NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND WASHINGTON …

1 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT D: Distribution authorized to the Department of Defense and US DoD contractors only; Information Administrative, 23 May 2012. Other requests shall be referred to PEO LCS (PMS NSW) DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND 1333 ISAAC HULL AVE SE WASHINGTON NAVY YARD DC 20376-0001 NAVSEAINST Ser NSW/ 29 June 12 NAVSEA INSTRUCTION From: Commander, NAVAL Sea SYSTEMS COMMAND Subj: SMALL ARMS AND WEAPONS MANAGEMENT POLICY AND GUIDANCE Ref: (a) DoD (b) DoDINST (c) OPNAVINST 1. Purpose. To provide policy and guidance relative to the Small Arms and Weapons Management Program, and to provide information essential to users of all Navy furnished small arms (SA) and stabilized small arms mounts (SSAM), including match-conditioned small arms.

2 2. Cancellation. NAVSEAINST NAVSEAINST 3. Background. It is Department of Defense (DoD) policy to track, report, validate, and register the status of SA and SSAM by serial numbers as outlined in references (a), and (b). a. This instruction implements the Chief of NAVAL Operations requirement for accountability of SA now under the custody, control and responsibility of a COMMAND with an approved allowance. b. Prevention of the acquisition of SA and weapons by terrorist or other criminal elements through loss or theft of Navy stocks is the objective of reference (c). This objective will be met by exercising complete and efficient control from acquisition through disposal. 4. Scope. The Small Arms Management Program is applicable to all elements of the Navy.

3 In relation to the Marine Corps, this instruction is applicable only to aviation units and does not apply to SA and SSAM authorized by the Marine Corps Table of Organization and Table of Equipment Allowances. In relation to the Coast Guard, during peacetime this instruction is not applicable. Upon mobilization of the NAVSEAINST 29 June 12 2 Coast Guard, this instruction applies to all SA and SSAM provided by the Navy. 5. Action. The policies and guidance for SA and SSAM are set forth herein: a. Each COMMAND , activity, or office having a mission or function requiring the use of SA and SSAM will have an approved allowance for such items. The authorized allowance will be sufficient to meet peacetime and wartime requirements, to include training requirements.

4 It is not mandatory that an activity, ashore or afloat, have on board its total authorized allowance if such quantities are inconsistent with current personnel strength. Adequate safeguards must be taken Per references (a), (b), and (c) for both their accountability and physical security. b. PER reference (a) each arms room will, at a minimum, implement a system to identify and authenticate persons authorized to remove arms from arms rooms/storage areas. Additionally, each arms room will maintain a sign-out, sign-in register/log that reflects the name and signature of the individual removing/returning the arm, date and time of sign-out and return and purpose of removal. c. All small arms brought aboard a NAVAL activity are subject to control.

5 During COMMAND inspections, a review of reporting and physical inventory requirements as delineated in paragraph 3-700 and 3-800 herein shall be conducted to ensure: (1) Timely submission of reports required. (2) The assets on hand do not exceed the activity's authorized NAVAL ordnance small arms allowance list. (3) The assets on hand correspond to the annual computerized inventory listing provided to the activity by NAVAL Surface Warfare Center, crane Division (NAVSURFWARCENDIV), crane , Indiana. (4) All match-conditioned small arms are being utilized (5) All weapons remain as originally configured unless a modification has been authorized by the Program Office. Match weapons in excess of authorized allowances and match weapons not being utilized as intended will immediately be returned to NAVSEAINST 29 June 12 3 NAVSURFWARCENDIV, crane .

6 Allowances will be adjusted to reflect the current inventory. 6. Forms. All forms required by this instruction may be obtained through the Cog I (Navy Publications, Directives and Forms) requisition network. Distribution: (one copy each) SNDL Part 1 (less SNDL 45 and 50) Part 1 (Annex A List T100 and T101 only) Part 2 Copy to: Army Materiel COMMAND (ASNC-DS-OP) (5 copies) 5001 Eisenhower Avenue Alexandria, VA 22333-0001 STOCKED: Commanding Officer NAVAL Publication and Forms Center (500 stock copies) 5801 Tabor Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19120-5099 NAVSEAINST 29 June 12 i RECORD OF CHANGES RECORD OF CHANGES Correction or Change No. Date of Change Date Entered Entered by NAVSEAINST 29 June 12 ii (THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK) NAVSEAINST 29 June 12 iii SMALL ARMS and WEAPONS MANAGEMENT POLICY AND GUIDANCE MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE NO.

