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MCO 8020.10

PMM-116

10 JUN 2015

MARINE CORPS ORDER 8020.10

From: Commandant of the Marine Corps To: Distribution List

Subj: MARINE CORPS EXPLOSIVES SAFETY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

Ref: (a) DoD 6055.09-M, “DoD Ammunition and Explosives Safety Standards,” February 29, 2008

(b) OPNAVINST 8020.14A

(c) NAVSEA OP 5 Vol.1

(d) NOSSAINST 8020.22

(e) MCO 8023.3B

(f) OPNAVINST 5102.1D/MCO P5102.1B

(g) SECNAV M-5210.1

(h) NAVMC Directive 5210.11E

(i) MCO 3571.2G

(j) MCO 8010.13

(k) MCO 5530.14A

(l) MCO 8025.1E

(m) CJCSI 4360.01A, “Explosives Safety and Munitions Risk Management for Joint Operations Planning, Training, and Execution,” February 29, 2012

(n) MCO 3500.27C

(o) DoD Instruction 6055.16, “Explosives Safety Management Program,” July 29, 2008

(p) MCO 8020.14

(q) DoD Instruction 4145.26, “DoD Contractor’s Safety Requirements for Ammunition and Explosives,” April 9, 2005

(r) DoD Instruction 4140.62, “Material Potentially Presenting an Explosives Hazard,” November 25, 2008

(s) DoD 4160.21-M, “Defense Material Disposition Manual,” August 18, 1997

(t) DoD 4160.28-M volumes 1-3, “Defense Demilitarization

Manual,” June 7, 2011

(u) DDESB Technical Paper 27, “Explosives Safety Training Program,” April 1, 2013

(v) OPNAVINST 8023.24B

(w) Joint Publications 3-16, “Multinational Operations,” July 16, 2013

(x) AASTP-1, “Allied Ammunition Storage and Transportation Publication,” May 2010

(y) AASTP-5 Allied, “Ammunition Storage and Transportation Publication,” July 3, 2013

(z) “United Nations (UN) International Ammunition Technical Guidelines (IATG),” October 1, 2011

(aa) DDESB Technical Paper 18, “Minimum Qualifications for Unexploded Ordnance Technicians and Personnel,” December 20, 2004

(ab) DDESB Technical Paper 15, “Approved Protective Construction,” May 2010

(ac) DDESB Technical Paper 23, “Assessing Explosives Safety Risks, Deviations, and Consequences,” July 31, 2009

(ad) DDESB Technical Paper 14, “Approved Methods and Algorithms for DoD Risk-Based Explosives Siting,” July 21, 2009

(ae) SECNAVINST 5211.5E

Encl: (1) Explosives Safety Management Program (ESMP) Guidance

1. Situation. This Order provides policy for the implementation, guidance, and oversight of the Marine Corps Explosives Safety Management Program (ESMP), and identifies specific command responsibilities as they apply to the ESMP.

2. Cancellation. MCO P8020.10B and participation in Naval Ordnance Safety and Security Activity (NOSSA) Instructions 8020.14, 8020.15, and 8023.11.

3. Mission. To establish and implement the Marine Corps ESMP.

Policy and procedural or “how to” guidance is contained in enclosure (1).

4. Execution

a. Commander’s Intent and Concept of Operations

(1) Commander’s Intent. To provide policy guidance on the:

(a) Marine Corps ESMP.

(b) Interaction of the Marine Corps ESMP and affected organizations.

(2) Concept of Operations

(a) The Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) has established basic explosives safety policies to be observed by Department of Defense (DoD) components in the performance of operations involving munitions in accordance with reference (a).

(b) The Department of the Navy (DON) will follow the instructions of the SECDEF in these matters to the maximum extent practicable in accordance with reference (b).

(c) The Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC) has established that the Marine Corps will follow the instructions of reference (b) and enclosure (1) of this Order.

(d) The provisions of this Order shall apply when DoD munitions are located in overseas areas, except when compliance with more restrictive standards is mandated by international agreement.

(e) Operations conducted at installations under the command of another Service shall be in accordance with the policy and regulations of the host Service, with the exception of requesting munitions disposition instructions and malfunction and mishap reporting.

b. In case of conflicting policies or regulations, the most stringent policy/regulation shall apply. All conflicting guidance will be reported to the Commander, Marine Corps Systems Command (COMMARCORSYSCOM).

5. Administration and Logistics

a. Recommendations concerning the contents of this Order should be forwarded to COMMARCORSYSCOM (PMM-116) via the appropriate chain of command.

b. The generation, collection, or distribution of Personally Identifiable Information (PII), and management of privacy sensitive information shall be in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, per reference (ae). Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited.

