DESR6055.09_DAFMAN91-201 governs Department of the Air Force explosives safety criteria, hazards, precautions, and safety rules.
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The publication addresses explosives safety waivers and exemptions, firefighting hazards, separation distances, armored vehicles, and energetic liquid storage. It requires compliance with its prescribed safety criteria, precautions, and rules when working with explosives.
Applies to: This manual applies to all civilian employees and uniformed members of the Regular Air Force, United States Space Force, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard involved in explosives operations.
International agreements related to the U.S. presence or activities must be examined to identify if there are any relevant provisions pertaining to explosives safety waivers or exemptions in order to ensure obligations of the United States and foreign partners are met.
Do not fight fire unless rescue attempt is planned. (paragraph 2)
May be fought if explosives not directly involved. (paragraph 1)
A light armored vehicle is treated as a barricaded ES and as an unbarricaded PES. (paragraph 2)
Maximum storage life of 2 years, unless storage life tests indicate product continues to meet purchase specification. (paragraph 3)