What should be done with any ejected ammunition during the UNLOAD procedure?

During the UNLOAD procedure, any ejected ammunition should be carefully recovered and returned to the magazine. This practice ensures that the ammunition is not wasted and can be safely reused, in accordance with proper weapons handling protocols. Handling ejected rounds appropriately minimizes the risk of littering the area with live or potentially hazardous ammunition, which could pose a danger to personnel. Additionally, returning the ejected ammunition to the magazine helps maintain accountability for all ammunition being used and ensures that it remains in a condition suitable for future use.

Throwing the ammunition away would be wasteful and unacceptable in a training or operational environment. Leaving it on the ground can create safety hazards and lead to loss of accountability. Storing it in a safe location, while at first glance seeming responsible, does not address the immediate need for managing ejected rounds during the unloading process and can lead to confusion or misuse later on. Therefore, returning ejected ammunition to the magazine is the preferred and correct procedure.