DESR6055.09_DAFMAN91-201_SSCSUP — Explosives Safety Standards

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

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  • Publication number: DESR6055.09_DAFMAN91-201_SSCSUP
  • Title: EXPLOSIVES SAFETY STANDARDS
  • Date: 2025-09-25

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DESR6055.09_DAFMAN91-201_SSCSUP addresses international-agreement reviews, firefighting decisions, accidental criteria, separation distances, and energetic-liquid storage. It requires legal reviews, periodic waiver and exemption reviews, specified fire responses, and storage controls.

Applies to: It applies to all SSC and subordinate units, including SSCgained Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve Command, and United States Air Force units under SCC oversight.

Topics covered

  • International agreements related to the U
  • Firefighting and emergency planning
  • Accidental criteria
  • IBD and PTRD from heavy armored vehicles
  • Energetic-liquid package storage
  • Direct sunlight protection

Questions and answers

What must a legal review identify about international agreements?

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.

What must periodic reviews of waivers and exemptions confirm?

Confirmation of the continued existence of the waiver or exemption. (paragraph 2)

What is required when firefighting personal safety is in doubt?

If personal safety is in doubt, take cover. (paragraph 3)

How are IBD and PTRD determined for 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)

How must packages be protected from sunlight?

Packages are protected from direct rays of the sun. (paragraph 2)

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