DESR6055.09_DAFMAN91-201_AMCSUP — Explosives Safety Standards

DESR6055.09_DAFMAN91-201_AMCSUP governs explosives safety criteria, hazards, precautions, and rules for working with explosives.

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  • Publication number: DESR6055.09_DAFMAN91-201_AMCSUP
  • Title: EXPLOSIVES SAFETY STANDARDS
  • Date: 2026-06-14

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DESR6055.09_DAFMAN91-201_AMCSUP addresses international agreements, firefighting hazards, fire division symbols, separation distances, and energetic liquids. It includes requirements for waiver and exemption reviews, vehicle separation distances, and storage of packages.

Applies to: This publication applies to HQ AMC, ANG, AFRC, USSF, subordinate units, and all organizations receiving support from AMC assets.

Topics covered

  • International agreements related to explosives safety waivers and exemptions
  • Firefighting for explosive hazard divisions
  • Fire division symbols
  • IBD and PTRD for heavy armored vehicles
  • Renewable energy projects near PESs
  • Energetic liquids storage

Questions and answers

When must international agreements related to explosives safety waivers or exemptions be examined?

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 should firefighting forces fight a fire involving HD 1.1 or HD 1.5 materials?

Do not fight fire unless rescue attempt is planned. (paragraph 2)

When may a fire involving HD 1.3 materials be fought?

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

What criteria must static firing and testing activities comply with?

Static firing/testing activities must comply with the criteria in paragraph V5.E3.1. (paragraph 2)

When do the IBD and PTRD specified in Volume 3 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)

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