Attachment_6_-_HHC_Armsroom_SOP.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

HEADQUARTERS AND HEADQUARTERS COMAPANY

JOINT MULTINATIONAL READINESS CENTER

UNIT 28216

APO AE 09173

REPLY TO

ATTENTION OF

AETT-OG-HHC 13 November 2015

MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD

SUBJECT: HHC Consolidated Arms Room Standard Operating Procedures

1. PURPOSE: To prescribe policies and establish procedures for the operation of unit arms rooms and the security of arms, ammunition, explosives, and sensitive items. This SOP is applicable to all units assigned or attached to HHC JMRC OPSGRP.

2. REFERENCES:

a. AR 190-11 Physical Security of Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives 12 Feb ‘98

b. AR 190-13 The Army Physical Security Program 30 Sep ‘93

c. AR 190-40 Serious Incident Report 30 Nov ‘93

d. AR 190-51 Security of Unclassified Army Property (Sensitive and Non sensitive)

30 Sep ‘93

e. AR 380-5 Department of the Army Information Security Program 29 Sep ‘00

f. AR 710-2-1 Using Unit Supply System (Manual Procedures) 31 Dec ‘97

g. AR 710-2-2 Supply Support Activity Supply System 30 Sept 1998

h. AR 710-2 Supply Policy Below National Level 8 July 2005

i. AE REG 190-13 Army in Europe Physical Security Program 23 Oct ‘03

j. FM 3-19.30 Physical Security 8 Jan ‘01

k. AR 750-8 The Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS)

l. AR 385-10 The Army Safety Program

3. RESPONSIBILITIES:

a. Company Commander:

1) Responsible for the overall supervision of arms room operations.

2) Appoints Unit Armorer IAW AR 190-11, paragraph 2-11d.

a) Conduct interview of armorer nominees to ensure suitability IAW AR 190-11 paragraph 2-11d. Complete Command Oriented Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives Security Screening and Evaluation Record (DA Form 7281)

b) Coordinate with the OPS GRP S2 for initiation of background checks conducted IAW AR 190-11, paragraph 2-11 with no credible derogatory information.

c) Appoint unit armorer(s) on orders after completion of items a & b above.

AETT-OG-HHC

SUBJECT: Arms Room Standard Operating Procedures

3) Conduct screening of all personnel with access to arms, ammunition and explosives (AA&E) ever three years IAW AR 190-11, 2-11e.

4) Appoint a SFC or higher to conduct monthly serial number inventories of arms, ammunition, and sensitive items and compare the results against the unit property book.

AR 710-2-1, 9-9a.

a) Individuals will not conduct consecutive monthly inventories. AR 710-2-1, 9- 10b.

b) The armorer will not conduct the monthly sensitive items inventory. AR 710- 2-1, 9-10b.

5) Resolve all inventory discrepancies IAW AR 710-2-1, 9-9d.

6) Conduct unannounced quarterly inspection (spot check) weapons IOT to verify cleanliness and serviceability.

7) Establish a company AA&E amnesty program IAW AR 710-2-1, 11-19.

8) Establish operation hours: Monday thru Friday, 0730 to 1600 hours; any requests for AA&E issue/turn-in will be coordinated in advance.

9) Approval authority for the issuing of AA&E to Observer/Controller Trainer Teams, National Guard Units, Army Reserve Units, sister service, and CONUS BASED rotational training units.

b. Armorer:

1) Responsible for 100% accountability and security of all AA&E that is on hand, and/or has been issued.

2) Maintains a clean work area.

3) Ensure all visiting or VIP personnel sign AE FORM 190-13H (I) Personnel / Vehicle record of Admission, AER 190-13, OCT ‘03

4) Conduct quarterly 10 / 20 Level organizational maintenance on all unit small arms. Maintenance will be recorded and generated on DD Form 5988-E from the Rams Maintenance SAMS-E System.

5) Conducts Quarterly PLL Inventory to ensure adequate supply levels;

coordinate with the HHC OPS GRP Supply Sergeant for ordering supplies.

