1. Control Weapons and Ammunition in the
Arms Room

2. Terminal Learning Objective
ACTION: Control Weapons and Ammunition in the Arms Room
CONDITION: In a classroom, given the responsibility to control weapons and ammunition in the unit arms room. Given Ar , AR , AR 25-50, AR , AR 710-2, DA Pam , Sensitive Items Listing, DA Form 2062, DA Form 3161, Master Authorization List, DA Form 5513, access roster, weapons/ammunition control log, local forms program and a computer.
STANDARD: The student will control weapons and ammunition in the arms room without losing supply accountability in accordance with AR , AR , AR 25-50, AR , AR and DA Pam

3. Responsibilities
This regulation does not relieve responsible or accountable officers of their responsibility to account for property.
Persons issued or holding AA&E are responsible for properly securing such property while it is charged or entrusted to their care.

4. Responsibilities Commanders and custodians of AA&E will
Comply with AR
Ensure all necessary measures are taken to safeguard AA&E at all times.
Report all losses
Fix responsibility when negligence is determined

5. Responsibilities Commanders and custodians of AA&E will (continued)
Ensure AA&E storage facilities are checked, inventoried and inspected as required by AR
Appoint in writing a PS/arms room officer
Maintain an updated notification roster
Ensure security of any nonsensitive AA&E

6. Construction of Facilities
Arms shall be stored in facilities meeting the design criteria in AR , App G.
Walls
Ceiling and roof
Floors
Doors
Windows

7. Construction of Facilities
Provisions are mandatory for construction of new permanent land based installations that store sensitive AA&E.
Qualified engineer personnel will verify the structure composition of AA&E storage facilities.
Statements will be prepared on DA Form 4604 and will be posted in each AA&E storage facility.
Engineer will normally revalidate the statement every 5 years.

8. Security of AA&E During Training
AA&E deployed in the field for training or operational purposes will be secured at all times.
Field Level Munitions Storage Area (FLMSA).
Storage of Weapons on vehicles.

9. Inspections and Audits
The garrison commander will ensure the PS inspections are conducted IAW AR
Additionally conduct PS inspections as follows:
For new AA&E storage facilities, and before and immediately after occupancy.
After a forced entry or attempted forced entry with or without theft.
When units have received an unsatisfactory rating , re-inspection will be within 6 months.
When AA&E are deployed in the field for training and operation.

10. Personnel
Commanders will be selective in assigning personnel to duties involving AA&E.
Screen and evaluate personnel using DA Form 7281.
Commanders will determine the reliability and trustworthiness prior to assigning duties involving AA&E
Security screening checks will be repeated every 3 years and documented on the DA Form 7281.

11. Intrusion Detection System
The IDS is an essential part of the PS system.
Central Monitoring Station.
Response Force.
Alarm Circuitry
Sensors
Personal Identification Numbers (PIN)
Signs
Maintenance

12. Arms Racks and Storage Containers
When not in use, arms will be stored inside approved standard racks or a locked container.
All weapons racks and storage containers will be secured with approved secondary padlocks.
Racks and containers weighing less than 500 pounds will be secured to the building or chained together in groups totaling over 500 pounds.

13. Security Lighting
Interior and exterior lighting will be provided for all arms storage facilities.
The lighting will be sufficient to allow guards to see illegal acts.
Areas appropriate for lighting include entrances, corridors and arms rooms.
Light switches will be installed so that they are not accessible to unauthorized individuals.
Exterior lights will be covered with wire mesh screen or equipped with vandal resistant lenses.

14. Doors, Locks and Locking Devices
Doors used for access to arms storage rooms or structures will be locked with approved high security locking device.
High security padlock must be used on the most secure door of the arms room when using double door protection.
A secondary padlock will be used to secure the other door of the double door concept.

15. Additional Controls Rendering weapons inoperable
When to render inoperable
Storing removed items
Reserve Component weapons.

16. Consolidated Arms Room
Arms belonging to more than one unit or organization may be stored in the same arms room.
One commander will be designated as the landlord and be responsible for overall physical security.
Access controls will be established to ensure protection of each unit’s arms.
Arms and other sensitive items will be segregated by unit.

17. Privately-Owned Weapons and Ammunition
Commanders will establish procedures and publicize punitive policies that regulate privately-owned weapons, explosives, or ammunition to include war trophies.
Secure arms and ammunition belonging to Soldiers living on the installation in the unit arms room in locked containers separate from military AA&E.
Account for and inventory privately owned arms and ammunition when inventorying Government AA&E.
A DA Form 3749 will be issued for each POW stored in the arms room.
Withdraw POW from the arms room only upon the approval of the unit commander or designated representative.

18. Restricted Area Posting
Areas where arms are stored will be designated as “Restricted Areas”.
Place signs at each entrance or approach to the restricted area.
Restricted area signs will be posted at eye level.
Restricted area signs will be posted in English and local language in areas where English is not the only common language.

