The
two missiles arrived at Anniston Defense Munitions Center
May 16 and were quickly taken to the ammunition bunker
that will be their home until the need arises to ship
them to the warfighter.
The
THAAD missile is a U.S. Army missile system designed to
intercept and destroy short, medium and intermediate ballistic
missiles. The THAAD missile uses kinetic energy to destroy
its target, meaning it does not carry a warhead like traditional
missiles, but makes a direct hit and destroys the enemy
missile.
ADMC
will be responsible for maintaining, shipping and escorting
the missiles to their destination.
This
has required extensive training and preparation by the
employees of ADMC to ensure mission success.
Representatives
from various DOD agencies, such as the Missile Defense
Agency and Army Aviation and Missile Command, who had
a part in the planning, testing and production of the
THAAD missile, were on-hand to witness this historic moment.
“Our
new mission to receive, store and ship THAADs is a great
example of how the team here at ADMC can work with our
customers to provide outstanding and unique munitions
services to ensure ADMC remains a valuable asset to the
warfighter,” said ADMC Commander Lt. Col. Randall
DeLong.
