DESR6055.9_AFMAN91-201_AFSOCSUP-24SOWSUP — Explosive Safety Standards

DESR6055.9_AFMAN91-201_AFSOCSUP-24SOWSUP governs explosive safety criteria, hazards, precautions, and rules for working with explosives.

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  • Publication number: DESR6055.9_AFMAN91-201_AFSOCSUP-24SOWSUP
  • Title: EXPLOSIVE SAFETY STANDARDS
  • Date: 2022-08-17

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DESR6055.9_AFMAN91-201_AFSOCSUP-24SOWSUP implements DESR 6055.09 and AFPD 91-2, and applies to specified personnel, contractors, and facilities involved in explosive operations. It requires approved operating instructions, documented training, and mandatory compliance with the publication and its attachments.

Applies to: This supplement applies to all 24 Special Operations Wing gained Air National Guard (ANG) and Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) personnel as well as contractor personnel and facilities involved in explosive operations.

Topics covered

  • Explosives safety criteria
  • Explosive hazards
  • Weapons and Explosive operating instructions
  • Simulator and pyrotechnic training
  • Smoke producing munitions
  • Weapons safety representatives

Questions and answers

What operating instruction must Additional Duty Weapons Safety Representatives use?

Additional Duty Weapons Safety Representatives (ADWSR) will utilize the 24 SOW approved Weapons and Explosive OI template as the single weapons and explosive related operating instruction for the unit.

Where must signed unit Weapons and Explosive operating instructions be uploaded?

ADWSR will upload signed unit Weapons and Explosive OI onto their squadron safety SharePoint folder.

Which Air Force Specialty Codes are authorized to train unit personnel on simulators and munitions?

Primary duty 1Z (Special Warfare Airmen), 19Z (Special Warfare Officer), 3P0X1B (Combat Arms) and 3E8X0 (EOD) are the only AFSC’s authorized to provide training to unit personnel on activation of simulators, pyrotechnics and smoke producing munitions.

What documentation is required for personnel conducting simulator and munitions training?

Personnel conducting the training must have training certified and documented in their current training records.

Who administers and documents annual refresher training?

Completion of annual refresher training will be administered, documented and uploaded on to the unit’s safety SharePoint site by the ADWSR.

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