1998 MUNITIONS EXECUTIVE SUMMIT Munitions Executive Summit, September 14 -- 16, 1998, Manalapan, Florida. Change continues unabated in the Defense Department and the Defense Industry. The Munitions Base continues to adjust to the changes in the level of business and the manner in which it is conducted. The challenges facing the government and industry management increases as the need to have an adequate level of readiness and a responsive capability runs headlong into the budget realities. Almost two years ago a study was initiated to assess the production base and recommend steps which might reshape the way it is operated as opposed to allowing a free fall condition to continue. Actions and ongoing efforts from the government/industry team which will, hopefully lead to a more stable capability structured to operate in this new world environment will be addressed during the conference. The goal of assuring that the best, most effective munitions are available for our troops where they need them and when they need them makes this an absolutely critical subject. Mr. Paul Hoeper, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Research, Development and Acquisition will brief on Army Acquisition. The U.S. Army Materiel Command(AMC) overview will be presented by GEN Johnnie E. Wilson, Commanding General(CG), AMC. Other speakers include MG James W. Monroe, CG, US Army Industrial Operations Command; MG Billy K. Solomon, Director for Logistics and Security Assistance, US Central Command; MG Roy E. Beauchamp, CG, US Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command; MG John F. Michitsch, Program Executive Officer, Ground Combat Support Systems; and BG John J. Deyermond, Deputy Chief of Staff for Ammunition, AMC. There will also be an Industry Panel, Base "Adjustments" Panel, Arms/Real Estate Management Panel and an Acquisition Trends Panel.. For a copy of the brochure, please call NDIA at 703-522-1820 or Fax 703-522-1885 and refer to Event # 865. WEB: Click here to learn more about the National Defense, http://www.ndia.org. E-MAIL: Click here to learn more about NDIA, fbajowski@ndia.org. Posted 07/29/98 (W-SN230056).

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