6. Command and Signal

a. Command. This Order is applicable to the Marine Corps Total Force.

b. Signal. This Order is effective the date signed.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

IDENTIFICATION TITLE PAGE

Chapter 1 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.................1-1

1. Background.................................1-1

2. Responsibilities...........................1-1

Chapter 2 GENERAL MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS.........2-1

1. Background.................................2-1

2. Definition of Terms........................2-1

3. Marine Corps Tenant Relationships......... 2-1

4. Other Organizational Relationships.........2-1

5. Munitions Inerting and Display.............2-2

6. Clearing Barrels...........................2-4

7. Amnesty Program............................2-5

8. Communication with External Organizations..2-8

9. Malfunction and Defect Reporting...........2-8

10. Accident Reporting.........................2-8

Chapter 3 EXPLOSIVES SAFETY DEVIATIONS...............3-1

1. Explosives Safety Deviations...............3-1

2. Explosives Safety Deviations Approval Authorities................................3-1

3. Explosives Safety Deviations Submission Procedures.................................3-1

4. Joint Basing/Inter-Service Deviation Submission Procedures......................3-1

5. Joint Operations Deviation Submission Procedures.................................3-1

6. Operational Risk Management................3-2

7. Submission Methods.........................3-2

8. Explosives Safety Deviation Preparation....3-2

9. Construction Worker Authorization..........3-4

10. Storage of Non-DoD Munitions...............3-5

11. Compensatory Measures......................3-6

12. Deviation for Non-Enduring Locations..... .3-6 iii Enclosure (1)

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Chapter 4 EXPLOSIVES SAFETY REVIEWS..................4-1

1. Background.................................4-1

2. External Review Boards, Surveys and Inspections................................4-1

3. Department of Defense Explosives Safety Board Explosives Safety Management Evaluation Program.........................4-1

4. Ammunition and Hazardous (AMHAZ) Materials Handling Review Board......................4-3

5. Explosives Safety Inspection Program.......4-5

6. Explosives Safety Self-Assessment (ESSA)...4-5

7. Environmental Compliance Evaluation........4-5

8. Technical Assistance Visits (TAVS).........4-5

9. COMMARCORSYCOM Evaluations.................4-6

Chapter 5 EXPLOSIVES SAFETY SITE PLANNING............5-1

1. Background.................................5-1

2. Locations Requiring Site Approval Plans....5-1

3. Explosives Safety Site Approval Submissions................................5-1

4. Explosives Safety Site Approval Requests for Locations Storing Less than 300 Pounds Net Explosives Weight (NEW)....................5-1

5. Explosives Safety Site Approval Requests for Locations Storing More than 300 Pounds

NEW........................................5-1

6. New Construction Encumbered by Existing Arcs.......................................5-2

7. Explosives Safety Site Approvals Request for Non-Enduring Locations.................5-2

8. Storage Authority for Marine Corps Installations..............................5-2

9. Quantitative Risk Management...............5-3

10. Automated Site Planning Tool (ASPT)........5-4

11. Explosives Safety Site Approval Requirements...............................5-4

12. Documentation Maintenance..................5-6

13. Encroachment Review........................5-6

14. Contractor Site Plans......................5-7 iv Enclosure (1)

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Chapter 6 MATERIAL POTENTIALLY PRESENTING AN

EXPLOSIVES HAZARD (MPPEH)..................6-1

1. Background.................................6-1

2. Scope......................................6-1

3. Material Potentially Presenting an Explosives Hazard (MPPEH)..................6-1

4. MPPEH Management...........................6-1

5. Special Considerations.....................6-7

6. Movement and/or Transportation.............6-9

7. Demilitarization of Material Documented as Safe (MDAS) and Turn-in to Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Disposition Service.6-11

8. Recycling MDAS in the QRP..................6-12

9. Reporting MPPEH Incidents..................6-13

Table 6-1 Interim Hazard Classification..............6-11

Chapter 7 MUNITIONS RESPONSE.........................7-1

1. Background.................................7-1

2. Scope......................................7-1

3. Explosives Safety Submission Requirements..7-1

4. Site Identification and Notification.......7-4

5. Explosives Safety Submission...............7-4

6. Oversight..................................7-7

7. After Action Report (AAR)..................7-8

8. Transfer of Real Property..................7-9

9. Technical Resources........................7-10

Chapter 8 EXPLOSIVES SAFETY TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION

REQUIREMENTS...............................8-1

1. Background.................................8-1

2. Scope......................................8-1

3. Explosives Safety Training.................8-1

4. Marine Corps Explosives Safety Officer (ESO) Certification........................8-3

5. Assistant ESOs.............................8-7

6. Unit/Tenant Explosives Safety Representative (ESR).......................8-7

7. COMMARCORSYSCOM Responsibilities...........8-7 v Enclosure (1)

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Table 8-1 Training Requirements......................8-9

Chapter 9 INSTALLATION EXPLOSIVES SAFETY PROGRAM

REQUIREMENTS...............................9-1

1. Background.................................9-1

2. Responsibilities...........................9-1

3. Inspection Program.........................9-2

4. Files, Records, and Reports................9-6

5. Publications and References................9-9

Chapter 10 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES..............10-1

1. Background.................................10-1

2. Scope......................................10-1

3. SOP Applicability..........................10-1

4. Approval Authority.........................10-1

5. Roles and Responsibilities.................10-1

6. SOP Development............................10-2

7. Operational Risk Management................10-7

8. Preliminary Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment........................10-7

9. Validation.................................10-7

Chapter 11 OPERATIONAL EXPLOSIVES SAFETY..............11-1

1. Background.................................11-1

2. Application of Explosives Safety Requirements...............................11-1

3. Applicability..............................11-2

4. Explosives Safety Munitions Risk

Management.................................11-2

5. Asset Protection...........................11-2

6. Explosives Safety Site Plans...............11-3

7. Military Construction (MILCON) Approval Process...........................11-3

8. Deviations.................................11-3

9. Limited Quantities of Hazard Division (HD) 1.2.2, HD 1.3, or HD 1.4...................11-4

10. Field Storage..............................11-4

11. Forward Arming and Refueling Point Operations.................................11-5

12. Captured Enemy Ammunition..................11-7 vi Enclosure (1)

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13. Coalition and/or Multinational A&E.........11-12

