PAM 75-1 — Malfunctions Involving Ammunition And Explosives Procedures
PAM 75-1 governs investigations and reporting procedures for ammunition and explosives malfunctions.
- Publication number: PAM 75-1
- Title: MALFUNCTIONS INVOLVING AMMUNITION AND EXPLOSIVES PROCEDURES
- Date: 07/17/2023
- Proponent: G-4
- Status: ACTIVE
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It provides guidance for preparing AE malfunction reports and adds guidance for ammunition, missile, and rocket malfunction report forms. It addresses reporting duds and misfires, preliminary reports, malfunction sites, investigations, and suspended ammunition.
Topics covered
- Ammunition malfunctions
- Explosives malfunctions
- Dud and misfire reporting
- AE malfunction reports
- Malfunction investigations
- Ammunition suspension
- Malfunction report forms
Questions and answers
What is PAM 75-1 intended to provide guidance for?
To provide guidance for conducting investigations and preparing ammunition and explosives (AE) malfunction reports (DA Form 4379 (series)). (paragraph 1-1)
What must happen immediately when an ammunition or explosives malfunction occurs?
Immediately cease firing suspected standard and nonstandard ammunition and notify range control or equivalent. (paragraph 2-1)
Are all duds and misfires reportable?
All duds and misfires are reportable and will be brought to the attention of the local ammunition officer and QASAS. (paragraph 2-1)
How must dud and misfire incidents be reported?
Dud and misfire will be reported using the same procedures as for other types of malfunctions. (paragraph 2-1)
When may training continue after duds or misfires?
Training may be continued, if permitted by the local QASAS or range officer, local range standard operations, host nation policies, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and/or Environmental Protection Agency State environmental permits, military munitions rule, and applicable technical manuals. (paragraph 2-1)