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Small Arms Ammunition Field Tracing 1. Protocols. Objectives of Tracing. Elements of Tracing. Identification. Markings applied at the time of manufacture. The calibre of the ammunition in question. Associated information related to its construction. Identification - Interpretation.
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Identification Markings applied at the time of manufacture The calibre of the ammunition in question Associated information related to its construction
Mapping • Ideally: • Comparable data sets • Large sample sizes • Informs researcher of potential avenues to follow
Verification • Examples include: • Interview people suspected of involvement • Interview people who have important insights • Review of existing reports • Investigate patterns of political or military support • Investigate dynamics of armed conflict or crime • Sending research findings to parties that may be implicated in the trade to refute, refine or corroborate