United States Army Materiel Command
| U.S. Army Materiel Command | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1962–present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Type | Army Command |
| Role | Develops, maintains, and supports materiel capabilities for the Army |
| Size | more than 60,000 military and civilians |
| Garrison/HQ | Redstone Arsenal |
| Motto(s) | If a Soldier shoots it, drives it, flies it, wears it, communicates with it, or eats it – AMC provides it. |
| March | Arsenal for the Brave |
| Website | AMC — The Army's Materiel Integrator www |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | LTG Christopher Mohan (acting) |
| Command Sergeant Major | CSM Jimmy J. Sellers |
| Notable commanders | Frank S. Besson, Jr. Ferdinand J. Chesarek |
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The U.S. Army Materiel Command (AMC) is the primary provider of materiel to the United States Army. The command's mission includes the management of installations, as well as maintenance and parts distribution.
AMC operates depots; arsenals; ammunition plants; and other facilities, and maintains the Army's prepositioned stocks, both on land and afloat.
The command is also the Department of Defense Executive Agent for the chemical weapons stockpile and for conventional ammunition.
AMC is responsible for the business of selling United States Army equipment and services to allies of the United States and negotiates and implements agreements for co-production of U.S. weapons systems by other states.