“Members of the Territorial Army must not under any pretext tamper with their arms and equipment. If the action or any other part of a weapon is found to have been tampered with, it will be repaired at the expense of the individual concerned.
Disciplinary action will also be taken against the individual(s) concerned for wilful neglect”.
111. Recovery of Cost of Repair to Arms- The State undertakes the repair of arms issued to units of the Territorial Army when repairs are required owing to fair wear and tear, no charge is made, but charges for repairs and replacements due to any other cause than fair wear and tear will be assessed under the rules in force in Regulations for the army in India and recovered from the unit or individual concerned.
112. Examination by Assistant Inspector of Armourers - Assistant Inspector of Armourers will examine and report on the arms of units of the Territorial Army as in the case of a regular unit as also on the work of the Unit Armourer.
113. Precautions-Cartridges Drill and Blank Ammunition - Before blank ammunition or cartridges drill are issued on parade, the officer or instructor will personally inspect all rifles, magazines, pouches and bandoilers to ascertain that they contain no ball ammunition.
114. Rules for Storage of Ammunition - The Rules for storage of ammunition in regimental magazines will be observed, and in every magazine a copy of IAFO 2638 will be prominently displayed.
115. Storage of Ammunition - The storage of ammunition on charge of unit of the Territorial Army will be arranged by the competent military authority, who will decide whether the whole or any part is to be kept in the magazine or magazines of such unit, or in the magazine of a regular unit, or in an arsenal.
116. Use or Disposal of Ammunition other than for Government Purpose- The use or disposal of ammunition issued to a unit of the Territorial Army other than that for Government purpose is strictly prohibited.