2. Provide a safe working environment for
CATMS/SFS personnel.
Prevent Mishaps.
Minimize the loss if a mishap does occur.
OBJECTIVE
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3. • Operating in today’s environment of force
reductions all the while maintaining an
aggressive operations tempo demands that we
ensure our personnel are focused on executing
the mission safely.
• In the demanding education and training arena,
our challenge is to provide a quality training
atmosphere and protect the very instruments
(man and machine) of mission execution.
GENERAL EXPLOSIVES SAFETY
PHILOSOPHY
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4. • Observe explosive safety practices during war and
peacetime operations that include the use of live
explosives.
• Provide the maximum possible protection to personnel
and property, both inside and outside the installation.
Minimize the damaging effects of potential accidents
involving ammunition and explosives.
• Comply with the cardinal principle for explosive safety.
Expose the minimum number of people to the minimum
amount of explosive for the minimum amount of time.
• Cease all munitions operations when lightning is within
5 nautical miles (5.75 statute miles).
OBJECTIVE/GOAL
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5. • Become familiar with the types of explosives the
CATMS/SFS Section maintains, inspects, stores, and
handles.
• Be aware of all Explosive Safety Practices.
INDIVIDUAL ROLE
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6. • Practices Explosive Safety – In accordance with:
– AFMAN 91-201, Explosives Safety Standards
– Item T.O. 1C-130H-2-26JG-20-1
– 110 ATKW Operating Instructions
– 110 SFS/CATMS MOI’s
– 110 AWI 91-206 Blank Ammo/Exercise Munitions
Handling
• Adhere to all Explosive Safety procedures
• Report any unsafe conditions or acts that degrade the
Safety Program to supervisor, branch supervisor or
dispatch and debrief.
INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITIES
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7. INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITIES
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• Be properly trained and qualified prior to performing
any task involving explosives
• Understand all safety standards, requirements and
precautions that apply to any explosives operation
• Fully understand procedures prior to beginning an
explosives operation
• Use applicable tech data, ensuring
currency, while performing tasks
involving explosives
8. • Ensure individuals comply with all safety practices
and procedures.
• Ensure that written instructions are accomplished for
all explosive operations, IAW AFMAN 91-201.
• Ensure all applicable Explosives Safety Training is
current and documented.
• Review and pass on past explosive
incidents reported by other bases
and our own experiences.
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SUPERVISOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES
9. • HC/D 1.1 Ammunition and Explosives
Primary Hazard: Mass Detonation
– Do not Fight these fires, unless rescue
attempt is planned.
• Assigned Munitions:
– HC/D 1.1
• Items you may use or train with that
fall in to the HC/D 1.1 category:
Fragmentation munitions
Concussion Grenades
Claymore mines
CTG, 40 MM
81MM, HE
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FIRE SYMBOLS
10. • HC/D 1.2 Ammunition and Explosives
Primary Hazard: Explosion with Fragmentation
– Attempt to extinguish fire if in early stages
• Detonation of items could occur.
• Provide protection from fragments.
• Items you may use or train with that
fall in to the HC/D 1.2 category:
Ground Burst Simulators
CTG, 81MM, ILL
CTG, 40MM HEL
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FIRE SYMBOLS
11. • HC/D 1.3 Ammunition and Explosives
Primary Hazard: Mass fire
– Fight these fires if explosives are not directly involved.
• Items you may use or train with that
fall in to the HC/D 1.3 category:
Smoke / Incendiary Grenades
White Star Illumination Signal
Booby traps
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FIRE SYMBOLS
12. • HC/D 1.4 Ammunition and Explosives
Primary Hazard: Moderate fire
– Fight these fires
– Expect minor explosions and hot fragments.
• Items you may use or train with that
fall in to the HC/D 1.4 category:
9mm
5.56 mm/7.62 mm
12 gauge
40 mm TP
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FIRE SYMBOLS
13. • Electro Explosive Devices (EED’s) can be set off by RF
transmissions.
