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       Production Lines. The present manufacturing capability of the Arsenal is inherent in its two existing lines - the Gatlo or Rifle Line and the Gapat-Gabin or Pistol Line - which make possible the integrated ammunition production from raw materials of cartridge cases, bullets, primers and propellant powders. 

       Product Lines. Presently, the Arsenal manufactures seven types of ammunition, which are ascertained, prior to delivery, to be safe, reliable and accurate in conformity to U.S. Military Standards. These are the 5.56 mm M193, Cal .30 M1, Carbine; Cal .30 M2; 7.62 mm M80; Cal .45 M 1911; Cal .38 Special; and 9 mm Parabellum ammunition. To insure longer storage life of its products, the GA uses tin can for loose ammunition and metal box for linked ammunition.

       Support Facilities. To support its production lines, the GA is equipped with the following facilities in addition to power and water utilities, a three-level communications system, an industrial safety/security network and several welfare service facilities that include a 25-bed secondary hospital:

  • Machine Shop - for fabrication of punches, dies, gages and machine parts.

  • Metallic Link Belt Shop  - for manufacture of metal links for cartridge linkage.

  • Metrology Laboratory - for calibration of tooling, gages and other measuring devices 

  • Carpentry Shop - for the fabrication of wooden boxes for ammo packaging.

  • Proof House - for ballistics-test of in-process and finished products.

  • Physical & Chemical Lab - for inspection-test of metallic raw materials, chemicals, components and finished products.