Fort Belvoir, Va
PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J. –?After three years of dedicated leadership, Colonel Jason Bohannon relinquished his charter as the Project Manager for Soldier Lethality (PM SL) during a ceremony on February 6, 2026.?The traditional military ceremony marked the formal transfer of responsibility for the organization, which is tasked with ensuring Soldiers have overmatch capabilities in individual and crew-served weapons.?
Brigadier General Troy Denomy, Capability Program Executive Ground, presided over the event and presented Col. Bohannon with the Legion of Merit. The award recognized Bohannon’s diligent leadership and oversight of a portfolio critical to the nation’s warfighters. Bohannon’s superior initiative, outstanding leadership, and personal courage are a testament to both the organization and the U.S. Army.
Upon assuming command in August 2023, Bohannon stated his goal was to “field the most lethal small arms that ground forces have ever seen.”?
His three years as Project Manager were marked by a steadfast commitment to that vision, overseeing the continuous improvement and fielding of systems that enhance both the survivability and lethality of the American Soldier.
Assisting in the ceremony was the Senior Enlisted Advisor for Project Manager Soldier Lethality, Master Sgt. Daniel Saucedo. The event was narrated by Maj. Jonathan DiBianca, and the invocation was provided by Lt. Col. Micah Rue, former Product Manager for Soldier Weapons.
Following the relinquishment, Mr. Dave Oatley, who recently served as the Deputy Project Manager for Soldier Lethality, assumed the duties as the Acting Project Manager.
The ceremony was attended by several distinguished guests, including Gen. David Hodne, Maj. Gen. Reim, Maj. Gen. Sean Davis, and Brig. Gen. Camilla White, whose presence underscored the significance of the Soldier Lethality mission.
By PEO Soldier, Army