DESR6055.09_AFMAN91-201_DOVERAFBSUP — Explosive Safety Standards

DESR6055.09_AFMAN91-201_DOVERAFBSUP governs explosives safety, including the handling, storage, transport, identification, and control of explosives.

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  • Publication number: DESR6055.09_AFMAN91-201_DOVERAFBSUP
  • Title: EXPLOSIVE SAFETY STANDARDS
  • Date: 2022-08-23

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The publication establishes unit-level Weapons Safety Program Management for Dover AFB and clarifies wing and unit responsibilities. It requires written instructions for explosives operations and sets requirements for transportation, routes, briefings, and training events.

Applies to: This instruction applies to all Dover Air Force Base (DAFB) host and tenant units (i.e. 436 AW, 512 AW, AFMES, JPED, etc) that store, transport, handle, or utilize explosives in the performance of their assigned mission.

Topics covered

  • Explosives handling and storage
  • Explosives transportation routes
  • Pre-task safety briefings
  • Hazardous electromagnetic radiation
  • Explosives exercises and training events
  • Explosive clear zones

Questions and answers

What instructions are required for explosives operations?

All explosives operations will be conducted in accordance with written instructions.

What does transporting explosives require?

Transportation of explosives, both on and off-base, requires training and certification, proper equipment and vehicles, use of explosive transport routes, and proper notification procedures.

Where may HD 1.1 and 1.2 explosives not be transported?

HD 1.1 and 1.2 explosives will not be transported on Atlantic and Paris Street unless coordinated through 436 AW/SEW.

Who must receive pre-task safety briefings for explosive operations?

Pre-task Safety Briefings will be given to all personnel who will be involved in explosive handling or transport operations.

Who is not permitted along Perimeter Road in the explosive clear zones?

Non-mission essential personnel shall not be permitted along Perimeter Road (e.g. no jogging, walking, biking, hunting, etc.) within the explosive clear zones located between jogging turnaround points on the northwest and northeast side of the installation.

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