A gathering of key stories and photos that capture some of the action at the U.S. Army's manufacturing center at Watervliet, N.Y. This is a low resolution edition and so, if you wish a higher resolution copy please send a note to: usarmy.watervliet.tacom.list.wvapublicaffairs@mail.mil The Watervliet Arsenal (pronounced water-vleet) is an Army-owned and -operated manufacturing facility located in Watervliet, New York. The Arsenal is the oldest, continuously active arsenal in the United States having begun operations during the War of 1812.

1. SALVOU.S. Army Watervliet Arsenal – Since 1813 July 2018
148 HOURS
Arsenal Hosts NY
SWAT School
Page 4
Making the Cut:
Firehouse Ribbon-Cutting
Ceremony
Page 3
Arsenal Takes to
the Streets
City of Watervliet
Memorial Day Parade
Page 6

2. Page 2 The Salvo
Commander’s Corner
Colonel Joseph R. Morrow
Two years ago, the Arsenal was in the midst of a
years long struggle to gain workload exacerbated by
sequestration and budget cuts. The Arsenal’s future
was challenging and it was imperative that we did our
very best to reverse course and bring work back to the
Arsenal.
Since then, the Arsenal has experienced an un-
precedented return of workload. Never in its 205 year
history has the Arsenal had such a drastic reversal of fate
in such a short amount of time. This has been nothing
short of phenomenal and speaks volumes to the hard
work and quality of people at the Watervliet Arsenal.
This has not gone unnoticed, as recent high-level visits
from senior Army leadership including Secretary of the
Army Mark Esper, shows.
This year has been off to a great start. We are trick-
ling into the second half of the fiscal year having already
met critical goals. 2018 is shaping up to be one of our
strongest years in recent memory. Now is even more
important that we do our very best to ensure every
product that leaves the gate meets the level of quality
our reputation is built on.
As mentioned during the Town Hall, I never want to
tell anyone there is any place better than the Watervliet
Arsenal – there simply isn’t a better group of individuals
working together to perform such a vital task. I cannot
say enough good things about my experiences here as
your Commander. Thank you again to all of you for mak-
ing my tenure as your commander a memorable one.
The last two years have been extraordinary and pres-
ent a moment of reflection and appreciation. The Arsenal
workforce has made significant contributions to the safety
and security of our nation and in the process secured our
role in providing the very best cannon and mortar systems
in the world. This historic turnaround in workload is testa-
ment to your hard work and dedication.
Commander: Colonel Joseph R. Morrow
Public Affairs Officer: Matthew I. Day
Editor: Matthew I. Day
Photographer: Matthew I. Day
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SALVOU.S. Army Watervliet Arsenal – Since 1813
COL Joseph R. Morrow
Commander
Watervliet Arsenal

3. Page 3July 2018
On May 24, 2018, a ribbon-cut-
ting ceremony was held in front of
the newly completed Fire Station
renovation and expansion project
at the Watervliet Arsenal. Before an
audience of Arsenal and U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers staff, COL As-
bery delivered kind words before
officially cutting the ribbon on this
much needed project. The project
significantly enhances Fire and EMS
services at the Arsenal.
“This project was the result of
many hands coming together and
working to make this happen,”COL
Asbery said of the project that be-
gan last fall and wrapped up earlier
this year.
Deputy Commander Joseph Tur-
cotte reiterated COL Asbery’s words
by adding,“we learned things along
the way – we had to think creatively
to make sure we accomplished all
we needed to make sure our fire and
EMS can provide the best service
possible to the Arsenal.”
As you walk past the new addi-
tion you will instantly notice the new
vehicle bays and modern exterior,
but what really enhances services
is on the inside. This project added
new bunk rooms that increase living
space and nearly doubles the capac-
ity for additional fighters. Speaking
of firefighters, there are now facilities
available to house female fighters
that were previously non-existent.
These modern amenities will
enhance the ability of our Fire and
EMS service to continue serving and
protecting the Arsenal for decades to
come.
The work has stopped and the dust may have settled but that didn’t persuade COL
Thomas Asbery, District Commander, New York District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, from
coming out to formally cut the ribbon on the now completed and operational Fire Station
renovation project.
Making the Cut:Making the Cut:
Arsenal Holds Firehouse Ribbon-Cutting CeremonyArsenal Holds Firehouse Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Fire Chief John Whipple, center, remarks on the importance of the Fire Station renovation project during the formal ribbon-cutting ceremony on
May 24, 2018.
Fire Chief John Whipple, left, highlights some of the features of the Fire House expansion proj-
ect to COL Asbery that will increase the ability of the Fire Department to respond to incidents
at the Arsenal and surrounding community.
Story by: Matthew Day

