DAFMAN21-201_7AFSUP — Munitions Management

DAFMAN21-201_7AFSUP governs 7th Air Force procedures for emergency destruction and denial of U.S.-titled conventional munitions and components.

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  • Publication number: DAFMAN21-201_7AFSUP
  • Title: MUNITIONS MANAGEMENT
  • Date: 2025-08-13

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It establishes authorities, destruction priorities, denial plans, coordination, training, and exercise requirements for units possessing these items. It requires approved and reviewed plans, documented training, and expeditious destruction when necessary.

Applies to: It applies to all personnel assigned or attached to 7 AF and its associated units.

Topics covered

  • Emergency destruction of conventional munitions
  • Denial plans
  • Destruction priorities
  • Methods of denial
  • Munitions destruction training
  • Exercise intervals
  • Explosive Ordnance Disposal coordination

Questions and answers

Who approves emergency destruction when normal command, control, and communications exist?

If normal command, control and communications exist between the joint forces and higher headquarters, emergency destruction will be executed following approval only by direction of the Pacific Air Forces Commander.

Who can authorize emergency destruction after communications are lost?

In the event of loss of communication or where circumstances do not permit sufficient time to request or receive authority through normal command and control channels, authority to execute emergency destruction will be delegated to the senior United States military incident commander.

What is the objective of destroying U.S.-titled conventional munitions and components?

The objective is to deny the use of U.S. titled conventional munitions and components to enemy forces by destruction.

How quickly must destruction be accomplished?

A time standard for destruction is not specified. However, to accomplish the primary objective of denial of U.S. assets from hostile forces, destruction must be accomplished in an expeditious manner.

When can power sources or fuse igniters be connected to initiating systems?

Connection of power sources or fuse igniters to initiating systems should be made only upon receipt of a valid destruction order.

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