AE Form 190-6D: Application to Conduct FBI National Instant Criminal Background Check

AE Form 190-6D, officially titled the Application to Conduct FBI National Instant Criminal Background Check, is required for U.S. Armed Forces personnel, civilian component members, and their dependents in Germany who wish to own or possess a privately owned firearm. The form initiates an FBI NICS inquiry to verify the applicant's eligibility under the German Weapons Law. A favorable result leads to the Waffenbesitzkarte (German Weapons Possession Card), which is the legal requirement for firearm possession in Germany. Click the button below to fill out AE Form 190-6D online.

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AE Form 190-6D PDF Details

AE Form 190-6D, titled "APPLICATION TO CONDUCT FBI NATIONAL INSTANT CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK," is required for members of U.S. Forces, civilian components, and their dependents who reside in Germany and wish to own, possess, or use privately owned firearms. The form exists because firearm possession in Germany by U.S. military personnel is governed by both U.S. military regulations and the German Weapons Law (Waffengesetz).

The form triggers a NICS inquiry managed by the FBI. NICS stands for National Instant Criminal Background Check System. The inquiry checks criminal history, mental health adjudications, and other disqualifying factors. If the applicant passes the NICS check, the approving military authority may then issue or recommend the Waffenbesitzkarte, which is the German Weapons Possession Card required to legally hold a firearm in Germany.

Applicants must provide personal identification information and consent to the background investigation. The form also includes a section for the approving provost marshal or military authority to record the investigation result. Outcomes are recorded as either favorable or unfavorable. Applicants have the right to appeal an unfavorable determination through the established military appeals process.

This form applies to all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces stationed in Europe under the U.S. Army Europe (USAREUR) command. It is also relevant to DA civilian employees and dependent family members authorized to reside on or near U.S. military installations in Germany. For those involved in related Army documentation, the Army Certificate DA Form 87 is another commonly referenced Army form available on FormsPal.

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APPLICATION TO CONDUCT FBI NATIONAL INSTANT CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK

(AE Reg 190·6fCNE·C6F In8t 5300.15PfUSAFE In8t 31-205)

Data required by the Privacy Act of 1974

Authority: 10 USC 3013 and Article 53. Supplementary Agreement to the NATO SOFA.

Principal purpose(s): To obtain information necessary to establish the applicant's reliability (Zuverillssigkeit) under the German Weapons Law ｰｲ･ｲ･ｱｵｩｳｾ･＠to the issuance of a Waffenbesitzkarle (German Weapons Possession Card). The information provided will be forwarded to the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation for the purposes of providing a basis for an electronic background investigation (National Instant Criminal Background Check System). the results of which will be provided to the Waffenbesitzkarle issuing agency.

Routine use!s): Social security numbers are required by the U.S. Forces for control purposes. as well as for use in conducting background investigations. Date of birth. place of birth. and civilian address in Germany are required by German law. The form is to be completed by the individual applicant. and the contents certified as applicable by competent military authorities. One copy of this form will BE kept by the USAREUR Vehicle Regitry and one copy will be provided to the German agency issuing the Waffenbesitzkarle. Other routine uses are listed at 58 Federal Register 10002.

Mandatory or voluntary disclosure and effect on individual not providing Information: The information is mandatory under German law and the USAREUR registration program. and is administered according to the German Weapons Law. German implementing ordinances. and AE Regulation 190-6/CNE·C6F Instruction 5300. 15P/USAFE Instruction 31-205. An individual can refuse to complete this form. but by doing so will give up the right to obtain. possess. and use a privately owned firearm in Germany.

Part I - Personal Information (to be completed by applicant)

Name (last. first. Mill Name (F

Social security number (SSN); Kenn-Nummer Gradel Dlenstrang Sexl Geschlecht

Malel MlInnlich

FemalelWeiblich

Date of birth! Geburtsdatum	Place of birthl Geburtsort	Heightl GrOlle	Welghtl Gewicht	Racel Rasse

Marital status! Familienstand	Nationality! StaatsangehOrigkeit	Job! Berof

		DMilitary	DCivilian	D	Family member
	ILocation! Ort	Aktiver Militardienst	Ziviles Gefolge		FamilienangehOriger
Military address, unit no. and box no.l Dienstanschrift		APO! Feldpostamt	Military telephonel Dienstte/efonnr.