– Do not transmit within 10 ft of explosives with
LMR’s (brick) type radios,
– Do not transmit within 15 ft for vehicle radios
• Always use proper grounding procedures for equipment
and personnel. Static electricity can set off electrically
initiated devices.
• Rings, watches and Jewelry will be
removed when working on electrical
equipment /munitions.
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SPECIFIC HAZARDS
14. • The Safe Standoff Distance (SSD) for common use
Modern Mobile Emitters (MME) around Electro
Explosives Devices (EED) is as follows: regardless of
configuration.
– Cellular telephones. The SSD for all cellular
telephones is 10 ft from all EEDs,
– Remote Keyless Entry Devices. The SSD
for all remote keyless entry devices
(Also known as “key fobs”) is 0.5 ft
from all EEDs.
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SPECIFIC HAZARDS
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15. • Modern Mobile Emitters (MME) around
Electro Explosives Devices (EED):
Electronic devices, without radiating wireless
capability (non Wi-Fi/Bluetooth capability),
that are certified to meet Code of Federal
Regulations, Title 47, Radio Frequency Devices,
Class A and B limits and labeled accordingly,
require no SSD and can be used in close
proximity but must not come in direct
contact with ordnance, regardless of
classification.
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SPECIFIC HAZARDS
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16. • Modern Mobile Emitters (MME) around Electro
Explosives Devices (EED) Continued:
– Wireless Equipment. Any wireless capable device
being utilized near HERO UNSAFE or HERO
SUSCEPTIBLE munitions must have the Wi-Fi
capability turned off, or be evaluated IAW AFI 91-208,
para 4.1.4.7, and table A2.4/A 2.5.
– For HERO SAFE Munitions
If calculation of SSD is less than 10 ft,
maintain a SSD of 10 ft.
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SPECIFIC HAZARDS
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17. • Utilize personal protective clothing/equipment as
applicable per written instruction.
• Ensure at least two fire extinguishers
will be readily available for use in case
of fire.
• Chock vehicles when loading
or unloading explosives.
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PERSONNEL PROTECTIVE SAFETY
EQUIPMENT
18. • Mishaps reports and briefs provide us with quality do’s
and don’ts. This material is used for ongoing training
in the form of briefings.
– (At this time, personnel will be briefed on all related explosive
incidents and changes to explosive related technical manuals.)
• The majority of explosive incidents
have occurred because technical data
was not followed.
– It is imperative that tech data is
followed to the letter and people are
trained in the proper use of explosive
devices.
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LESSONS LEARNED
19. • Concurrent explosive maintenance operations will not
be performed in the same location.
• Any unserviceable equipment will be reported so it can
be repaired or replaced.
• Storage locations will be secured when
personnel are not present.
• Only properly trained and authorized
personnel will perform maintenance on
explosives and equipment.
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GENERAL EXPLOSIVES SAFETY
PRACTICE
20. • Only authorized tools and equipment will be utilized for
any explosive operation/maintenance function.
• One of the most important considerations during storage
of explosives is housekeeping. Explosive components
should be stored in clean, neat structures which afford
adequate protection.
Handling equipment, empty boxes etc., will not be stored in the
same cell as explosive components.
Explosive limits, as prescribed in AFMAN 91-201 will be
strictly enforced.
• Compatibility requirements
will be IAW AFMAN 91-201
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GENERAL EXPLOSIVES SAFETY
PRACTICE
21. Operating instructions should be available for all phases
of handling explosives, during loading, and transporting.
Be sure to minimize the number of personnel and the
amount of explosive being handled.
All vehicles transporting
explosives will contain two
portable 2A:10BC rated fire
extinguishers.
Explosives will not be loaded/
unloaded from motor vehicle
while the vehicle is running.
