U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command
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| U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command | |
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 TACOM distinctive unit insignia |
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| Active | 1942[1] - Present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | U.S. Army |
| Type | Research and Development |
| Part of | United States Army Materiel Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Detroit Arsenal Tank Plant |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander |
MG Scott G. West[2] |
The U.S. Army's TACOM Life Cycle Management Command (LCMC), formally known as Tank-automotive and Armaments Command, (TACOM), headquartered in Warren, MI, is part of AMC, the U.S. Army Materiel Command. It generates, provides, and sustains mobility, lethality, and survivability for soldiers, other U.S. armed services, and allies - all to ensure United States Army readiness. TACOM's military and civilian associates find and implement technology and logistics solutions for the soldier. From tank-automotive and armaments weapons systems research and development, through procurement and fielding, to sustainment and retirement, TACOM's associates provide "cradle-to-grave" support to America's armed forces. The Defense Acquisition University (DAU), has a branch at TACOM, which assists with the training and certification of employees in necessary logistics and acquisition methods for the U.S. Government. This training and certification is made possible by many highly trained instructors on TACOM and elsewhere, providing lectures and briefings on these crucial logistic and acquisition areas. TACOM shares its base with the Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC), which is responsible for many important engineering projects for the U.S. military. The entire complex that TACOM's headquarters is located on is known as the Detroit Arsenal. TACOM has other centers at Rock Island, IL, Watervliet, NY and Natick, MA among others.
[edit] References
- ^ United States Army. U.S. Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command History. Retrieved on 2008-05-19. “1942 - Ordnance established the Tank-Automotive Center (T-AC) in Detroit.”
- ^ "Macomb Briefs - Commanding general at TACOM promoted", The Detroit News, The Detroit News, 2008-05-19. Retrieved on 2008-05-19. "Army Brig. Gen. Scott G. West, commanding general of the U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command in Warren, has been promoted to the rank of major general. West has been commander of TACOM since April."
