439AWI21-201 governs the safe, secure, accountable handling and processing of munitions residue and empty containers.
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It covers turn-in requirements for residue, empty containers, and packing material, along with inspection, certification, segregation, storage, and disposal procedures. It also establishes procedures for discovering live munitions during certification and verification.
Ensure all munitions residue is turned in to the Munitions Flight to include expended brass, links, expended smoke grenades, pull-pins, empty containers/boxes, and packing material. (paragraph 2)
Ensure that no live munitions are mixed with munitions residue. (paragraph 2)
Dud items will not be turned in to the Munitions Flight; appropriate emergency Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) procedures will apply. (paragraph 2)
Residue awaiting inspection certification/verification will be stored and secured/locked in the residue holding area (Bldg 8842) until inspected and treated as a minimum HC/D 1.4. (paragraph 4)
Due to the possible lead contamination of residue, Nitrile gloves shall be used when inspecting expended shell casings, flare cartridges, and impulse cartridges. (paragraph 4)