19. Unaccompanied Access Roster
Will be prepared to inform an individual of specific job designation.
Individuals will be placed on memo after being screened and evaluated.

20. Unaccompanied Access Roster

21. Unaccompanied Access Roster
Unaccompanied Access Roster will be kept within the unit, agency or organization.
Protect Unaccompanied Access Roster from public view.
Forward a copy to the Provost Marshall.
Place a completed copy of memo in the unit files.

22. Key and Lock Controls
Only approved locks and locking devices will be used.
Keys will be signed out to authorized personnel on a
DA 5513.
Keys and combinations used for AA&E storage will NOT be removed from the installation.
Keys to locks securing key containers will be afforded physical protection equivalent to that provided by the key container.

23. Key and Lock Controls (cont)
The key control register will be maintained at unit level.
Completed key control registers will be retained for 1 year.
Keys to AA&E storage buildings, rooms , racks and IDS may be secured together in the same key container.
Maintain a primary and secondary set of keys, stored in separate containers.
AA&E keys will not be left unattended or unsecured at any time.

24. Key and Lock Controls (cont)
In the event of lost, misplaced, or stolen keys, a commander’s inquiry (investigation) will be conducted immediately.
Key and Lock Custodian
Locks and their keys will be inventoried by serial number semiannually.
Change combinations to locks on vault doors annually or as required.

25. DA5513 Zandis Spencer Ken Starr Zandis Spencer
HHC, 13th Military Police Battalion (Arms Room)
17 Oct 20XX
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32132
33543
DA5513
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37899
39400
1 - 6
17 Oct XX
0730
Zandis Spencer
Ken Starr
17 Oct XX
1730
Zandis Spencer
Zandis Spencer
Ken Starr
Zandis Spencer

26. Semiannual
Inventory
16 Apr 20YY
Zandis Spencer Zandis Spencer

27. Receive weapons from the SSA
Verify weapons are for your DODAAC.
Verify that the item matches receipt description.
Count all items.
Inventory COEI

28. Receive weapons from the SSA
Verify serial numbers.
Check condition of the items.
Sign the receipt documents.
Secure weapons in arms room racks and storage containers.

29. Master Authorization List
Obtain unit personnel roster.
Obtain unit property book or hand receipt
MAL is locally produced
Assign weapons by using MTOE and duty position
Keep MAL updated

30. Master Authorization List
HHC 13th MP BN
Fort Lee, VA 23801 1 M9
Miller, Kathleen
CPT
CDR
M Knepper, Dave SG SG 1
M16A2
Freeman, Louie
SSG
Motor Pool 2
M16A2
Unassigned
M16A Waltrip, Darryl PFC Commo
M16A Maintenance 1
M249
Robinson, Eileen
SPC
Supply 2
M249
Unassigned

31. DA Form 3749
Used to assign responsibility for property that is issued to the same person for brief recurring periods.
Prepare for each individually assigned weapon.
Prepare and issue a new DA 3749 when a new member is assigned to the unit, when a different item is assigned or when the card is lost, mutilated or destroyed.
New cards do not need to be made when there is a new commander.

32. DA Form 3749 Kathleen Miller Louie Freeman
HHC 13th Military Police Battalion 1
Rifle, 5.56mm M16A2
Arms Room
Freeman, Louie
Kathleen Miller
Louie Freeman
SSG

33. DA Form 3749
Surrender only the DA Form 3749 if for 24 hours or less.
Surrender the DA Form 3749 and sign the Weapons/Ammunition Control Log if over 24 hours.
When weapons are returned, close out the control log and return the DA Form 3749.
For crew served weapons:
Prepare a DA 3749 for each authorized user
When the weapon is withdrawn surrender the DA 3749 and sign the weapons/control log regardless of the time period

34. Weapons/Ammunition Control Log
The unit must maintain a Weapons/Ammunition Control Log.
The Weapons/Ammunition Control Log is produced locally.
Keep completed control logs in the unit active file until completion of next serial number inventory.

35. Weapons/Ammunition Control Log
HHC 13th Military Police Battalion
Fort Lee, VA 23801
21 Oct XX
1/M16A2
21 Oct
Freeman, Louie
Louie Freeman

36. Issue Unassigned Weapon on DA 3161X 1
Temporary Hand Receipt
1SG Dave Knepper
Arms Room, HHC 13th MP BN UIC: WBAKT0
R95035
Rifle 5.56mm M16A2
Ser No 1 1. EA 1 I
NOTHING FOLLOWS
Kenn Starr
Dave Knepper
20XX SGT Ken Starr
20XX SG Dave Knepper

37. Weapons/Ammunition Control Log
HHC 13th Military Police Battalion
Fort Lee, VA 23801
21 Oct XX
1/M16A2
21 Oct
Freeman, Louie
Louie Freeman
2/M16A Oct Knepper, Dave Dave Knepper

