able to meet the challenge of
aggressive overhaul, manufacturing,
design and testing programs.
Chemical engineers
Chemists
Electronic engineers
Engineering technicians
Environmental engineers
Industrial engineers
Materials engineers
Mechanical engineers
Physical science technicians
By organizational title alone, one

might think Anniston Army Depots
Upholstery Shop is limited to sewing
and repairing various fabrics, but the
capabilities extend far beyond upholstery repair.
Chemical, biological and radiological particulate equipment repair
Glass cutting
Hydraulic hose fabrication
Data plate fabrication
Rubber coating application
Gasket fabrication
Toolmaking
Unique identification markers
Precision toolmaking capabilities
permit Anniston Army Depot to fabricate gaskets, grommets, pads, jigs
and fixtures from a variety of materials to include nylon, Teflon, cork,
rubber, steel, aluminum and phenolics.
The depot also fabricates low,
medium or high pressure industrial
hoses ranging in size from 3/16 to 2
inches in diameter.
Upholstered items, such as seats,
straps, cushions, tarpaulins and ballistic shields used in repair, reclamation and manufacturing efforts
are crafted from Naugahyde, ballistic nylon, vinyl nylon, leather, canvas and a variety of other materials.
Additionally, windshields, window
glass and other glasses can be custom
cut from both tempered and non-tempered glass.
The rubber coating process ap- Employees install benches, seats and seals in a M113 personnel carrier.
plies either a hot or cold rubber coating to a host of items, including headrests and optical eye pieces. In addition, color guarding can be applied to
various fabrics.
The chemical, biological and radiological unit, another aspect of the Upholstery Shop, tests and repairs filtration
systems used in combat vehicles.
Robust Capabilities
Materials Fabrication
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Metal Fabrication
For many years, when seemingly unsolvable design,
fabrication, manufacturing or reclamation problems
arose, the rallying cry was Let Anniston do it! Each
time, without exception, Anniston Army Depot (ANAD)
did.
ANAD has proven itself time and time again by providing low cost, one-of-a-kind orders; accurate cost and
delivery estimates; rapid diversification of product lines;
immediate status of orders; and access to critical information.
Its greatest asset is its highly skilled workforce.
Within more than 100,000 square feet of manufacturing and fabrication facilities, these highly skilled craftsmen are equipped with state-of-the-industry tools and
equipment.
CNC 4-axis lathe (29 x 60-inch capacity)
CNC 6-axis horizontal boring mills (70 x 9 x 12foot capacity)
CNC abrasive water jet cutting machines
CNC and conventional grinders (cylindrical, center-less, surface)
CNC gantry machining center (100-hp spindle, 60
x 20 x 10-foot, 30-ton capacity)
CNC laser (120 x 244 x 1-inch capacity)
CNC milling machinery (both vertical and 5-axis
horizontal, 72 x 48 x 36-inch capacity, pallet
changers, 5-ton capacity)
CNC oxy-fuel and plasma cutting machines
CNC punch and laser cutting machines
CNC robot and electron beam welding machines
CNC turning machinery (20-inch diameter x 44inch length)
CNC vertical milling machine (280 x 36 x 36-inch
capacity)
CNC water jet (268 x 60 x 6-inch capacity)
Punch press and brakes
Heat treating (both vacuum and air)
High-velocity oxy-fuel coating spray and flame
spray coating
Laser-engineered net shaping (powder metal deposition)
Plating (chromium, cadmium, zinc, manganese
phosphate, nickel, oxide, silver and more)
Precision plasma cutting machine
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The depots high-tech manufacturing is also supported by the latest technological concepts and control
systems to include metallurgical and chemical analysis,
metrology and nondestructive testing.
ANAD is on the leading edge of technology with two
high-tech manufacturing capabilities Flexible Computer Integrated Manufacturing and Rapid Acquisition
of Manufactured Parts (FCIM RAMP). These computer
systems serve as models in the defense industry. FCIM
RAMP - integrated, not simply connected - permits systematic utilization of state-of-the-market hardware, software and communication.
FCIM RAMP forms an extremely responsive and
powerful enterprise. It focuses on above-the-shop
floor activities by integrating the engineering, production planning, tracking, monitoring and fabrication functions through multilayered computer architecture. This
system allows Anniston to produce difficult-to-procure
items and one-of-a-kind, normally high cost, products at
a reduction in price.
FCIM RAMP is a world-class capability necessary
in a global marketplace where agile manufacturing is a
prerequisite.
FCIM RAMP Features:
Computer controlled information with common
data accessible by all elements
Configurable System Controller and application
control interfaces
Connectivity to the machine controllers
Electronic textual and graphical instructions on the
floor
Generative Process Planning Environment to manufacture parts using Standard for the Exchange of
Product (STEP) model data ISO 10303
Generic site interface module, tailored to the interface requirements within the depot and other
locations
Multifunction process planning, including variant
techniques
Real-time system control and status update, from
order entry through product delivery
User-friendly, man-to-machine interfaces
Robust Capabilities
The depots five-axis vertical machining center is capable of cutting large items, such as turrets and small combat vehicles.
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Quality Commitment
Anniston Army Depot (ANAD) maintains a worldwide reputation for producing quality products with the goal to remain number one. Producing quality products and services on time and at competitive prices has been the depots business
model since the beginning. Through its world-class quality program, trust by its customers is maintained.
The depots quality program, based on ISO 9001 principles, is structured for customer satisfaction through process
improvement. All production operations within ANAD are currently certified to the ISO 9001:2008 quality standard.
Quality functions are performed under the Directorate of Engineering and Quality (DEQ). In addition to engineering,
this directorate is responsible for quality methods and standards.
The primary focus of DEQ is customer expectations. Customers expect a reliable quality product, delivered on time
and within cost. The depot consistently meets these expectations.
Within Annistons production operations, everyone is responsible for the quality of the products produced and for
meeting both internal and external customer expectations. They take whatever action is necessary to provide their customers with the best product at the best price.
Organizational Responsibilities
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Production Organization:

