Rock Island Arsenal-Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center

Welcome to the official Rock Island Arsenal-Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center LinkedIn page.Originally established by an act of Congress in 1862, Rock Island Arsenal has been an important asset for the United States military, providing a diverse array of services to include housing prisoners during the Civil War and manufacturing artillery, canteens, tin cups and saddles, rifle production, recoil mechanisms, howitzers, component parts for tanks, add on armor kits for tactical vehicles, and Ambulances. RIA-JMTC has supported our fighting forces in every major conflict since the U.S. Civil War. RIA-JMTC is the United States’ National Security Insurance Policy, ready to meet any immediate need that arises, and is the “Readiness Provider” with manufacturing and logistics capabilities that are key to the Army’s readiness.RIA-JMTC's mission is to manufacture and deliver readiness for the U.S. Army and Department of Defense systems globally.http://www.defense.gov/socialmedia/user-agreement.aspx