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GENERAL EXPLOSIVES SAFETY
PRACTICES FOR TRANSPORTATION
22. • Operators of vehicles and equipment used in
transporting and handling explosives will be carefully
selected, adequately trained, tested and informed of the
explosive hazards involved.
– Pertinent instructions are contained in AFMAN 91-201.
– Operators involved in the movement of explosives must be
fully qualified in the operation of the particular type vehicle or
other equipment being used.
• If electrical storms are within 5 nautical
miles (5.75 statute miles), explosives
should not be transported.
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GENERAL EXPLOSIVES SAFETY
PRACTICES FOR TRANSPORTATION
23. • Ensure vehicle inspection has
been completed prior to use.
• All explosives will be properly
secured prior to any movement.
• Proper explosive signs will be
posted on front, sides and rear
of vehicle carrying.
HC/D1.4 explosives are exempt.
• Use only authorized explosive routes and make maintenance
Dispatch and Debrief (D&D) aware of the start and end of
movements, and explosive status changes to the aircraft!!!!!!
(i.e. Aircraft uploaded /Downloaded)
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GENERAL EXPLOSIVES SAFETY
PRACTICES FOR TRANSPORTATION
24. HC/D Nomenclature
1.3 M127A1 White Star Illumination Signal
M119 Booby Traps
M18 Smoke Grenades
1.4 Small Arms Ammunition:
9 mm, 5.56 mm, 7.62 mm, 12 Gauge
• Notify Supervision, MOC, Fire Department, and Safety
when a munitions malfunctions.
• In the event an abnormal condition is encountered cease
operation and contact supervisor.
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UNIQUE MUNITIONS FOR
CATMS/SFS
25. • Short cutting and explosive operation may save a little
time, but time is of no value to the person who loses
his/her life.
• Actually, the reason for explosives
mishaps frequently may be traced
to hurrying, inattention, lack of
knowledge or deliberate actions
intended to save efforts on the
part of the personnel.
IGNORANCE, OVERCONFIDENCE, CARELESSNESS,
HASTE AND POOR JUDGEMENT ARE THE PRIME
CAUSES OF EXPLOSIVES MISHAPS
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UNIQUE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
26. • Only trained personnel can prepare and activate these
munitions.
• Training must be provided by qualified personnel
(EOD or EOD trained) on an annual basis.
Strict adherence to AFMAN 91-201 is mandatory!
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SIMULATORS, SMOKE PRODUCING,
AND EXERCISE MUNITIONS
27. • The M18A1 Claymore Mine is a one shot,
directional fragmentation type weapon.
• Primarily used in mass attack and for
ambushes.
• Comes in bandoleers with all essential
accessories and directions for use and methods
of employment
• 1.1 Explosive containing 1 1/2 pounds of
C-4 Explosives and 700 steel sphere
projectiles.
CLAYMORE MINE
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MUNITIONS SPECIFICS
28. • A claymore’s back blast can cause injury
by concussion in an area 16 meters to the
rear and sides of the mine. Personnel must
remain out of this area.
• Injury can occur by fragmentation in an
area 100 meters to the rear and sides of the
mine. Personnel in this area must be under
cover when the mine is fired.
CLAYMORE MINE
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MUNITIONS SPECIFICS
29. • Consult the item T.O. for the directions
for use, conducting of circuit testing,
installing, firing, and recovery of the
mine.
• Remember, safety is of the up-most
importance so follow all tech order and
safety procedures to the letter.
CLAYMORE MINE
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MUNITIONS SPECIFICS
30. • There are different types of hand grenades
used to kill or disable personnel with
fragmentation and concussion.
(1.1 Explosives)
• Some Grenades are used for smoke and
white phosphorous for signaling.
(1.4 and 1.2 explosives)
• Use incendiary grenades for destroying
equipment and starting fires.
(1.3 Explosives)
HAND GRENADES
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MUNITIONS SPECIFICS
31. • The M-8HC grenade is used for screening and
concealment and CS grenades are used to
control riots and disperse individuals.
