Going overseas. Will TMO store ammunition with the rest of my household goods?

2017-01-22T14:44:38-05:00

PCSing to Japan. I have upwards of 5,000 rounds of ammunition that I would either have to have stored with my household goods or with family. The latter would be the only option if TMO does not consider it a temporary storage item. Has anyone done this before?

Response by TSgt David L. made Jan 22 at 2017 3:40 PM

2017-01-22T15:40:38-05:00

I've never done it TSgt Private RallyPoint Member , but TMO didn't let me SHIP ammo in household goods (HG) so I would assume (I know! LOL) that they wouldn't allow storage either. I'd be curious what they say.

Response by MSG Steve Wiersgalla made Jan 22 at 2017 5:28 PM

2017-01-22T17:28:13-05:00

Don't know the correct answer to your question, but I would store if for you with my ammo so it wouldn't be lonely. Of course I would do random heath and welfare checks on it to ensures it fires properly.

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Jan 22 at 2017 5:56 PM

2017-01-22T17:56:35-05:00

Unless Air force TMO is different then what the Army uses, no, they will not store "hazardous materials"
But contacting your TMO and asking, then following up with an email they respond to is a good idea if they say they will...GET IT IN WRITING

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 23 at 2017 10:30 PM

2017-01-23T22:30:08-05:00

I have to say, I wish figuring out where to store 5k of ammo was a problem I had!