6) Conduct Intrusion Detection System (IDS) check once per month. All checks will be kept on file for a minimum of one year, AER 190-13, 3-11, section a.

7) Coordinates with the Observer Coach Trainers (OCTs) for weapon(s) issue and turn-in; ensures that the Company Commander and Company First Sergeant are notified with any issues.

8) Armorers must be SAM-31E Qualified.

c. Physical Security/Arms Room Officer (XO):

1) Serve as the Company Commander's representative in supervision of arms room operations.

2) Perform semi-annual inventories of primary and alternate arms room keys.

Maintains inventories of AA&E Keys/Locks for one year (must have two semi-annuals on file at all times). AER 190-13, 3-8.

3) Assist the unit armorer in the conduct of all required inventories.

4) Maintain liaison with the OPSGRP S2 on all areas of AA&E storage and security.

5) Conduct training with the assigned armorers annually.

6) Coordinate Arms Room Issue/Draw during rotational support

d. Supply Sergeant:

1) Review, adjust, and update hand receipts of all weapons, ammunition, and property for which the unit armorer is signed for.

2) Assist the unit armorer in maintenance of hand receipts and requisitioning of supplies.

e. OCTs will coordinate with the Company Commander/Company First Sergeant and armorers for weapons draw and turn in. Requests will be submitted via MFR. (See attached memo format).

1) Issue and Turn-In Requests

a) When feasible, requests will be submitted two weeks in advance.

b) MFRs will specify: WHO, WHAT, WHEN, and WHY.

c) Week-end/after hour requests for issue/turn-in will be approved on a case by case basis.

d) Company Commander/Company First Sergeant will be notified with any changes.

2) Rotational Unit Requests:

a) HHC Arms Room will not issue any weapons or NVD’s to Multinational Units or for the intended use by Multinational Units.

a) Sponsoring OCTs will sign a DA Form 2062 for all weapons that are requested for rotational units (National Guard/Reserve, and sister services).

b) OCTs will conduct a class with rotational units that cover how the equipment will be cleaned, maintained and turned in.

c) OCTs are responsible for supervising the cleaning of equipment, and ensuring that all equipment is cleaned before turn-in.

d) DA Form 2404, Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Worksheet will be prepared for all damaged AA&E and reported to the armor immediately. Any delays in reporting may result in a commander’s inquiry and/or Financial Investigation for Property Loss (FLPL).

4. REQUIRED FORMS:

a. AE Form 190-13I Issue of Weapon and Ammunition:

1) Maintained by unit armorer to record all issues and receipts for weapons and sensitive items. AER 190-13, 3-17b

2) Weapon serial number and number of rounds will be annotated.

3) When possible, AE Form 190-13I will be typed. All hand written entries will be legible, accurate and completed in ink, with name printed and signed.

4) Maintained in active file until all weapons/sensitive items are returned. AER 190-13, 3-17b

5) Completed forms will be maintained in the inactive file until the next 100% monthly serial number inventory is completed, and then destroyed. AER 190-13, 3-17b

6) If discrepancies are found, maintain in active file for one year or until discrepancies are resolved. AER 190-13, 3-17b

7) DA Form 2407-E is used for the receipt for weapons in DS or GS maintenance. Weapons issued to DS or GS maintenance are not recorded on AE Form 190-11A-R-E/190-13 A-R-E.

b. DA Form 3749, Equipment Receipt will only be issued to Soldiers and Civilians that own firearms.

1) Soldiers/Civilians that check out Personally Owned Firearms (POW) are required to surrender their DA Form 3749.

2) All POFs that are checked in/out will be annotated on DA Form 2062.

3) Lost DA Form 3749 cards will be reported immediately to the chain of command.

