SUBJECT: Arms Room and Related Inspections
1. PURPOSE: This SOP defines defines how the S-2 will conduct inspections of Arms Rooms, Key Control, Seal Custody, Small Arms Repair Parts (SARPs) Program, and Unit Supply Room Physical Security.
2. BACKGROUND: There is no single established standard for Arms Room, Key Control and Seals Custodian inspections within III Corps. The standard is the regulations below. Because the standard is ambiguous and can change depending upon the inspector’s interpretation of the regulations, this SOP can only serve as a guide. If you prepare for inspections by following this SOP, you will pass.
3. REFERENCES:
a. AR 190-11, Physical Security of Arms, Ammunition and Explosives
b. AR 190-51, Physical Security of Arms, Ammunition and Explosives
c. AR 710-2, Supply Policy Below the Wholesale Level
d. FORSCOM/TRADOC Supply 1 to AR 190-11, Physical Security of Arms, Ammunition and Explosives
e. III Corps and FH REG 190-3, Administration and Management of Physical Security
f. III Corps and FH REG 190-11, Physical Security of Arms, Ammunition and Explosives,
g. AR 735-5 (14-27), Policies and Procedures for Property Accountability h. DA PAM 710-2-1, Using Unity Supply System, Manual Procedures
4. REVIEW DATE: 01 OCT 01
5. RESPONSIBILITIES:
a. The Company Commander is overall responsible for the status of his company and their ability to pass inspection. Company Commanders may request courtesy visits in any of the secondary duty areas covered by this SOP they are concerned about at any time from the S-2.
b. It is the Company 1SG’s responsibility to Verify the proper personnel are available to conduct courtesy visits and inspections when scheduled. Company 1SGs may request courtesy visits in any of the secondary duty areas covered by this SOP they are concerned about at any time from the S-2.
c. It is the Company Executive Officer’s