Corrective and preventive action

Defect data reporting and analysis

Product acceptance

Product inspection

Worker accountability

Quality Assurance Organization:

Customer support program

Methods and standards

Product verification (Sampling)

Quality audit program

Quality Objectives:

Increase customer satisfaction

Increase product conformity

Deliver products on time

Deliver products within cost
Laboratory Services
Anniston Army Depots chemical, material and environmental laboratories routinely meet the challenge of changing
technology by providing laboratory analyses on all current manufacturing processes.
The Environmental Lab is staffed with highly qualified personnel and modern equipment.
Employees test, monitor and analyze the water quality of
influent and effluent wastewater and treated sewage along
with stormwater and groundwater.
These tests and analyses support the National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System permit and the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act permit issued by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.
Additionally, the Environmental Lab supports the production facility and treatment plants by performing analysis
on process samples.
The Materials Laboratory provides vital support to

Army equipment life cycle management processes and personnel from conception to failure analysis.
It is a resource used by engineering, production, quality,
procurement and safety personnel in product development,
manufacturing and reclamation processes, material properties, conformance to drawings and standards, procurement
of materials, failure analysis and problem solving.
The lab supports both destructive and nondestructive
testing capabilities.
The Chemical Lab is capable of accomplishing sophisticated chemical testing and consulting services in support
of a wide range of industrial processes. Capabilities include
physical, chemical and functional testing of paints, plating
and coatings as well as a host of other industrial processes,
such as mechanical and chemical cleaning.
Another specialty is the oil analysis lab, which is part of
the Army Oil Analysis Program and the Department of Defense Condition-Based Maintenance effort. This program
allows Anniston Army Depot to evaluate samples from enrolled oil-wetted components. It serves as a maintenance
diagnostic tool in detecting failures and conserves oil and
repair parts.
The oil analysis lab is certified through the Joint
Oil Analysis Program.
Oil Analysis Equipment
Oil Analysis Standard Interservice
System (OASIS) Internet-based operating system
Automated high speed viscometer
Atomic emission spectrometer
Fourier transform infrared spec
trometer
Fuel dilution meter
Karl Fisher coulometer
Crackle test
Pall water sensors
LaserNet fines
Ferrography
Optical particle counter
Total acid number
Total base number
Blotter and patch testing
Open cup flash point
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Safety
afety is an integral part of the core business at Anniston Army Depot. Focus-based
educational programs are in place to train
the entire workforce in new and refresher courses. While most
training is conducted live, the depots Morning Show, an internal
newscast, hosts guests on a wide variety of topics along with a safety
training video. The show is broadcast on the local area network. Training topics
are broad and include ergonomics, fire safety, electrical safety and behavior modification.
Safety has also been integrated into the Lean and Six Sigma efforts. Facilitators are trained in
the use of risk management tools and each team is challenged to identify and improve three
safety issues along with three production issues during all improvement events.
ANAD is particularly proud to be the first in North America to have attained
fence-to-fence certification to the OHSAS 18001:2007 standard. The goal
is continuous improvement, and statistics show the depot is meeting the goal. In spite of challenges inherent with a sustained
high operational tempo and the introduction of new work
processes, safety remains ANADs top priority. The
overall performance of the entire workforce
earned Anniston Army Depot the Secretary of Army/Chief of Staff Industrial Safety Award in 2010.
Ergonomics Program
Target Zero
In 2013, Anniston Army Depot instituted a Target Zero
initiative to improve the depots safety program and to
decrease the number of accidents and injuries around the
installation. A group comprised of leaders and employees from the Directorate of Risk Management, Industrial
Hygiene, Fire and Emergency Services and the Directorate of Public Works visit shop or office areas to inspect
for violations in safety, environmental compliance, fire
prevention and other issues potentially detracting from a
healthy work environment.
Noted issues are prioritized, assigned to the proper organization for resolution and tracked through follow-up
meetings.
Target Zero is the beginning of a culture change and is
a step toward ANADs goal of zero accidents and injuries.
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In 2013, ANAD revitalized its Ergonomic Program

