DoDM5100.76_DAFMAN31-101V2 — Physical Security of Sensitive Conventional Arms, Ammunition, & Explosives (AA&E)

DoDM5100.76_DAFMAN31-101V2 governs physical security of sensitive conventional arms, ammunition, and explosives across the Department of the Air Force.

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  • Publication number: DoDM5100.76_DAFMAN31-101V2
  • Title: Physical Security of Sensitive Conventional Arms, Ammunition, & Explosives (AA&E)
  • Date: 2025-07-16

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The publication establishes security standards for AA&E storage, access, inventories, transportation, contractor facilities, disposal, and demilitarization. It requires protective measures, accountability procedures, incident reporting, and security planning for applicable DoD activities and contractors.

Topics covered

  • Sensitive conventional arms, ammunition, and explosives
  • Security Risk Categories
  • AA&E facility access control
  • AA&E transportation security
  • Contractor facility security
  • AA&E inventories and accountability
  • AA&E disposal and demilitarization
  • Incident reporting

Questions and answers

What must be recorded for personnel accessing AA&E areas?

Access to such areas for all personnel shall be recorded (manually or electronically). (paragraph 31-101)

How long must AA&E access records be retained?

The records of access shall be retained for 1 year and disposed of according to DoD Component guidance. (paragraph 31-101)

What resistance must new AA&E facility construction provide?

New facility construction design shall provide a minimum of 10 minutes’ resistance to forced entry against an unlimited supply of hand tools or battery-operated tools. (paragraph 9)

How must contractors protect AA&E production lines?

The contractor shall assess the security vulnerabilities involving AA&E manufacturing/production operations in order to prevent the theft or pilferage of munitions during manufacturing.

When may residual AA&E awaiting disposal be stored outside?

AA&E awaiting such disposal may be stored outside in an “open” manner (excluding SRC I and II AA&E) provided the conditions in subparagraphs 10.a. through 10.e. of this enclosure are met. (paragraph 2)

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