JBCHARLESTONI91-203 — Use Of Explosives & Munitions In Ground Defense Training

JBCHARLESTONI91-203 governs the use, issue, control, and utilization of explosives and munitions in ground defense training.

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  • Publication number: JBCHARLESTONI91-203
  • Title: USE OF EXPLOSIVES & MUNITIONS IN GROUND DEFENSE TRAINING
  • Date: 2019-06-12

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It covers explosive and personnel limits, equipment, approved locations, general safety, dye-marking munitions, and explosives risk assessment. It requires controls for authorized munitions, protective equipment, weapon inspections, training, inventory, and notification.

Applies to: It provides guidance to establish positive procedures for the issue, control and utilization of munitions during ground defense training and is applicable to all military and civilian personnel, including Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard personnel, assigned to the 628th Security Forces Squadron (628 SFS).

Topics covered

  • Explosive limits
  • Personnel limits
  • Equipment requirements
  • Approved training locations
  • General safety requirements
  • Dye-marking munitions safety
  • Explosives risk assessment

Questions and answers

What munitions are authorized during training?

Only munitions listed in Attachment 2 are authorized during training. (paragraph 1)

Which training areas are approved on Joint Base Charleston?

The only Wing Safety approved training locations are the Air Base ATSO area, M-203 grenade launcher practice range and the Combat Arms range. (paragraph 5)

What weapons and ammunition may be used in the training area?

Only approved dye-marking ammunition and properly modified weapons are authorized for use in the training/exercise area. (paragraph 6)

What inspection is required before each day’s training?

The CRO or RSOs will visually inspect all magazines, weapons and ammunition prior to commencement of each day’s training. (paragraph 6)

What must personnel do with ammunition, equipment, and weapons received from someone else?

All personnel will check all ammunition, equipment and weapons they receive from someone else for any safety problems or live ammunition. (paragraph 6)

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