ATP 4-35 — Munitions Operations
ATP 4-35 governs munitions operations, including the accountability, storage, and distribution of munitions.
- Publication number: ATP 4-35
- Title: MUNITIONS OPERATIONS
- Date: 01/31/2023
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
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ATP 4-35 covers military munitions, sustainment architecture, distribution management, planning, and operations across Army echelons. It requires coordination, accountability, safety measures, and protection procedures for munitions support.
Applies to: ATP 4-35 applies to the Active Army, Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and United States Army Reserve unless otherwise stated.
Topics covered
- Military munitions
- Ammunition sustainment architecture
- Munitions distribution management
- Munitions planning
- Ammunition supply points
- Ammunition transfer holding points
- Munitions information systems
- Munitions protection
Questions and answers
What coordination is required for joint or multinational munitions support?
The various Service munitions materiel managers and agencies involved in joint or multinational operations must coordinate supply planning to ensure adequate personnel, storage requirements, containers, materials handling equipment (MHE), accountability procedures, and safety measures are available and in place. (paragraph 1-24)
What does the munitions distribution management process provide?
Munitions distribution management enables offensive and defensive operations by providing the appropriate mix of munitions for lethal and nonlethal weapons. (paragraph 1-26)
What must commanders do to protect munitions?
Commanders must conduct protection and security procedures deliberately due to the potentially catastrophic events that may result from improper adherence to protection requirements. (paragraph 5-13)
What are ammunition supply points vulnerable to?
ASAs are vulnerable to the entire spectrum of threat weaponry and forces, including insider threats. (paragraph 5-14)
What does the ESC do for munitions distribution resources?
The ESC directs cross-leveling of munitions distribution resources to meet requirements and optimize the distribution flow. (paragraph 3-124)