Armory Flashcards
How many personnel may be in the armory facility at one time unless authorized by the Chief, Security Forces?
6
What form will the inventory be documented on?
AF IMT 1473
Prior to being relieved, the off-going armorer will do what?
Brief the on-coming armorer will also review all letters of withdrawal/reinstatement of authority to bear firearms for updates before issuing to the on-coming flight.
What do you do if someone attempts to arm outside of designated arming times?
Do not arm them, authorization from the CSF, Chief, Security Operations (S3) or on duty watch commander is needed
Who do you contact for any incident involving damage, loss, or theft to firearms or munitions?
The armory chief, the chief Security Logistics (S4),( S3), and CSF.
Firearms and munitions must be stored in IAW?
AFI 31-101
What must armory personnel must do before entering the armory?
Personnel must authenticate with BDOC
An in-depth investigation, as required by ___________, must be conducted during any unauthorized weapons discharge
AFI 31-207
Items requiring temporary storage will be listed on the back of AF IMT 1473 in what section?
Miscellaneous items
Weapons will be cleared IAW?
AFM 31-229
What is the AF IMT 2432
Key Issue Log
What is the AF Form 1577-2?
Unserviceable (Reparable) Tag Material (green tag)
What form does the armorer use to annotate the duress check?
AF Form 2530
Written authorization to bear firearms will be issued by the CSF Via?
Weapons Qualification Roster
What form is the Small Arms Hand Receipt?
AF IMT 629
What is the AF 523?
USAF Authorization to Bear Firearms
Individuals authorized to carry a concealed firearm must have what and who authorizes them to carry?
An AF Form 523 Marked “CONCEALED” in the permit block/ Detachment Commander.
Who will you notify if you suspect personnel are under the influence of drugs or alcohol or who appears to be mentally or physically unable to perform duties?
Watch Commander
After verifying an individual’s need to be armed and ensuring a clearing barrel official is present, the armorer will?
Check the AF IMT 629, ensuring all blocks are filled out, ensure the qualification is current, the form is signed by an authorized authenticating official, and the individual is qualified by checking the Weapon Qualification Roster.
What will be checked prior to issuing personnel non lethal weapons.
Qualification Roster
If damage is present or items are lost what are your procedures.
Inform the Armory Chief and have the person turning in or originally issued the item complete an AF IMT Form 1168.
The armor will contact BDOC to ascertain the status of individuals who have not returned their weapons within ________ after scheduled relief.
45 Minutes
Ammunition blocking enables the armory to do what
Verify accountability of ammunition as well as its serviceability while also “relaxing” the spring mechanisms in the magazines
Who will inspect the ammunition for accountability and serviceability
Armory personnel
Who will notify the armory of individuals being placed on DNA status for more than 72 hours?
CSF, or acting equivalent
The initial notification may be ____ but must be followed by a ____ within ____.
Verbal, written letter, 24 hours
What will the armorer do when they get the notification for DNA.
The individual’s assigned weapon will be immediately identified and tagged as Do Not Issue.
If the DNA notification is a permanent withdrawal what will happen
The individual’s AF IMT 629 will be destroyed and all assigned weapons will be unassigned and made available for reassignment.
When the DNA letter is received by the armory where will it be kept?
It will be posted in the armory next to the issue windows
Who may grant permission for Non-AFP 42 units to temporarily store government firearms in the armory
CSF
Units requesting temporary courtesy storage of weapons and/or ammunition in the armory must do what?
Units must forward a written request to the CSF indicating the type and quantity of firearms, and the time period the firearms will be in storage
Once permission is granted by the CSF, units must provide a written memorandum indicating which individuals will be authorized to turn-in/withdraw courtesy storage weapons and/or ammunition from the armory. At a minimum, the memorandum must have what?
The memorandum must identify the individual by name, last four digits of the SSN, firearm type, and qualification expiration date, if applicable.
POWs will be registered on what form?
AF IMT 1314
What is the AF IMT 2047?
Facility license
When will bash firearms and ammunition be issued to SF personnel for law enforcement purposes?
Never
Replacement of weapons parts or installation of weapon accessories will be completed by whom?
S4C personnel
Assigned weapons will be cleaned a minimum?
Once a month
What is not permitted in the cleaning room area
Live ammo
Who will act as the Land Mobile Radio (LMR) custodian?
S4
What will be used to list those personnel who are authorized unescorted entry into the armory?
EAL
What will be completed for personnel requiring escorted entry and what will be given what upon initial entry to the armory?
AF IMT 1109, security and safety briefing.
Are free zones allowed in the armory
No
No radio or cell phone/pager transmissions will be allowed within ____ of the armory during a bomb threat.
50FT
Upon termination of a bomb threat what will be conducted in the armory?
A 100% inventory will be conducted
In case of fire, the armorer will sound the alarm by?
Activating the fire alarm and dial “22” on the telephone to report the fire to the AFP 42 Fire Department and BDOC
The armorer will only attempt to extinguish the fire if it?
Does not pose a danger to injury or loss of life
During a duress or hostage situation the suspect’s demands will be complied with only if?
The possibility of danger or loss of life exists
What form is used to annotate for anti-robbery
AF Form 439
If the armorer has been incapacitated or contact cannot be made upon the arrival of the patrols, who makes the determination whether or not to enter the facility?
Watch commander
If the armorer has been incapacitated, or if entry cannot be made using the armory keys, BDOC will contact who?
AFP 41 Fire Department
Access to keys/padlocks/combinations used in the armory will only be given to those personnel designated in writing by whom?
Plant 42 (AFP 42) commander, or acting equivalent
Who may sign the “Authenticating Official” block of the AF IMT 629, Small Arms Hand Receipt?
