About Us

The Product Manager for Guided Precision Munitions and Mortar Systems (PdM GPM2S) is the life cycle manager responsible for guided munition improvements for tube launched weapons (mortars and artillery), mortar weapons, and mortar fire control systems. Mortar weapons include the 60mm, 81mm and 120mm systems and related equipment. Fire control systems include hand-held devices and vehicle mounted systems used to perform tactical and technical fire control for IBCTs, HBCTs, and SBCTs within the digital fire support system.

Mission

Life Cycle Manager for the full range of mortar systems to include weapons, fire control, and advanced ammunition for mortar & artillery integrated across Current and Future Force.

Vision

To be the Guided Precision Munition and Mortar Systems Expert who provides the Close Combat Warfighter with the World's Best Indirect Fire Effects.

Imperatives

• Establish, Instill, and Maintain Values; High Standards Matter Greatly.
• Meet Customer Requirements and Pursue Promising Technologies.
• Promote Competition to Achieve Best Value and Drive Down Costs.
• Leverage Investments and Reinforce Successful Partnerships.
• Recruit, Train and Retain Only the Most Talented People.
• Endorse Teamwork and Employee Empowerment.
• Promote and Employ Disciplined Processes.
• Promote Commonality and Interoperability.
• Plan Aggressive and Non-Traditional T&E.;
• Conduct Peer Reviews and Benchmark Excellence.
• Take Calculated Risks, but Manage and Mitigate Them.
• Be Passionate and Committed, but Also Objective and Adaptable.
• Leverage Info. Technology and Knowledge Management Systems.
• Employ Evolutionary Development and Continuous Process Improvement.

Organization

PdM GPM2S is divided into three branches: Precision Guided Kit (PGK), the Accelerated Precision Mortar Initiative (APMI), and the Weapons & Fire Control Branch.