AVIANOABI91-201 — Explosives Safety Program

AVIANOABI91-201 governs net explosive weights and compensatory measures for explosive operations at Aviano Air Base.

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  • Publication number: AVIANOABI91-201
  • Title: EXPLOSIVES SAFETY PROGRAM
  • Date: 2024-06-14

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It covers combat and daily explosives operating environments, explosive hazard mitigation, and risk management actions. It requires mandatory compensatory measures when needed for operational requirements and limits hazards to personnel and facilities unrelated to explosives operations.

Applies to: It applies to all personnel including, but not limited to, U.S. Army, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard (ANG) assigned or deployed to Aviano Air Base who handle or transport explosives.

Topics covered

  • Net explosive weights
  • Explosive Site Plans
  • Combat operating environment
  • Daily operating environment
  • Compensatory measures
  • Event waivers

Questions and answers

When are combat explosives operating environments used?

The combat operations explosives operating environment will be used during contingency operations when increased NEW is essential to execute air tasking orders (ATO) or other mission essential operations. (paragraph 3)

What does the daily explosives environment allow?

Daily NEW limits allow full use of facilities, public traffic roads, parking lots, and aircraft parking locations. (paragraph 3)

What are compensatory measures intended to do?

CMs implement specific risk management actions to allow combat NEWs when necessary to meet mission requirements. (paragraph 7)

Who ensures compliance with daily NEW limits?

Daily NEW limits will not be directed by the 31 FW/CC, but it is the responsibility of the user to ensure compliance. (paragraph 8)

What approval is required for compensatory measures affecting outside activities?

CMs impacting activities external to the user’s organization requires 31 FW/CC or 31 FW/CV approval. (paragraph 8)

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