to limit the potential for Work-related MusculoSkeletal
Disorders (WMSD). ANAD strives to recognize potential
WMSD risks factors within the workplace and take practicable steps to eliminate or control these risk factors in a
timely and efficient manner.
The goals of the ergonomic program are to:
a. Prevent or control injuries and illnesses by eliminating or reducing worker exposure to WMSD risk factors.
b. Reduce the potential for fatigue, error and unsafe
acts by adapting the job and workplace to the workers
capabilities and limitations so that employees may safely
perform the essential functions of their positions.
c. Increase the overall productivity of the workforce.
d. Reduce workers compensation claims and associated costs.
Environmental Sustainment
Anniston Army Depot recognizes
the importance of its role as an environmental steward. The depot is
strongly committed to long-term sustainability, improved mission performance and environmental protection
using the following core principles:
Compliance with environmental
laws and regulations
Conservation of natural and cultural resources
Preservationofresources
throughpollutionprevention
and affirmative procurement
Restoration of affected natural
resources
Risk Management consists of the
followingfunctions:Environmental
Compliance; Environmental Management and Restoration; Chemical, Oil,
MaterialsandEnvironmentalLabs;
and a Hazardous Waste Storage Facility.
The Tennessee Yellow-eyed

Grass (xyris tennesseensis)
is protected at Anniston
Army Depot. The perennial grass, whose habitat is
stringy meadows and the
banks of small streams,
usually occurs in clumps,
which produce small flowers with yellow petals in
August and September.
The flowering stalks rise
above the leaf blades and
may grow 2.5 - 3.3 feet tall.
An environmental protection clerk tests the pH of water at Anniston Army Depot.
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A public private partnership is an agreement

between an organic maintenance facility and
one or more private industries or other entities to
perform work or utilize facilities and equipment.
Public-Private
Partnerships
As an Army and Department of Defense leader in Public-Private Partnership efforts since 1993, Anniston Army
Depot has established more than 80 different partnerships
with industry leaders, utilizing agreements such as direct
sales, workshare and facility use.
What is partnering?
Direct Sales This type of partnering encompasses
the use of depot land, facilities, equipment and/or
employees to perform work or produce goods for the
private sector. The depot works as a sub-contractor
to, and is funded by, the private sector organization.
Workshare A joint scope of work and coproduction
arrangements utilizing depot and private sector facilities and/or employees is typical of this form of
partnership. The depot is funded through normal
government sources.
Facility Use Private sector organizations can use under-utilized depot land, equipment and/or facilities
to perform work for the military. The depot is funded
through the private sector or government sources.
What partnering is not:
Contracts where the private sector provides support
and/or services to the depot at a cost to the depot.
These are normally referred to as Federal Acquisition Regulation contracts.
Why partner with Anniston?