4) Must have memorandum with Commander signature allowing individual to remove POF from the Arms Room.

c. DA Form 5513 Key Control Register and Inventory:

1) Only persons listed on the company unaccompanied arms access roster will have access to arms room keys and key control Registers. AER 190-13, 3-8c

2) The key control Register will contain the printed name and signature of the individual receiving the keys, the date and hour the keys were returned and the signature of the individual receiving the keys. AER 190-13, 3-8c

3) Completed forms will be kept on file for a minimum of 180 days and then disposed of by shredding with a crosscut shredder. AER 190-13, 3-8c

4) The control Register will be kept in a secured ammo can (the key depository).

AER 190-13, 3-8e

d. AE FORM 190-13H, Personnel / Vehicle Record of Admission:

1) Required for all personnel that are not on the access roster.

2) All information will be written legibly.

e. DA Form, 2062 Hand Receipt / Annex Number:

1) Will be used for all ammunition that is banded and sealed.

2) Each banded/sealed ammo canister DA Form 2062 will have the statement “Container protected by seal # that contains X rounds of Y ammunition.”

3) DA Form 2062s will be maintained in an active file until the completion of the next monthly serial number inventory unless discrepancies exist. If a discrepancy exists, maintain in the active file for 1 year. AER 190-13, 3-19a

f. Unaccompanied Access Roster: AR 190-11, 3-8

1) Prepared on a Memorandum for Record (MFR) by the Company Commander.

2) Original maintained by unit armorer. Copies will be maintained by Company Commander, and distributed to HHC JMRC OPS GRP S-2.

3) Limited to the least number of personnel required to accomplish the mission.

4) Will be destroyed when superseded.

g. Standard Form (SF) 702, Security Container Check Sheet:

1) Will be posted on the outside of the arms room door.

2) Will be filled out each time the arms room is opened/closed for operations.

3) Will be filled out by the JMRC Staff Duty NCO/Officer each night, as one of the required daily security checks.

4) Completed forms will be maintained by the armorer for 90 days, and then destroyed.

h. DA Form 4604: Security Construction Statement:

1) Security Construction Statement issued by DPW and/or PMO.

2) Post inside arms room in plain view and destroy upon replacement.

3) Inspection is revalidated every (5) years.

i. DA Form 3020-R, Magazine Data Card will be used for all ammunition that is issued, Regardless of duration of issue.

j. Report Readiness: All Readiness Reporting will be conducted utilizing DA Forms 5988-E and/or 2407E.

5. GENERAL:

a. Signs:

1) Post “Restricted Area” with appropriate sign in both English and host nation language will be posted outside of the arms room. When possible it should be at eye level. AR 190-11, 4-15

2) Post fire priority symbols (black number 4 on orange diamond background) on the entrance wall to the arms room. AR 190-11, 4-15

3) Post “NO SMOKING” signs on exterior and interior of arms room. AR 385-64, 3-2

4) Post IDS ALARM identification sign prominently on arms room entrance in both English and host nation language. AR 190-11, 4-16

b. Exterior Lighting:

1) Exterior lights are on and operational during all periods of limited visibility. AR 190-11, 4-2d

2) Cover exterior lights with a wire mesh screen or other material to prevent damage to the light by vandalism. AR 190-11, 4-2d

3) Switches to exterior lights are inaccessible to unauthorized individuals. AR 190-11, 4-2d

c. Interior Lighting:

1) Interior lighting will remain on at all times when the arms room is occupied.

2) Close and lock arms room outer door from within at all times when the armorer is working in the arms room to prevent unauthorized entry.

3) Secure issue window and arms room door by high security padlock whenever the arms room is unoccupied. AR 190-11, 4-2e

d. Weapons Racks and Containers:

1) Secure all weapons in racks or containers of at least 26 gage steel and secure with Series 5200 padlock or master lock. AR 190-11, 4-2c

2) Store all weapons in such a way which prevents the weapon from being dismantled and removed from racks. AR 190-11, 4-2c

3) Secure all crew-served weapons in standard issue racks or in locally fabricated racks meeting the requirements of (1) and (2) above. AR 190-11, 4-2c

4) Spot-weld all racks or containers with the welds four inches apart, and secure to prevent disassembly or removal of weapons through separation. AR 190-11, 4-2c