14. Protective Construction....................11-13

15. Fuel Storage...............................11-15

16. Risk Assessment Tools......................11-15

17. Tactical Explosives Safety Specialists.....11-15

18. Tactical Safety Specialists Certification..11-15

19. Technical Assistance Visit.................11-16

20. Tactical Explosives Safety Workshop........11-16

Table 11-1 Forward Arming and Refueling Point Operation Separation Distances.............11-6

Table 11-2 Forward Arming and Refueling Point Operation Contingency Separation Distances..................................11-7

Appendix A Guide for Preparing an Explosives Safety Submission.................................A-1

Appendix B Munitions Response Site Self-Assessment Checklist..................................B-1

Appendix C Reference Publications.....................C-1

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Chapter 1

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Background. The Marine Corps continuously trains and deploys with military munitions. The storage, handling, transportation, and employment of these items are inherently hazardous. Therefore, it is imperative that a safety program designed to minimize the potential hazards be aggressively pursued at all levels.

2. Responsibilities. An effective ESMP is dependent upon command support at all levels. The responsibilities listed outline the major aspects of an effective ESMP, but may not be all inclusive.

a. Commandant of the Marine Corps Safety Division (CMC (SD)). Provide overall administration of the Marine Corps Safety Program.

b. Deputy Commandant for Combat Development and Integration

(DC, CD&I)

(1) Provide/publish policy and procedures for Marine Corps range safety.

(2) Serve as the Marine Corps single point of contact for range operations involving the use of Class V material.

(3) Provide range certification/recertification oversight and range Technical Assistance Visits (TAVs).

(4) Provide guidance on non-standard training.

c. Deputy Commandant for Aviation (DC, A) (ASL-30)

(1) Serve as the single point of contact for aviation operations explosives safety as delegated by CMC SD to include Class V(A) ordnance safety, and operational use of Class V(A) ordnance in aircraft operating areas (AOA).

(2) Provide amplifying instructions to policies involving the safe use of Class V(A) ordnance in the AOA.

(3) Coordinate with COMMARCORSYSCOM in providing aviation ordnance personnel to assist in executing the Marine Corps ESMP.

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d. Deputy Commandant for Installations and Logistics (DC, I&L). Coordinate operational and policy matters relating to Class V(W) materiel with COMMARCORSYSCOM to ensure that specific functional area considerations and requirements are addressed.

e. Commander, Marine Corps Systems Command

(COMMARCORSYSCOM)

(1) Nominate two qualified individuals to serve as the Marine Corps voting members (one primary and one alternate) to the Department of Defense Explosives Safety Board (DDESB) and assign a military representative to serve as our liaison with the DDESB on all matters affecting the Marine Corps per reference (b).

(2) Provide executive agency management and oversight functions to the Marine Corps ESMP as directed by reference (b).

(3) Provide Marine Corps representation to the DDESB.

(4) Provide Marine Corps representation to the DON ESMP.

(5) Provide Marine Corps representation to the Weapons Systems Safety Explosives Review Board (WSSERB), and other joint service weapons safety working groups, for matters pertinent to ground ammunition and explosives (A&E) safety.

(6) Provide Marine Corps representation to joint service and multi-national working groups or teams.

(7) Provide Marine Corps point of contact for technical explosives safety matters involving the Military Services, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), U.S. Coast Guard, foreign services, and other appropriate public and private agencies.

(8) Manage, in coordination with the Headquarters U. S.

Marine Corps (HQMC), all Marine Corps explosives safety and ordnance environmental programs.

(9) Establish additional explosives safety requirements that are unique for Marine Corps commands.

(10) Execute the Marine Corps Explosives Safety Compliance Evaluation Program.

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(11) Approve/endorse Marine Corps requests for explosive safety deviations, non-DoD munitions storage, and Marine Corps explosives safety site plans.

(12) Provide explosives safety technical assistance as requested.

(13) Provide guidance and oversight on Marine Corps munitions response actions and Material Potentially Presenting an Explosive Hazard (MPPEH) Program.

(14) Provide Marine Corps point of contact and oversight for A&E personnel qualification and certification requirements.

(15) Participate in changes to applicable explosives safety publications and directives affecting the Marine Corps

ESMP.

(16) Communicate with the DDESB regarding explosives safety technical issues.

(17) Implement and manage the Radiological Affairs Support Program (RASP) for the management of Marine Corps Depleted Uranium (DU) ammunition. Maintain the DU Naval Radioactive Material Permit (NRMP), ensuring compliance with Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Naval Radiation Safety Committee, and NAVSEA Radiological Affairs Support Office directives.

(18) Participate in explosives mishap investigations.

