DAFMAN31-131V3 — Small Arms And Light Weapons Handling Procedures

DAFMAN31-131V3 governs the loading, clearing, issuing, and turn-in of small arms and light weapons throughout the DAF.

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• Publication number: DAFMAN31-131V3
• Title: SMALL ARMS AND LIGHT WEAPONS HANDLING PROCEDURES
• Date: 2025-04-01

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The manual covers non-lethal weapons, safety rules, handling areas, clearing barrels, weapons issue and turn-in, and exercise safety. Compliance with Attachment 2 Through 25 in this publication is mandatory.

Topics covered

• Small arms and light weapons handling
• Non-lethal weapons
• Weapons issue and turn-in
• Clearing barrels
• Blank ammunition
• Dye-marking cartridges
• Exercise safety
• SA/LW handling areas

Questions and answers

Are Attachments 2 through 25 mandatory under DAFMAN31-131V3?

Compliance with Attachment 2 Through 25 in this publication is mandatory.

How are waiver requests submitted under DAFMAN31-131V3?

Submit requests for waivers through the chain of command to the appropriate Tier waiver approval authority, or alternately, to the requestor’s commander for non-tiered compliance items.

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