5) Secure all containers and racks, 500 pounds or less, to walls or floors, or chain together by means of 5/16 inch straight link galvanized steel chain and series 5200 padlock or master lock. AR 190-11, 4-2c

e. Security of tools and essential firing components:

1) Secure essential firing components in the same manner as actual weapons as directed in paragraph d above. AR 190-11, 4-14

2) Store tools which can be used to assist intruders in gaining access to arms in a locked container. AR 190-11, 4-18a

3) A MFR from the Company Commander is required (posted) for tools stored in the arms room. AR 190-11, 4-18b

f. Security of ammunition: See Company Ammo SOP

g. Privately Owned Firearms (POFs):

1) Written authorization from the unit commander is required for temporary issue and of a POF out of the arms room. AR 190-11, 4-5a

2) POFs will be stored in unit arms rooms in locked containers separate from military AA&E. AR 190-11, 4-5a

3) A DA Form 3749 will be issued for each privately owned weapon in the arms room. AR 190-11, 4-5a

4) POFs will be inventoried along with all other AA&E and sensitive items in the arms room and at the same frequency. AR 190-11, 4-5a

5) Withdrawing POFs from the arms room requires approval from the Company Commander. AR 190-11, 4-5b

6) Applicable local national, state, and federal Regulations on ownership, Registration, and possession of weapons and ammunition will be posted on the unit bulletin board. AR 190-11, para 4-5a

7) Each POF will be tagged to reflect the make, model, caliber, serial number and a short description of the firearm. UR 190-6, 15e

8) The Company Commander will make every effort to return abandoned POF(s) to the owner(s). POFs that are not/cannot be return will be turned over to the MPs for disposal. AR 190-22, 3-4.

h. Small Arms Repair Parts (SARP):

1) Ensure minimum stock levels are maintained to meet mission requirements.

2) Establish inventory procedures to ensure accountability of all SARP on hand or on order.

i. Safety

a. Armorer and Soldiers must read all Safety Warnings prior to performing any cleaning or maintenance.

b. During winter months and extreme weather conditions soldiers will utilize the Unit Cleaning Room.

c. All weapons will be cleared by utilizing the clearing barrel prior to entering the arms room.

6. OPERATING PROCEDURES:

a. Duty Hours (0730-1600)

1) Armorer will sign out arms room box (located in the company safe) on DA Form 2062, Key Control Registry with keys inside.

2) The armorer will annotate the opening time/date of the arms room on the SF 702, located on the outside of the arms room.

3) After entering the arms room, armorer(s) will enter the prescribed security code and disarm the system.

4) The unit armorer(s) will conduct walk thru and a physical count inventory upon entering the arms room. Visually check to ensure that all lights are working properly.

5) Issue AA&E on a DA Form 2062; conduct weapon maintenance and/or turn-in.

6) Inspect all turn-in equipment to ensure is meets cleanliness standard.

7) The HHC OPS GRP will not store AA&E from JMRC tenant units without a memorandum of agreement.

8) The unit armorer(s) will ensure there are no discrepancies before issuing weapons. The Company Commander/Company 1SG will be notified with any issues that cannot be rectified.

9) The unit armorer(s) will conduct walk thru and a physical count inventory prior to exiting the arms room, ensuring that all AA&E is accounted for and secured.

10) Prior to exiting the arms room, the armorer(s) will enter the prescribed security code and arm the system.

11) The armorer will annotate the closing time/date of the arms room on the SF 702, located on the outside of the arms room, when closing the arms room for the day.

12) The Key Custodian will sign the DA Form 2062, and place the keys into the company safe.

b. Weekend, Holiday, Off-Duty/Stand By, Recall, and Emergency Procedures:

1) The armorer will follow the steps above for weekend, holiday, off-duty/standby, recall and emergency hours.

2) OCTs will coordinate with the Company Commander, Company First Sergeant, and armorer(s) two weeks in advance for any AA&E issue/turn-in that will take place outside of the Regular operating hours.

3) Company Commander/Company First Sergeant will be notified for any emergencies that require the arms room to be opened.