(19) Provide tactical explosives safety expertise in support of contingencies, combat operations, military operations, and associated training.

f. Marine Corps Explosives Safety Council. The council shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following activities: Program Manager, Ammunition, Marine Corps Systems Command (Chair); Director, Marine Corps Safety Division (SD);

HQMC (ASL-30); Marine Forces Command (MARFORCOM); Marine Forces Pacific (MARFORPAC); Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES); Marine Corps Installations Command (MCICOM) Marine Corps Installations East (MCIEast); Marine Corps Installations West (MCIWest);

Marine Corps Installations Pacific (MCIPac); and Marine Corps Installations National Capital Region (MCINCR).

(1) Review and evaluate issues identified during the Executive Safety Board (ESB), chaired by the Assistant

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Commandant of the Marine Corps (ACMC), which may affect the Marine Corps Explosives Safety Program.

(2) Review explosives mishaps and incidents, explosives safety inspections and ongoing explosives safety initiatives, and make recommendations to COMMARCORSYSCOM for explosives safety improvements to policies, programs, and investments.

(3) Review and revise Marine Corps-wide guidance, policy, and procedures governing the Marine Corps ESMP.

(4) Provide guidance on Marine Corps explosives safety technical policy.

(5) Review proposed or enacted updates to the DoD and/or joint service explosives safety policy and provide requisite feedback to the initiating agency.

(6) Review and provide recommendations on annual DDESB meeting voting topics to the Marine Corps DDESB voting member.

g. Commander, Marine Forces Command (COMMARFORCOM), Commander, Marine Forces Pacific (COMMARFORPAC), and Commander, Marine Forces Reserve (COMMARFORRES)

(1) Provide management and oversight for all explosives safety matters within your respective areas of responsibility.

(2) Participate as a team member during the Explosives Safety and Munitions Risk Management (ESMRM) and Consequence and Risk Identification (C&RI) assessments for locations within the command’s area of responsibility (AOR).

(3) Provide explosives safety expertise in support of contingencies, combat operations, military operations, and associated training.

(4) Provide technical review, recommendations and endorsements on explosives safety site plan requests and explosives safety deviations for major subordinate commands

(MSC).

(5) Coordinate with COMMARCORSYSCOM on explosives safety issues.

(6) Serve as the command’s single point of contact for all explosives safety issues.

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h. Commander, Marine Corps Installations Command (MCICOM)

(1) Provide management and oversight for all explosives safety matters via your respective regional commanders.

(a) Marine Corps Installations East (MCIEAST) is responsible for the implementation of an effective ESMP at the following installations:

1. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC

2. Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, NC

3. Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, SC

4. Marine Corps Air Station New River, NC

5. Blount Island Command, FL

6. Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, GA

7. Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, SC

(b) Marine Corps Installations West (MCIWEST) is responsible for the implementation of an effective ESMP at the following installations:

1. Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, CA

2. Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, CA

3. Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, AZ

4. Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center 29 Palms, CA

5. Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center Bridgeport, CA

6. Marine Corps Recruit Training Depot San Diego, CA

7. Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, CA

8. Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, CA

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(c) Marine Corps Installations Pacific (MCIPAC) is responsible for the implementation of an effective ESMP at the following installations:

1. Marine Corps Bases Camp Smedley D. Butler, Japan

2. Marine Corps Combined Arms Training Center (CATC) Camp Fuji, Japan

3. Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

4. Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Japan

5. Marine Corps Base Hawaii

6. Marine Corps Forces Korea (Pohang/Yechon)

(d) Marine Corps Installations National Capital Region (MCINCR) is responsible for the implementation of an effective ESMP at the following installations:

1. Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA

2. Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico, VA

3. Marine Barracks 8th and I, Washington DC

(2) Provide management and administration functions for all explosives safety matters involving the use of A&E per reference (c) and this Order.

(3) Provide technical review and recommendations of exemptions to transportation regulations involving the movement of Class V materiel on Marine Corps installations.

(4) Provide technical review, recommendations and endorsement on explosives safety site plan requests for Marine Corps installations.

(5) Provide technical review, operational necessity, recommendations and endorsement on requests for deviations from explosives safety criteria on Marine Corps installations.

(6) Establish a Technical Assist Visit (TAV) Program to assist Marine Corps installations in their region with explosives safety issues.

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(7) Coordinate operational and policy matters relating to Class V materiel with COMMARCORSYSCOM.

i. Installation Commander Responsibilities

(1) Ensure compliance with the instructions contained in this Order.

(2) Publish Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that govern explosives operations aboard the installation.

(3) Establish an ESMP that ensures compliance with reference (c) and this Order.

(4) Establish a Site Approval Development Team (SADT) per reference (d).

(5) Require that all personnel who conduct reviews of explosives safety site plans complete the initial instructor led AMMO-36 course and the mandatory distance learning refresher requirement.

(6) Designate an individual, in writing, government civilian or military, as the Explosives Safety Officer (ESO) for the installation. The following guidance is provided regarding the ESO.

(a) The ESO should be organizationally placed in the installation safety office.

(b) The ESO, if not organizationally placed in the installation safety office, must have direct access to the installation commander on all matters pertaining to explosives safety.

(c) Explosives safety should be the ESO’s primary duty.

j. Explosives Safety Officer Responsibilities

(1) Serve as the single point of contact for all A&E explosives safety matters at the installation assigned.

(2) Develop, implement, and manage a robust explosives safety program that complies with the provisions of this Order.

