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NAVSEA OP 5

0640-LP-002-2887 Ninth Revision

AMMUNITION AND EXPLOSIVES

SAFETY ASHORE

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release. Distribution is unlimited.

PUBLISHED BY DIRECTION OF COMMANDER, NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND

THIS PUBLICATION SUPERSEDES NAVSEA OP 5 EIGHTH REVISION

DATED 10 MARCH 2023

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NAVSEA OP 5

0640-LP-002-2887 Ninth Revision

AMMUNITION AND EXPLOSIVES

SAFETY ASHORE

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release. Distribution is unlimited.

2 April 2026

PUBLISHED BY DIRECTION OF COMMANDER, NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND

THIS PUBLICATION SUPERSEDES NAVSEA OP 5 EIGHTH REVISION

DATED 10 MARCH 2023

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND

1333 ISAAC HULL AVE SE

WASHINGTON NAVY YARD DC 20376-0001 IN REPLY REFER TO

Ser 05/026 2 Apr 26

From: Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command (SEA 05)

Subj: REVISION NINE TO NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND ORDNANCE

PAHMPHLET 5, AMMUNITION AND EXPLOSIVES SAFETY ASHORE

Ref: (a) NAVSEA OP 5, Eighth Revision

Encl: (1) NAVSEA OP 5 Revision 9 Abstract of Significant Changes

1. This letter issues Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Ordnance Pamphlet (OP) 5, ninth revision. This revision supersedes reference (a).

2. The subject manual has been revised to incorporate regulations and procedures regarding the safe handling and stowage of ammunition and explosives ashore. This fleet-driven update enhances readiness and interoperability by delegating risk-decision authority, standardizing weapons tests, and reclassifying the manual for public release to our allies and partners. A list of significant changes occurring in revision 9 to OP 5 is provided in enclosure (1).

3. All modifications of explosives safety criteria included in this revision are effective on the date of this revision. Change bars are included to assist the reader in identifying areas where changes to requirements or procedures have occurred.

P. D. SMALL

By direction

SMALL.PETER.D.1048778

Digitally signed by

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Date: 2026.04.02 16:18:58 -04'00'

NAVSEA OP 5 REVISION 9 ABSTRACT OF SIGNIFICANT CHANGES

Enclosure (1)

1. NAVSEA OP 5 has been reclassified from a Distribution C (restricted) technical manual to Distribution A (publicly releasable). This change follows a comprehensive review to remove all controlled unclassified information (CUI), making the document suitable for wider distribution.

2. References to authorities and offices have been updated to reflect recent name changes, e.g., references to the Department of Defense the Department of Defense Explosives Safety Review Board have been changed to Department of War (DoW) and Department of War Explosives Safety Office (DWESO), respectively.

3. Paragraph 1-4.4.1.g has been revised to require entry of all potential explosion site and exposed site approval data into the Enterprise Explosives Safety database.

4. Paragraph 1-6.3, table 1-1, table 1-2, and table 1-3 have been added to implement a tiered risk decision authority delegation framework for naval explosives safety deviations.

5. Paragraphs 1-6.4 through 1-6.10 have been added to establish the submission, renewal, cancellation, and numbering requirements for naval explosives safety deviations.

6. Paragraph 1-10 has been revised to establish the official procedures for reporting deficiencies in the manual, designating the Model Based Product Support (MBPS) website as the preferred method.

7. Paragraph 2-4.10 has been updated to permit the use of certified, intrinsically safe hearing protection in approved hazardous classified locations.

8. Paragraph 2-5.2.8.1 has been added to define conditions for applying the combat exemption to power application non-launch operations performed pier-side.

9. Electrical requirements have been updated for harmonization with NFPA 70 (NEC), specifically article 220.3(A) and article 250.30.

10. Paragraph 5-5.1 has been updated to include guidance for the installation of a power system ground.

11. Paragraph 5-5.4.2 has been revised to include grounding requirements for controlling hazards from electrical currents flowing between ordnance components during power application non-launch operations.

12. Paragraph 5-5.4.4 has been revised to mandate appropriate marking of ordnance grounds.

13. Paragraph 5-9.1 has been revised to permit electrical testing and reprogramming operations outside a test cell, provided these operations are approved by the Weapon System Explosives Safety Review Board (WSESRB).

14. Paragraph 5-9.1.1 has been added to establish grounding criteria for weapon systems during power application non-launch operations.

15. Paragraph 5-9.2.1 has been added to establish criteria for the powered interrogation and programming (PIAP) ground system during power application non-launch operations.

