Personnel issued a CEW, but not in uniform and do not carry it daily, shall function test it a minimum of once per week.

• A. Daily
• B. Weekly
• C. Monthly
• D. Yearly

Answer: (B)

Regular function testing keeps a CEW ready for deployment even when it isn’t carried daily. When personnel are issued a CEW but aren’t in uniform or carrying it every day, checking the device at least once a week ensures the battery remains charged, safety and firing mechanisms operate, and any storage-related issues are caught promptly.

Testing daily would be excessive for equipment not in daily use and could wear the device or drain the battery unnecessarily. Monthly or yearly checks risk the device developing undetected faults or degraded performance over longer periods, leaving it unreliable when needed. Weekly testing strikes a practical balance between readiness and device wear, making it the best standard for this situation.