Only personnel designated in writing by the CSF
In addition to being listed on the Weapons Qualification Roster, personnel not in uniform who are required to openly bear firearms, while performing official duties, must have written authorization in the form of a letter and what form?
AF Form 523
What must individuals authorized to carry a concealed firearm carry with them at all times
AF Form 523 marked “CONCEALED” in the permit block
What will be used to identify personnel whose authority to bear firearms has been withdrawn?
Do Not Arm (DNA) letter, signed by the CSF, or acting equivalent
Who may authorize personnel to arm without the use of a duty roster during contingencies?
CSF and S3
Who will the armorer immediately notify if personnel suspected of being unfit for duty attempt to arm up?
On-duty watch commander
How can you ensure an individual is qualified to carry a weapon if he/she does not have an AF IMT 629?
By checking either his/her AF IMT 522 or the Weapons Qualification Roster
Who will assign a firearm from the armory to an individual?
Only the Armory Chief
What must be checked for certification prior to issuing personnel an ASP baton and/or OC pepper spray?
Asp Baton and OC Pepper Spray Qualification Roster
What forms can be used to issue armory equipment, such as radios, speed measuring units, bolt cutters, etc.?
Equipment Card or AF IMT 1297
What must the armorer do if armory equipment is damaged or lost
Inform the Armory Chief and have the person turning in, or originally issued the item, complete an AF IMT Form 1168
What must the armorer do in the case of individuals who have not returned their weapons within 45 minutes after their scheduled relief?
Contact BDOC to ascertain their status
What procedures must be followed in the case of lost arms and/or ammunition?
Notify BDOC, the watch commander and the armory chief immediately; conduct a complete search of the area(s) where the item(s) were thought to be lost; ensure the person who was issued the lost item(s) completes an AF IMT 1168, Statement of Suspect/Witness/Complainant describing the circumstances surrounding the loss
What is the purpose for blocking ammunition?
Enables the armory to verify accountability and serviceability of ammunition; relaxes the spring mechanisms in the magazines
What must be done to an individual’s assigned weapons, when that person is placed on Do Not Arm status?
Tag the weapon as Do Not Issue
Where will the Do Not Arm letter be posted in the armory?
On the Do Not Arm board next to the issue windows
Who will identify, in writing, those individuals who have formally had their authority to bear firearms reinstated?
CSF or acting equivalent
Who may grant permission for non-AFP 42 units to temporarily store government firearms in the armory?
Only the CSF
What must units requesting temporary courtesy storage of weapons and/or ammunition in the armory forward to the CSF? What information must be included?
A written request indicating the type and quantity of firearms, and the time period the firearms will be in storage
What form are privately owned weapons (POWs) registered on?
AF IMT 1314
Who is authorized to store government M-870 shotguns and starter pistols, used for BASH operations, in the armory?
AFP 42 Airfield Management
Who can be issued BASH firearms and ammunition from the armory?
Only individuals authorized in writing by the AFP 42 Chief, Airfield Operations (CAO)
Who will complete the replacement/installation of weapons parts and/or accessories on the weapons in the armory?
S4C (Combat Arms) personnel only
How often will assigned weapons be cleaned by flight personnel?
A minimum of once a month or more frequently if the situation warrants it
When may the back door to the armory be opened?
Only when equipment is being moved into or out of the armory
What is the EAL used for?
To list those personnel who are authorized unescorted entry the armory
Who is allowed to escort personnel into the armory?
Only those individuals granted escort privileges on the EAL
What must the armorer do prior to granting an individual entry into the armory?
The armorer will verify the individual’s identity and status to ensure they are not under duress
What form will be filled out by the person in the armory who receives a bomb threat?
AF Form 440
Where are the primary and alternate rally points if evacuation from the armory is required?
Primary rally point (next to Base Tower), alternate rally point (Bldg 560 parking lot), or a safe distance away, as determined by the incident commander
What form will be filled out by the armorer in the event of a duress or hostage situation, as soon as it is possible to do so?
AF Form 439
Personnel conducting will be armed with an M9 pistol and 45 rounds of ammunition: T/F
F
What is the maximum number of people normally allowed in the armory at any given time
6
Smoking is allowed in the armory as long as ammunition is properly stored: T/F
F
When should incidents involving damage, loss, or theft of firearms be reported?
Immediately
How often are inventories conducted of government-owned weapons?
Quarterly
The high-security padlock securing the armory should be kept where when not in use?
Inside the armory
Which of the following documents does not need to be maintained by the armory chief
a. Entry Authority Lists (EAL)
b. Explosive Facility License (IMT Form 2047)
c. Alarm test records
d. All of the above must be maintained
When should an inventory of all armory keys be conducted?
a. Beginning of each shift
b. End of each shift
c. Weekly
d. Both a and b
Which of the following is not identified on the Weapons Qualification Roster
Date of Birth
What form identifies an individual not in uniform to openly bear firearms?
AF Form 523
Personnel allowed to carried concealed by the Detachment Commander are allowed to carry both during duty hours and while off duty.
F
Weapons may be issued to individuals suspected to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol as long as the person is physically and mentally able to perform their duties.
F
A person may only begin loading/charging/unloading their duty weapon when who is present
The clearing barrel official
Which card will be used to issue batons and pepper spray?
AF IMT 1297
If a magazine is missing rounds during turn-in, who is responsible for blocking the rounds?
The individual who received the rounds
The armorer will contact the BDOC within how many minutes after an individual’s scheduled time to turn in their equipment and has still not done so?
45 minutes
What is the first step after someone reports arms or ammunition has been lost or is missing?
Begin a search of the area where the item was lost
If an item is reported missing, who must conduct a joint inventory of the type of items lost, such as a total re-count of all magazines after one is lost?
The armorer and the Armory Chief
