MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Army has appointed Col. Leo Edward Caranto as new chief of the Army Ordnance and Chemical Services (ACOCS).

Caranto replaced Col. Florante Sison, according to Army chief Gen. Rowen Tolentino, who led the turnover ceremony in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig over the weekend.

The ACOCS is the Army’s unit in charge of formulating and revising procedures for the supply, maintenance and disposal of armaments and ammunition.

Prior to his appointment, Caranto served as deputy of the Office of the Assistant Chief of Staff for Logistics and director of Research and Development Center or the Army Support Command.