Red River Army Depot

Red River Army Depot (RRAD)

LOCATION
• Texarkana, Texas

The Red River Army Depot (RRAD) sustains the joint warfighter’s combat power by providing ground combat and tactical systems sustainment maintenance operations.

INTRODUCTION
RRAD is a strategic national asset with more than 80 years of service to America’s Armed Forces. Designated as the Center for Industrial and Technical Excellence for tactical wheeled vehicles, Bradley Fighting Vehicle System, Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS), Small Emplacement Excavator 220223-A-DO523-291, rough terrain forklift and a multitude of secondary items, the depot also oversees the remanufacture of road wheels and tracks for various vehicle systems.

RRAD was established in 1941 as an ammunition storage depot. Because of the demands of World War II, the mission was expanded to include general supply storage and tank repair. Throughout the years, the depot’s missions have evolved, and today Red River is aggressively pacing its performance to accomplish the goals of the Army’s transformation by engaging innovative initiatives, such as Lean Six Sigma, extensive partnering with industry, and enhanced business management techniques.

CAPABILITIES & MISSION EXECUTION
RRAD employees conduct full spectrum maintenance operations on supported platforms at its Texas facility.

Whether the requirement is for depot overhaul, 10/20 maintenance, or Inspect and Repair Only as Necessary programs, the RRAD team performs work to the standards specified by customers. RRAD experts also travel beyond the depot gates to augment or establish maintenance and logistics programs in support of the joint warfighter and national military strategic partners. RRAD has more than 1,400 buildings and structures with over eight million square feet of floor space to accommodate repair/overhaul. The depot’s multiskilled workforce possesses a wide range of technical resources including the capability to design, fabricate and manufacture a wide range of items, from specialty parts to unique prototype weapon systems and vehicles. The dedicated workforce provides continuous on-site support throughout the world.

• Depot overhauls and repairs of combat and tactical vehicles and their components
• 10/20 maintenance
• Inspect/repair programs
• Overhaul of fire suppression bottles
• Design/fabrication and manufacturing of items
• Deployable workforce

Contact us

Email us at usarmy.detroit.tacom.mbx.ilsc-oib-biz-dev@army.mil