General Dynamics to Support the US 309th Military Intelligence Battalion

, FAIRFAX: General Dynamics Information Technology, a business unit of General Dynamics, has been awarded a $20.7 million follow-on contract to provide live and constructive personnel training and simulation support services to the 309th Military Intelligence (MI) Army Battalion. 
 
Under this contract, General Dynamics will enable the 309th MI Battalion to train soldiers, airmen, sailors, Marines and civilians in specified areas at Fort Huachuca, Ariz. Specifically, General Dynamics will provide personnel with the technical and tactical expertise necessary to serve as training specialists, instructors and curriculum developers for the 309th MI Battalion. 
 
“The 309th MI Battalion ensures our military personnel receive superior military intelligence training,” said Zannie Smith, senior vice president of Army Solutions for General Dynamics Information Technology. “We look forward to continuing to provide our customers with the highest level of expertise and experience in support of constructive and live training. This will help ensure personnel are prepared and able to conduct specified duties and responsibilities in support of on-going contingency operations.” 
 
The 309th MI Battalion is responsible for training soldiers in MI occupational specialties. All training courses are hands-on and incorporate the contemporary operating environment and cultural awareness.  
 
General Dynamics Information Technology provides information technology (IT), systems engineering and professional services to customers in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, federal civil, international and commercial sectors. With 16,000 professionals worldwide, the company manages large-scale, mission-critical IT programs delivering IT services and enterprise solutions. 
 
General Dynamics, headquartered in Falls Church, Va., employs approximately 81,100 people worldwide and expects 2006 revenue of approximately $24 billion. The company is a market leader in mission-critical information systems and technologies; land and expeditionary combat systems, armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and business aviation.