7. INVENTORIES:

a. Daily Physical Count:

1) Performed by the armorer, assistant armorer, or representative on the unaccompanied access roster at opening and closing of the arms room. AR 190-11, 2- 6e

2) Recorded on the Daily Inventory Form (DA Form 2062). DA Pam 710-2-1, 9-10

3) All weapons (including POFs), ammunition and sensitive items stored in the arms room will be included in the daily physical count.

4) Maintain this form until next monthly serial number inventory unless discrepancies are found, then maintain for one year. DA Pam 710-2-1, 9-10

b. Monthly Serial Number Inventory:

1) Monthly Sensitive item inventory will be conducted by two personnel from the OCT Team designated by the 1SG in the memo format; at least one of the personnel will be a SFC or above. AER 190-13, 3-19b.

2) Individuals will not complete consecutive monthly inventories. AER 190-13, 3- 19b

3) All, sensitive items stored in the arms room will be inventoried and verified against the property book, and then signed by the Company Commander.

4) Completed monthly serial number inventories will be maintained for two years (four years if there is a discrepancy). AER 190-13, 3-19b.

c. Quarterly and Semi-annual Inventories:

1) Same procedures as monthly inventories.

2) Maintain for same duration.

d. Key and Lock Inventory:

1) Performed by the Key Custodian for all keys used in the arms room to include primary and spare lock keys.

2) The total number of locks in the arms room and the total number of keys, on hand, for each lock will be recorded on a DA Form 5513-R. AR 190-11, 3-8a

3) Record serial number of keys issued, serial number of keys on hand, number of keys and locks retained in reserve, and name of individual to whom the keys have been issued. AR 190-11, 3-8a

4) Anytime the number of keys on hand is less than the number of keys issued, that lock will be removed and not used in the arms room.

5) Two complete sets of arms room keys will be maintained; an operational and a spare set. These will be exact duplicates of each other and will be maintained on a welded shut key ring.

6) Maintain the operational key ring in an ammo can locked with a series 200 lock.

7) The spare key ring will be placed in a sealed ammo can and hand receipted to the OPS GRP S2 on a DA Form 2062. Two copies of this hand receipt will be produced, one will be kept in the arms room key control files and the other will be maintained by the OPS GRP S2.

8) Unit AA&E keys will not be taken outside of HTA unless written permission is granted by the Deputy Commander Operations Group (DCOG).

9) Key Inventories will be completed semi-annually or upon change of primary key custodian and maintained for one year. AR 190-11, 3-8a

10) Produce three copies of the key inventory:

a) Maintain one copy in the arms room key control files.

b) Maintain one copy in the key ammo can (for change of custody of keys during the duty day).

c) Maintain one copy in the ammo can for the spare set of keys that is hand receipted to the S2.

8. IDS ALARM PERIODIC TESTING:

a. Armorer conducts a IDS alarm test once a month. AER 190-13, 3-11a

b. Armorer inspects all visual lines, conduits and components of the IDS box that are visible to the armorer. AER 190-13, 3-11a

c. Armorer notifies the Company Commander/Company First Sergeant with any issues/irregularities with the IDS.

9. ISSUE PROCEDURES:

Note: HHC Arms Room will not issue any weapons or NVD’s to Multinational Units or for the intended use by Multinational Units.

a. AA&E will not be issued without authorization from the Company Commander

b. Personnel are not permitted to enter the arms room while AA&E is being issued, without the Company Commander’s consent.

c. Weapons will be issued using DA Form 2062 (Hand Receipt). AER 190-13, para 3-17b

d. AA&E will not be issued to personnel awaiting administrative separation or court martial.

e. Issue all ammunition on DA Form 3020-R Magazine Data Card and record it on AE Form 190-13 Regardless of the duration of issue.

f. DA Form 2062 is returned to the individual when AA&E is returned.

g. AA&E will be returned by the individual or a designated person/personnel.

h. ALL pistols will be issued with lanyards. Lanyard will be attached to uniform/LCE at all times IAW AR 190-11, para 4-1b.

