P-385-63 Range Safety Pamphlet Download

h a n d l i n g o f e x p l o s i v e s a r e i n N A V S E A O P 5 , V o l u m e 1 , N A V S E A S W O 2 0 – A F – A B K – 0 1 0 , N A V S E A SWO20–AC–SAF–010, NAVSEA SWO20–AC–SAF–020, NAVSEA SWO–AC–SAF–030, and MCO 8020.10. (2) EOD demolition activities will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of AR 75–15 and EODB 60 series publications for U. S. Army EOD personnel, and NAVSEA OP5 and EODB 60 series publications for Marine Corps EOD personnel. (3) Commercial dynamite will not be stored for prolonged periods at temperatures above 90 degrees because exudation of the nitroglycerin is likely to occur. Storage below 32 degrees tends to make it sensitive to shock. Dynamite will not be moved or transported if there is evidence of exudation or if it has been frozen. In such cases, the dynamite will be considered unserviceable and will be disposed of by EOD personnel. When possible, avoid the use of commercial dynamite in a combat environment due to its storage requirements, sensitivity to moving, and possible detonation from direct fire rounds or artillery fragments. Commercial explosives cannot be burned without risk of explosion. EOD personnel will dispose of commercial explosives. (4) Unserviceable AE and any AE not to be used as designated for training or operations will be returned to the issuing ASP for disposition. (5) Some foreign military explosives are not as stable as U.S. explosives. EOD personnel will dispose of foreign explosives under U.S. military control, as appropriate. (6) Gases released by detonation of explosives are toxic. Avoid exposure to fumes. Position personnel upwind from detonation points and wait until smoke and fumes disperse before proceeding down range. (7) Buried charges will be primed with detonating cord leading to above ground electric or non-electric blasting caps. Blasting caps will not be buried underground as they are sensitive to shock and may detonate if hit by a metal tool or other hard object. (8) Detonating cord should be used to prime charges on above ground charges to minimize the need to use blasting caps. Once the explosives charges are primed with detonating cord, the detonating cord will be initiated with an above- ground electric, non-electric blasting cap, or a modernized demolition initiator (MDI). (9) Lightning and other sources of extraneous electricity (for example, static electricity, high power lines, radio transmitters, and cellular phones) can initiate electro-explosive devices. Electro-explosive devices are subject to hazards of electromagnetic radiation to ordnance. Non-electric blasting techniques are invulnerable to most extraneous electric signals but not to lightning. All demolition training operations must be discontinued at the approach of an electric or severe dust storm. (10) Detonation circuits will not be connected or armed on any munition unless the intent is to detonate the munition. When munitions are to be detonated, the area will be cleared of all non-mission-essential personnel with a minimum crew remaining to connect the detonation circuit. Live blasting caps or other live detonators will not be located at training sites if munitions are not to be detonated. (11) All personnel within the SDZ will wear approved protective helmets and hearing protection for all detonations, including while in the confines of missile-proof shelters. IBA, helmet, and hearing and eye protection (Army)/PPE Level 1 (Marine Corps) will be worn by personnel within the SDZ but outside the missile-proof shelter. (12) Only mission-essential personnel (Army)/ participating personnel (Marine Corps) will be allowed in SDZs during firing. c. When temporary open storage of explosives is used, stacks will not exceed 227 kilogram (kg) (500 pound (lbs)) of explosives. Distance between stacks should not be less than 45 m (150 ft). The RMTK On Range Ammunition Handling Tool (ORAHT) should be used to produce explosive danger zones for single or multiple DODICs when the munitions to be stored are in total support of the training mission. (1) For the Marine Corps, the RMTK ORAHT should be used to produce explosives danger zones for single or multiple DODICs when the munitions to be stored are in total support of the training mission. (2) For the Army, the RMTK ORAHT may be used to produce explosives danger zones for single or multiple DODICs when the munitions to be stored are in total support of the training mission. d. Live and inert munitions/demolitions will not be mixed. e. Demolitions effects simulators which contain live explosives, as well as other simulators, are considered live munitions. f. Basic demolition training will include the following procedures: (1) Procedures in FM 3–34.214 will be used for all training in the use of demolitions. Field expedient methods outlined in applicable field manuals are authorized for use. Unit commanders will receive prior approval from the installation RMA (Army), RCO (Marine Corps) with concurrence of the installation safety manager (Army) prior to conducting activities employing field expedient procedures or explosives. (2) While engaging in demolition training, the minimum distances given in paragraph g may be reduced to 50 m (165 ft) if bare charges of not more than 2.27 kg (5 lbs) are used on the surface of specially prepared sites. The site condition will conform as follows: (a) Charges will be detonated on a sand cushion that has been screened and is pebble or stone free (material passes 183 DA PAM 385–63 • 16 April 2014