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NSWC Indian Head Engineers Deliver New Lightweight Modular Container

Navy NewsStand

Story Number: NNS101014-28
10/14/2010

From Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Public Affairs

EARLE, N.J. (NNS) -- Navy weapons packaging engineers at the Earle, N.J. detachment of the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head, delivered the first lightweight Joint Modular Intermodal Container (JMIC) prototype to the U.S. Marine Corps Sept. 29.

The new lightweight version of JMIC is specifically designed to secure, store and deliver up to 1,500 pounds of supplies as well as other non-ordnance loads which can also be used for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief missions.

"The cost savings and environmental efficiencies of the JMIC will allow U.S. forces to more cost effectively deliver crucial supplies to people in need around the world," said Capt. Andrew Buduo, NSWC Indian Head Division commanding officer. "NSWC Indian Head Division is proud of this work and all the work going on in our Earle Detachment."

Developed under the Operational Logistics Program, the first JMIC prototype was delivered in 2006, greatly improving logistics movement through reduced handling manpower requirements. With increased cargo management capabilities, JMIC also reduces the shipboard solid waste stream by using an internal securing system, eliminating the need for steel strapping and wood spacers on ammunition loads as well as cardboard and plastics used on general cargo loads.

Additionally, JMIC greatly reduces the need for wood securing structures in trucks, shipping containers and in shipboard cargo holds as well as reduces the need for waste material processing machinery and related manpower. In 2009, Military Standard-3028 was approved, standardizing the JMIC interfaces and specifications for the Department of Defense in order to promote interoperability between the services. As a result, JMIC optimizes logistics movements, contributes to the Navy's energy efficiency goals and reduces total ownership costs.

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division, a field activity of the Naval Sea Systems Command, is the nation's premier resource for energetics technology, development and innovation.