16. Paragraph 5-9.2.2.1 has been added to provide guidance for facilities lacking a dedicated PIAP ground for power application non-launch activities.

17. Paragraph 5-9.2.2.2 has been added to establish criteria for managing risk through scheduling during electrical testing and interrogation activities.

18. Paragraph 7-7.3 has been updated to include multiple hazard analysis methods for new or modified industrial operations and facilities, allowing installations to select the most appropriate method based on facility needs.

19. Paragraph 7-7.4.1 has been updated to align personnel protection requirements with Defense Explosives Safety Regulation (DESR) 6055.09.

20. Paragraph 7-9.3.1 has been revised to address specialized testing, clarifying NOSSA approval requirements for concurrence with power application non-launch activities.

21. Paragraphs 7-11.1.2 and 7-11.1.2.1 have been amended to ensure airfield clearance criteria comply with current airfield standards and DESR 6055.09.

22. Paragraph 7-13.6.c has been revised for consistency with DESR 6055.09 inert storage criteria.

23. Paragraph 7-13.10 has been revised from a mandatory to an advisory regulation, allowing an installation’s commanding officer to accept risk.

24. Paragraph 7-13.11 has been revised to clarify criteria for overhead electrical power lines supporting existing facilities versus new facilities.

25. Paragraph 7-13.16.8 has been revised to provide clarifying guidance for utilities and services at explosive facilities.

26. Paragraph 7-14.7.3.2 revised underground storage criteria for consistency with the

DESR 6055.09.

27. Table 7-31 (Criteria for Non-DoD Explosives Activities on DoW Installations) has been added outlining criteria for launch facilities (space orbital) and associated explosives activities.

28. Chapter 8 has been revised to clarify the conditions requiring an explosives safety site approval, including modifications to existing facilities.

29. Paragraph 8-1.2.1 has been updated to include new requirements for submitting requests for limited-quantity storage and operations.

30. Paragraph 8-1.2.1 has been updated to clarify the site approval submission and review process for the Navy and Marine Corps, with additional guidance on when DWESO review is required.

31. Paragraphs 8-1.2.5.c.(2)(c) and 8-1.2.5.c.(3)(b) have been revised to remove the 35% design review requirement and encourage installation to engage with Naval Ordnance Safety and Security Activity (NOSSA) during the conceptual design phase.

32. Paragraph 8-3 has been added to establish the construction and operational requirements for lithium battery explosives operating and charging facilities.

33. Paragraph 8-4.1.1 has been revised to clarify fire classification requirements for roof assemblies and roof coverings.

34. Paragraph 8-4.3.6 has been updated to include power application non-launch activities and clarify WSESRB concurrence and NOSSA approval requirements.

35. Paragraph 11-8.2.1.e has been revised to specify the 49 CFR 172-compliant solvent and remove the unsubstantiated 15% moisture content allowance for Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) operations.

36. Paragraph 13-2.2.1a(1) has been revised to address minimum separation distances for non-essential personnel during unrelated ammunition and explosives operations.

37. Paragraph 13-3.3.1.d has been revised to require a 30-minute wait period for shock tube initiated blasting caps, consistent with EODB 60A-1-1-31, General Information on EOD Disposal Procedures.

38. Environmental compliance requirements have been updated to align with current Environmental Protection Agency policies.

39. Appendix A has been updated with definitions for power application non-launch, proximity testing, electrical interrogation, and PIAP ground.

40. Procedures for requesting and maintaining deviations have been revised and moved from appendix C to paragraph 1. Appendix C has been removed in its entirety.

41. Appendix C (previously appendix D) has been revised to remove the Instructional Delivery trainers.

42. Table C-1 in appendix C (previously appendix D) has been revised to add AMMO-18 as mandatory training for Navy explosives drivers.

43. Appendix F (previously appendix G) has been updated with small quantities criteria based on the Small Quantities for Research and Laboratories test program in DESR 6055.09.

NAVSEA OP 5 REVISION NINE

FORWARD-1 (FORWARD-2 BLANK)

FOREWORD

1. It is the policy of the Department of the Navy to maintain an effective and aggressive ordnance safety program throughout the Department. Adherence to the instructions and regulations contained in NAVSEA OP 5, Ammunition and Explosives Safety Ashore, will provide a continuing, aggressive accident prevention program throughout all commands where military or civilian personnel are stationed or employed and ordnance equipment, ammunition, and explosives are used.