Our experience has proven that these arrangements
are win-win opportunities, not only for industry and
the depot, but also for the warfighters by capitalizing
on the strengths and efficiencies of both sectors.
Examples of partnership programs include General
Dynamics Land Systems (Stryker, M1 vehicles and
components), BAE Systems (M113, M88, Paladin/
FAASV, PIM), Honeywell (M1 Turbine Engines,
Egyptian Turbine Engines), Raytheon (USMC M1
and M88 components), ITT (APS5, Kuwait) and
CAE International (M1 Turret Trainers).
A highly skilled and diversified workforce, updated
facilities and equipment, and competitive prices,
coupled with our industry knowledge, have established Anniston Army Depot as a prime candidate
for teaming and partnership arrangements with both
defense and non-defense related items. ANAD seeks
and encourages all opportunities to partner with industry, especially new, unique and even commercial
opportunities. A full-time staff is dedicated solely to
marketing and developing these arrangements with
local, regional and global public and private businesses.
For more partnering information, visit our website: www.anad.army.mil and select the
Public Private Partnership link under the Business header or call (256) 235-6512.
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General Dynamics Land Systems and Anniston Army Depot have a 50/50 workshare partnership for the reset of Stryker vehicles.
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Partnering
through the years
Before Anniston Army Depot (ANAD) ventured into public-private partnering, the defense industry was largely comprised of public agencies, original equipment manufacturers and service contractors who viewed one another strictly as
competitors. Learning to leverage the respective areas of expertise, strengths and resources has resulted in opportunities
to partner and provide improved support to U.S. warfighters and allies. These opportunities continue to evolve into new
programs and improved weapon systems and equipment. This is evident in Annistons relationship with four private partners Honeywell, BAE Systems, Raytheon and General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS).
Public-private partnering strengthens the industrial defense base by capitalizing on the strength of the commercial
and organic sectors in order to provide the best value products for the warfighters. As a proven, experienced and trusted
partner, ANAD has generated more than $2.78 billion in revenue through the successful execution of over 133 programs
in the past 21 years.
General Dynamics Land Systems

Anniston Army Depot and GDLS became partners in 1993. This was one of the first Public-Private Partnerships in the
Department of Defense and served as a proof of principle for the program.
The partnership began as a means to upgrade the M1 main battle tank to the technologically improved M1A2. In the
mid-90s, the Abrams Integrated Management for the 21st Century (AIM XXI) began a partnership to rebuild and maintain the M1A1 and the first upgrade of the M1.
The ANAD-GDLS partnership has continued to evolve to meet the Armys changing requirements. M1A2 System
Enhancement Programs (SEP), versions 1 and 2, were implemented to enhance the digital command capabilities of the
M1 and improve the tanks lethality.
In 2002, ANAD and GDLS forged a partnership to build the Stryker on-site at Anniston. GDLS employees built the
vehicle and ANAD performed miscellaneous support services and painted the vehicles. As the vehicles were fielded and
returned from battle, the partnership evolved into Stryker Battle-Damage (BDR) and Combat-Damage (CDR) programs,
dramatically increasing Annistons Stryker workload.
BDR and CDR vehicles were inspected to determine which systems and portions of the vehicle needed new or refurbished parts. ANAD performed the repairs while GDLS supplied new parts and components. The partnership expanded
again in 2009 with the Stryker Reset Program, in which ANAD and GDLS employees worked side-by-side to repair,
maintain and upgrade the Armys Stryker brigades.
Since 2010, ANAD and GDLS have expanded the partnership to support foreign customers such as the Iraqi Army and
the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The first M1 program laid the foundation for all partnerships to come and has evolved from
$27 million to $1.68 billion in revenue at ANAD.
In May 2011, the first Stryker Infantry Carrier Vehicle was inducted to begin a pilot overhaul program the first of 10
variants to be overhauled. In 2012, the first Stryker Double-V Hull exchange vehicle was completed using common parts
and components from a flat-bottom Stryker to build the new Double-V Hull design.
The Stryker partnership continues to expand to meet the changing requirements of the Army.
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Raytheon
In 2010, ANAD and Raytheon partnered to support the
U.S. Marine Corps Secondary Reparables Program. That
partnership has generated over $29 million and 28,000 man
hours in support of the USMC M1 and M88 fleets. This unique
requirement mandates the depot repair and return inoperable
secondary items to the USMC under short and stringent timelines in order to enhance USMC readiness. With our Raytheon
partners, we have never missed a Marine requirement.
BAE Systems
ANAD and BAE first partnered in 1996 and have teamed
up to overhaul, reset and upgrade the M113, M88 and M109
vehicle platforms.
The partnership has continued to evolve, most recently
in a Foreign Military Sales agreement. In 2011, ANAD and
BAE Systems began a partnership to provide refurbished
M113A2s to the Iraqi Army. BAE supplied replacement parts
and ANAD replaced old and damaged equipment with updated components, restoring the vehicles to fully mission capable
condition. The program also included deployment of ANAD
and BAE employees to assist with training and vehicle maintenance once the vehicles were released to the Iraqi Army.
Partnerships include an M88A2 conversion program and
the M109A7 family of vehicles low-rate initial production
program.
Honeywell
After the 1998 Base Realignment and Closure

