The purpose of this welcome guide is to familiarize new employees with the Program Executive Office, Assembled Chemical Weapons Alternatives (PEO ACWA) mission – the safe elimination of chemical weapons at Pueblo and Blue Grass by Sept. 30, 2023.
New Employee Onboarding Guide
Get to know PEO ACWA. The following documents will help you become familiar with the PEO ACWA program. If you have questions about the content, please write them down and schedule a time to speak with your sponsor or supervisor. Welcome to the PEO ACWA team.
Program Executive Officer’s Intent
The Program Executive Officer’s Intent is the driving force behind what we are doing at PEO ACWA. Our mission is the safe elimination of chemical weapons at Pueblo and Blue Grass by Sept. 30, 2023. The organization’s key principles of safety, unity of effort, program management and the workforce are integral to all aspects of the program.
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PEO ACWA 101 Information Sheet
The PEO ACWA 101 gives a general overview of the program and the technologies used at the sites to destroy chemical weapons.
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PEO ACWA Brochure
Learn about how PEO ACWA was established, the program’s domestic and international audiences and information regarding chemical weapons destruction in Colorado and Kentucky.
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Pueblo Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant (PCAPP) Brochure
PCAPP is one of two sites destroying chemical weapons in the U. S. Chemical munitions are stored at the U.S. Army Pueblo Chemical Depot in Pueblo, Colorado. Want to know more about Pueblo’s progress? This brochure gives information on the types of munitions stored at the depot and the technologies selected to destroy chemical munitions in Colorado.
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Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant (BGCAPP) Brochure
BGCAPP is one of two sites destroying chemical weapons in the U. S. Chemical munitions are stored at the Blue Grass Army Depot near Richmond, Kentucky. Want to know more about Blue Grass’ progress? This brochure gives information on the types of munitions stored at the depot and the technologies selected to destroy chemical munitions in Kentucky.
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Take time to browse our website and learn how the program is safely destroying the U.S. chemical weapons stockpile stored at the U.S. Army Pueblo Chemical Depot in Colorado and the Blue Grass Army Depot in Kentucky.
- View our Chain of Command and the organizations that support the program.
- Read what is happening at headquarters, Pueblo and Blue Grass by exploring the latest articles on PEO ACWA News.
- See how the program has progressed over the years by checking out key moments on the Program Timeline.
- Get current PEO ACWA facts here.
- Have a question about the program? Check out our PEO ACWA FAQs web page. If your question is not answered here, please set up a time to speak with your supervisor or sponsor.
What is PCAPP? The Pueblo Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant, often referred to as PCAPP, is destroying chemical weapons stored at the U.S. Army Pueblo Chemical Depot in Pueblo, Colorado. The following PCAPP pages provide information on the project status, technologies selected to destroy chemical munitions at the plant and acronyms you’ll hear on the job.
- Check out the Pueblo Project Stages page to read about the six project stages.
- Want to know how chemical munitions are destroyed in Pueblo? The Destruction Technologies page explains how the Pueblo team is actively destroying chemical munitions in Colorado.
- If you come across an unfamiliar acronym this resource gives a list of commonly used acronyms at PCAPP. PCAPP “Acronyms Commonly Used in the Chemical Weapons Program”.
What is BGCAPP? The Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant, often referred to as BGCAPP, is destroying chemical weapons stored at the Blue Grass Army Depot near Richmond, Kentucky. The following BGCAPP pages provide information on the project status, technologies selected to destroy chemical munitions and acronyms you’ll hear on the job.
- Check out the Blue Grass Project Stages page to read about the five project stages.
- Want to know how chemical munitions are being destroyed at Blue Grass? The Destruction Technologies page explains how the Blue Grass team is actively destroying chemical munitions in Kentucky.
- If you come across an unfamiliar acronym this resource gives a list of commonly used acronyms at BGCAPP. BGCAPP “Acronyms Commonly Used in the Chemical Weapons Program”.
Stay informed on all current PEO ACWA updates and news by following our PEO ACWA social media sites. View our videos, photos and infographics about the program and use these forums to stay connected with our team. In addition, sign up to receive information regarding recent progress at the site, outreach office activities and the current destruction numbers at PCAPP and BGCAPP.
Watch what is happening at PEO ACWA on the program’s YouTube channel.
Check out PEO ACWA’s YouTube channel featuring more than 300 videos that show how chemical weapons are being destroyed in Colorado and Kentucky. These videos cover a range of topics from our commitment to safety to our sophisticated robots and trained workforce. Gain an inside look into our plants and learn about the challenges our program is overcoming by viewing the playlists below.
- Watch This First
- Get an overview of PEO ACWA’s history, what it is and why it was established by watching this video.
- Get to know about the history of the Pueblo plant, the types of chemical munitions stored at the U.S. Army Pueblo Chemical Depot and the technologies used to destroy chemical weapons in Colorado in the ‘What is PCAPP?’ video.
- Get to know about the history of the Blue Grass plant, the types of chemical munitions stored at the Blue Grass Army Depot and the technologies used to destroy chemical weapons in Kentucky in the ‘What is BGCAPP?’ video.
- Health and Safety
Our highest priority is the safety of our workforce, the communities surrounding the depot and the environment. These videos explain how PEO ACWA is taking all steps necessary to ensure the safety of our team, the environment and local communities. - Technology and Innovation, Static Detonation Chamber and Explosive Destruction Systems
Take a look at the high-technology robots and systems that drain, disassemble and thermally decompose chemical weapons. These videos show the types of technologies used in the destruction of the remaining U.S. chemical weapons stockpile in Colorado and Kentucky. - Pueblo Plant Monthly Updates and Blue Grass Plant Monthly Updates
The Colorado and Kentucky plants provide monthly updates. Sign up to receive information regarding recent progress at the site, outreach office activities and the current destruction numbers at PCAPP and BGCAPP.
