AFMAN91-201_MOODYAFBSUP — Explosive Safety Standards

AFMAN91-201_MOODYAFBSUP governs explosives safety standards, hazards, and safety precautions for explosives operations at Moody AFB.

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  • Publication number: AFMAN91-201_MOODYAFBSUP
  • Title: EXPLOSIVE SAFETY STANDARDS
  • Date: 2015-07-08

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It covers risk management, explosives facility design and maintenance, storage, separation distances, firefighting, and aircraft operations involving ammunition and explosives. It requires written instructions for explosives operations and commander-approved operating instructions for units storing or transporting explosives on Moody AFB.

Applies to: (MOODYAFB) This supplement applies to anyone involved with explosives operations on Moody AFB and to contractor-owned explosives or ammunition being used on Moody AFB.

Topics covered

  • Explosives hazard identification
  • Risk control decisions
  • Explosives facility design
  • Explosives storage separation distances
  • Firefighting for explosives incidents
  • Aircraft loading and parking with explosives

Questions and answers

What process does AFMAN91-201_MOODYAFBSUP use to identify and control hazards?

Step one of the process involves application of appropriate hazard identification techniques in order to identify hazards associated with the operation or activity.

What must risk mitigation measures reduce?

Effective mitigation measures reduce one of the three components (probability, severity or exposure) of risk. (paragraph 3)

What must explosives operations be conducted in accordance with?

All explosives operations must be conducted in accordance with written instructions. (paragraph 6)

What operating instruction must units on Moody AFB have?

All units that store explosives or transport explosives in the 23 WG or on Moody AFB will have a unit commander approved operating instruction (OI) in accordance with AFMAN 91-201, Paragraph 7.2.1. (paragraph 6)

When are locally written instructions not required?

Locally written instructions are not required for EOD emergency operations in connection with approved render safe procedures. (paragraph 6)

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