Commission closed the government-owned, Honeywell-operated Stratford Army Engine Plant, Honeywell purchased the plant and converted an old depot
warehouse into a modern-day facility that manufactures recuperators for the AGT1500 engine.
The Recuperator program was a building block for
continuous AGT 1500 engine improvements programs.
As part of an initiative to rebuild the existing engine,
the Partnership for Reduced Operations and Support
Costs, Engine, or PROSE, was implemented. Honeywell managed the supply chain and technical support,
while ANAD repaired and overhauled the engines.
In collaboration with Project Manager Heavy Brigade Combat Team and TACOM, ANAD and Honeywell implemented an Enterprise Agreement for the
Abrams AGT1500 TIGER program; an integrated
solution to support the AGT1500 engine.
Honeywell and ANADs partnering relationship
supports our allies as well. In 2005, the Egyptian Engine Program was established to build turbine engines
for the Egyptian Army. Honeywell supplies parts, technical support and step-by-step instruction, while depot
employees build the engines.
The Total InteGrated Engine Revitalization, or TIGER, program is performed at ANAD in partnership with Honeywell.
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FMS Programs have a major

impact on the U.S. and our
allies around the world
Foreign Military Sales

The Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Program is the U.S. governments program for
transferring defense articles, services and training to ally nations. The U.S. Army Security Assistance Command facilitates FMS programs by obtaining vehicles or equipment from the Armys Excess Defense Articles and coordinating the best repair options with the organic industrial base.
FMS Programs have a major impact on the U.S. and our allies around the world:
Enhance ties between the U.S. and other countries
Save expenses of storage and demilitarization of vehicles that are not in use
Provide new capabilities to U.S. allies
Maintain and strengthen the defense industrial base
When the equipment falls within our technical and industrial expertise, Anniston
Army Depot (ANAD) is instrumental in implementing FMS programs. Depot employees have repaired or overhauled the M198, M1, M113, M88 and other platforms to
support FMS programs.
In some cases, ANADs support to FMS extends to field support teams deployed to
hand off equipment and provide operational training to soldiers.
Requirements for some FMS programs are fulfilled through partnerships with industry.
Recent FMS partnering programs include:

M113A2 BAE Systems-Iraq
In 2011, ANAD and BAE Systems began a partnership
to provide refurbished M113A2s to the Iraqi Army. BAE
supplied replacement parts and ANAD replaced old and
damaged equipment with updated components, restoring
the vehicles to fully mission capable condition. ANAD and
BAE field support teams deployed to Iraq to hand off the
vehicles and to assist with operational training and vehicle maintenance during training.
M1A2 GDLS-Saudi Arabia
In 2012, ANAD began a partnership with GDLS to refurbish M1 tanks for Saudi Arabias Royal Saudi Land Forces. Depot employees perform disassembly, sand blasting,
component repair and hull and turret repair. Once components are repaired, vehicles are shipped to Lima for reassembly by GDLS.
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State-of-the-Art
Facilities
Powertrain Transmission Facility
The 109,874 square foot Powertrain facility opened at Anniston Army Depot (ANAD) in 2012, supporting the Department of Defenses modernization goals while reducing associated maintenance costs for transmissions of current and
future ground combat vehicles.
Co-located with the Powertrain Flexible Maintenance Facility, the transmission facility contains work areas for every
process involved in the overhaul and remanufacture of in-line and cross-drive transmissions, from disassembly through
final testing procedures for a variety of combat vehicles.
The facility was designed utilizing LEAN principles and allows for increased efficiency, as well as reduced transportation and special handling procedure costs. Built-in flexibility allows for efficient production changes in accordance with
workload requirements.
At maximum capacity, the Powertrain Transmission Facility can rebuild 1,675 transmissions per year on one shift.
Powertrain Flexible Maintenance Facility
Anniston Army Depots 142,500-square foot remanufacturing facility for reciprocating engines was opened in
2009. The plant was designed based on LEAN manufacturing principles and includes areas for disassembly, repair, reassembly, testing and shipping. At maximum capacity, the facility outputs 1,875 engines per year on one shift.
This fork-free facility includes a molten salt bath cleaning system, integrated automated washers, automated quality data
acquisition and analysis, modern paint lines and other advanced features.
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Small Arms Repair Facility
The Small Arms Repair Facility features an indoor test firing facility.
The Industrial Wastewater Treatment

