25th Marine Weapons Company brings the heat to Army Support Activity Fort Dix
U.S. Marine Corps. Marines assigned to the 25th Marine Regiment, conduct readiness training at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. on Dec. 16, 2022. Ordnance is a military term for ammunition and weapons. Ordnance includes all types of ammunition, missiles, toxic chemicals, and nuclear weapons. These critical supplies must be handled carefully and stored properly by trained professionals. Ordnance specialists are responsible for the safety, security, and accountability of the Military’s weapons and ammunition. They perform a wide variety of duties, including the safe receipt, storage, and transport of ordnance. Some of these specialists deal solely with the destruction and demilitarization of explosive items, while some deal solely with maintenance and repair.