What happens if you lose a weapon in the military?

Yes. If the soldier truly loses their weapon through negligence, or any other piece of army property there will be an investigation and if found to be negligent, the soldier will pay.

Does the military let you use your own gun?

U.S. military personnel will now be able to carry concealed handguns on base. A 26-page Pentagon directive issued on Nov. 18 outlines guidance for soldiers to carry their privately owned, concealed firearms on military installations.

What happens if you lose your weapon in the military?

If that’s all you lost, you got off very, very lightly. More often, and especially if you lose your weapon in a combat zone, you’re looking at a “Field Grade Article 15” if your chain of command is feeling very generous.

What is the punishment for misplacing a weapon in the military?

You have no idea. The very smallest punishment for misplacing a weapon, if it’s found within a reasonable amount of time, is a “Company Grade Article 15.” That means you can lose one grade of rank, a week of pay, and two weeks of extra duty.

How does the military track down a stolen weapon?

The military will literally shut down an installation to find an errant weapon. There is no stone they will not turn over, no length to which you will not be driven to find that weapon. They will recall everyone who was in your location for the last day, line them up, and read off serial numbers until they find it.

What happens if you get kicked out of the military?

You would risk losing at least one or as many as three grades of rank (E-4 to E-1), one half of your base pay for two months, 60 days restriction, 45 days extra duty. That’s only for enlisted though. If you do the same as an officer, you won’t get the same slap on the wrists as a punishment. Your career is over.