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(3) Develop and implement a records management process that documents and supports the installations ESMP. Separate processes are not required for those programs currently supported by an approved electronic submission process.

(4) Ensure explosives safety site approvals are submitted for all facilities or facility changes impacting explosives safety. Explosives site plan packages shall be maintained for all locations where Class V materiel is stored and/or handled.

(5) Maintain facility databases (e.g. Environmental and Explosives Safety Web Portal) with all potential explosives sites (PES) and exposed sites encumbered by a PES on the installation.

(6) Ensure activity’s explosives safety quantity distance (ESQD) maps are reviewed and validated, all PESs and ESs within ESQD arcs are shown and the ESQD arcs are accurate.

This includes version control procedures for updating maps, quality control for QD information, and rules to ensure current and proposed QD arcs are captured within planning layers in the mapping system.

(7) Ensure that overall installation operations involving the transportation, storage, and handling of Class V materiel are conducted in compliance with applicable directives, and executed in a safe manner.

(8) Participate in the installation’s master planning process to ensure explosives safety requirements are met.

(9) Provide the installation commander with reasoned, informed advice regarding explosives safety and acceptable levels of risk.

(10) Monitor the training of personnel involved with explosives operations to verify they have received the required training.

(11) Inspect active explosives operating buildings or workplaces as often as necessary, depending on the hazard associated with the operation, but at least annually.

(12) Conduct pre-operational checks of explosives operating lines, in conjunction with safety personnel trained to

1-9 Enclosure (1) perform safety analyses, as new systems or processes are implemented.

(13) Inspect all explosives storage areas and magazines at least annually to ensure that they comply with explosives safety standards.

(14) Assure all A&E SOPs meet the requirements of this Order.

(15) Monitor the installation’s tenant organization’s qualification and certification programs for compliance with reference (e).

(16) Review all requests for deviations from established explosives safety standards to ensure compliance with existing safety directives. Ensure deviations involving compensatory measures are communicated to affected commands and implemented into appropriate issuances.

(17) Inspect maintenance/repair operations involving hot work, and issue permits as necessary.

(18) Review, in conjunction with the Safety Officer, Fire Department and Facilities representatives, all facility modification drawings and equipment or tooling drawings used for explosive operations to ensure compliance with safety documents.

(19) Approve, in conjunction with the Safety Officer and Fire Department, the electrical hazard classification for each operating building and maintain the list in the Safety Office.

(20) Monitor ordnance display items to ensure that they are inert and do not contain hazardous materials.

(21) Conduct/support mishap investigations in accordance with reference (f), and report findings to higher authority as required. Maintain records per references (g) and (h).

(22) Maintain the activity’s explosives safety publications and directives.

(23) Assign safety observers to pier or wharf areas in accordance with reference (c) and this Order.

(24) Monitor the facility grounding/lightning protection program.

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(25) Conduct Explosives Safety Self-Assessments (ESSAs).

(26) Provide oversight on the explosives safety aspects of munitions responses.

(27) Establish and publish installation explosives laden vehicle routes.

(28) Conduct a review of all electronic transmitting equipment to ensure compliance with respect to Hazards from Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance (HERO) and ensure installation obtains necessary reviews from SPAWARSYSCOM and

NOSSA.

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Chapter 2

General Miscellaneous Requirements

1. Background. This chapter provides guidance on general explosives safety issues to aid in the implementation of an effective ESMP.

2. Definitions of Terms. As used in this Order:

a. “Government” means U.S. Federal Government.

b. “Naval” means both Navy and Marine Corps.

c. “Shall,” “will” and “must” are directive in nature and require mandatory compliance.

d. “Should” is advisory in nature. Advisory requirements shall be followed unless exempted by the installation Commanding Officer (CO).

e. “May” and “can” are optional in nature and do not require compliance.

3. Marine Corps Tenant Relationships. The installation ESO has explosives safety oversight and responsibility for all explosives activities aboard their installation. Marine Corps tenant commands and organizations aboard the installation will follow the installations explosives safety regulations unless a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), or Inter-Service Support Agreement (ISSA) is in place that outlines explosives safety roles and responsibilities.

4. Other Organizational Relationships

a. All non-Marine Corps organizations or activities located aboard a Marine Corps installation should have an MOU/MOA/ISSA, with the host installation, that at a minimum outlines the following:

(1) Identification of explosives safety roles and responsibilities.

(2) Service guidance to be followed.

(3) Funding or other support required.

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b. MOU/MOA/ISSA, addressing explosives safety oversight, are not required if the installation’s safety orders require all tenant organizations to comply with host installation requirements.

c. MOU/MOAs, when not specifically mandated, can be developed between commands and organizations.

