AFI 11-2C-130v3 - BITS

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7.13.2. Wearing of Weapons. Wear weapons in a holster, concealed at all times to prevent
identifying armed crewmembers when flying missions outside of hostile areas or as directed
by AOR instructions. Do not wear weapons off the flight line except to and from the C2,
armories, and other facilities associated with aircrew activities if landing at an airfield outside
of hostilities. When operating in a combat zone and AOR standards direct personnel to carry
personal weapons the crew should fly with and carry weapons in a holster outside of the
uniform and not concealed.
7.13.2.1. AMC Passenger Terminal Procedures. Armed crewmembers must discreetly
identify themselves to AMC passenger service personnel upon arrival at security
checkpoints. One crewmember will present a valid set of crew orders, their military
identification card, and AF Form 523, USAF Authorization to Bear Firearms, authorizing
the carrying of concealed weapons. Once terminal personnel verify this, they will allow
the crewmember to vouch for the remaining crewmembers. The entire crew will then
proceed through the magnetometer without removing objects from their pockets. This
will prevent passengers from determining which crewmembers are armed.
7.13.3. Weapons Storage In-Flight. Crewmembers will be armed before beginning preflight,
onload or offload duties and until completion of all post-flight duties. When no passengers
are aboard that require arming, weapons may be stored in the gun box in-flight after a
satisfactory stowaway check. Crewmembers will rearm before landing. Weapons need not
be unloaded before placing them in a gun box.
7.13.4. Weapons Storage on the Ground.
7.13.4.1. Aircrews will store weapons and ammunition in the most secure facility
available, normally the base armory.
7.13.4.2. In the event a secure facility is unavailable:
7.13.4.2.1. Non-stage aircrews may store weapons and ammunition in the aircraft
gun box.
7.13.4.2.2. Stage aircrews should contact C2 for guidance.
7.13.5. When storing weapons in the gun box:
7.13.5.1. Weapons should not normally be unloaded.
7.13.5.2. Inform C2 which crew member has the gun box key.
7.13.6. Crewmembers will ensure they are reissued the same weapon until mission
termination at home station.
7.13.7. Loading and Transfer of Weapons. Load and unload weapons at approved clearing
barrels if available. Do not use a hand-to-hand transfer of loaded weapons to another crew
member; place the weapon on a flat surface.
7.14. Force Protection. Crews must be alert to possibility of terrorist activities at all times.
Reference AFPAM 10-100, Airman’s Manual, Chairman, Joint Cheifs of Staff Guide 5260,
Service Member's Personal Protection Guide: A Self-Help Handbook to Combating
TERRORISM; and AFI 10-245, Antiterrorism, for Force Protection measures.