The U.S. Marine Corps has been directed to ramp up its security around its ammunition and explosives after a government audit found annual inspections did not meet Department of Defense standards.

The audit, conducted by the Government Accountability Office, cited a series of “physical security deficiencies” as a result of inspections that were either “not conducted or completed.”

In an administrative message Thursday, the Marine Corps issued guidance outlining the responsibility of commanders to follow security policies, train personnel on procedures and to provide a written corrective action plan addressing the physical security deficiencies identified during the survey within 90 days. The message notes that any missing, stolen, lost or recovered arms, ammunition or explosives must be

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