ATP 4-32.2 — Multi-service Tactics, Techniques, And Procedures For Explosive Ordnance (eo) {mcrp 10-10d.1, Nttp 3-02.4.1, Afttp 3-2.12}
ATP 4-32.2 provides guidelines and safety recommendations for planning and operating in an explosive ordnance environment.
- Publication number: ATP 4-32.2
- Title: MULTI-SERVICE TACTICS, TECHNIQUES, AND PROCEDURES FOR EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE (EO) {MCRP 10-10D.1, NTTP 3-02.4.1, AFTTP 3-2.12}
- Date: 03/01/2024
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
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ATP 4-32.2 covers explosive ordnance recognition, reaction, reporting, discovery methods, training ordnance, and barricade protective measures. It requires reporting suspected CBRN hazards, establishing evacuation procedures, and never assuming practice or training ordnance is safe to handle.
Applies to: This MTTP publication applies to commanders, leaders, planners, staff, and warfighters.
Topics covered
- Method of discovery
- Practice and training ordnance
- Ordnance handling safety
Questions and answers
What should be reported when CBRN contamination or a hazard is suspected?
If CBRN contamination or hazard is suspected, follow up this report with an nuclear, biological, chemical spot report. (paragraph 1)
What priority applies to incidents that stop unit maneuver and mission capabilities?
Incidents constituting grave and immediate threats. They stop the units maneuver and mission capabilities or threaten vital assets. These incidents are to be given priority over all other incidents. (paragraph 1)
What should unit SOPs include for evacuating personnel from an explosive ordnance hazard area?
Unit standard operating procedures (SOPs) should include procedures for evacuating personnel from a hazard area and reestablishing operations at another location. (paragraph 1)
Can practice or training ordnance be assumed safe to handle?
Never assume practice or training ordnance is safe to handle. (paragraph 1)
What protection does a barricade provide?
A barricade is an artificial barrier that provides limited protection by channeling a blast and fragmentation emanating from a hazard area. (paragraph 2)