• All hand grenades share common
characteristics. They all have a relatively
short range in comparison to other infantry
weapons. Some have a small effective
casualty radius.
• Grenades also incorporate a delay element to
permit safe throwing
HAND GRENADES
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MUNITIONS SPECIFICS
32. • The safest and easiest way to grip a M67 hand
grenade for throwing is to hold it so that the
safety lever is held down by the thumb, while
keeping the pull ring free and facing the non-
throwing hand.
• If you are left handed, the grenade will be held
upside down in the left hand.
• Position your body and arm the hand grenade
(pull pin).
• You should always be in a comfortable and
natural position.
FRAGMENTATION HANG GRENADE (M67)
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MUNITIONS SPECIFICS
33. • The most important points in accurate
throwing are body - target alignment and
eye-target focus.
• Line up your body with the target as
though you were going to throw a
football.
• Keep watching the target as you throw
and let your arm swing naturally to it.
• Follow through with your throwing
motion and take cover.
FRAGMENTATION HANG GRENADE (M67)
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MUNITIONS SPECIFICS
34. • If there is cover available, duck behind it after
throwing to avoid being hit by fragments.
• If there is no cover available, drop to the prone
position with your helmet facing the direction of the
grenade detonation.
FRAGMENTATION HANG GRENADE (M67)
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MUNITIONS SPECIFICS
35. • Once the safety pin is pulled, the smoke grenade must
be used.
• DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPLACE THE PIN OR
TAPE THE HANDLE DOWN.
• Smoke grenades are not to be used within 10 feet of
other personnel.
SMOKE GRENADES, M-18 – ALL COLORS
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MUNITIONS SPECIFICS
36. • Do not use smoke grenades in an area where dry leaves
and grass may be ignited because THEY BURN
EXTREMELY HOT.
• AFTER A GRENADE IS USED UP, LET IT COOL OFF
AT LEAST 20 MINUTES BEFORE APPROACHING IT.
• If a smoke grenade fails to function,
the area will be marked with a piece
of white cloth tied to a stake or adjacent
tree at approximately eye level.
• The ESM or appointed member will
notify EOD.
SMOKE GRENADES, M-18 – ALL COLORS
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MUNITIONS SPECIFICS
37. WARNING
ONLY EOD PERSONNEL WILL
HANDLE AND DISPOSE OF DUD
SMOKE GRENADES.
SMOKE GRENADES, M-18 – ALL COLORS
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MUNITIONS SPECIFICS
38. • 5.56 and 7.62 Blank Ammunition will be transported,
handled and controlled only by certified personnel.
• During training exercises blank munitions will not be
issued until all safety measures are in place.
• All blank ammunition will be issued by designated
representative only after an exercise safety briefing has
been accomplished and that supervisors have conducted
a 100% inspection of their personnel and equipment.
5.56 and 7.62 BLANK AMMUNITION
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MUNITIONS SPECIFICS
39. • During the 100% inspection of their personnel,
supervisors must ensure that blank adapters are in place,
personnel are aware of safety restrictions, and that there
is no live ammunition on the individual (especially in
magazines.)
• Standard weapon safety procedures will be of paramount
importance and all safety procedures will be observed at
all times.
