AAO Charter
- The objectives of the Association of Aviation
Ordnancemen shall be to promote the professionalism of the aviation
ordnance rate within the United States Navy, Marine Corps, and the
Department of Defense. To promote all aspects of ordnance handling safety,
and to provide technical and professional support whenever possible to
Aviation Ordnancemen in the fleet.
-- To bring about improved communications and increased
cooperation between the Aviation Ordnancemen and the personnel responsible
for the design and procurement of weapons systems, components, associated
hardware, and related handling support equipment.
-- To continually improve and promote ordnance safety, encourage proper
and consistent supervision of ordnance evolutions. To make "ZERO"
personnel error caused explosive mishaps our primary goal.
-- Provide and promote recognition and remembrance of those Aviation
Ordnancemen who have sacrificed their lives for their country, by
supporting the memorial scholarship fund established by the National
Association.
-- Provide the support necessary for the establishment and maintenance
of the Aviation Ordnancemen's museum.
-- Foster positive community relations and enhance the image of the
United States Navy and the Aviation Ordnancemen profession.
-- To promote the fellowship of Aviation Ordnancemen worldwide.
Chapter
Nine's Charter
