PREVENTION OF NEGLIGENT DISCHARGES. PREVENTION OF NEGLIGENT DISCHARGES.

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PREVENTION OF NEGLIGENT DISCHARGES

Safe Weapons Handling Procedures 3 STEP PROCESS SOLDIER DISCIPLINE MUZZLE ORIENTATION PROPER CLEARING PROCEDURES

Safe Weapons Handling Procedures Negligent Weapon Discharges have increased at an alarming rate. These negligent discharges are both preventable and unacceptable. Commanders and leaders will enforce the standards for weapons safety, clearing procedures, and use of clearing barrels.

Safe Weapons Handling Procedures The premise that the U.S. Army is basing this standard on holds that there is no difference between unloading and clearing a weapon. Unloading a weapon is simply one step in the process of clearing the weapon. At no time should a weapon be unloaded and not cleared.

Safe Weapons Handling Procedures A significant number of accidents resulting in injuries and loss of life have been associated with negligent discharges during weapons cleaning or subsequent functional tests of the weapon with ammunition present. Leaders at all levels should not consider these activities low risk when ammunition is present.

Safe Practices 1) Safe muzzle orientation is critical to weapons safety. 2) Always keep your weapon pointed in a safe direction. 3) At no time should any part of the human body be in the likely path of a bullet. 4) Muzzle orientation will be enforced at all times, not just when the weapon is considered loaded. NOTE: It is critical that Soldiers learn muzzle orientation as a life skill that becomes second nature and a personal responsibility.

Safe Practices Weapons will be kept on SAFE at all times when not engaging a target or when enemy contact is not imminent. Fingers will be kept off of the trigger until firing the weapon is intended. Numerous negligent discharges resulted from Soldiers being bumped while the weapon safety selector was placed on FIRE and the finger on the trigger. Commanders/ leaders will ensure that controls are in place to prevent Soldiers from mishandling weapons in living and sleeping area.

Safe Practices Leaders will supervise weapons clearing at all times; whether ammunition is present or not. Leaders will remain involved to ensure ammunition has not inadvertently been left in the weapon or placed in the weapon in a manner that can result in a negligent discharge. Leader enforcement of muzzle orientation is particularly important in these weapons handling activities. When clearing weapons, the weapon will be oriented in a safe direction during the clearing process. When a clearing barrel is required by local installation SOPs, follow the requirements as outlined.

Safe Practices Commanders at all levels will ensure a weapons safety program is in place. Leaders or vehicle commanders will ensure weapon systems mounted for any reason are clear prior to installing or removing weapons from the mount. Leaders or vehicle commanders will insure a weapon fired from a vehicle mount is coordinated with dismounted elements in the area and the firing sector is clear. (An example would be a Bradley Commander maintaining a visual on his sector of fire from the Track Commander (TC) hatch, not through the weapons scope.)

Weapon Issue and Turn-In Procedures During the issue and turn-in of weapons, both the armorer and the Soldier will visually verify that the weapon does not contain any ammunition. This procedure will be conducted whether ammunition was issued or not. Each weapon system will be cleared before turn- in and upon direction of the supervisor, individuals will proceed directly to the turn-in point. Clearing will be supervised at all times.

Armorer Responsibilities Verifying each individual’s authority to bear arms before issuing any weapons, ammunition, or both. Ensuring that each weapon is cleared and visually inspected prior to issue or turn-in. Issuing all weapons shoulder gun stock assembly (butt) first, muzzle elevated, slide or bolt locked to the rear, and on SAFE. Allowing only one person at a time to approach the issue and turn-in area. The armorer or other authorized person must visually inspect all weapons, ensuring that all ammunition has been removed prior to storage.

M16 RIFLE (5.56MM) 1.) Orient weapon in a safe direction (Clearing container if available). 2.) Remove the magazine from the weapon. 3.) Attempt to place weapon selector lever on SAFE. 4.) Lock bolt to rear (ensure weapon is on SAFE). 5.) Inspect the receiver and chamber to ensure no ammunition is present. 6.) With NO ammunition in chamber or receiver, allow the bolt to go forward. 7.) Aim weapon into clearing container, rotate selector lever to SEMI, squeeze the trigger. 8.) Charge weapon once. 9.) Place selector lever on SAFE.

M9 (9MM) SEMIAUTOMATIC PISTOL 1.) Orient weapon in a safe direction (clearing container, if available). 2.) Place decocking/safety on SAFE. 3.) Depress the magazine release button and remove the magazine. 4.) Grasp the slide narrations and fully retract the slide to remove the chambered cartridge. 5.) Lock the slide to the rear, using the slide stop, and visually inspect chamber to ensure it is empty. 6.) Release the slide STOP to allow the slide to return fully to the forward position. 7.) Place weapon on FIRE. 8.) Squeeze trigger. 9.) Place weapon on SAFE.

DEMOGRAPHICS Don’t allow it to happen to YOU!! Negligent Discharges don’t discriminate!! 167 Negligent Discharges resulted in injury!! 15 Negligent Discharges resulted in DEATH!! PVT thru COL have experienced a Negligent Discharge!! Don’t allow it to happen to YOU!!

IT’S YOUR RESPONSIBILITY!! PREVENTION OF NEGLIGENT DISCHARGES IT’S YOUR RESPONSIBILITY!!