Ceremonial Ammunition Program

The Army Sustainment Command provides blank ammunition and clips to American Legion posts, Veterans of Foreign Wars posts, Disabled American Veterans chapters, as well as other veterans' organizations free of charge, to perform military funeral honors, parades, and other events.

Background

Since the end of World War II, the Army has been supplying ceremonial ammunition to veterans' organizations to conduct military honors for their fallen comrades. Accepted organizations can receive one or two cases of ammunition per request. Each case has 1,240 rounds. Only organization officers may request blank ammunition and/or clips. The use of ammunition obtained from sources other than ASC is prohibited as it may result in damage to the rifle. More importantly, it may also cause serious harm or injury to the user.

Authorized Participants

To order and receive blank ammunition and/or clips, your organization must have weapons issued through the ceremonial rifle program managed by the U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command. For more information about the ceremonial rifle program click here or contact TACOM at (586).282.9861.

The Army does not sell ammunition for personal use.

Contact

Headquarters, Army Sustainment Command

(928).998.9321
usarmy.ria.asc.mbx.carg@army.mil

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