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This Directive reissues DoD Directive 5210.56, dated February 25, 1992, and implements the provisions of reference (b) that govern the carrying of firearms by civilian DoD personnel performing law enforcement and security duties, and references (c) and (d) that apply to the carrying of firearms by DoD military and civilian personnel aboard commercial aircraft.

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