10. TRANSPORT OF ARMS AND AMMUNITION:

a. Sensitive items, weapons and ammunition will only be transported in tactical military vehicles or a TMP.

b. Sensitive items, weapons and ammunition will be concealed from unauthorized viewing during transportation.

c. An armed guard (not the driver) is required for the transportation of all sensitive items. The armed guard will receive a deadly force briefing prior to assuming his duties IAW AR 190-11, 7-15 (See TAB B).

12. OTHER:

a. Night Vision Devices (Goggles) (NVG):

1) All portable night vision devices will have double barrier protection. (i.e. a locked wall locker in a secured room). AR 190-51, 3-6

2) “Off Limits to Unauthorized Personnel” signs will be posted at the entrances to rooms containing the NVGs IAW AR 190-51, 3-6

3) NVGs will be located in a room that is the farthest from the arms room exit

IAW AR 190-51, 3-6

4) All night vision devices will be issued on a DA Form 2062 IAW AR 190-51, 3- 6.

d. Attempted intrusion into the arms room:

1) If the IDS alarm located in the Military Police Station is activated, the Military Police will notify those personnel listed on the IDS Access Roster. It is then their responsibility to notify the Chain of Command and prepare a CIR for the Company Commander.

2) The Military Police must respond within 15 minutes of the alarm to assess the situation and determine the validity of the alert.

3) In the event of a reaction exercise, the MPs will notify the chain of command prior to execution.

e. Lost, stolen, or missing AA&E Actions to be taken:

1) The Company Commander will be notified immediately by the person(s) that identify the lost, stolen, or missing equipment.

2) Company Commander prepares a CIR and notifies the MPs and Garrison HQs immediately.

3) Conduct a 100% inventory of all AA&E in order to identify any additional discrepancies, and/or locate the missing AA&E.

f. Consolidated arms room memorandum of agreements:

1) Procedures and requirements in the form of a memorandum of agreement must be signed by the appropriate authorities and followed in order for units not in HHC, OPSGRP to store their weapons within the HHC OPSGRP Arms Room.

2) The consolidated arms room memorandum of agreement will address the following:

a) Maximum quantities to be stored.

b) Physical safeguards to be used.

c) Frequency of and the responsibility for the physical inventories or reconciliations

d) Reporting of losses and investigations.

e) Key control procedures.

f) Unit that has overall responsibility for the storage facility

g) Procedures for authorization and identification of individuals to receipt for physically taking custody of AA&E

h) Risk categories of items to be stored.

g. Army Maintenance Management System

a. All TMs can be accessed online at logsa.army.mil under the Electronic TMs section.

b. Armorers will ensure they utilize the most up to date TM when performing services.

h. PMCS are performed on a quarterly and annual basis in accordance with the applicable TM.

13. The Point of Contact for this memorandum is the HHC OPS GRP XO at DSN 520- 5185.

///Original Signed\\\

MICHAEL T. LEAK

CPT, EN

Commanding

TAB A: WEAPONS ORIENTATION STATEMENT

1. I understand that weapons and ammunition are extremely dangerous and can cause serious injury or death through accidental discharge or improper handling. It is my responsibility to safeguard, protect, and safely handle all weapons and ammunition that are entrusted to my care.

2. After drawing my weapon (and/or ammunition), I will keep it physically with me at all times and will not relinquish custody of it until it is turned in to the unit arms room. If a weapons/ammunition guard is appointed by the officer or NCO in charge, my weapon may be kept in the guard's custody. At no time will I store my weapon and/or ammunition in a wall locker or otherwise leave it unattended or out of my immediate sight.

3. I will clear my weapon prior to mounting any vehicle. I will never transport my weapon in a privately owned vehicle.

4. I will not leave the firing line, nor will I depart any training area until my weapon has been checked and the SAFETY OFFICER/NCO has inspected and conducted a brass and ammunition check.

