MARCHARBI91-201 — Weapons Safety Program

MARCHARBI91-201 governs weapons safety and explosives safety programs at March Air Reserve Base, including operations, training, and risk control.

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  • Publication number: MARCHARBI91-201
  • Title: WEAPONS SAFETY PROGRAM
  • Date: 2025-08-22

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It covers explosives program management, safety inspections, mishap prevention, risk management, personnel qualifications, operating instructions, licensing, and transportation. The publication requires training, recurring inspections, approved storage and operating locations, written procedures, and compliance with applicable safety standards.

Applies to: This Instruction applies to March Air Reserve Base units, tenants and the Air National Guard (ANG) units who prepare, manage, review, certify, approve, disseminate and/or use official Air Force Instructions.

Topics covered

  • Explosives safety programs
  • Explosives operations
  • Explosives storage locations
  • Explosives transportation
  • Explosives safety training
  • Explosives facility licensing
  • Explosives mishap prevention

Questions and answers

What approval is required before explosives storage or operations begin?

All explosives storage and operating locations must be sited and approved by the DDESB before conducting any explosives storage or explosives operations. (paragraph 91-202)

When are written operating instructions required for explosives operations?

Supervisors will develop written operating instructions (OIs) for all explosives operations not covered by Technical Orders (TOs) or other Air Force (AF) guidance. (paragraph 91-201)

How often must explosives operating instructions be reviewed?

Operating Instructions (OIs) will be reviewed at least annually and coordinated through the Wing Safety Office. (paragraph 91-201)

What guidance governs the transportation of explosives?

Transport explosives according to explosives safety standards and local guidance. (paragraph 91-201)

What training must vehicle operators transporting or handling explosives complete?

All operators of vehicles transporting/handling explosives must be trained on the transportation of explosives outlined in DAFMAN 91-201 and AFI 24-301. (paragraph 91-201)

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