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What responsibilities does U.S. Army Materiel Command have for Army equipment?
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The United States Army Materiel Command (AMC) serves as an Army Command (ACOM) with comprehensive oversight of the equipment utilized by the United States Army. Its primary responsibilities regarding this equipment encompass the following lifecycle stages:
- Development
- Procurement
- Storage
- Delivery
- Maintenance1
Headquartered at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, the AMC ensures that the force is properly equipped to carry out its operational missions.1