1. Tracing Requirements AT06 Slide 1

2. Identification of Ammunition  Essential information Type Calibre Model Lot and Batch Number AT06 Slide 2

3. Identification Of Ammunition (Continued)  Essential information Head stamp marks (if applicable) Country of manufacture Country of last import (if applicable) AT06 Slide 3

4. National Tracing System  Weapons subject to domestic tracing: Legally manufactured Legally imported Transited national jurisdiction Entered national jurisdiction Left national jurisdiction Identified as domestically diverted AT06 Slide 4

5. National Tracing System  Extent of domestic tracing: Last legal possessor of the ammunition Point at which the ammunition left national jurisdiction AT06 Slide 5

6. National Tracing System  Previously exported ammunition Recipient of the ammunition and date of transfer Lot numbers & relevant characteristics of the ammunition Quantity of ammunition exported and its mode of transfer, including documentation The actor (s) involved in the transfer (e.g. transport agents and brokers) Associated financial transactions, if Applicable AT06 Slide 6

7. National Tracing System  Domestic information exchange Separate systems may be used at the National level, for tracing ammunition that is held and/or controlled by different agencies of the State Examples: Law Enforcement, Armed Forces AT06 Slide 7

8. National Tracing System  Databases Centralized collection and analysis Create one or more National databases to contain the details of all illicit ammunition which is recovered Where more than one database exists, they may be networked AT06 Slide 8

9. National Tracing System - Questions AT06 Slide 9

10. Domestic Tracing Operations  General procedure: National point(s) of contact on tracing Point(s) of contact using relevant domestic records Where the point of diversion as outlined in (b) above cannot be established using domestic records AT06 Slide 10

11. Domestic Tracing Operations  General procedure (continued): Ammunition while under/within National jurisdiction Determining the point of diversion or illicit manufacture Identifying the individuals Taking effective action Diverted after leaving National jurisdiction Illicitly trafficked into the State AT06 Slide 11

12. Domestic Tracing Operations  Specific procedures: Dependent on the nature of the national tracing infrastructure A State that maintains a non-centralized record- keeping system AT06 Slide 12

13. Domestic Tracing Operations  Domestic tracing operations in response to international tracing requests: Procedures outlined should be applied to domestic operations in response to international tracing requests AT06 Slide 13

14. International Tracing Operations  Routing international tracing requests: The State(s) to which the tracing request is addressed may be: The State(s) to which the requesting State exported the ammunition The State in which the ammunition was manufactured State(s) that have at one time imported/exported the ammunition AT06 Slide 14

15. International Tracing Operations  Content of international tracing requests: Contextual information Grounds for believing Correct identification AT06 Slide 15

16. International Tracing Operations  Content of international tracing requests (continued): Request for information regarding the history of the ammunition Information on any onward transfer The purpose and intended use of the information sought AT06 Slide 16

17. International Tracing Operations  Additional information: Should also contain any additional information that might assist with tracing the ammunition The quantity Date Place of recovery AT06 Slide 17

18. Domestic and International Tracing Operations - Questions AT06 Slide 18

19. Responding to International Tracing Requests  Acknowledge of receipt: Issued within 7 days of receipt of the request AT06 Slide 19

20. Responding to International Tracing Requests  Verification of completeness: International Tracing Request should first be checked for completeness in accordance with IATG AT06 Slide 20

21. Responding to International Tracing Requests  Restrictions on the use of information: Recipient of an International Tracing Request may impose restrictions Example: proprietary information relating to commercial transactions AT06 Slide 21

22. Responding to International Tracing Requests  Information to be provided: This information should provide a full history of the ammunition for as long as it is under the jurisdiction of the State AT06 Slide 22

23. Responding to International Tracing Requests  In case of legal manufacture or import: Confirmation of manufacture or import Relevant information on the manufacture or importer Date of manufacture or import Any additional information that could assist in tracing the ammunition AT06 Slide 23

24. Responding to International Tracing Requests  In case of internal transfer: The date(s) of transfer(s) Information on the final consignee(s) Details of the transfer license(s) or records, if applicable Any additional information that could assist in tracing the ammunition AT06 Slide 24

25. Responding to International Tracing Requests  In case of export: The Date of export The importing State Transit States where relevant The final consignee AT06 Slide 25

26. Responding to International Tracing Requests  In case of export (continued): Details of export Information on the mode of transport Any additional information AT06 Slide 26

27. Responding to International Tracing Requests  In case of internal diversion: Confirmation and details of the diversion Information on the last legal possessor of the ammunition Information on identified or suspected illicit recipients of the ammunition Any additional information that could assist in tracing the ammunition AT06 Slide 27

28. Responding to International Tracing Requests  Timeframes – general: Responses to International Requests shall be timely Responses should be provided within 3 weeks of receipt of the Request AT06 Slide 28

29. Responding to International Tracing Requests  Timeframes - delays and restrictions: If releasing the information would compromise ongoing investigations Cannot guarantee confidentiality Reasons of National Security AT06 Slide 29

30. Instructor-Led Discussion AT06 Slide 30

31. Questions AT06 Slide 31