How will Soldiers that are convicted of Domestic Violence perform their annual Weapons Qualification?

How will Soldiers that are convicted of Domestic Violence perform their annual Weapons Qualification?

• A. They will be exempt from weapons qualification in accordance with AR 350-1 and will not be assigned individual weapons or ammunition
• B. They must still qualify with a reduced standard
• C. They may borrow weapons from a unit
• D. They will be exempt but must complete a DV counseling course

Answer: (C)

When a Soldier is convicted of Domestic Violence, they are typically prohibited from possessing weapons. To stay current on annual weapons qualification while respecting that restriction, the Soldier may borrow a weapon from a unit for the qualification—the unit can issue a weapon specifically for the test under supervision, rather than giving the Soldier personal access to a weapon. This approach keeps the Soldier in compliance with the training requirement and safety standards without enabling personal firearms possession. Exemption from qualification would remove the Soldier from the requirement entirely, which isn’t how readiness standards are applied. A reduced standard isn’t used in this context, and while counseling or other DV-directed actions may be required, they do not substitute for completing the weapons qualification. Borrowing a weapon is the mechanism that allows continued qualification under the applicable restrictions.

When a Soldier is convicted of Domestic Violence, they are typically prohibited from possessing weapons. To stay current on annual weapons qualification while respecting that restriction, the Soldier may borrow a weapon from a unit for the qualification—the unit can issue a weapon specifically for the test under supervision, rather than giving the Soldier personal access to a weapon. This approach keeps the Soldier in compliance with the training requirement and safety standards without enabling personal firearms possession.

Exemption from qualification would remove the Soldier from the requirement entirely, which isn’t how readiness standards are applied. A reduced standard isn’t used in this context, and while counseling or other DV-directed actions may be required, they do not substitute for completing the weapons qualification. Borrowing a weapon is the mechanism that allows continued qualification under the applicable restrictions.