AR 75-1 — Malfunctions Involving Ammunition And Explosives
AR 75-1 governs policy, responsibilities, and procedures for ammunition and explosives malfunction investigations, reporting, suspensions, and restrictions.
- Publication number: AR 75-1
- Title: MALFUNCTIONS INVOLVING AMMUNITION AND EXPLOSIVES
- Date: 07/17/2023
- Proponent: G-4
- Status: ACTIVE
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AR 75-1 covers DA investigation teams, coordination with criminal and collateral investigations, readiness impacts, and suspension or restriction notices. It requires designated points of contact, support for on-site investigations, and management of malfunction investigation information.
Applies to: This regulation applies to standard and nonstandard munitions, including commercial and foreign munitions, approved by the Deputy Chief of Staff, G 3/5/7 (DCS, G 3/5/7) for use by U.S. Forces.
Topics covered
- Ammunition and explosives malfunctions
- DA Investigation Team for Malfunctions
- Munitions suspensions and restrictions
- On-site malfunction investigations
- Malfunction investigation information
- Munitions History Program
Questions and answers
What is the DAITM authorized to do during a malfunction investigation?
The DAITM is authorized to perform comprehensive, first-hand inquiries on-site, directed toward establishing conditions and the chain-of-events leading to the malfunction. (paragraph 2-1)
When must commanders determine whether an on-site DAITM investigation is required?
Determine within 24 hours of receipt of a preliminary malfunction report whether an on-site investigation by DAITM is required and advise the reporting organization immediately by priority message. (paragraph 2-1)
What information may be shared between the CAI team and the DAITM?
Common source factual information will be freely exchanged between the CAI team and the DAITM. (paragraph 2-1)
Can contents of malfunction interview statements be released between investigatory bodies?
Contents of the interview statements will not be released between the investigatory bodies or to any other investigatory bodies, although each body may conduct separate interviews with the witnesses. (paragraph 2-1)
What must commanders do to support DAITM on-site malfunction investigations?
Support the DAITM during on-site AE malfunctions investigations (see chap 2). (paragraph 4)