Munitions Carried by Protective Force Personnel

DOE-STD-1091-96

5.5.2.6

Smoking in explosives loaded vehicles is prohibited.

5.5.2.7

These vehicles shall be downloaded into properly sited

magazines or approved facilities prior to repair or

maintenance, except under emergency response

conditions (see Chapter II, Paragraph 16.1.2.e (1) of

DOE Explosives Safety Manual)

5.5.2.8

Munition shall not be exposed to temperature conditions

within the vehicle that exceed the criteria stated on the

MSDS or manufacturer's recommendation. Appropriate

safety precautions will be taken to ensure munitions are

not exposed to extreme temperatures.

5.5.3

Munitions Carried by Protective Force Personnel

Protective Force Personnel shall be allowed to carry on their person

Hazard Class/Division 1.1 and 1.2 munitions issued to them for use in

the execution of approved contingency plans without regard to

explosives quantity-distance requirements. Appropriate safety

precautions for the handling of munitions shall be observed and the

munitions shall be placed in an approved location if temporarily

removed from the uniform/load bearing equipment used to carry such

items.