How NAOC Powers and Facilitates the Next Era of Munitions Response

Webinar | How NAOC Powers and Facilitates the Next Era of Munitions Response

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

About the Webinar

This webinar introduces attendees to the National Association of Ordnance Contractors (NAOC)—a nationally recognized organization representing companies engaged in all aspects of military munitions response. NAOC advocates for efficient, high quality project execution and promotes safety for both the workforce and the public, while serving as a central forum for government–industry collaboration across the munitions response community.

The session begins with an overview of NAOC’s mission, membership, and role in shaping industry standards, followed by a focused update on two of the organizations technical bodies: the Technology Committee and the Operations & Standards Committee. The Technology Committee advances research, development, and transition of innovative tools and methods. The Operations & Standards Committee advises government agencies on issues related to personnel, safety, training, and technology. This webinar will also summarize recent committee activities and emerging developments, including qualification requirements, roles and responsibilities, inspection protocols, and Activity Hazard Analysis expectations. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of NAOC’s organizational structure, its role in shaping the munitions response landscape, and the latest technical and operational insights emerging from its committees—positioning them to better engage with ongoing industry advancements and regulatory changes.

Agenda

Understand NAOC’s mission, structure, and industry role, including how its committees, membership, and government–industry engagement shape standards and best practices across the munitions response community
Identify the functions and recent activities of the Technology Committee and the Operations & Standards Committee, with emphasis on current research, emerging tools, operational guidance, and cross sector collaboration supporting safer, more effective MEC response
Understand NAOC’s engagement with Government partners on updates to engineering standards and programmatic guidance, ensuring that industry expertise, operational realities, and technical perspectives are incorporated into future revisions and policy decisions and how you can get involved

Presenters

Craig Murray, NAOC Technology Committee Chair
Noah Weinberg, NOAC President
Tyler Vahldick, NAOC Standards and Operations Committee Chair

Moderator

Jason McNew, P.E., Program Manager/Senior Engineer

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