Air Force, 1981-1985. SP’s on base were said to carry 5 rounds each.
NOT true..... was active duty then. Both security an LE side never carried less than 18 rounds for a revolver or 120 for a M16. My EOD detachment kept our small arms at their armory. Watched em at their guard mounts an turn ins at times an issue was standard. Never 5 rounds only.