GRANDFORKSAFBI36-2654 — Combat Arms Program

GRANDFORKSAFBI36-2654 governs local procedures for base weapons training and use of the Grand Forks AFB Combat Arms ranges.

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  • Publication number: GRANDFORKSAFBI36-2654
  • Title: COMBAT ARMS PROGRAM
  • Date: 2017-08-30

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GRANDFORKSAFBI36-2654 addresses range operations, weapons training, combat arms task priorities, recreational shooting, scheduling, and weapons maintenance. It requires safety equipment, training coordination, inspections, notifications, and procedures for cancellations, no-shows, and weapon repairs.

Topics covered

  • Weapons training
  • Combat arms task priorities
  • Combat Arms range safety
  • Recreational shooting
  • Training scheduling
  • Unit weapons maintenance
  • Weapon repairs

Questions and answers

What safety equipment is required during weapons training?

All shooters will wear safety glasses and hearing protection.

How old must recreational shooters be to fire privately owned firearms?

Recreational shooters must be at least 16 years of age and under direct supervision of the parent or legal guardian to fire POF’s on the range. (paragraph 6)

What ammunition calibers and loading requirements apply to privately owned firearms?

Maximum caliber of ammunition allowed for POF use is .223 caliber for rifle and .45 ACP for handgun and must be factory load, reloaded rounds are not authorized. (paragraph 6)

How far in advance must normal training cancellations be made?

Normal cancellations must be made at least 2 duty days in advance of training to allow slot use for other units. (paragraph 8)

When must annual training request forms be returned to Combat Arms?

The unit-training monitor/UDM will receive the form no later than 1 July, fill out the information and return the signed copy to CA NLT 31 July.

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