Aberdeen Proving Ground officials have announced that the base will conduct firing tests this week. APG has firing tests scheduled Monday, May 2 through Friday, May 6 from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tentatively, there is also a single event planned for Wednesday, 11 May 2022, that will be... Continue Reading...
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Where is the Aberdeen Proving Ground?
Aberdeen Proving Ground is a Army facility located in Aberdeen, Maryland. While most government employees in the area work at this facility, the pay rates on this page apply to any Federal employees in Aberdeen and the greater area.
Who is the commander of the Aberdeen Test Center?
COL Timothy E. Matthewsis the Commander of the U.S. Army Aberdeen Test Center, U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. ATC Vision ONE TEAM,Driven by integrity, mutual respect, and trust. ONE VISION,Setting the highest standard of excellence.
Do federal employees work at Aberdeen Proving Ground?
While most government employees in the area work at this facility, the pay rates on this page apply to any Federal employees in Aberdeen and the greater area. There are approximately 3 federal employees under the General Schedule employed in Aberdeen Proving Ground.
When was the M109 self propelled?
When was the M109A6 first used?
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When was the M109 self propelled?
The original 155 mm M109 self-propelled howitzer (SPH) was first fielded in 1963 during the Vietnam War era. By 1993, various improvements and iterations led to the M109A6 howitzer and M992A2 ammunition carrier, with a current U.S. Army force of 547 M109A6s and 500 M992A2s within 19 Armored Brigade Combat Teams and 8 Field Artillery Battalions.
When was the M109A6 first used?
The original 155 mm M109 self-propelled howitzer (SPH) was first fielded in 1963 during the Vietnam War era. By 1993, various improvements and iterations led to the M109A6 howitzer and M992A2 ammunition carrier, with a current U.S. Army force of 547 M109A6s and 500 M992A2s within 19 Armored Brigade Combat Teams and 8 Field Artillery Battalions. The current fleet is expected to be in Army service until 2026, approximately 65 years from the day the first M109 was fielded. Read More
WELCOME BACK TO APG
As APG leadership develops and implements plans bring the workforce back to the installation, it is even more important to remain vigilant to stop any resurgence of COVID-19.
Current Guidelines and Updates
Face coverings are required indoors on the installation by all personnel, regardless of vaccination status.
Public Health Information
The Kirk U.S. Army Health Clinic and Aberdeen Proving Ground leadership are working closely with appropriate authorities to monitor and coordinate the latest guidance on the COVID-19 from the DOD and CDC. If you have returned from recent travel to a country with widespread COVID-19 cases, DO NOT report to the Kirk U.S.
When was the M109 self propelled?
The original 155 mm M109 self-propelled howitzer (SPH) was first fielded in 1963 during the Vietnam War era. By 1993, various improvements and iterations led to the M109A6 howitzer and M992A2 ammunition carrier, with a current U.S. Army force of 547 M109A6s and 500 M992A2s within 19 Armored Brigade Combat Teams and 8 Field Artillery Battalions.
When was the M109A6 first used?
The original 155 mm M109 self-propelled howitzer (SPH) was first fielded in 1963 during the Vietnam War era. By 1993, various improvements and iterations led to the M109A6 howitzer and M992A2 ammunition carrier, with a current U.S. Army force of 547 M109A6s and 500 M992A2s within 19 Armored Brigade Combat Teams and 8 Field Artillery Battalions. The current fleet is expected to be in Army service until 2026, approximately 65 years from the day the first M109 was fielded. Read More
