Rock Island Arsenal, IL

Located on a scenic 946 acre island in the upper Mississippi River, Rock Island Arsenal is the largest government-owned weapons manufacturer arsenal in the western world. Known world wide as a leader in excellence, the Arsenal manufactures gun mounts, artillery carriages, recoil mechanisms and other equipment for the Armed Forces as well as assemble tool sets, kits and outfits that support equipment in the field. The Arsenal's stone buildings are also the home to approximately 40 tenant organizations which receive quality facility support services such as general supply purchasing, security, information technology, and building and infrastructure maintenance.

Military presence began on Arsenal Island in 1804 when the United States acquired title to the land through a treaty with the Sac and Mesquakie Indians. Twelve years later Fort Armstrong was built on the western tip of the island to serve as a sanctuary to early pioneers. In July 1862, Congress enacted legislation establishing the Rock Island Arsenal.

Throughout the years the Arsenal has played a vital role in the Nation's defense. Today the facility is a center of technical excellence for weaponry and support equipment. Recent modernization has greatly enhanced the physical plant, machine tool inventory and data processing capabilities.

Whether the mission is manufacturing, logistics or base operations, Rock Island Arsenal is dedicated to top quality products and customer service. In recent years the Arsenal has been recognized as an ISO 9002 registered facility, a Center of Excellence for Quality, a National Partnership facility, a Contractor Performance Certification program certified facility and a Presidential Quality Award finalist.

MANUFACTURING: The Arsenal's reputation for matching excellence has attracted work orders from all branches of the US Armed Forces and its allies. Every phase of manufacturing development and production is available in the modern Kingsbury Manufacturing complex. Prototypes are fabricated by specially trained machinists. Limited initial production, total production, and spare and repair parts production are accomplished throughout the state-of-the-art facility.

LOGISTICS: The Arsenal's incredible success in its logistics mission has made it a major supplier of the military's tool sets, kits and basic issue items. Trained logistics personnel fabricate and assemble large scale tool sets ranging in size from carrying-case tool sets to fully equipped shelters. Assembled tool sets are critical to soldiers as they repair and maintain a variety of systems, vehicles and other support items on the field. Basic Issue Items sets for major end items are also fabricated and assembled at the Arsenal's logistics center.

BASE OPERATIONS: The Arsenal's third mission is to provide support to its tenants and their 4,000 employees. Arsenal personnel provide expertise in purchasing, information management, personnel admisnistration, communications, building maintenance, fire protection and security. Additional tenants can easily be accommodated in the Arsenal's beautiful, modern stone buildings.

Historic points of interest on Arsenal Island are: The Rock Island Arsenal Museum; Confederate Cemetery; National Cemetery; the original, 19th century stone workshops; officer's quarters along the river; COL Davenport's House; and the site of the first bridge built across the Mississippi.

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Rock Island Arsenal: Installation
Installation Overview

Name : Colonel Bruce Elliott, Commander
Address : Rock Island Arsenal
Attn: CO
City : Rock Island	State : IL	Zip : 61299-5000
Phone : (309)782-6035	Fax : (309) 782-6037
DSN Phone : 793-6035	DSN Fax : (309) 793-6037
Email :

Name : Pass and ID	POC : Chief of Police Larry Blocker
Address : Building 102
Rock Island Arsenal
City : Rock Island	State : IL	Zip : 61299-5000
Phone : (309) 782-1138	Fax :
DSN Phone : 793-1138	DSN Fax :
Comment : Open 6-2:30 p.m.; non-duty hours call (309) 782-6116

Name : RIA Information & Referral Program	POC : Tina Katzenburger
Address : Rock Island Arsenal
Attn: AMSTA-RI-CF-ACSA
City : Rock Island	State : IL	Zip : 61299-5000
Phone : (309) 782-3896	Fax : (309)782-0817
DSN Phone : 793-3896	DSN Fax : 793-0817
Email : Katzenburgert@ria.army.mil

Name : RIA Operator Assistance
Phone : (309)782-6001	Fax :
DSN Phone : 793-6001	DSN Fax :

Official Installation Link

Base Operator
DSN: 793-6001
(309) 782-6001

Major Units
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Billeting/Quarters
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Mailing Address
1 Rock Island Arsenal, Army Community Service - AMSTA-RI-CF-ACS
Rock Island, IL
61299-5000

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