IOWA ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT (IAAAP)
INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

The Iowa Army Ammunition Plant (IAAAP) stands as a vital cornerstone of America’s defense, ensuring that the joint warfighter has the precise and reliable munitions needed to meet the challenges of modern combat. Through the production of high-quality medium- and large-caliber munitions, IAAAP strengthens the readiness and superiority of our forces, delivering the tools that protect American lives and preserve our way of life. But this mission is about more than just manufacturing—it’s about innovation, adaptability, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

By leveraging cutting-edge technologies and cultivating a modern, secure, and process-driven industrial core, IAAAP continuously adapts to the evolving needs of our military. Its scalable facilities and infrastructure reflect a forward-looking mindset, ensuring that America’s defense capabilities remain unmatched both today and in the future. IAAAP is more than an ammunition plant; it’s a testament to the ingenuity, dedication, and resolve that underpin our nation’s security. The men and women of IAAAP play an essential role in supporting those who defend freedom on the front lines, making their efforts a cornerstone of our nation’s strength and resilience.

Iowa has a government staff of 25 Department of the Army civilians and one Soldier to provide contract oversight. The government staff has a payroll budget of $2.5 million. Contractor statistics are considered proprietary and therefore are unavailable.

LEADERSHIP
Commander
COMMANDER
LT. COL. Daniel V. Nosse
PRODUCTS
  • 40MM high-velocity family
  • 155MM artillery
  • 120MM tank rounds
  • 75MM and 105MM salute rounds
  • Insensitive munitions
  • Rocket-assisted projectiles
  • Medium- and large-caliber mortars
  • 60MM, 81MM, and 120MM mortar propellant charges
  • M112 charges / mine-clearing line charge (MICLIC)
  • Smart munitions mines / scatterable mines
  • Demolition charges
  • Detonators
  • TOW, Hellfire, Javelin, Stinger and Sidewinder warheads
  • Pressured and cast warheads
  • Missile assembly / missile warheads
  • Spider grenades
FACILITIES
  • 19,011 acres of land
  • 271 earth-covered magazines
  • 35 above-ground magazines
  • 37 inert warehouses
  • 585 buildings (demolition schedule dependent)
  • 1.6 million-square-foot storage capacity
  • 2 fully instrumented test ranges
  • Test-fire site for munitions and high explosives
  • 143 miles of road; 102 miles of railroad
  • Fully automated production lines
  • Fire and security staff and equipment
  • Burlington Northern Santa Fe certified site
  • Training area for USARNG and USAR Soldiers
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Last updated: 10/21/2025 11:27 AM