- Documentation
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Get to know PEO ACWA. The following documents will help you become familiar with the PEO ACWA program. If you have questions about the content, please write them down and schedule a time to speak with your sponsor or supervisor. Welcome to the PEO ACWA team.
Program Executive Officer’s Intent
The Program Executive Officer’s Intent is the driving force behind what we are doing at PEO ACWA. Our mission is the safe elimination of chemical weapons at Pueblo and Blue Grass by Sept. 30, 2023. The organization’s key principles of safety, unity of effort, program management and the workforce are integral to all aspects of the program.
View
PEO ACWA 101 Information Sheet
The PEO ACWA 101 gives a general overview of the program and the technologies used at the sites to destroy chemical weapons.
View
PEO ACWA Brochure
Learn about how PEO ACWA was established, the program’s domestic and international audiences and information regarding chemical weapons destruction in Colorado and Kentucky.
View
Pueblo Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant (PCAPP) Brochure
PCAPP is one of two sites destroying chemical weapons in the U. S. Chemical munitions are stored at the U.S. Army Pueblo Chemical Depot in Pueblo, Colorado. Want to know more about Pueblo’s progress? This brochure gives information on the types of munitions stored at the depot and the technologies selected to destroy chemical munitions in Colorado.
View
Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant (BGCAPP) Brochure
BGCAPP is one of two sites destroying chemical weapons in the U. S. Chemical munitions are stored at the Blue Grass Army Depot near Richmond, Kentucky. Want to know more about Blue Grass’ progress? This brochure gives information on the types of munitions stored at the depot and the technologies selected to destroy chemical munitions in Kentucky.
View - Review PEO ACWA Website Content
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Take time to browse our website and learn how the program is safely destroying the U.S. chemical weapons stockpile stored at the U.S. Army Pueblo Chemical Depot in Colorado and the Blue Grass Army Depot in Kentucky.
- View our Chain of Command and the organizations that support the program.
- Read what is happening at headquarters, Pueblo and Blue Grass by exploring the latest articles on PEO ACWA News.
- See how the program has progressed over the years by checking out key moments on the Program Timeline.
- Get current PEO ACWA facts here.
- Have a question about the program? Check out our PEO ACWA FAQs web page. If your question is not answered here, please set up a time to speak with your supervisor or sponsor.
What is PCAPP? The Pueblo Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant, often referred to as PCAPP, is destroying chemical weapons stored at the U.S. Army Pueblo Chemical Depot in Pueblo, Colorado. The following PCAPP pages provide information on the project status, technologies selected to destroy chemical munitions at the plant and acronyms you’ll hear on the job.
- Check out the Pueblo Project Stages page to read about the six project stages.
- Want to know how chemical munitions are destroyed in Pueblo? The Destruction Technologies page explains how the Pueblo team is actively destroying chemical munitions in Colorado.
- If you come across an unfamiliar acronym this resource gives a list of commonly used acronyms at PCAPP. PCAPP “Acronyms Commonly Used in the Chemical Weapons Program”.
What is BGCAPP? The Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant, often referred to as BGCAPP, is destroying chemical weapons stored at the Blue Grass Army Depot near Richmond, Kentucky. The following BGCAPP pages provide information on the project status, technologies selected to destroy chemical munitions and acronyms you’ll hear on the job.
- Check out the Blue Grass Project Stages page to read about the five project stages.
- Want to know how chemical munitions are being destroyed at Blue Grass? The Destruction Technologies page explains how the Blue Grass team is actively destroying chemical munitions in Kentucky.
- If you come across an unfamiliar acronym this resource gives a list of commonly used acronyms at BGCAPP. BGCAPP “Acronyms Commonly Used in the Chemical Weapons Program”.
- Connect with ACWA
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Stay informed on all current PEO ACWA updates and news by following our PEO ACWA social media sites. View our videos, photos and infographics about the program and use these forums to stay connected with our team. In addition, sign up to receive information regarding recent progress at the site, outreach office activities and the current destruction numbers at PCAPP and BGCAPP.
Watch what is happening at PEO ACWA on the program’s YouTube channel.
Check out PEO ACWA’s YouTube channel featuring more than 300 videos that show how chemical weapons are being destroyed in Colorado and Kentucky. These videos cover a range of topics from our commitment to safety to our sophisticated robots and trained workforce. Gain an inside look into our plants and learn about the challenges our program is overcoming by viewing the playlists below.
- Watch This First
- Get an overview of PEO ACWA’s history, what it is and why it was established by watching this video.
- Get to know about the history of the Pueblo plant, the types of chemical munitions stored at the U.S. Army Pueblo Chemical Depot and the technologies used to destroy chemical weapons in Colorado in the ‘What is PCAPP?’ video.
- Get to know about the history of the Blue Grass plant, the types of chemical munitions stored at the Blue Grass Army Depot and the technologies used to destroy chemical weapons in Kentucky in the ‘What is BGCAPP?’ video.
- Health and Safety
Our highest priority is the safety of our workforce, the communities surrounding the depot and the environment. These videos explain how PEO ACWA is taking all steps necessary to ensure the safety of our team, the environment and local communities. - Technology and Innovation, Static Detonation Chamber and Explosive Destruction Systems
Take a look at the high-technology robots and systems that drain, disassemble and thermally decompose chemical weapons. These videos show the types of technologies used in the destruction of the remaining U.S. chemical weapons stockpile in Colorado and Kentucky. - Pueblo Plant Monthly Updates and Blue Grass Plant Monthly Updates
The Colorado and Kentucky plants provide monthly updates. Sign up to receive information regarding recent progress at the site, outreach office activities and the current destruction numbers at PCAPP and BGCAPP.
- Watch This First