HILL AFB, Utah -- Workers from the Air Force Combat Ammunition Center and 9th Munitions Squadron at Beale Air Force Base, California, journeyed to Hill for critical training and education from the Air Force Sustainment Center's 649th Munitions Squadron experts on the unit's Standard Air Munitions Package capability.
With the pending incorporation of palletized munitions into the AFCOMAC's advanced training and mass combat ammunition and production course curriculum, this invaluable hands-on experience will open the doors to supplemental support and cargo integration within the entirety of the munitions community.
STAMP experts trained members from the visiting units on three palletized munition types, as well as real-world Presidential Drawdown and STAMP capability taskings. Additionally, the team visited the Global Ammunition Control Point, where they discussed the planning and coordination of munitions movements worldwide.
“Not only is this partnership critical in enhancing the curriculum of our course, but it also provided an opportunity for our younger Airmen and NCOs to gain hands-on exposure to this vital and unique mission,” said Maj. Christopher Parmer, 9th MUNS director of operations.
Some of the builds included miniature air launched decoys, grenades, and guidance tail kits. Each type of asset is configured differently on pallets, so receiving the exposure of the logistical process and execution was essential for this training.
“This training is a key ingredient to formulating a powerful and effective munitions force, the information our STAMP team provided will reach the entire career field,” said Lt Ron Arcino, 649th MUNS systems flight commander.
After three days of on-site training, the 649th Munitions Squadron was able to give in-depth details into the niche mission of STAMP. In turn, AFCOMAC will implement munition builds for cargo aircraft pallets, exercising their new knowledge of rapid response munitions swing stock and aid packages.
“The collaboration strengthened the skills of both organizations, fostering a shared commitment to operational readiness and preparation for Great Power Competition,” Parmer said.