5. Munitions Inerting and Display

a. Only Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) personnel are authorized to conduct inerting and stripping operations in accordance with references (c) and (i).

b. Inspection and marking of inert-filled and empty ordnance items shall be in accordance with this Order.

c. Inert munitions do not contain explosive or energetic material or other hazards. Only inert munitions shall be used for classroom training, training aids, or displays unless specifically approved by COMMARCORSYSCOM. Requests for approval shall be submitted using the event waiver process outlined in chapter 3 of this Order.

d. Ammunition that is manufactured specifically for display purposes empty or with inert material installed does not require certification.

e. Ammunition that has had explosives material removed and left empty or replaced with inert material shall be certified inert. These items will be included on the master inert inventory.

f. An Inert Certification is a determination that no hazards remain in the ammunition or component. The examination may be visual or by nondestructive testing method such as an X-ray. The certification shall be performed by qualified personnel who the commander or responsible authority certifies, in writing, is technically qualified to make such a determination. Activities shall maintain a record of all inerted ammunition. The following data, at a minimum, shall be recorded:

(1) Item description

(2) Assigned serial number

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(3) Certifying official’s name

(4) Certifying official’s signature

(5) Date certified

(6) Method by which the item was certified inert

(7) Item location

(8) Final disposition (maintain applicable documentation)

g. Data may be maintained electronically provided all requirements identified above are met. Electronic signatures are authorized.

h. Items transferred from the certifying organization will be accompanied by a copy of the inert certification. The certification must be maintained with the item until the item is destroyed or returned to the unit conducting the original certification.

i. Markings and Identification

(1) The original color code, nomenclature, and other identification shall not be removed. Items that have had their color changed in accordance with earlier guidance do not have to have their original color restored.

(2) Items shall be identified by serial number. The serial number shall consist of the Unit Identification Number (UIC) or Routing Unit Identification (RUC) of the activity where the item was certified inert, and a unique number.

(3) The serial number will be affixed to each item by metal engraving tool, steel stamping, indelible ink, or a locally produced label.

(4) Four holes, 90 degrees apart, will be drilled in each item as a ready identifier that the item has been inerted.

Exceptions to this requirement include

(a) Items physically too small to drill.

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(b) Items whose historical importance could be diminished by the drilling of holes (or metal stamping or engraving).

(c) Items whose physical characteristics would be altered by the drilling of the holes.

j. ESOs will conduct and document annual audits of all inert ordnance items.

6. Clearing Barrels

a. Clearing Barrel Locations. Clearing barrels will be provided at designated weapons clearing locations, which are generally located outside arms rooms and ranges. Commands must post positive control and procedural guidelines for all weapons at clearing barrels and ensure personnel use them during weapons clearing.

b. Authorized Clearing Barrels

(1) Local construction

(a) A 30 to 50 gallon container, filled with pea gravel or sand. (Pea gravel has the greatest projectile stopping ability.)

(b) If sand is used, it must be dry and free of rocks and other debris. Properties of wet sand can cause ricochets. Place dry sand in a plastic bag and tie the bag closed prior to placing into clearing barrel. The owning unit must inspect clearing barrels annually and document the inspection results.

(c) Locally constructed clearing barrels will have ¾ inch plywood or thick rubber matting covering the interior surface diameter of the container fitted directly behind the lid to reinforce the lid against muzzle blast [not applicable to Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS)].

(d) Locally constructed barrels will be at least 14 inches wide, 24 inches deep, and be mounted at a height and angle to permit safe and smooth firearms clearing.

(e) Locally constructed barrels will have an aiming point in the center of the lid at least 4 inches in diameter.

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(f) Locally constructed barrels will be painted red in color with yellow 1-inch stenciling “Weapon Clearing Barrel” on two opposing sides and lid.

(2) General Services Administration (GSA) approved COTS clearing barrels may be used. If COTS clearing barrels are used, the unit using/maintaining the clearing barrel will obtain and maintain product test and specification data from the manufacturer for as long as the clearing barrel is in use/service. COTS barrels will be inspected and documented for serviceability and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers’ specifications. This documentation will be made available to the ESO upon request. In no case shall COTS barrels be inspected less than annually.

7. Amnesty Program

a. The amnesty program is not intended to circumvent standard ammunition accountability procedures. Implementation of an amnesty program is not mandatory, but subject to the discretion of the installation commander.

b. For an amnesty program to be effective, turn-ins must be made without fear of disciplinary action. Therefore, individuals making amnesty turn-ins will not be the subject of an investigation.

c. Units discovering munitions after having completed their turn-ins and having their accounts reconciled are not authorized to use the amnesty procedures outlined herein. These units shall make amended turn-ins using the procedures set forth in reference (j).

d. All munitions larger than .50 caliber small arms are considered hazardous and should be moved only by EOD personnel.

e. Small arms ammunition (up to and including .50 caliber), may be delivered directly to the Ammunition Supply Point (ASP), station ordnance, or Provost Marshal Office (PMO). Regardless of the turn-in method, neither documentation nor verification of identity is required.

f. Amnesty days may be scheduled as often as deemed necessary for the collection of unauthorized munitions. The installation ESO will establish collection points at locations that afford Inhabited Building Distance (IBD) levels of

2-6 Enclosure (1) protection. To ensure that proper care is exercised, ammunition personnel must be available and on-hand to supervise amnesty turn-ins.

g. Permanently Sited Amnesty Program Containers

(1) Due to the hazardous nature of munitions, the use of amnesty containers is the least desirable method of supporting an amnesty program. If implemented, extreme care must be exercised as to the physical location, number, and construction of amnesty containers.

(2) Permanent off range locations for Hazard Class and Division (HC/D) 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3 materials shall be sited in accordance with reference (c), as above-ground unbarricaded magazines and provide IBD protection. Containers for HC/D 1.4S small arms ammunition do not require siting but will be provided a 50 foot fire safety separation.

