| 17. |
Knowledge of the proper methodologies for the written documentation of scientific results |
| 21. |
Knowledge of testing procedures (protocol) commonly used to examine evidence, the expected results from each, and when to apply each |
| 26.* |
Knowledge of definitions of class, subclass, and individual characteristics and the differences between them |
| 27.* |
Knowledge of the sources of class, subclass, and individual characteristics |
| 42. |
Knowledge of how and when to use pulled-bullet/cartridge exemplar files (SAF) |
| 115. |
Knowledge of the toolmarks created during the reloading of ammunition |
| 116.* |
Knowledge of the interactive nature of the tool/toolmark process and the transference of class, subclass, and individual characteristics |
| 117. |
Knowledge of impressed (static) vs. striated (dynamic) toolmarks |
| 118. |
Knowledge of the best agreement possible in situations of known non-matches when comparing toolmarks |
| 119. |
Knowledge of the principles of preparing test marks and the effects of test materials in the production of test fired cartridge components and toolmarks for comparison |
| 21. |
Ability to recognize discrepancies or inconsistencies in analytical findings and determine their cause and significance |
| 22. |
Ability to recognize utility and limitations of reference collection/database programs |
| 23. |
Ability to recognize the limitations of tests and interpretations |
| 31.* |
Ability to recognize different manufacturing methods and, based upon this, to properly interpret potential for class, subclass, and individual characteristics |
| 34. |
Ability to distinguish “action” markings from those caused during firing (“action” markings meaning mechanism marks) |
| 38. |
Ability to recognize when fired bullets and cases have been fired in a firearm not designed for them |
| 39. |
Ability to recognize, compare and identify various ammunition types and components |
| 40.* |
Ability to recognize manufacturer-induced/placed toolmarks (subclass characteristics) on ammunition as well as their usefulness and limitations |
| 43. |
Ability to recognize reloaded or handloaded ammunition |
| 44. |
Ability to compare ammunition components on the basis of design characteristics or features |
| 46. |
Ability to recognize: (1) those attributes or characteristics of a particular firearm design which are reflected in the fired projectiles and fired cartridge cases; and (2) nonfirearm caused toolmarks on ammunition components |
| 47. |
Ability to determine the source and uniqueness of various striated and/or static marks on bullets and cartridges |
| 48. |
Ability to recognize and properly align reproducible striae arrays sufficient for identification purposes |
| 49.* |
Ability to recognize, determine the source of, and differentiate between class, subclass, and individual characteristics on bullets, cartridges, cartridge cases, and in nonfirearm related toolmarks |
| 50. |
Ability to make comparisons between evidence and reference cartridges and recovered cartridge components |
| 53. |
Ability to distinguish between the quality and quantity of matching striae in a true identity and that observed in known nonmatches |
| 54. |
Ability to recognize commercially reloaded or handloaded ammunition components from their markings and characteristics |
| 56. |
Ability to recognize the evidentiary value of reloaded ammunition |
| 57. |
Ability to recognize any manufacturer-induced characteristics |
| 71. |
Ability to make determinations in toolmark comparisons (both firearm and nonfirearm toolmarks) regarding identifications, exclusions, and inconclusives |
| 72. |
Ability to recognize patterns (profiles, etc.) produced by various tool-working surfaces |
| 74. |
Ability to recognize toolmarks as being class, subclass, or individual in nature |
| * |
Module 9 includes information on class, subclass, and individual characteristics in regard to cartridge cases; Module 10 includes class characteristic information on fired and unfired bullets and Module 11 includes information on subclass and individual characteristics in regards to fired bullets |