2. The purpose of this manual is to acquaint personnel engaged in operations involving ammunition, explosives, and other hazardous materials, and to prescribe standardized safety regulations for the production, renovation, care, handling, storage, preparation for shipment, and disposal of these items.

3. The instructions and regulations prescribed in NAVSEA OP 5 for handling, storing, preparation for shipment, production, renovation, surveillance, and maintenance of ammunition and explosives are considered minimum criteria. The specific items, technical manuals, drawings, and specifications referenced in this publication should be consulted for additional, detailed requirements.

4. This publication is not intended to supersede, contravene, or modify any Federal, state, municipal, or local laws and their supplements. If any provision of this publication appears to conflict with any other published regulation, this fact should be reported in detail to the Naval Ordnance Safety and Security Activity (NOSSA).

5. Changes to this manual will be issued as required. Comments or suggestions relative to material to be included in such changes should be forwarded as specified in chapter 1.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Foreword .......................................................................................................................................... i

Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................. i

List of Tables ................................................................................................................................. ix

List of Figures .............................................................................................................................. xiii

Safety Summary ............................................................................................................................ xv

Chapter 1 Introduction ................................................................................................................. 1-1

1-1. Purpose of NAVSEA OP 5. ................................................................................................. 1-1

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

1-3. Department of War Explosives Safety Office (DWESO). ....................................................... 1-2

1-4. Responsibilities for Safety. .................................................................................................. 1-4

1-5. Activity Administration. ...................................................................................................... 1-10

1-6. Deviations from Explosives Safety Criteria. ........................................................................ 1-11

1-7. Intended Use of this Manual. ............................................................................................. 1-20

1-8. Definitions. ....................................................................................................................... 1-21

1-9. Reference Documents....................................................................................................... 1-22

1-10. Reporting Deficiencies in this Manual. ............................................................................... 1-22

1-11. Date of Publication. ........................................................................................................... 1-22

Chapter 2 General Requirements, Standards, and Practices ...................................................... 2-1

2-1. General Safety Regulations. ................................................................................................ 2-1

2-2. Security Regulations. ........................................................................................................ 2-15

2-3. Personnel Regulations. ..................................................................................................... 2-17

2-4. Personal Protective Equipment. ......................................................................................... 2-19

2-5. Ship Berthing and Handling. .............................................................................................. 2-26

Chapter 3 Characteristics of Ammunition, Explosives and Related Hazardous Materials.......... 3-1

3-1. Introduction......................................................................................................................... 3-1

3-2. Characteristics of Ammunition and Explosives. .................................................................... 3-1

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3-3. Test and Evaluation of Navy Explosives. .............................................................................. 3-5

3-4. Hazards Due To Triboelectric Charging of Gases, Vapors, Liquids, and Dusts....................... 3-7

3-5. Characteristics of Propellants. ............................................................................................. 3-8

3-6. Characteristics of Pyrotechnics. ........................................................................................... 3-9

3-7. Characteristics of Chemical ammunition............................................................................. 3-11

3-8. Generic Classes of Mishaps. ............................................................................................. 3-14

3-9. Hazard Classification of Ammunition and Explosives. ......................................................... 3-16

3-10. Storage Compatibility Groups. ........................................................................................... 3-17

Chapter 4 Fire Prevention, Protection, and Emergency Planning ............................................... 4-1

4-1. Fire Prevention. .................................................................................................................. 4-1

4-2. Emergency Planning. ........................................................................................................ 4-14

4-3. Fire Protection. ................................................................................................................. 4-14

4-4. Firefighting Hazard Identification. ....................................................................................... 4-30

4-5. Firefighter Measures. ........................................................................................................ 4-40

Chapter 5 Electrical Requirements .............................................................................................. 5-1

5-1. Introduction. ........................................................................................................................ 5-1

5-2. Hazardous (Classified) Locations......................................................................................... 5-1

5-3. Static Electricity. ................................................................................................................. 5-4

5-4. Lightning Protection Grounding System. .............................................................................. 5-7

5-5. Secondary Grounding System. ............................................................................................ 5-9

5-6. Bonding. ........................................................................................................................... 5-23

5-7. Miscellaneous Grounding Requirements. ........................................................................... 5-26

5-8. Test and Inspection of Ground Systems. ............................................................................ 5-26

5-9. Operational Grounding Requirements. ............................................................................... 5-39

5-10. Electrical Services. ............................................................................................................ 5-46

Chapter 6 Lightning Protection .................................................................................................... 6-1

6-1. General. ............................................................................................................................. 6-1 iii

6-2. Storm Warning Systems. ..................................................................................................... 6-1

