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DLA Troop Support Product Test Center Analytical textile technologist Anna Wilson, far left, and lab supervisor Jamie Hieber, second from right, explain how the PTC-A testing processes aided in better adherence of reflective lettering on Navy physical training uniforms to a group of sailors assigned to Naval Support Activity Philadelphia April 3, 2019 in Philadelphia. The PTC-A hosted the tour to educate DLA’s primary customer, the warfighter, on the scientific testing the lab does in support of their missions.
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DLA Troop Support Product Test Center Analytical engineer Edward Dalton, far left, explains a PTC-A testing process for reflectivity of materials to a group of sailors assigned to Naval Support Activity Philadelphia April 3, 2019 in Philadelphia. The PTC-A hosted the tour to educate DLA’s primary customer, the warfighter, on the scientific testing the lab does in support of their missions.
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Sailors assigned to Naval Support Activity Philadelphia ask DLA Troop Support Product Test Center Analytical textile technologist Anna Wilson, far right, questions about how to properly care for their uniforms in order to maintain their non-reflective properties to remain battle-ready April 3, 2019 in Philadelphia. Wilson reviewed the proper types of non-brightening detergents to use with the sailors and why the right detergent was critical to the effectiveness of uniform characteristics
By John Dwyer III / Published April 5, 2019
PHILADELPHIA,
The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Product Test Center Analytical hosted tours for DLA Headquarters counsel and junior Navy sailors April 3 in Philadelphia. The event helped educate partners and customers on the scientific testing employees do in support of the warfighter.
During DLA HQ’s legal team tour, the guests were provided information on testing that the PTC-A does to support the agency’s efforts to eliminate Commercial and Government Entity code fraud, or CAGE compromise, a practice by which companies defraud the government by falsely representing themselves or their materiel’s quality to obtain government contracts.
Sailors were given the opportunity to view the testing of items such as physical training uniforms and duty uniforms. PTC-A Supervisor Jamie Hieber ensured their faith in DLA Troop Support efforts to guarantee quality products for the warfighters.
“We welcome requests for tours like these,” Hieber said. “Our lab is proud of the scientific work we do in support of the warfighter. If we can provide peace of mind to our partners and customers in the quality of materiel that supports their missions, we are happy to oblige.”