4. Page 4 The Salvo
During the month of June, nine law enforcement
agencies in the Capital region converged on the Water-
vliet Arsenal to participate in the 148 hour New York State
Basic SWAT Operators Course. Students were put through
a grueling course that trained, tested and evaluated their
skills and proficiency in SWAT tactics.
Students representing nine law enforcement agen-
cies in the region participated in a series of exercises,
most of which occurred on Arsenal grounds. The agencies
involved were East Greenbush, Schenectady, and Troy
Police Departments, Albany, Columbia, and Washington
County Sheriffs, Watervliet Arsenal Police, and New York
State Department of Corrections.
While dubbed a basic course, the skills learned were
anything but. This course is the foundation to more ad-
vanced tactics and will give these officers the tools they
need to stay safe and potentially save lives during dan-
gerous scenarios like the ones practiced during training
events.
Officers were trained and evaluated on 32 chap-
ters of training including first aid, vehicular and tubular
assault, tactical movement inside and outside a structure,
land navigation, repelling, rifle and pistol marksman-
ship, firing from a vehicle, and using a vehicle as cover.
This course featured instructors from multiple agencies
including the cities of Colonie, Guilderland, and Troy,
Rensselaer and Warren County Sheriffs, New York State
A flashbang is thrown, a SWAT team breaches and enters a CDTA bus and approaches an
assailant using a hostage as a human shield – fortunately this was just part of training exer-
cises during an intense 148 hour Basic SWAT Operators Course hosted by the Arsenal.
148 Hours148 Hours
Arsenal Hosts New York State SWAT SchoolArsenal Hosts New York State SWAT School
Story by: Matthew Day
An officer provides rear security during tactical team movements
during live weapons training.
Officers use a vehicle as cover during vehicular assault training at the Watervliet Arsenal where students learned how to approach armed sus-
pects in a vehicle..

5. Page 5July 2018
Continued on Page 9
Environmental Conservation Po-
lice, New York State Department of
Corrections and Watervliet Arsenal’s
own law enforcement trainer Lieu-
tenant Roy Barringer.
The Arsenal was certified as a
site for New York State SWAT training
and hosted its first class in 2016. This
year’s class is the fourth class to go
through the Arsenal hosted event
and is the largest class to date with
nearly 30 officers in attendance.
This interagency cooperation
is extremely beneficial to both the
Arsenal and participating agencies.
In addition to learning valuable skills
and tactics, participants from the
Arsenal are able to build relation-
ships with local law enforcement
departments that may prove useful
in future situations where cross
department interaction may occur.
(Above) Students receive instruction on how to properly use a vehicle as cover during a scenar-
io where officers engaged from inside and outside a vehicle. (Below) Officers prepare to enter a
room during a search for an armed suspect with possible hostages.

6. Page 6 The Salvo
Arsenal Takes to the StreetsArsenal Takes to the Streets
City of Watervliet Memorial Day ParadeCity of Watervliet Memorial Day Parade
Members of the Watervliet Arsenal joined COL Joseph Morrow and wife Susan for this year’s
Memorial Day parade and celebration in Watervliet. Through efforts by parade volunteers
and marchers the Arsenal was represented with a float, fire and emergency services vehicles,
and over a dozen marchers.
Story by: Matthew Day
4 year-old Brayden Champagne eagerly shakes COL Morrow’s hand
and thanks him for his service at the Memorial Day service that fol-
lowed the parade.
Arsenal employee Kathleen Seeloff marches alongside the Arsenal
float during the Memorial Day Parade.
Early Memorial Day morning, Arsenal employees
gathered in front of the Watervliet High School to partici-
pate in this year’s Memorial Day Parade. Flanked by more
than a dozen marchers, this year’s Arsenal contingent was
comprised of a float featuring mortar systems and a XM-
360 cannon, a ladder truck from the Fire Department, an
Arsenal Police vehicle and a CUTV from the Hudson-Mo-
hawk Military Vehicle Collectors’Club.
Following the parade COL Morrow gathered at
Veterans’Park to deliver the Memorial Address before a
crowd of parade goers and distinguished guests includ-
ing Watervliet Mayor Mike Manning and Congressman
Paul Tonko. During his address COL Morrow echoed
the importance of honoring our fallen members of the
military who sacrificed their lives defending our freedoms
and way of life. The Memorial Day Celebration also fea-
tured remarks by Congressman Paul Tonko, Mayor Mike
Manning and former City Councilman Charles Diamond.
A special thanks goes out to all who participated in
the parade – especially our float building team from Ben-
et Labs and WVA, our fire and emergency services mem-
bers, and our drivers who tirelessly offer their services
each year. None of this would be possible without them.