Plant was completed in March 2011. It
is capable of treating 600,000 gallons
per day, nearly double the capacity of
the previous facility. This facility also
provides for future expansion capabilities of up to one million gallons per day
to support potential future mission requirements.
The plant provides biological treatment of industrial wastewater, producing the required water quality for discharge directly into nearby Choccolocco Creek.
In addition to greater capacity, the
new facility has an on-site laboratory
and modernized equipment, controls
and automation.
Construction of a state-of-the-art Small Arms Repair Facility was completed in January 2012. The facility is co-located with the Defense Logistics Agencys small arms storage facility at ANAD, which
reduces transportation costs and weapons movement
while improving security. The facilitys flexible floor
plan improves ANADs ability to quickly change
processes to satisfy workload modifications and enhances surge capacity to meet warfighters small-caliber weapon requirements.
Other features include an indoor test firing facility and modernized cleaning and finishing processes.
All small arms repair processes are consolidated
into one facility and the resulting operational efficiency means a lower per weapon cost for the customer.
Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant
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Certifications and Significant Awards

ISO 9001 Certification
A n n i s t o n A r m y D e p o t ( A N A D ) r e c o g n i z e s i t s r o l e i n s u p p o r t o f t h e A m e r i c a n w a r
fighter and the importance of continuous process improvement in order to provide
quality service, support and
products.
After working diligently to
implement an International
Standard-based quality management system, ISO 9001
certification was obtained
throughout five value streams
in the depots Nichols Industrial Complex.
The depot, on May 3, 2007, received a Certificate of
Registration confirming the quality management system
for the overhaul, remanufacturing, repair and testing of
vehicle platforms; gasoline, diesel and turbine engines;
weapons and fire control systems; and other supporting
systems used in U.S. Army combat vehicles had been
assessed and were in compliance with requirements for
ISO 9001:2000. A re-certification audit is required on an
annual basis and ANAD was most recently re-certified in
2013.
Shingo Recognition
Anniston submitted two candidates
for the 2007 Shingo Prize, an annual award that recognizes excellence in
manufacturing throughout public and
private business sectors. The award is
bestowed based on a point system which
includes employee empowerment, vision, strategy, partnership, quality, cost
and delivery.
There are three levels of recognition - Bronze, Silver and Shingo Prize.
Annistons Field Artillery Ammunition
Support Vehicle assembly process received a Shingo Silver Medallion. The AGT 1500 turbine
engines entire process from disassembly to final test was a
recipient of a Shingo Bronze Medallion.

ANAD leadership is committed to the concept that
combat readiness and responsible environmental stewardship are compatible, achievable and necessary. Our
Environmental Management System (EMS) goes beyond
compliance-driven evaluations and also focuses on environmental, safety and health impacts while increasing
capacity, productivity and production.
In 2007, ANAD was granted ISO 14001 certificationthe globally recognized EMS standard-- in activities associated with heavy tracked vehicle maintenance
and fabrication. Certification is granted on a three-year
basis; ANAD was re-certified in 2010 and again in 2013.
Conservation
Anniston Army Depot was awarded the Governors Air Conservationist
Award at a ceremony hosted by the Alabama Wildlife Federation Aug. 3, 2012,
in Prattville, Ala.
For over 30 years, the Alabama Wildlife Federation has presented conservation awards to individuals and organizations making great contributions to the
conservation of the states wildlife and natural resources.
ANADs 2012 award was based on the installations efforts to replace degreaser products containing air pollutants
with products that contain no hazardous air pollutants.

In 2007, Anniston became the first in North America
to attain fence-to-fence certification to the Occupational
Health and Safety (OHSAS) 18001:2007 standard. Every three years, OSHA performs an audit which evaluates
safety and health performance against a set of international standards.
Principal elements evaluated include safety and health
policy, hazard identification, risk control, legal requirement, objectives and targets, document control, emergency preparedness and others. In 2013, a re-certification
audit was performed, and the depot is now re-certified
through 2016.
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Collaboration
Anniston Army Depot and the U.S. Marine Corps were
honored for their collaboration on the Assault Breacher Vehicle (ABV) at the eighth Annual Defense Logistics Award
Ceremony in Arlington, Va., Dec. 1, 2010.
The ABV program, which was initiated in 2002, won the
award for Military-Military Collaboration of the Year.
Army Award for Maintenance Excellence