5.56 and 7.62 BLANK AMMUNITION
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MUNITIONS SPECIFICS
40. • 115 – 124 Grain Full Metal
• Jacket Projectile
• Standard Cartridge for Field
• Use
• Primer Water Proofed
M882 – 9MM NATO BALL
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AMMUNITION IDENTIFICATION
41. • 115 – 124 Grain Full Metal Jacket
Projectile
• Used For
- Signaling, Incendiary, and Training
• Tip Painted Red or Orange
M939 – 9MM TRACER
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AMMUNITION IDENTIFICATION
42. • No Jacket
• Projectile made of compressed
powders
• Non-Toxic, lead free projectile and
primer
• Used for training only
9MM FRANGIBLE
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AMMUNITION IDENTIFICATION
43. • Used for training only
• No primer
• Case drilled to show cartridge is
not loaded with powder for
safety
9MM DUMMY
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AMMUNITION IDENTIFICATION
44. • Projectile is made of compressed
powders with a copper half jacket
• Non-Toxic, lead free projectile and
primer
• For training use only
5.56MM FRANGIBLE
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AMMUNITION IDENTIFICATION
45. • 55 grain full metal jacketed projectile
• Used in M16/M16A1 Rifles - Tip unpainted
• Can be fired in M16A2 -- Accuracy degraded after 300 m
• Emergency use only in M249
M193 – 5.56MM BALL
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AMMUNITION IDENTIFICATION
46. • 54 grain full metal jacketed projectile
• Used in M16/M16A1 Rifles - tip painted red or orange
• Can be fired in M16A2 - accuracy degraded after 300 m.
• Emergency use only in M249
M196 – 5.56MM TRACER
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AMMUNITION IDENTIFICATION
47. • Used for training only
• No primer
• Case cannulared/fluted for identification even in darkness
• Tip unpainted
M199 – 5.56MM DUMMY
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AMMUNITION IDENTIFICATION
48. • M200 – Blank
• No Projectile
• Tip is star-crimped
• Requires a Blank Firing
Adapter
M200 – 5.56MM BLANK
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AMMUNITION IDENTIFICATION
• Automatic Rifle
• For Training Use Only
• Tip May or May Not be
Sealed with Violet Lacquer
49. • 62 grain full metal jacketed projectile
• Lead alloy core projectile with steel penetrator
• Standard Round for the M16A2 Rifle & M249
• Rifle - tip painted green
• Can be fired in M16/M16A1 rifles - accuracy degraded after
100 m.
M855 – 5.56MM NATO BALL
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AMMUNITION IDENTIFICATION
50. • 60½ grain full metal jacketed projectile
• No steel penetrator
• Standard round for the M16A2 Rifle & M249
• Can Be Fired in M16/M16A1 Rifles
- Accuracy degraded after 100 m
• Tip painted red
M856 – 5.56MM NATO TRACER
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AMMUNITION IDENTIFICATION
51. • Blue Plastic Projectile
• Requires M2 Training Bolt
• Used for Training Only
M862 – 5.56MM PLASTIC
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AMMUNITION IDENTIFICATION
52. • 141 grain full metal jacketed projectile
• Designed to be linked w/M80 Ball 4-1 or 9-1
• Used for fire observation, incendiary and signaling
purposes
• Burn out is approximately 900 m
• Tip is painted red or orange
M62 – 7.62MM TRACER
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AMMUNITION IDENTIFICATION
53. • 149 grain full metal jacketed projectile
• Packaged in all ball or can be mixed 4-1
or 9-1 w/M62 Tracers
• Tip unpainted
M80 – 7.62MM BALL LINKED
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AMMUNITION IDENTIFICATION
54. • No projectile
• Requires blank firing adapter
• Training use only
M82 – 7.62MM BLANK LINKED
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AMMUNITION IDENTIFICATION
55. • No primer
• Painted black
• Used for Training Only
M82 – 7.62MM BLANK LINKED
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AMMUNITION IDENTIFICATION
56. • M781 Practice round is Blue
frangible plastic ogive
• Contains no grenade or fuze
• Give off yellow-orange dye
• Max range 400 meters
40MM TP
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AMMUNITION IDENTIFICATION
57. • 40 MM TP Link is Olive drab
case with solid aluminum, blue
projectile with white markings.
• Ammunition is packed in 48
round containers and is ready
for use.
• Maximum range is 2212
meters.
40MM LINK
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AMMUNITION IDENTIFICATION
58. • Blank 5.56 will not be fired at personnel any closer
than 30 feet.
