| K 20. |
Knowledge of various photographic techniques and their application for documenting evidence and analytical results, and for preparing courtroom exhibits |
| K 24. |
Knowledge of quality assurances and quality control procedures and how they are maintained by firearm and toolmark examiners |
| K 29. |
Knowledge of various microscopy equipment; such as stereo binocular, comparison, video microscope, compound, refer to specialist: (including polarizing), scanning electron microscope |
| K 32. |
Knowledge of photomicrography equipment and its components (such as digital photography, video cameras, camera-to-microscope adapters), determination of effective magnification on printed photographs, Out of date: determination of proper exposure times |
| K 33. |
Knowledge of when and how to properly use measuring equipment (filar micrometer eyepieces, stage micrometers, dial micrometers and calipers, vernier micrometers and calipers, gauges and balances, rulers, tape measures. Shooting Reconstruction: levels, angle finders, protractors, etc.) |
| K 38. |
Knowledge of how and when to use various vises, clamps, and restraining devices |
| K 39. |
Knowledge of how and when to use gunsmithing tools |
| K 40. |
How and when to use ultrasonic baths and cleaners |
| K 43. |
Knowledge of how and when to use borescopes |
| K 44. |
Knowledge of how and when to use borelights |
| K 46. |
How and when to use different probes (such as wood, fiberglass, metal, etc.) for bullet holes |
| K 57. |
Knowledge of how and when to use various small handtools (such as screwdrivers, hammers, pliers, etc.) |
| K 59. |
Knowledge of how and when to use fume hoods |
| K 65. |
How and when to use chronograph equipment |
| K 67. |
Knowledge of how and when to use examination tables. (laboratory bench) |
| K 68. |
Knowledge of how and when to use bullet and cartridge recovery systems (water, snail, cotton waste, etc.) |
| K 69. |
Knowledge of how and when to use bullet pullers |
| K 70. |
Knowledge of how and when to use spring trigger pull scales |
| K 71. |
Knowledge of how and when to use trigger pull weights |
| K 144. |
Knowledge of where to find and how to use various reference collections, tables, and databases (including ballistic tables, IBIS®, firearm reference collections, ammunition reference collections, general rifling characteristics file for make and model determinations, etc.), and the limitations of such databases and tables |
| K 105. |
Knowledge of bullet recovery methods, and the advantages and disadvantages of each |
| A 14. |
Ability to perform routine maintenance on laboratory equipment and machines (includes calibrating instruments per laboratory protocol, as appropriate) |
| A 16. |
Ability to operate job-related computer systems |
| A 18. |
Ability to operate basic laboratory equipment |
| A 19. |
Ability to understand and interpret technical data output from laboratory instruments |