6-3. Policy for Lightning Protection. ............................................................................................ 6-3

6-4. Lightning Protection Systems. ............................................................................................. 6-4

6-5. Grounding. ......................................................................................................................... 6-7

6-6. Bonding. ............................................................................................................................. 6-9

6-7. Surge Suppresssion. ......................................................................................................... 6-12

6-8. Specific Lightning Protection Requirements. ...................................................................... 6-13

6-9. Test and Inspection of Lightning Protection Systems. ......................................................... 6-15

6-10. Operations During Electrical Storms. ................................................................................. 6-16

Chapter 7 Quantity-Distance Requirements and Standards........................................................ 7-1

7-1. Introduction......................................................................................................................... 7-1

7-2. Basic Q-D Principles. .......................................................................................................... 7-2

7-3. Blast Effects at Varying Separation Distances. ..................................................................... 7-5

7-4. Explosives Safety Quantity Distance Determinations. ........................................................... 7-9

7-5. Hazard Classification Procedures. ..................................................................................... 7-19

7-6. Fragments and Firebrands. ............................................................................................... 7-26

7-7. Personnel Protection. ........................................................................................................ 7-34

7-8. Degree of Safety Protection............................................................................................... 7-37

7-9. Permissible Exposure to Airblast Overpressure. ................................................................. 7-49

7-10. QD Determinations at Pier, Wharf, and Anchorage Facilities. .............................................. 7-55

7-11. Airports and Helipads. ....................................................................................................... 7-63

7-12. ESQD Determination at Miscellaneous Explosives Facilities. .............................................. 7-67

7-13. ESQD Determination at Non-Explosive Facilities. ............................................................... 7-70

7-14. ESQD Requirements for Underground Storage. ................................................................. 7-75

7-15. ESQD Requirements for Energetic Liquids. ........................................................................ 7-89

7-16. Mineral Exploration and Extraction..................................................................................... 7-92

Chapter 8 Facilities ...................................................................................................................... 8-1

8-1. Explosives Safety Site Plan Approval Requirements............................................................. 8-1 iv

8-2. Ammunition and Explosives Storage Facilities. ................................................................... 8-10

8-3. Lithium Battery Facilities.................................................................................................... 8-22

8-4. Operating Buildings. .......................................................................................................... 8-23

8-5. Transfer Facilities.............................................................................................................. 8-32

8-6. Pier and Wharf Facilities.................................................................................................... 8-33

8-7. Railroad Facilities and Equipment. ..................................................................................... 8-36

8-8. Transportation Network. .................................................................................................... 8-37

8-9. Identification of Facilities. .................................................................................................. 8-37

Chapter 9 Production ................................................................................................................... 9-1

9-1. Introduction. ........................................................................................................................ 9-1

9-2. General Requirements. ....................................................................................................... 9-1

9-3. Explosive Production Equipment.......................................................................................... 9-7

9-4. Explosive Operations. ....................................................................................................... 9-14

9-5. Energetic Materials/Ammunition Items in the Production/Processing/ Maintenance/Renovation Environment. .............................................................................. 9-25

Chapter 10 Handling .................................................................................................................. 10-1

10-1. Introduction. ...................................................................................................................... 10-1

10-2. Palletized Unit Loads......................................................................................................... 10-4

10-3. Approved Handling Equipment. ......................................................................................... 10-6

10-4. Safety Regulations for Use of Materials Handling Equipment (MHE). .................................. 10-7

10-5. Ordnance Handling Equipment (OHE) and Armament Weapons Support Equipment. .......... 10-8

10-6. Weight Handling Equipment (WHE) (Cranes, lifts, Hoists). ................................................ 10-12

10-7. Safe Handling Regulations. ............................................................................................. 10-14

Chapter 11 Storage .................................................................................................................... 11-1

11-1. General. ........................................................................................................................... 11-1

11-2. Magazine Storage Regulations. ......................................................................................... 11-5

11-3. Magazine Operations. ..................................................................................................... 11-14

11-4. Magazine Repairs. .......................................................................................................... 11-16 v

11-5. Open Storage Regulations. ............................................................................................. 11-16

11-6. Non-Magazine Storage Regulations................................................................................. 11-18

11-7. Waste Military Munitions (WMM). .................................................................................... 11-21

11-8. Storage Requirements for Specific Types of Ammunition. ................................................. 11-24

11-9. Magazine, Magazine Area and Storage Inspection. .......................................................... 11-43

11-10. Quality Evaluation Programs. .......................................................................................... 11-47