• Blank 7.62 will not be fired at personnel any closer
than 40 feet.
• All spent brass will be held
in the brass catcher on the
M-16 or policed up and
disposed of in the proper
containers.
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AMMUNITION
5.56 AND 7.62 BLANK AMMUNITION
59. WARNING
NO HORSEPLAY AT ANY TIME WILL BE TOLERATED.
TREAT EVERY WEAPON AS IF IT WERE LOADED WITH LIVE AMMO.
CAUTION
PERSONNEL ARMED WITH LIVE AMMO FOR RESOURCE PROTECTION
WILL NOT TAKE PART IN ANY TRAINING EXERCISE EXCEPT TO ACT AS
THE ARMORER.
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AMMUNITION
60. • After issue of a ground illumination signal and before
removing it from the container, inspect the signal for any
obvious damage. If there is any damage, do not proceed
further and notify EOD immediately.
• Personnel are individually accountable for each M127A1
they are issued.
• M127A1 will not be carried in such a manner whereby
they may be dropped
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GROUND ILLUMINATION SIGNAL
M127A1
61. • After issue of a trip flare and before removing it from
the container, inspect the trip flare for any obvious
damage. If there is any damage, do not proceed further
and notify EOD immediately.
• Personnel are individually accountable for each trip flare
they are issued.
• Trip flares will not
be carried in such a
manner whereby
they may be dropped
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TRIP FLARES
M49A1
62. WARNING
TRIP FLARES DO NOT HAVE A DELAY TYPE FUSE,
USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN SETTING THEM UP.
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TRIP FLARES
M49A1
63. • If a MK-13 signal fails to function, the area will be
marked with a piece of white cloth tied to a stake or
adjacent tree at approximately eye level. Personnel
will notify EOD.
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SIGNAL FLARES
MK-13
64. • Throwers designated and authorized to initiate simulators
will utilize a leather glove on the throwing hand, ear and
eye protection (goggles/face shield).
• The simulator will be employed only
from behind a barricade.
• The thrower should also seek suitable
cover and should move to the safe separation distance
from the simulator, assure that simulator is thrown at least
the safe separation distance from unprotected personnel,
and turn away from the simulator.
• All other applicable safety regulations apply.
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SIMULATORS
HAND GRENADE SIMULATOR, M116A1
65. WARNING
GROUND BURST SIMULATORS WILL NOT BE USED CLOSER
THAN 125 FEET TO OTHER PERSONNEL. THEY WILL NOT
BE THROWN INTO AN AREA WHERE THERE IS LOSE
GRAVEL AND OTHER ITEMS THAT CAN BECOME
PROJECTILES. THE THROWER WILL TURN HIS/HER HEAD
TO ENSURE THE EYES ARE AWAY FROM THE EXPLOSION.
• If a ground burst simulator fails to go off, do not attempt
to do anything other than to mark the area with white rags
and stakes utilizing a 125-foot cordon. Call EOD and
report the location.
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SIMULATORS
GROUND BURST SIMULATOR, M115A2
HAND GRENADE SIMULATOR, M116A1
66. • After issue of a booby trap by
CSOC, inspect it for any obvious
damage. If any is present, do not
proceed further and notify EOD
immediately.
• Remove and follow the
instruction sheet, which outlines
the procedures for setting up the
simulator.
WHISTLING BOOBY TRAP, M118
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SIMULATORS
67. • Following ANY exercise where simulators and
munitions are used, the training area will be policed
for burned (functioned) training munitions and all
duds will be accounted for and all white cloths and
stakes removed unless EOD has not cleared duds
CLEAN UPAND ACCOUNTABILITY
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SIMULATORS
68. • Highly Toxic Chemical Agents Set 1
– Hazards are from nerve and blistering agents.
• Harassing Agents Set 2
– Hazards are from choking, vomiting, tear gasses
and screen smokes.
