35FWI31-117 governs the wing’s dye-marking cartridge and blank ammunition program, including force-on-force training and safety procedures.
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It covers dye-marking cartridges, conversion kits, blank-ammunition training, protective equipment, training, personnel, safety, and medical mishap response. The instruction requires emergency notification procedures and coordination before exercises using blank rounds.
Applies to: This instruction applies to all members of the wing and any personnel that receive training using DMC or blank ammunition.
The conversion kit for the 9mm MMR utilizes the pistol’s own firing pin but does not permit the chambering of live 9mm ammunition due to insufficient headspace (See Attachment 5). (paragraph 2)
All UTM ammunition must be stored in an approved explosive storage location and handled IAW AFMAN 91-201, Explosive Safety Standards. (paragraph 2)
The BFA is required to allow the weapon to function properly, serves as a safety feature in the event a live round, and diverts gases discharged by the round. (paragraph 1)
If personnel are engaging each other, there must be a safe distance of 25 feet between adversaries. (paragraph 1)
No blank fire training will be conducted within 300 feet of a sited explosive facility. (paragraph 1)