NDIA Picatinny – The Picatinny Chapter of NDIA

The mission of the Picatinny Chapter of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) is to support its members, Picatinny Arsenal, and other NJ-based Defense Institutions. The membership defines the needs and goals of this chapter through networking, sharing of information, and socializing in positive and enriching environments.

The Picatinny Chapter of the NDIA believes that maintaining a strong technological leadership in America is essential to maintaining a strong national defense. The Chapter offers several awards to those who have contributed to the National Defense and provided outstanding services.

The NDIA firmly believes that maintaining strong technological leadership in America is essential to maintaining a strong national defense. In support of this goal, the Picatinny Chapter has established several Scholarship Programs that are designed to provide financial assistance based on merit to students in pursuit of high technology educational programs.

No matter what your role in the defense community — industry, military, government, academia — you need a source for knowledge, access, influence, and contacts. Several types of memberships will meet your needs.

Who we are

NDIA is a nonprofit, educational association representing industry, government, and all military services.

Nearly 1,000 companies and 26,000 individuals build their businesses, careers, and the future of the industrial base through NDIA membership. NDIA is in a key position to shape issues and influence defense policies through its chapters and divisions.

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2022 Jim Shields Memorial Scholarship Program

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No matter what your role in the defense community – industry, military, government, academia – you need a source for knowledge, access, influence, and contacts. Several types of memberships will meet your needs.

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Our History

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1920

Picatinny Origin

Until the 1960’s Picatinny Arsenal employees belonged to an organization called the Army Ordnance Association (AOA), a national organization founded in 1920 dedicated to fostering progress in science, engineering, education and management for the national defense. The AOA had chapters throughout the country, and the Picatinny members belonged to the New York chapter.

1962

Picatinny Chapter Chartered

On May 1, 1962 the Picatinny Chapter of the Armed Forces Management Association (AFMA) was chartered. This was also a national organization whose objectives were similar to those of the AOA.

1974

Picatinny Chapter Growth

On April 4, 1974, following the merger of AFMA and ADPA, the Picatinny Chapter became an autonomous and separate chapter of the ADPA. Prior to the merger, the ADPA Picatinny Chapter had 114 members. After the merger, the fledgling Picatinny Chapter had a total membership of 320, ultimately rising to a peak of over 800 members.

1998

NDIA Picatinny Chapter Formed

In 1998, ADPA became the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA). The Picatinny Chapter has had fifteen presidents since being chartered as a separate Chapter. John Amerspek served as the Chapters first president. Ralph Campoli is the current Chairman of the Board; Steve George is the current President; and Paul Chiodo is the current Executive Vice President.

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