[Lonesome in Massachussets]

I imagine that some GI is in a world of trouble right about now.

Company armorer is responsible for a complete inventory every time the arms room is locked. The serial numbers will identify which arms room or storage area they came from. Someone will be court-martialed, his C.O. will probably have his career ended.

[R. Scott]

The serial numbers will identify which arms room or storage area they came from.

It will also identify the individuals who signed out the weapons.