In 2014, ANAD was awarded the Army Award for Maintenance Excellence for its accomplishments in the Assault
Breacher Vehicle (ABV) program. The AAME is part of the
Chief of Staff of the Armys Combined Logistics Excellence
Award (CLEA) program, which recognizes achievements in
the areas of deployment, maintenance and supply operations.
The CLEA program highlights the crucial role logistics
play in supporting the warfighter and it recognizes both field
and depot level Army activities demonstrating excellence in
maintenance operations. The AAME is one of three award
categories of the CLEA program.
Process Optimization
Enterprise Excellence
Anniston Army Depots Enterprise
Excellence Division offers employees
tools to improve processes, reduce waste
and make their work flow more efficient.
Through the use of Lean Six Sigma methodology, the Value Engineering Program and
the Army Suggestion Program, waste removal
has been optimized, vehicle turnaround time has
been reduced and first pass yield has improved. Establishment of standardized processes and material
management has resulted in reduced cycle times as well
as a reduction of in-process inventory.
Lean principals have been applied to a variety of processes - from industrial work to office duties, down to the
smallest tasks.
The depot has had well over 1,000 Lean events, improving
processes everywhere from the Equal Employment Opportunity
Office to the Paladin and FAASV line in the Combat Vehicle Repair
Facility.
Some of the installations successes, such as the Paladin line and the
turbine engine shop, have earned accolades including one award that is
been considered the Nobel Prize of continuous improvement, the Shingo
award.
Employees are involved in Lean events from beginning to end.
Lean Six Sigma
Anniston submitted a Lean Six Sigma (LSS) award package through TACOM Life
Cycle Management Command and Army Materiel Command to the Department of the
Army for an M1 Abrams vehicle assembly project.
By applying LSS concepts to processes in both the hull assembly and turret assembly
operations, Anniston received the 2008 Department of the Army LSS Award.
Not only was waste removed, but, as part of the project, the depot gained enough floor space to
accommodate Paladin cab assembly, which was once completed wherever available space could be
found. Now, employees in Paladin cab assembly have a designated space to accomplish their mission,
just like M1 turret assembly.
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Career Academy
The depots co-op program

gave me the ability to work in
the morning, go to school in
the afternoon and still play for
my high school soccer team.
Cody Roberts, mechanic
I had no idea what I was going to do with my life.

The depots High School cooperative education
program offered training and a place to work.
The Pathways Program serves as a critical marketing

tool assisting Anniston Army Depot in hiring students or
recent graduates to meet employment needs. It is a vital
part of the overall workforce revitalization efforts.
The Pathways Program consists of two components
the Internship Program and Recent Graduates Program.
Participants of the Internship Program are exposed to
government work through federal internships while pursuing their degree. Positions are open to current students
enrolled at least half-time in high school, technical, undergraduate or graduate programs.
High school students attend their respective school for
half a day and train at the ANAD Career Academy the remainder of the day. As part of ANADs workforce revitalization, the depot established the Career Academy in 2001.
The Career Academy has undergone many changes, but
when vacancy opportunities exist, the Career Academy
stands ready to offer students classroom lectures and onthe-job training.
This provides the depot with a well-trained candidate
pool for potential vacancies. The Career Academy partners
with both secondary and post-secondary education in Alabama to provide training opportunities for these students.
Participants in the technical, undergraduate and graduate
programs take college courses while working part time and
receiving on-the-job training.
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Michelle Austin, mechanic
Marketing of the high school program includes approximately 46 schools in eight counties located in a 55-mile
radius of the installation.
Students selected for the high school/technical programs
are placed in one of five cooperative education opportunities: machining, mechanics, welding, hydraulics/pneumatics and electronics.
The second component is the Recent Graduates Program. This program targets individuals who have recently
graduated from qualifying educational institutions or programs and seek a dynamic career development program
with training and mentorship.
To be eligible, applicants must apply within two years
of degree or certificate completion (except for veterans precluded from doing so due to military service obligations,
who will have up to six years to apply). Participates selected for the undergraduate, graduate and recent graduate
program will receive developmental training in: accounting, budgeting, engineering, technology or business career
fields.
All ANAD Pathways job opportunities are announced
through USAJOBS, the U.S. government portal for civil
service jobs. Vacancies and permanent employment are dependent upon the depots mission requirement. For more
information on the ANAD Pathways Program, contact
(256) 741-5266.
Community Involvement
Child, Youth and School Age Services
Throughout the Department of the Army, focus on supporting the Soldiers, civilians and Family members who
provide selfless support to the mission has become a subject
of significant importance. Anniston Army Depot (ANAD)
has responded by providing additional services and support
to our employees and their families. In the fall of 2007,
the depot realized a long-held goal of providing child care
services to our employees with the opening of a new Child
Development Center.
The Department of Defense (DoD) child development
programs have earned the recognition of being the model
for the nation. In March 2007, child care centers run by the
DoD were ranked number one in the U.S. for best standards
and oversight by the National Association of Child Care
Resource and Referral Agencies. DoD achieves high standards of child care through adequate funding, strict oversight, continuous staff development, strong family involvement and a shared commitment to excellence.
Child, Youth and School-Age Services, or CYSS, is an
integral part of the Army mission. CYSS programs support
the Soldier and civilian, which in turn enhances Army readiness. In other words, a Soldier or civilian can concentrate
on the mission knowing that their children are safe and supervised by a trained and professional staff while participating in quality developmental programs.
ANAD joined the Army CYSS family and will continue this tradition of excellence. The Child Development
Facility offers a 161-child capacity to service dependents
of the depots military members and employees as well as
its tenant and contractor personnel. The facilitys 18,078
square feet of floor space accommodates approximately 18
infants and pre-toddlers, 24 toddlers, 40 preschool children
and 75 school age children. The facility features a large
multi-purpose gymnasium, age-appropriate playgrounds
and a state-of-the-art computer lab.
In addition to the services this facility offers, the benefits
of providing child development programs to our families is
enormous. Convenience, affordability and quality are hallmarks of an Army Child, Youth and School Age Services
program.
Army Community Service

