The immediate notification for damaged narcotic training aids should be sent to which agency?

• A. DHS
• B. FBI
• C. DEA
• D. AFMES/FOXTOX

Answer: (D)

The immediate notification should go to AFMES/FOXTOX. This setting calls for forensic handling and controlled-substance accountability, so the designated authority is the Armed Forces Medical Examiner System paired with its FOXTOX forensic toxicology program. They manage the identification, analysis, and proper disposition of narcotics used in training, and they maintain the necessary chain-of-custody and documentation for any damaged or compromised materials. Notifying them ensures the incident is recorded, inspected, and handled under the appropriate regulatory and safety procedures, preserving safety for personnel and integrity of the training program.

DHS, FBI, and DEA are geared toward national security, investigations, and enforcement. While they play important roles in broader drug and security issues, they are not the first point of contact for handling and safeguarding damaged narcotics training aids within a military or DoD training context.