Under MMR, when should munition inventories be reconciled?

• A. Only at the end of the calendar year.
• B. Whenever someone requests a check.
• C. At defined intervals or after movements, incidents, or audits as required by policy.
• D. Only when an item is moved between locations.

Answer: (C)

Reconciliation is the process of verifying that the physical count of munitions matches the recorded inventory, ensuring accurate accountability. Under MMR, you reconcile at defined intervals or after movements, incidents, or audits as required by policy. This approach keeps records up to date with actual stock, catches discrepancies quickly, and supports overall security and compliance. If reconciliation only happens at year-end, only when someone asks for a check, or only when an item moves between locations, gaps can appear—discrepancies may go unnoticed during normal operations, after losses or theft, or between scheduled verifications. Following policy-driven intervals and event-driven checks ensures timely, consistent accountability and accurate inventories.