A key component to the Army's success is the maintenance of a wide range of weapons systems, commonly called "ordnance." Ordnance Officers are responsible for ensuring that these weapons systems, vehicles, and equipment are ready and available--and in perfect working order--at all times.
An Ordnance Officer will also manage the developing, testing, fielding, handling, storage and disposal of munitions.
The responsibilities of an Ordnance Lieutenant may include:
- Commanding and controlling Ordnance operations and combined armed forces during land combat.
- Coordinate employment of Ordnance Soldiers at all levels of command, from platoon to battalion and higher, in U.S. and multi-national operations.
Ordnance Officers may continue in the Operations career field, serving in the Ordnance Branch at ever increasing levels of leadership and responsibility.
Responsibilities of an Ordnance Captain may include:
- Commanding and controlling company-sized Ordnance operations units (200-300 Soldiers).
- Coordinate employment of Ordnance Soldiers at all levels of command, from company to division level and beyond, in U.S. and multi-national operations.
- Develop doctrine, organizations and equipment for unique Ordnance missions.
- Providing instruction on Ordnance vehicles and systems at service schools and combat training centers.
- Serve as an Ordnance advisor to other units, including Army National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve organizations.
Phone, Fax & E-mail
Phone: 918-444-3067
Fax: 918-444-3065
E-mail: nsurotc@nsuok.edu