• White Phosphorus Munitions Set 3
– Hazards are from Spontaneously Flammable or
hyperbolic materials
• Wear Protective mask or Breathing Apparatus
– Hazards are intense radiant heat or toxic smoke.
• Apply No Water
– Hazards are spreading or intensifying fire.
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CHEMICAL HAZARD SYMBOLS
69. • Notify fire department (911)
• Evacuate all non-essential personnel to required distance
(Note: the required distance with HC/D 1.1 is 4000 ft,
1.2 is 2500 ft, 1.3 is 600 ft and HC/D 1.4 munitions is
300 ft.)
• Open all Entrances to the area and
standby to give directions and time
of fire fighting to the fire department.
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PROCEDURES
FIRE FIGHTING GUIDANCE
EMERGENCY/REPORTING PROCEDURES
70. • If it is possible to put out a fire in its
initial stage and it does not directly
involve any ammunition, put it out
using the appropriate fire extinguishers.
• If munitions are engulfed, only
fight fire if someone is trapped.
Only authorized firefighters are
permitted to fight fires that
directly involve explosives.
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PROCEDURES
FIRE FIGHTING GUIDANCE
EMERGENCY/REPORTING PROCEDURES
71. • Personnel should be familiar with the types of fired
extinguishers.
Class A - Ordinary solid combustibles.
Class B - Flammable liquids and gases.
Class C - Energized electrical equipment.
Class D - Combustible metals.
Class E - Cooking oils and fats
• Show personnel the locations of fire extinguishers!
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FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
FIRE EXTINGUISHER INFORMATION
72. • Calhoun County Central Dispatch: 781-0911 or 911 (Base
phone)
• Security Forces: EXT. 3300
• 110 AW/SEW: EXT. 3294
• Ensure orderly evacuation of nonessential personnel and
equipment, if possible, to a distance:
– HCD 1.1: 4000 ft
– HCD 1.2: 2500 ft
– HCD 1.3: 600 ft
– HCD 1.4: 300 ft
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PROCEDURES
IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS
73. • Mishap reporting will follow guidance set up in
AFI 91-204 and AFMAN 91-221.
• Personnel should become familiar with what constitutes
an Explosive Safety Accident/Incident and what to do in
case one should occur as explained by AFI 91-204.
• Separate reports such as UR’s will be submitted when a
material deficiency exists.
• Mishap reporting procedures are listed in the unit safety
binder for home station and in the Deployed Safety
Representative Guide for use at deployed locations.
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MISHAP REPORTING
74. • Personnel should be encouraged
to submit Hazard Reports
(AF 457) when hazardous
conditions beyond their control
are detected.
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HAZARD REPORTING
75. • Initial and recurring explosive safety training, and
maintenance on explosives loaded A/C will be
documented.
• Training will be received as required by AFI 91-202.
– It will be provided initially and annually thereafter by
the 110ATKW Explosive Safety Manager (ext.3294), or
a trainer appointed in writing by the Commander.
Explosives Safety Lesson Plan
TRAINING
76. • Limits will be based on the requirements for the explosives
operation as listed on the OI’s and STIF attachments, and
be identified as supervisors, workers and casuals (i.e.:
Quality Assurance, Safety). There will be no visitors in the
area of the operation.
• Personnel limits do not apply to non-explosive operations;
however, the limits will be adhered to when working with
munitions.
• This will insure a safe working or training environment.
Categories listed above may be adjusted; however, the
maximum authorized number will not be exceeded without
the approval from the Wing Safety Office.
Explosives Safety Lesson Plan
PERSONNEL LIMITS
78. • The current copy of the
explosives annual safety
inspection/assessment will be
maintained by the work center
explosive safety representative
for reference.
• Corrective actions and
comments will be sent to the
Wing Weapons Safety Manager.
Explosives Safety Lesson Plan
SAFETY SURVEY AND INSPECTIONS
79. This concludes Explosives Safety
Training…Any Questions?
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