7. Page 7July 2018
(Top) Parade goers wave to members of the Watervliet Arsenal Fire Department during the City of Watervliet Memorial Day Parade. (Middle left)
Our cannons and mortars are always a crowd pleaser but this year Schatzi really stole the show! (Bottom left) COL Morrow delivered this year’s
Memorial Address during the City of Watervliet Memorial Day Celebration. (Right) A couple shares an embrace as COL Morrow delivered the
Memorial Address during the Memorial Day Celebration.

8. Page 8 The Salvo
Town Hall Wrap-upTown Hall Wrap-up
Takeaways from June’s Command Town HallTakeaways from June’s Command Town Hall
On June 7, 2018, COL Morrow held his final Town Hall. During the briefing to the workforce
the Commander detailed the state of current and future workload – below are some of the
highlights and awards presented at its conclusion.
(Top left) William O’Brien was presented with the Superior Civilian Service Medal and his retirement from Civilian Service Certificate. (Top Center)
Thomas Pond was presented with induction into the Ordnance Order of Samuel Sharpe, the Superior Civilian Service Medal and his retirement
from Civilian Service Certificate. (Top right) Kevin Chase was presented with the Commander’s Medal for Civilian Service. (Left) Certificate of
Achievement presented to (left to right) William Root, Joseph Santoro, Daniel Sheldon, David Moak, Francis Masterson, Daniel Weatherwax, John
Renak, Matthew Church, Ashley Palage, and Randy Bates. (Middle right) Certificate of Achievement presented to Christopher Yuhasz. (Bottom
right) Certificate of Appreciation presented to Maurice Burke. (Photos by William Martin)

9. Page 9July 2018
The knowledge and tactics sharing is crucial during
intense situations.
“It has been great working with other agencies. I
am impressed with the level of professionalism and qual-
ity of these officers,”said Watervliet Officer Jesse Wiley,
“the training has been incredible, just simply incredible
– there are no other words to describe it.”
This year’s class graduated on June 29, 2018 during
a ceremony held at the Arsenal. During the ceremony
WVA Lieutenant Roy Barringer told the graduates,“it’s an
honor and a privilege to serve but that comes with a cost
– that cost is continue to train, continue to learn, pass on
what you learn to your fellow officers, and stay safe.”
148 Hours (Cont. from Page 5)
(Top left to right) Years of service certificates were given to the following personnel,
40 years James Best, 35 years Danny Moran, 30 years Bruce Pienkowski, 25 years
William Bashford and Michael Merrill. (Bottom left) CW3 Clark was presented with the
Meritorious Service Medal. (Middle right) Alexander Gardner was presented with the
Civilian Achievement Medal. (Bottom right) Deborah Moody was presented with a
Two-Star note from MG LeMasters. (Photos by William Martin)
Officers engage targets on the firing line during pistol qualification
course while range safety officers and firearms trainers observe.

10. Page 10 The Salvo
Reasonable Accommodations
Message from EEO Manager Ray Anderson
Facts:
• If you do not have a disability, you are not entitled to a reasonable
accommodation.
• Medical documentation will be required unless the disability is
obvious i.e., blindness, deafness, paralysis etc.
• Your supervisor can and should request updated medical doc-
umentation to determine if the accommodation is still required
and if the agency can still reasonably accommodate you without
creating an undue hardship on the agency.
• An accommodation does not have to be what you and or your
physician request, but an effective accommodation that enables
you to perform the essential functions of your job.
• Telework as a reasonable accommodation is not an entitlement.
• Telework doesn’t take the place of sick leave.
• Telework as a reasonable accommodation should be granted on a
case-by-case basis.
• Not every job can be done via telework.
What would not be considered/required as a Reasonable
Accommodation?
• Removing an essential function of the job
• Hiring someone else to perform that essential function
• Lowering performance standards
• Excusing misconduct
• Providing“personal use items,”such as eyeglasses, hearing aids,
wheelchairs, walkers etc.
• Changing supervisors
• Providing the exact accommodation that the employee and or
physician request, but providing an ineffective accommodation
What supervisors need to know…
A reasonable accommodation request is usually initiated by the employee regardless if they are a new hire or have
been working for the federal government for years. If someone is newly disabled, it may take some time for them to
figure out what they would need to perform the essential functions of their job. The key here is to be flexible and work
closely with the EEO Office so that you and your employees can navigate through the reasonable accommodation
process with as little difficulty as possible.
Tips:
• NEVER ASSUME that someone needs an accommodation. The
employee will let you know if he/she needs one.
• Unless you are going to ASK ALL applicants if they will need an
accommodation, don’t ask any one person specifically.
• Unless a person has an obvious disability, supporting medical
documentation will be required.
• The reasonable accommodation process is an INTERACTIVE pro-
cess involving the employee and the supervisor.
• The interactive process is essential to processing the request.
• Focus on what effective accommodation you can provide to
accommodate the employee in the workplace.
What employees need to know…
A reasonable accommodation request is usually initiated by you the employee. Regardless if you are a new hire or
have been working for the federal government for years. If you are newly disabled, it may take some time for you to
figure out what you need to perform the essential functions of your job. The key here is to be flexible and work closely
with your supervisor and the EEO Office so you can navigate through the reasonable accommodation process with as
little difficulty as possible.
Step 1: The employee approaches the supervisor about a reasonable accommodation. They do not have to use those specific
words (using plain English) to tell them that an adjustment needs to be made due to a medical condition. This constitutes a re-
quest.
Step 2 : The supervisor will contact the EEO Office immediately following the request to ensure every step is taken in a timely
manner. Even if the request seems to be a simple adjustment, you must contact the EEO office because we are required to track
and report the type and cost of all accommodations to the Department of the Army (DA). If a supervisor is unsure how to proceed,
the EEO staff will assist the supervisor in working through the accommodation request in the best and most cost effective way, for
both the organization and the employee.
“Reasonable accommodations are the key to our nondis-
crimination policy and will not/may not look like what is
typically normal to you. This is because it is a modification
in the way we do business to ensure persons with disabili-
ties are afforded the same opportunities as everyone else
in the workplace. While many individuals with disabilities
can work without an accommodation, other qualified
applicants and employees may face barriers to employment
without the accommodation process.”

