Who serves as the base war reserve materiel (WRM) manager?

The munitions accountable systems officer (MASO) serves as the base war reserve materiel (WRM) manager due to their specific responsibilities related to the management and oversight of munitions and related inventory systems. The MASO is responsible for ensuring that all munitions are properly accounted for, maintained, and available for both peacetime and wartime contingencies. This role involves the oversight of WRM items, ensuring that they are stored and managed according to established standards and that they meet readiness requirements.

The expertise and focus of the MASO on munitions management make them uniquely qualified to handle WRM responsibilities. They maintain visibility of all munitions assets and ensure their availability for combat operations, which aligns directly with the objectives of war reserve materiel management. In contrast, other roles, while integral to logistics and supply chain operations, do not encompass the same depth of munitions-specific accountability and oversight as that of the MASO.