7 SECTION I INTRODUCTION ..1 1-100 PURPOSE .. 1 1-200 SCOPE .. 1 1-201 Arrangement .. 1 1-300 PROGRAM OBJECTIVES .. 1 1-400 SENSITIVE MATERIAL .. 3 1-500 SECURITY .. 4 1-600 REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS .. 4 SECTION II MANAGEMENT POLICIES, RELATIONSHIPS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES ..5 2-100 INTRODUCTION .. 5 2-200 POLICY .. 5 2-201 Security .. 5 Drill Rifles .. 5 2-202 Safety .. 6 2-203 Procurement .. 6 2-204 Allowance .. 6 2-205 Accountability .. 6 2-206 Inventory Reduction .. 6 2-207 Disposal .. 6 2-208 Demilitarization/Modification .. 7 2-209 In Transit Control .. 7 2-210 Missing, Lost, Stolen, And Recovered (MLSR) Weapons .. 7 Surveyed Small Arms .. 8 2-211 Standardization/Modernization .. 8 2-212 Interservice Support .. 9 2-213 Special Service .. 9 2-214 Subcustody for Govt Furnished Equipment (GFE).

8 9 Active Duty Military, Reserve, and Civilian Security Personnel .. 10 Transfer of SA and SSAM Between Active or Reserve Units .. 10 NAVSEAINST 29 June 12 iv 2-215 Lost, Abandoned, Or Unclaimed Privately-Owned Small Arms .. 10 2-216 Sub Custody for Loans .. 11 2-217 Return Of Military Small Arms From Law Enforcement Agencies .. 11 2-218 Planned Maintenance .. 11 2-300 SMALL ARMS PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY .. 11 2-400 RESPONSIBILITY .. 12 2-401 Chief of NAVAL Operations (CNO) .. 12 2-402 Commander, NAVAL Sea SYSTEMS COMMAND (COMNAVSEASYSCOM) .. 12 2-403 Commander, NAVAL Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (COMNAVAIRWARCEN WPNDIV) .. 14 2-404 Commander, NAVAL Special Warfare COMMAND (COMNAVSPECWARCOM) .. 14 2-405 Commander, NAVAL Supply SYSTEMS COMMAND (COMNAVSUPSYSCOM).

9 14 2-406 Chief of NAVAL Education and Training (NETC) .. 15 2-407 NAVAL Supply Center Mechanicsburg (NAVSUP) .. 15 2-408 NAVAL Surface Warfare Center Division, crane (NAVSURFWARCENDIV crane ) .. 15 SECTION III PROCEDURES FOR USERS OF SMALL ARMS ..16 3-100 INTRODUCTION .. 16 3-101 Purpose .. 16 3-102 Responsibility .. 16 3-103 Accountability .. 16 3-104 Control .. 16 3-200 UNAUTHORIZED PROCEDURES .. 16 3-201 Procurement .. 16 3-202 Defense Reutilization and Marketing Service/Interservice Transfers .. 17 3-203 Modification to Small Arms .. 17 3-204 Assignment of Serial Numbers .. 17 3-205 Removal of Bolts and Cylinders .. 17 3-206 Depot Overhaul .. 17 3-207 Non-Government Ammunition .. 17 3-208 Privately Owned Small Arms .. 17 3-209 Cannibalization of Returned Small Arms.

10 17 3-210 Permanent Transfer of Small Arms Between Units .. 17 3-300 ALLOWANCES .. 18 NAVSEAINST 29 June 12 v 3-301 Purpose .. 18 3-302 Establishing or Changing Unit Allowance .. 18 3-303 Approved Afloat Allowances by Ship Type/Class .. 18 3-304 Establishing a New Ship Type/Class Allowance .. 19 3-305 Establishing a Shore Allowance .. 19 3-306 Establishing an Aviation Unit Allowance .. 19 3-307 New Construction Ships/Submarines .. 19 3-308 Temporary Allowances .. 20 3-309 Armory Facilities .. 20 3-310 Ships Undergoing Overhaul .. 20 3-311 Transfer of Aircraft or Weapons in Aviation Units 20 3-400 ALLOWANCE LIST .. 20 3-401 Purpose .. 20 3-402 Preparation and Distribution .. 21 3-403 Review of Allowance List .. 21 3-500 MATCH CONDITIONED SMALL ARMS.