2. Class 5 Containers.
a. Small storage racks in arms rooms or buildings are used to store weapons and ammunition.
However, certain filing cabinets and class 5 containers may be used in place of these racks.
(1) Map and plan size, with combination lock, class 5, NSN 7110-00-931-0770, LIN H42724.
(2) Map and plan size, steel gray, with combination lock, without base, NSN 7110-00-068-7736,
LIN H42737.
(3) Cap size, two drawer, with combination lock, gray, NSN 7110-00-082-6112, LIN H41655.
(4) Cap size, four drawer, with combination lock, gray, NSN 7110-00-082-6111, LIN H41659.
b. When storing category III arms, structural standards are considered met when the class 5
container is used. However, other factors, such as the requirement for guards or IDS, must be
considered if overall security is to be reached. Consideration must be given to the vulnerability.
Contents are sometimes left unattended for long periods. The location where the cabinet is to be
placed is also important. The building and room in which the cabinet is to be placed must be carefully
evaluated. Keep in mind the accessibility and ease of removal of the cabinet. Selection of a position
for the cabinet should result in its being least vulnerable to unauthorized movement by heavy lifting
equipment. The position should make it very hard for unauthorized persons to remove the cabinet.
3. Arms Racks and Containers.
a. All arms shall be stored in banded crates or containers or they shall be stored in standard issue,
or locally made arms racks constructed to meet the standards listed in the Technical Data Package
(TDP) and certified by the local facilities engineer.
b. Secondary padlocks shall be used to lock all arms racks or containers (See figure 3-1). These
padlocks shall meet or exceed Military Specification P-17802.
c. Racks must be built so a weapon cannot be removed by partly disassembling either it or the
rack.
d. Weapons racks and containers which weigh less than 500 pounds (empty weight) shall be
fastened to the structure with bolts or chains equipped with secondary padlocks, or fastened together in
groups totalling more than 500 pounds in weight. Chains used to secure racks will be of heavy duty,
hardened, galvanized steel. Chains should be straight link and at least 5/16 inch diameter or of equal
strength.
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