Army Community Service is a dedicated team of professionals who provide comprehensive, coordinated and
responsive programs and services that promote self-reliance, resiliency and stability during war and peace. All active duty, U.S. Army Reserve and National Guard service
members on active duty exceeding 30 days, depot civilians,
tenants, retirees and Family members are eligible to utilize
ACS services.
Programs include:
Army Volunteer Corps
Army Family Action Plan
Army Family Team Building
Exceptional Family Member Program
Family Advocacy
Relocation Readiness
Deployment Readiness
Financial Readiness
Employment Readiness
Army Emergency Relief
Information and Referral
Community Relations
ANAD has an excellent rapport with the local
community. Examples include:
More than $2.5 million contributed from 2008-2013
to the United Ways Combined Federal Campaign
Sponsored more than 1,300 children in protective
custody at Calhoun County Department of Human
Resources during the Christmas Cheer Program from
2008-2013
Actively engaged in local schools with mentoring
initiatives at 29 schools in three school systems
Quarterly blood drives embracing 58 years of
donations
Army Emergency Relief donations of more than
$226,000 from 2008-2013 to support Soldiers in
need, whether retirees or active duty
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A welder works on a M1 Abrams tank in Anniston Army Depots Combat Vehicle Repair Facility.
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Doing business with
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Americas Combat Vehicle
Support Center
For information on current business opportunities with

Anniston Army Depot, please visit the following websites:
ANAD Homepage:
www.anad.army.mil
Army Single Fact to Industry (ASFI)
Acquisition Business Website:
https://acquisition.army.mil/asfi
Federal Business Opportunities:
www.fbo.gov
As of June 2014
For partnering inquiries, contact:

Anniston Army Depot
Business Development Office, TAAN-LB
7 Frankford Avenue, Anniston, AL 36201-4199
Email: Johnny.w.thompson6.civ@mail.mil
Phone: 256-235-6512

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Major Secondary Items..................................................................................................................................16

Integrated Systems Response Center............................................................................................................18

Chemical, Environmental and Material Laboratories................................................................................25

Partnering with Anniston...............................................................................................................................28

Partnering through the Years........................................................................................................................30

Foreign Military Sales.........................................................................................................................................................32

Powertrain Flexible Maintenance Facility...................................................................................................34

Powertrain Transmission Facility...................................................................................................................34

Small Arms Repair Facility.............................................................................................................................34

Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant........................................................................................................34

Certifications and Significant Awards.......................................................................................................................36

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ANAD has provided vital support for every major war

Nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains,

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vice members; contractors; and volunteers.

On-site Private Industry Partners

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Electronic integrated system mechanics

I want everyone on the battlefield to

Going overseas to work

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Small Arms Capabilities

Combat Vehicle Capabilities

Products and Services

Since construction of Anniston

Employees perform final checks on a Stryker vehicle.

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M9 Armored Combat Earthmover

Stryker Family of Vehicles

Armored Vehicle Launched Bridge

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Assault Breacher Vehicle

M249 Squad Automatic Weapon

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Major Secondary Items

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Much of the workforces expertise has been gained

A mechanic assembles part of an AGT 1500 turbine engine.

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The Integrated Systems Response Center (ISRC) is a

Original Equipment Manufacturer disciplines now part

Notable ISRC efforts to-date include the M160 Tele-Operated

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ANAD has a dynamic technical

By organizational title alone, one