What is the role of a point-of-contact for ammunition safety within a unit?

• A. Issue permits for new ammunition purchases.
• B. Maintain inventory counts.
• C. Coordinate safety oversight, training, incident reporting, and liaison with safety offices and EOD as needed.
• D. Authorize disposal without reporting.

Answer: (C)

The role of a point-of-contact for ammunition safety is to act as the central coordinator for all safety-related ammunition activities. This person ensures consistent safety oversight by implementing and communicating procedures across the unit, coordinates training for anyone who handles or works near ammunition, and guarantees timely reporting of incidents or near-misses to the unit safety office and higher command. They also serve as the primary liaison with safety offices and Explosive Ordnance Disposal when specialized guidance or clearance is needed, ensuring safety decisions align with regulations and risk management practices. This integrated approach keeps operations safe, maintains accountability, and supports proper investigations or inspections. Permits for new ammunition purchases are typically handled by procurement processes; maintaining inventory counts is usually a supply/armory duty; disposal should follow documented procedures with reporting to safety offices, not done unilaterally.