Spouse's name (last, first, MI)! Name der £hefrau/des £hemannes

Date of stationing In Germany on current tour

stationiart in Deutschland seit

Civilian address (local resldence)1 Wohnhaft Street addressl Stralle und Hausnummer

City, ZIP codel Ort, Posl/eitzahl

Civ tel no.! Zivi/te/efonnr.

Sponsor's military address, unit no. and box no.l Dienstanschrift des Familienvorstands

APO! Feldpostamt

Applicant's statement

1.Pursuant to the German Weapons Law, applicable German implementing ordinances. and AE Regulation 190-6!CNE·C6F Instruction 5300.15P/USAFE Instruction

31-205. I intend to apply for the issuance of a Waffenbesitzkarte German Weapons Possession Card). I understand that to qualify for its issuance, I must establish my reliability within the meaning of the German Weapons Law. I herewith apply for and authorize the conduct of a background name check using the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). Federal Bureau OF Investigation (FBI), and authorize and agree to release of the results to authorized representatives of the German Government and U.S. Army authorities and representatives as authOrized under Army regulations and applicable U.S. laws. I understand and agree that in the event NICS responds with a "deny" report that I may initiate an appeal of the denial under NICS operating procedures. The area provost marshal with responsibility will assist in Initiating the criminal justice purpose request for NICS and other FBI data.

2.I am a member of the U.S. Forces, or a member of the CiVilian component. or a dependent of such member within the meaning of Art. I, NATO SOFA. I understand that authorization to possess and use a privately owned firearm (POF) in Germany is subject to applicable provisions ot German laws and regulations, and that I am subject to these provisions. I further understand that violation of such German laws or regulations. or applicable U.S. Forces regulations. may result in revocation OF my right to retain possession and ownership of a POF in Germany.

Signature of appllcantl Unterschrift des Antragstellers

Date of application! Datum

Part II - Approving authority

Name and grade of approving authority		Military telephone number

Organization and APO		Signature

	Part III - Reliabilityl Zuverlllssigkeit

Where was the police background requested?! Wo wurde ein pollzeiliches FOhrungszeugnis beantragt?

Date investigation completed	Result of Investigation		O Favorablel Nicht fondig		)
Untersuchung abgeschlossen am	£rgebnis der Untersuchung		(ohne Bedenken)		)
			D Unfavorable! Unvorteilhaft
			D Unfavorable! Unvorteilhaft

Signature of the approving provost marshal
Unterschrift des Leiters der Stabsabteilung Militllrpolizei
Unterschrift des Leiters der Stabsabteilung Militllrpolizei				Official stampl Dienststempel

AE Form 190·60, Part A, AUG 09	Previous editions are obsolete.				Verso 01.00 Page 1 of 1

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Step 1: Open the form editor. Click the "Get Form" button at the top of this page to open the PDF in the FormsPal editor. All fields will be ready to fill out.

Step 2: Complete Part I - Applicant Information. Enter your full name, grade or civilian title, organization, APO address, and other personal details in the designated fields. Verify all entries for accuracy before proceeding.

Step 3: Complete Part II - Approving Authority. If you are the approving authority, fill in your name, grade, organization, military telephone number, and signature. This section certifies that the background check request is authorized.

AE Form 190-6D conclusion process (step 2)

Step 4: Review Part III - Reliability Assessment. After the FBI NICS check is completed, the approving authority records the investigation result in Part III. This includes the date the investigation was completed, the outcome (favorable or unfavorable), and the authority's signature.

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Common Questions About AE Form 190-6D

Who needs to complete AE Form 190-6D? U.S. Forces personnel, DA civilians, and authorized dependents in Germany who want to own or possess a privately owned firearm must complete this form to initiate the required FBI background check.

What happens after the background check? If the NICS check result is favorable, the approving authority proceeds with the process for obtaining the Waffenbesitzkarte (German Weapons Possession Card). An unfavorable result can be appealed through the military chain of command.

Is AE Form 190-6D the same as a standard ATF form? No. AE Form 190-6D is specific to U.S. Armed Forces in Germany and is distinct from ATF forms used for firearm transactions in the United States. It operates under both U.S. military regulations and the German Weapons Law.

For other background check or firearms-related forms, you may also find the background check consent form or the application for firearms renewal useful on FormsPal.