Class V(W) Inventory Management

This MARADMIN provides clarification and interim guidance on Class V(W) ammunition inventory management by Marine Aviation Ordnance personnel (MOS 65xx). It establishes that when Aviation Ordnance Technicians are responsible for Class V(W) ammunition storage locations, they must follow the inventory control and management requirements outlined in NAVSUP P-724 and NAVSUP P-805, the same standards used for Class V(A) ammunition.

Issued: November 6, 2025

Announcements Logistics

1.The purpose of this MARADMIN is to provide
clarification and interim guidance regarding Class V(W)
ammunition stored and managed by Marine Aviation Ordnance 
personnel (MOS 65xx) and its inventory management.
2.  Class V(W) ammunition and explosives are managed according 
to the provision outlined in REF A.  Historically, Aviation
Ordnance personnel have managed Class V(W) ammunition in the 
same manner as Class V(A) ammunition, as described in REFs B and 
C.  However, the management methods differ significantly, 
despite maintaining the same information and accuracy
requirements.  To address these discrepancies between 
requirements and execution, REF A will be updated to incorporate 
the following guidance, which is effective on the date of this 
MARADMIN.
2.A. In circumstances where Class V(W) ammunition is stored at 
locations where Aviation Ordnance Technicians (MOS 65xx) are the 
responsible authority for inventory management, the requirements 
in REFs B and C are the authoritative sources that shall be 
followed for inventory control and management.
4.  This MARADMIN applies to the total force
5.  Release authorized by BGen T. L. Campbell, Commander, Marine 
Corps Systems Command.