(3) Containers placed on operational ranges approved for the type of ammunition involved do not require a separate explosives safety site approval as long as the associated explosives safety arcs do not extend beyond the established range borders.

h. Construction of Amnesty Program Containers

(1) Amnesty program containers will be constructed of at least 10-gauge steel, permanently mounted, and secured with a lock in accordance with reference (k).

(2) Slots in containers for HC/D 1.4S material will be sized to accept no larger than a .50 caliber cartridge.

Containers shall be clearly marked “AMNESTY BOX FOR SMALL ARMS

AMMUNITION ONLY-NO SMOKING WITHIN 50 FT.”

i. Amnesty Program Containers Checks

(1) Permanently sited amnesty program containers will be checked daily and all munitions removed from the containers.

(2) Personnel performing checks on amnesty program containers authorized for HC/D 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 must be qualified and certified in accordance with reference (e).

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(3) Personnel not qualified and certified in accordance with reference (e) may perform checks of small arms ammunition (HC/D 1.4S) amnesty program containers only.

(4) Non-qualified/certified checkers will contact EOD or qualified ASP personnel to remove unauthorized munitions contents in accordance with base procedures. All munitions recovered, deemed safe to move, shall be returned to the installation’s ASP or station ordnance. Items that appear to be damaged or unsafe to move shall be left in place until examined by EOD.

j. Responsibilities

(1) Commanders responsibilities

(a) Periodically brief personnel on the existence and guidelines for use of the amnesty program.

(b) Monitor execution of the amnesty program to ensure guidelines are being properly followed.

(c) Establish A&E SOPs addressing the amnesty program.

(d) Approve, in writing, all physical locations of amnesty program containers. Documentation will be resubmitted if physical locations of containers change or changes occur to the area within the explosives safety arc. One letter, listing all approved locations, is acceptable. Copies of this letter will be furnished to the ESO, Range Control Officer (RCO), EOD Officer-In-Charge (OIC), duty officer, and the ASP/station ordnance OIC.

(e) Establish key control procedures for amnesty program containers in accordance with requirements for access to secure areas, and installation orders.

(f) Permanent amnesty box locations will be identified on the installation’s fire maps.

(2) Personnel, identified in paragraph 7i, responsible for inspecting amnesty program containers are responsible for the following:

(a) Monitor amnesty program containers daily and remove any A&E material. Respond to requests from monitoring

2-8 Enclosure (1) personnel not qualified/certified to handle or transport munitions and remove any A&E material. Ensure material is safe for transportation and storage. If the condition of the A&E material is in doubt, notify EOD for assistance.

(b) Mark and package material for storage and transportation as required.

(c) Ensure disposition instructions are requested from the Designated Disposition Authority (DDA).

(3) The ESO will assist in properly siting amnesty containers and monitoring the execution of the amnesty program.

All reviews and inspections will be documented via a locally developed checklist. Reviews/inspections may be conducted in conjunction with other inspections. If a review/inspection is conducted independently from other inspections, document the review/inspection separately and maintain documentation for two years. If a review/inspection is conducted in conjunction with another inspection, ensure that the amnesty program inspection points are included on the appropriate inspection checklist.

8. Communications with External Organizations

(a) Unsolicited direct liaison from Marine Corps activities with DDESB and NOSSA is not authorized, unless coordinated through COMMARCORSYSCOM.

(b) All policy guidance or interpretation questions will be addressed to COMMARCORSYSCOM.

(c) COMMARCORSYSCOM must be copied on all explosives safety correspondence from Marine Corps activities to external organizations.

9. Malfunction and Defect Reporting. All commands shall submit malfunctions and defects reports involving munitions per the direction contained in reference (l).

10. Accident Reporting. All commands shall investigate, report, and maintain records of all mishaps, near misses and hazardous conditions as required by reference (f).

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Chapter 3

Explosives Safety Deviations

1. Explosives Safety Deviations. When explosives safety requirements cannot be met, an explosives safety deviation must be approved prior to the commencement of the explosives operation. Information regarding deviations from explosives safety requirements (e.g., Secretarial Certifications, Waivers, Exemptions, and Event Waivers) is contained in references (a), (b), (c), and this Order.

2. Explosives Safety Deviations Approval Authorities. When strategic or other compelling reasons dictate the need for a deviation, the CO/Geographic Combatant Commander (GCC) is responsible for requesting the appropriate deviation from the appropriate approval authority as soon as the need is identified. Deviation approval authorities are contained in references (b) and (c) for Marine Corps activities and reference

(m) for contingency areas located on non-enduring locations.

3. Explosives Safety Deviations Submission Procedures. All explosives safety deviations for Marine Corps installations will be prepared and submitted through the chain of command to the appropriate approval authority per the guidance contained in reference (c). Submission package requirements are contained in paragraph 8 of this chapter.

4. Joint Basing/Inter-Service Deviation Submission Procedures.

The lead Service is responsible for establishing explosives safety policy on DoD installations. Tenant activities must comply with the explosives safety standards that are mandated by the commanding officer of the host activity unless an MOU/MOA has been developed that contains explosives safety implementation responsibilities for each Service. Copies of all deviations relating to Marine Corps explosives operations on joint bases and inter-service operations will be submitted to

COMMARCORSYSCOM.

