MCO 8011.5B — Class V(w) Ammunition Policies, Procedures And Information For Training,...

MCO 8011.5B governs Class V(W) ammunition policies, procedures and information for training, programmed testing and security.

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  • Publication number: MCO 8011.5B
  • Title: CLASS V(W) AMMUNITION POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND INFORMATION FOR TRAINING,...
  • Date: 8 Jan 2021
  • Proponent: 08000 Ordnance Material
  • Status: Current

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MCO 8011.5B addresses ammunition allowances, inventory constraints, simulation, authorized ammunition and non-standard ammunition. It requires ammunition to be managed through TAMIS, handled under existing safety procedures and reconciled within specified timelines.

Applies to: This Order is applicable to the Marine Corps Total Force.

Topics covered

  • Class V(W) ammunition policies
  • Training ammunition allowances
  • TAMIS ammunition management
  • Ammunition inventory constraints
  • Simulation and training devices
  • Non-standard ammunition
  • Linking and delinking operations
  • Ceremonial ammunition

Questions and answers

What system is authorized for managing Marine Corps training ammunition allowances?

TAMIS is the only automated system authorized for use by the Marine Corps for allocating, forecasting, requisitioning, expenditure reporting, redistributing and managing training ammunition allowances. (paragraph 3)

How soon must ammunition requisitions be reconciled in TAMIS?

Ensure that ammunition expenditures are processed upon issue or turn-in of ammunition item and that each requisition is properly reconciled in TAMIS within 10 days of the completion of the Class V(W) Expenditure Report Navy Marine Corps (NAVMC) 11381. (paragraph 4)

What happens when authorized ammunition allowances are constrained?

Authorized allowances may need to be constrained due to limited availability of resources. (paragraph 7)

Are modifications to ammunition allowed?

The intentional modification, use, employment or firing of any ammunition item for which it was not designed, intended for use as, fielded or employed correctly per applicable regulations is strictly prohibited.

When may non-standard ammunition be fired through U.S. weapon systems by U.S. Marines?

Non-Standard ammunition is NOT authorized to be fired through U.S. weapon systems by U.S. Marines unless it was procured by PM Ammo, except for Special Operations Peculiar Munitions procured by the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) for U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command (MARSOC).

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