11. Page 11July 2018
Quality Control Vs. Quality Management
Continuous Improvement Office
Quality Control is contained within Quality Man-
agement, and revolves around good practices outlined
in the PMI project management model advocated by
AMC. That model has a“triangle”of boundaries: Scope,
Time and Cost. Management at WVA pays close atten-
tion to Time (Delivery Performance to Promise) and
Cost of customer orders. The Scope part of the triangle
is the customer’s work order and the requirements of
the“Tech Data Package”(TDP). The TDP includes all
product drawings and quality provisions that describe
dimensional, material and performance requirements.
The work we do to meet TDP requirements is Quality
Control.
Quality Management, on the other hand, is not
project oriented. It’s a system of managing the busi-
ness for quality outputs, driven by leadership. The ISO
9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS) stan-
dard provides an appropriate structure for achieving
these results. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
and Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) require com-
mercial or government entities providing products to
the government to have a QMS. Army regulation AR
702-11 (Army Quality Program) also requires a QMS and
additionally emphasizes the tenets of the ISO standard,
as does AR 5-1 (Management of Army Business Opera-
tions). Complying with ISO 9001:2015 makes us com-
pliant with AR 702-11 and the DFARS. This is accom-
plished through the WVA QMS.
By necessity, Quality Control is a function of
production operations and Quality Management is a
function of the greater organization’s leadership.
The origin of ISO 9001 explains why it is a uni-
versal standard within AMC, other U.S./Allied military
branches, and the commercial defense sector. Estab-
lished in 1987, ISO traces back to military procurement
standards DoD MIL-Q-9858 (1959), the U.K’s Def Stan
05-21 and 05-24, and NATO Allied Quality Assurance
Provisions (AQAP). Suppliers to military procurement
agencies had to comply with these and other quality
assurance requirements for each contract awarded. To-
day, an ISO 9001 certification satisfies those numerous
Defense quality standards …with many improvements.
Moreover, an ISO certification is universally accepted
across industries, militaries and continents. It cuts to the
chase when contracting for business and investigating
issues, instills customer confidence, and more. Other
“similar programs”exist, but would be like speaking a
foreign quality language to near everyone we could do
business with.
So, in a nutshell, QC is product quality, while QM is
organizational quality, and the universal Quality lan-
guage is ISO 9001.
The difference between Quality Control
(QC) and Quality Management (QM) is
described within the standards AMC,
through TACOM, pushes down to the
sites. Those standards include Project
Management Institute’s body of knowledge
(PMI) and International Organization for
Standardization (ISO) 9001:2015.
Article by: Ed Stewart

12. THINK SAFETY
THINK SAFETYStay Safe!
Stay Safe!
Watervliet Arsenal Safety Office
Safety Hotline 4537
Top 5 Safety Points
1. Only trained and licensed operators are
authorized to use aerial lifts
2. Only attach lanyards to approved
anchor points
3. Floor is the ONLY approved standing
point on a platform
4. Barricade/tape off the area to prevent
pedestrians or vehicles entering job site
5. Always have a licensed person on the
ground able to bring the basket down in
case of emergency