5. Joint Operations Deviation Submission Procedures. Locations outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) and not on a Marine Corps enduring installation that cannot meet the requirements of reference (a) must prepare an ESMRM and C&RI assessment per reference (m). This should be performed by an assessment team familiar with explosives safety requirements (i.e., Explosives Safety Specialists, Ammunition, Aviation Ordnance, EOD) if available, or be requested by the lead service

3-2 Enclosure (1) or base operating support-integrator (BOS-I) through their respective Service component. Copies of all ESMRM and C&RI assessments relating to Marine Corps explosives operations occurring during joint operations should be forwarded to

COMMARCORSYSCOM.

6. Operational Risk Management. Many situations involving contingency, readiness, and/or operational requirements can only be satisfied by deviating from established explosives safety criteria. Operational Risk Management (ORM) is a required part of planning, preparing, and executing A&E missions and tasks.

All explosives safety deviations will include an ORM assessment from the responsible ESO per reference (n). In addition to the ORM assessment, ESQD deviations will include the DDESB approved Automated Safety Assessment Protocol Explosives (ASAP-X) worksheet or other tools approved by COMMARCORSYSCOM.

7. Submission Methods. The following methods will be used in submitting for a deviation.

a. Marine Corps installations will submit all requests for a deviation through the COMMARCORSYSCOM Environmental Explosives Safety (EES) web portal. This includes all deviation modifications and renewals required by the Ammunition and Hazardous Materials Handling (AMHAZ) review. Alternate methods of submission are authorized with approval from COMMARCORSYSCOM.

b. The GCC will identify the method of submission for OCONUS training and contingency areas not located at Marine Corps enduring locations.

8. Explosives Safety Deviations Preparations. Ammunition operations, conducted in military situations to include training, or combat operations, are demanding and complex. All such operations are inherently dangerous and each has the potential to jeopardize Marines, resulting in the needless loss of limited resources. Managing mishap risks related to these operations requires educated judgment, situational knowledge, demonstrated experience, and professional competence. Personnel preparing explosives safety deviations should have a thorough understanding of the operation and be able to communicate them to the Commander. Deviations will be prepared in accordance with the provisions of reference (c) and this Order, to ensure a Commander is able to make an informed and conscious decision accepting risk involving A&E.

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a. Secretarial Certifications. When compelling operational reasons require a construction or Military Construction (MILCON) project that does not meet ESQD criteria; a Secretarial Certification will be requested. Required information and submission process will be dependent upon the project location.

(1) Secretarial Certifications for Marine Corps installations will be prepared and submitted as defined in reference (c).

(2) Secretarial Certifications will be reviewed during each AMHAZ or at a minimum every five years.

b. Exemptions and Waivers. When compelling reasons require operations to deviate from explosives safety requirements, a temporary waiver or exemption will be submitted. Information required and submission chain will be dependent upon the project location.

(1) Waivers and exemptions for Marine Corps installations will be prepared and submitted per reference (c).

Waivers/exemptions from ESQD criteria will contain an assessment from ASAP-X or other COMMARCORSYSCOM authorized assessment tool.

(2) Marine Corps tenant activities located on a joint base must submit waivers and exemption in accordance with the host installation explosives safety policy.

(3) Marine Corps installations that have waivers and exemptions will be reviewed during regularly scheduled AMHAZ.

c. Event Waivers. An event waiver is a deviation issued for a limited time, on a non-reoccurring basis, for a particular explosives operation encumbered by ESQD arcs that cannot otherwise be satisfied. Event waivers are submitted for compelling mission requirements not operational convenience.

Other non-explosives operations such as maintenance projects encumbered by explosive arcs may be approved under the event waiver process or Construction Worker Authorization (CWA) process as identified in paragraph 9 below.

(1) Event waivers for Marine Corps installations will be prepared and submitted per reference (c). In addition to the requirements of reference (c), event waivers will include an operational risk assessment, per reference (n) and an ASAP-X or other COMMARCORSYSCOM authorized assessment submitted with the

3-4 Enclosure (1) event waiver. The event waiver will be reviewed by the responsible ESO prior to submission.

(2) Marine Corps tenant activities located on a joint base must submit event waivers in accordance with the host installation explosives safety policy.

(3) Marine Corps units participating in operations at non-enduring locations where the Marine Corps is the executive agent or the BOS-I will prepare event waivers per reference (c).

Event waivers will be included in the next C&RI assessment per reference (m).

9. Construction Worker Authorization (CWA). When construction personnel must, on a temporary basis, be within K18 intraline distance from a PES, they shall be provided the maximum practical protection from the effects of an explosion at the PES. Approval authority for construction workers within K18 intraline distance of a PES is dependent on the work involved, amount of time the workers will be present and type of facilities affected. CWA submission guidance is provided below.

a. Routine maintenance and repair work conducted inside K18 intraline distance can be approved at the installation ESO level. Local procedures will be developed for requesting and approving routine maintenance and repair work. Examples of routine maintenance are provided in reference (c).

b. Maintenance and repair work conducted inside K18 intraline distance that is not routine and does not alter/modify the facility, Lightning Protection System (LPS) and/or change the currently sited operation will be submitted to COMMARCORSYSCOM as a CWA through the EES portal.