DESR6055.09_DAFMAN91-201_PACAFSUP — Explosives Safety Standards

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

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  • Publication number: DESR6055.09_DAFMAN91-201_PACAFSUP
  • Title: EXPLOSIVES SAFETY STANDARDS
  • Date: 2026-04-14

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The publication addresses international agreements, firefighting hazards, accidental criteria, separation distances, armored vehicles, and energetic liquid storage. It requires reviews, protective measures, hazard assessments, and specified storage conditions.

Topics covered

  • International agreements for explosives safety waivers
  • Firefighting explosives hazards
  • Accidental criteria
  • IBD and PTRD for heavy armored vehicles
  • Energetic liquid package storage
  • Energetic liquid storage life

Questions and answers

What must international agreements related to U.S. presence or activities be examined for?

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. (paragraph 91-201)

What firefighting rule applies to mass fire hazards involving HD 1.3?

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

How is a light armored vehicle treated for explosives safety purposes?

A light armored vehicle is treated as a barricaded ES and as an unbarricaded PES. (paragraph 2)

What happens if the hatches and ramps of a light armored vehicle are not closed?

The hatches and ramps are required to be closed, otherwise the vehicle must be treated as non-armored. (paragraph 2)

How long may energetic liquid packages be stored?

Maximum storage life of 2 years, unless storage life tests indicate product continues to meet purchase specification. Such tests are to be repeated at 1-year intervals thereafter. (paragraph 3)

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