THIS IS NOT AN SOP
The paragraphs are not in any particular order.
Just information that should be included in
YOUR Arms Room SOP.

Your SOP should be developed so that any person not familiar with Arms room procedures can read it and comply with all requirements needed to conduct all business for the arms room operations. It may need separate work instructions or flow charts to detail a particular complex process for clarification of the SOP.

SOP APPLICABILITY:
This SOP governs the Landlord and Tenant responsibilities when sharing an arms room. One unit will be designated as the Tenant and the other as the Landlord. The Landlord sets the guidelines of the SOP for the Tenant, but the tenant must have his own internal SOP. A Memorandum of Agreement should be drawn up signed by both parties regarding the responsibilities of each, in addition to their own internal SOP’s.

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES:
SAFETY:
Prior to any cleaning of the weapons, the Armorer will ensure that the weapon is clear before issue. The individual soldier will clear the weapon prior to any maintenance being performed, and the Armorer will clear the weapon prior to storing in the Arms room. Live Ammunition will not be open in the area where maintenance procedures are being performed.

MAINTENANCE:
All maintenance procedures shall be conducted in accordance with the -10 and -20 technical manual for that equipment using the most current manual as depicted in DA Pamphlet 25-30. All Technical Manuals have been issued and signed in accordance with the Secretary of the Army. Therefore, the Department of the Army will be the sole approving source for any deviation from the -10 & -20 manuals.

CLEANING:
The Unit Armorer cannot inspect the equipment for cracks, other defects and serviceability in accordance with the requirements of the -20 manual if the weapon or equipment hides the crack/defect with carbon  or dirt. Therefore, there must be no excuse for a dirty weapon in the arms room. All unit personnel are required to clean their own assigned weapon in accordance with the -10 standards for that weapon.

CHANGE OF PROCEDURES:
Change of procedures from the manual shall be issued in writing by Department of the Army in the form of a:  Safety of Use Message, Modification Work Order (MWO), Technical Manual (TM) change, or a procedure as outlined in PS magazine. No other maintenance procedures will be authorized for military weapons. Additionally, only TM authorized cleaning tools and materials will be used to clean military weapons.

STORAGE OF WEAPONS IN ARMS ROOM:
All weapons and equipment stored in the Company arms room will be clean and meet all requirements of the -10 and -20 manuals for that equipment. The 1ST SGT and CO will be notified in writing, by the Senior Armorer, on Friday of each week NLT 1600 hours, of all weapons not meeting the criteria of the -10 and the -20 manual.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The 1ST SGT, Platoon Leader/Sergeant and Squad Leader:
The 1ST SGT, Platoon Leader/Sergeant and Squad Leader will ensure all soldiers meet the requirements of the -10 manual for their equipment.

The CO, 1st SGT and Supply SGT:
The CO, 1st SGT and Supply SGT will ensure that the Unit Armorer has the necessary time, tools, and equipment to perform Organizational Maintenance and that the procedures used by the Unit Armorer are in accordance with the applicable technical manuals for that equipment. All forms and records used to record or request maintenance will be executed in accordance with the instructions outlined in DA Pamphlet 750-8.  Update the Unit Arms room SOP as needed or change of command, but annually as a minimum.

The Platoon Leader/Sergeant and Squad Leader:
The Platoon Leader/Sergeant and Squad Leader of a person on an authorized absence (i.e., leave, pass, or medical rehabilitation away from the company area) will ensure that that persons weapon is cleaned and serviceable until the individual returns to the unit. Therefore: soldiers failing to keep their equipment clean and serviceable may be subjected to UCMJ action for neglect.

Unit Armorer:
The Unit Armorer will conduct his/her business in accordance with the applicable Technical manuals for equipment worked on. He/she will have the TM procedure page open to the maintenance procedure being performed. The unit Armorer is not authorized to accept a dirty weapon into the arms room.

Unit Armorer will use a computer to develop a Master Authorization List (MAL) and as a minimum will contain the assigned Weapon serial number, Butt stock /Admin #, Soldiers assigned name and rank, and his Platoon Sergeant.  

The Unit Armorer will ensure that his/her Hand Receipt is updated quarterly and the Armorer Toolbox is inventoried monthly.

The Unit Armorer will ensure that a sufficient quantity of cleaning supplies and equipment are on hand to perform the maintenance as required by the -10 manual and -20 manuals for the unit’s weapons and allied equipment. That all special tools as outlined by the -10 and -20 TM’s for authorized equipment are on hand or on an authorized and valid requisition. Records of such requests shall be kept in a file cabinet and filed in accordance with the current Military Army Record System.

The Unit Armorer will be responsible for all -10 level maintenance on unassigned weapons that are annotated on the MAL.

Unit Soldier:
Starting with the Commanding Officer, all unit personnel will be responsible for properly cleaning of his or her weapon or equipment as required by the -10 manual for that equipment. Mass cleaning of weapons assemblies in one solvent tank will not be allowed. Barrels, bolt assemblies and other weapons parts will not be interchanged with other weapons. Only one person will be authorized at a time at the solvent tank for cleaning his or her weapon.

WEAPONS AND EQUIPMENT ISSUED TO A SOLDIER:
A plastic bag, containing 1 ea DA Form 2404, l ea sharpened pencil, and 1 ea-10 manual for the equipment will be issued to the individual. The DA Form 2404 will be completed in accordance with DA Pamphlet 750-8 and the -10 manual and returned with the equipment. Squad Leaders and Platoon Sergeants will instruct all soldiers in their squads/platoons with the proper manner to complete the operator; Before, During, and After, PMCS checks as outlined in the TM and the proper manner to execute TAMMS Forms DA PAM 750-8.

NOTE: Contact Physical Security for Procedures on Security forms, records and Privately Owned firearms storage/issue requirements.

UNIT ARMS ROOMS WILL HAVE ON HAND THE FOLLOWING SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS:

As a minimum, the following items and materials should be on hand in the arms room.
15 ea Dummy Rounds per weapon for function check as outlined in the -20 manuals.
ALL Security Paperwork and Security Update with all army regulations and DA Pamphlets
Hand receipts (DA Form 2062)
Fort Carson sign out sheets.
Weapons cards.
Authorization List  (MAL) using Microsoft Excel.
1 plastic bag, 1 DA Form 2404 1 sharpened pencil 1 -10 manual per weapon or NVD
Solvent tank.
File cabinet
Computer with sound card and WEB access, monitor, Printer, Keyboard and Mouse.
Chains to secure racks and wall lockers.
3 or 4 Gunk brushes
Rifle rods, 1 per gun
Patches, assorted
Bore brushes and Chamber brushes
Tooth Brushes
Pipe Cleaners
Rifle Bore Cleaner RBC
Carbon Removing Compound CRC
Lubricant Semi-Fluid All purpose LSA
Cleaner, Lubricant, Preservative CLP
(Special Lubricants as required by the individual -10 and -20)
Solid Film Lubricant
2 sets of padlocks (for Rotating locks every six months)
2 tables for maintenance and issue
Unit Armorer Toolbox 
Racks for all weapons

Manuals
All -10 & -20 TM’s  / FM’s for the equipment stored in the arms room.  (Distribution will be: 1ea -10 per soldier’s equipment,  1 ea FM per Squad, 2 ea - 23&P’s for the Armorer. CD EM 0065 for Small Arms TM’s, CD EM 0205 (6 Disks pack) for FM’s, (DA PAM 25-30 Internet accessible only) for publications.