5. I will not discharge any military weapon except in the line of duty.

6. The unit armorer will clear every weapon prior to accepting it into the arms room.

7. In the event I lose my weapon, I will report it to the commander immediately. If I should lose my weapons card, I will report it through my chain of command within 24 hours. Failure to do so in either case can result in UCMJ action being taken.

8. In Regards to any military weapon or ammunition which are property of the United States Government:

a. I understand I am subject to a bad conduct discharge, 6 months confinement, and forfeiture of ALL pay and allowances, if, through neglect, I damage, destroy, lose, or wrongfully dispose of weapons and/or ammunition with a value or repair cost of $50 or less.

b. I understand I am subject to one year at hard labor and forfeiture of ALL pay and allowances if I damage, destroy, lose, sell, or wrongfully dispose of weapons and/or ammunition with a value or repair cost of less than $100, but more than $50.

c. I understand if I sell or otherwise dispose of, or willfully damage, destroy, or sell a weapon or ammunition with a value or repair cost of more than $100, I am subject to a dishonorable discharge, 5 years confinement at hard labor, and forfeiture of ALL pay and allowances.

9. If I must be medically evacuated from any area while in possession of a military weapon, I will have my weapon and/or ammunition secured by the Officer/NCO in charge, or the highest-ranking soldier.

10. I understand that my unit has an Ammunition Amnesty policy as follows:

a. An Amnesty program is not intended to circumvent the normal turn-in procedures for ammunition.

b. All small arms ammunition will be turned in to the appropriate unit Amnesty officer or arms room upon being found.

c. Ammunition that is .50 Caliber and above will be secured with a guard. The company Amnesty officer and the BN S2 will be notified immediately.

d. Ammunition that is found and not turned in using the Amnesty program is punishable under the UCMJ.

11. I, _____________________, have read and understand the weapons orientation and responsibility statement.

a. I acknowledge the statement as a written order, which must be reviewed, dated, and signed annually.

b. I further understand that failure to comply with these instructions will result in the appropriate UCMJ actions being taken.

__________________________________ Signature _________________ Date

TAB B: DEADLY FORCE BRIEFING

1. All convoy commanders/OICs, escorts and guard personnel must read and explain the following to all guard personnel. Brief all personnel, who then sign a statement verifying that they were briefed and understand the use of deadly force.

2. Use of Force: No person may lawfully use more force than is reasonably necessary under the circumstances. Use of more force than is justified by the circumstances is an offense and may subject the person to criminal proceedings under UCMJ or adverse administrative actions.

3. Deadly Force: Use of deadly force is lethal, destructive force directed against a person that is likely to result in death or serious injury. Shooting at or near another person or swinging a club at a persons’ head are examples of deadly force.

4. Use of Deadly Force: Use of deadly force is justified only in the following limited circumstances and only when lesser means (e.g. verbal persuasion, unarmed defense techniques) have failed or are inadequate to address the threat:

a. In self-defense or defense of others, when there is imminent danger of either death or serious bodily injury.

b. To prevent the commission of a serious offense (murder, rape, robbery, arson, etc.) under circumstances where death or serious bodily injury is imminent.

c. To prevent actual theft or sabotage of inherently dangerous property such as ammunitions, weapons, explosives, etc.

5. Use of Firearms. The following steps are used to stop or apprehend a person in any of the foregoing situations where deadly force is authorized:

a. Shout "HALT" one or more times.

b. If the order "HALT" has no effect, lock a magazine and chamber a round. Then you may fire a carefully aimed warning shot if it will not endanger innocent bystanders.

c. If the warning shot has no effect, aim at the arms or legs and fire to disable, not to kill.

d. If at any point the person indicates a desire to halt or surrender, discontinue the use of deadly force. Notify appropriate supervisors immediately.

6. Do not draw firearms or aim them in circumstances where use of deadly force is not authorized. Under no circumstances draw or aim firearms as a bluff or threat.

7. The point of contact for this memorandum is the HHC OPS GRP XO at 520-5185.

///Original Signed\\\

MICHAEL T. LEAK

CPT, EN

Commanding