DESR6055.09_DAFMAN91-201_AFSOCSUP — Explosives Safety Standards

DESR6055.09_DAFMAN91-201_AFSOCSUP governs explosives safety standards, criteria, hazards, precautions, and rules for explosives operations.

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  • Publication number: DESR6055.09_DAFMAN91-201_AFSOCSUP
  • Title: EXPLOSIVES SAFETY STANDARDS
  • Date: 2026-03-11

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The publication addresses international agreements, firefighting hazards, accidental criteria, separation distances, armored vehicles, and energetic liquid storage. It requires legal reviews, periodic waiver reviews, and specified storage protections.

Applies to: This supplement applies to all Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC), contractor personnel and facilities involved in explosive operations within AFSOC, and Air National Guard (ANG) and Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) units when gained.

Topics covered

  • International agreements and explosives safety waivers
  • Firefighting and explosives hazards
  • Accidental criteria
  • Heavy armored vehicle separation distances
  • Energetic liquid package storage

Questions and answers

What must be examined for explosives safety waivers or exemptions?

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.

When may a fire involving explosives be fought?

May be fought if explosives not directly involved. (paragraph 1)

Where is the accidental criteria identified?

Accidental criteria is identified in this table. (paragraph 2)

When do the Volume 3 distances apply to heavy armored vehicles?

When NEWQD exceeds 331 lbs [150 kg] the IBD and PTRD specified in Volume 3 of this manual apply. (paragraph 91-208)

How must packages be protected from sunlight?

Packages are protected from direct rays of the sun. (paragraph 2)

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