38. Issue Unassigned Weapon using DA 2062
Armsroom, HHC 13th MP BN
Fort Lee, VA 23801
SPC Howard Scott
HHC 13th MP BN
M09009
TM July 91
Machine Gun 5.56mm, M249 Ser No N EA 1 1
Howard Scott, SPC, 21 Oct 20XX

39. Weapons/Ammunition Control Log
HHC 13th Military Police Battalion
Fort Lee, VA 23801
21 Oct XX
1/M16A2
21 Oct
Freeman, Louie
Louie Freeman
2/M16A Oct Knepper, Dave Dave Knepper
2/M Oct Scott, Howard Howard Scott

40. Receive Weapons back into Arms Room
Receive weapons butt first with the bolt locked to the rear and weapon on safe.
Clear the weapon IAW the operator’s manual.
Place selector lever in the semi position.
Close the ejection port cover.
Place weapon in appropriate rack.
Return DA Form 3749 to the soldier.
Complete the turn in section of the Weapons/Ammunition Control Log.

41. Weapons/Ammunition Control Log
HHC 13th Military Police Battalion
Fort Lee, VA 23801
21 Oct XX
1/M16A2
21 Oct
Freeman, Louie
Louie Freeman
22 Oct Armorer Initials
2/M16A Oct Knepper, Dave Dave Knepper
22 Oct Armorer Initials
2/M Oct Scott, Howard Howard Scott

42. Change of Custody Inventory
Conduct Change of Custody Inventory when responsibility of the arms room storage keys is transferred between authorized personnel.
Record the results of the inventory on a DA Form 2062.
Identify any discrepancies.
Person receiving the arms room keys will sign the DA Form 2062.

43. Change of Custody Inventory
Commander
HHC 13th MP BN
Arms Room Custodian
Rifle 5.56mm M16A2 86
Machine Gun Cal 50, M2 4
Machine Gun 7.62mm, M240B 4
Pistol 9mm, M9 15
Cartridge 5.56mm
100
Cartridge, 9mm 40
Container protected by Seal# which contains 1500 Rounds of 5.56mm Ammunition 1
Container protected by Seal# which contains Rounds of 5.56mm Ammunition 1
John Madden SPC 22 Apr 20XX

44. Change of Custody Inventory
Obtain copy of DA Form 2062 from Outgoing Arms Room Custodian.
Conduct a Joint Physical Inventory.
Acknowledge Receipt of Arms Room.
File completed Inventory Forms

45. Change of Custody Inventory
CDR, HHC 13th MP BN
Arms Room Custodian
Rifle 5.56mm M16A2 86 86
Machine Gun Cal 50, M2 4 4
Machine Gun 7.62mm, M240B 4 4
Pistol 9mm, M9 15 15
Cartridge 5.56mm
100
100
Cartridge, 9mm 40 40
Container protected by Seal# which contains 1500 Rounds of 5.56mm Ammunition 1 1
Container protected by Seal# which contains Rounds of 5.56mm Ammunition 1 1
John Madden SPC 22 Apr 20XX
Jstudent Signature/Rank/Date

46. Conduct Monthly Inventory of Weapons
Appoint qualified personnel to conduct inventory.
Same person will not conduct inventory consecutively.
Unit Armorer will not conduct inventory.
Unit Armorer can provide assistance.

47. Conduct Monthly Inventory of Weapons
Compare the serial number of weapon with listing.
Make a list of any recorded differences.
Ensure proper documents are on hand for weapons that are not present.

48. Conduct Monthly Inventory of Ammunition
Inventory Ammunition by listing it by
Purpose:
Basic Load
Operational Load
Training
DODIC
LOT Number
Quantity OH/Quantity Signed Out

49. Conduct Monthly Inventory of Ammunition
List quantities shown on sealed or banded containers of ammunition.
Do Not Break Sealed or Banded Containers.
Record the results of inventory.
Report discrepancies to Responsible Officer
Responsible Officer reports discrepancies to PBO.

50. Conduct Monthly Inventory of Ammunition
Correct any discrepancies discovered.
DA 4949 to correct makes and models.
Serial number differences per AR
File completed serial number inventory.
2 years if no discrepancies noted.
4 years if discrepancy noted

51. Summary Identify Physical Security procedures for the Arms Room
Maintain Key Control.
Receive weapons from the Supply Suppot Activity (SSA).
Create a Master Authorization List (MAL).
Prepare DA Form 3749.
Create a Weapons/Ammunition Control Log.

52. Summary Issue individual assigned unit weapons.
Issue unassigned weapons using DA Form 3161.
Issue unassigned weapons using DA From 2062.
Receive weapons turned-in by soldiers using the Weapons/Ammunition Control Log.
Conduct Change of Custody Inventory.
Conduct monthly inventory of weapons and ammunition in the arms room.