11-11. Activity Inspection and Evaluation Process....................................................................... 11-48

11-12. Inspection of Government Furnished Materials (GFM) Propellants. ................................... 11-48

Chapter 12 Loading, Transport, and Transshipment ................................................................. 12-1

12-1. Introduction....................................................................................................................... 12-1

12-2. Ammunition Packaging and Transportability. ...................................................................... 12-1

12-3. General Loading Regulations. ........................................................................................... 12-2

12-4. Preparation for Shipment................................................................................................... 12-5

12-5. Shipment of Non-DoW Explosives. .................................................................................... 12-5

12-6. Motor Vehicle/Railcar Modification. .................................................................................... 12-5

12-7. Motor Vehicle Transportation. ............................................................................................ 12-6

12-8. Railroad Transportation. .................................................................................................. 12-14

12-9. Operations at Transfer Points. ......................................................................................... 12-20

12-10. Air Shipment. .................................................................................................................. 12-23

12-11. Water Transshipment. ..................................................................................................... 12-23

Chapter 13 Treatment, Destruction, Disposition and Intentional Detonation of Ammunition and Explosives ........................................................................................... 13-1

13-1. Background. ..................................................................................................................... 13-1

13-2. Treatment of Ammunition and Explosives by Burning. ........................................................ 13-8

13-3. Treatment by Detonation. ................................................................................................ 13-15

13-4. Specific Procedures for the Treatment of High Explosives. ............................................... 13-23

13-5. Treatment of Propellants. ................................................................................................ 13-26

13-6. Treatment of Separate Loading Ammunition Charges. ...................................................... 13-28 vi

13-7. Treatment of Gun Ammunition. ........................................................................................ 13-29

13-8. Treatment of Small Arms Ammunition. ............................................................................. 13-30

13-9. Treatment of Bombs and Bomb-Type Ammunition. ........................................................... 13-30

13-10. Treatment of Rockets and Solid Propellant Motors. .......................................................... 13-30

13-11. Treatment of Explosive Initiating Devices, Fuzes, Boosters, Primers, and Tracers. ............ 13-31

13-12. Treatment of Grenades, Mortar Ammunition, and Land Mines. .......................................... 13-32

13-13. Treatment of Pyrotechnics. .............................................................................................. 13-32

13-14. Treatment and Disposition of Miscellaneous Explosives and Ammunition Items. ................ 13-34

13-15. Material Potentially Presenting an Explosive Hazard. ....................................................... 13-35

13-16. Ammunition and Explosives (AE)-Free Certification for Non-Munitions Items. .................... 13-50

Chapter 14 Response Actions Involving Known or Suspected Explosive Hazards .................. 14-1

14-1. Introduction. ...................................................................................................................... 14-1

14-2. General. ........................................................................................................................... 14-1

14-3. Applicability. ..................................................................................................................... 14-2

14-4. Real Property Known or Suspected to Contain MEC and/or MPPEH. .................................. 14-3

14-5. Munition Responses. ......................................................................................................... 14-3

14-6. Residual Explosives Hazard. ............................................................................................. 14-4

14-7. Exclusion Zones (EZ). ....................................................................................................... 14-5

14-8. Transportation................................................................................................................... 14-7

14-9. Selection and Design of Responses................................................................................... 14-9

14-10. Special Consideration. .................................................................................................... 14-11

14-11. Explosives Safety Submissions (ESS). ............................................................................ 14-14

14-12. Amendments and Corrections. ........................................................................................ 14-22

14-13. After Action Report (AAR)................................................................................................ 14-23

14-14. Transfer of Real Property. ............................................................................................... 14-24

14-15. Change of Use. ............................................................................................................... 14-26

Chapter 15 Operational Areas and Contingency Locations ...................................................... 15-1

15-1. General. ........................................................................................................................... 15-1 vii

15-2. Safety Requirements, Standards, And Practices. ............................................................... 15-3

15-3. Storage Operations. .......................................................................................................... 15-5

15-4. Aviation Operations. ........................................................................................................ 15-22

15-5. Port Operations............................................................................................................... 15-28

15-6. Surveillance, Inspection and Minor Maintenance. ............................................................. 15-29

15-7. Transportation. ............................................................................................................... 15-31

15-8. Captured Enemy Ammunition. ......................................................................................... 15-32

Appendix A Definitions and Abbreviations ................................................................................. A-1

Appendix B Reference Documents .............................................................................................. B-1

B-1. General. ............................................................................................................................. B-1

B-2. Naval Inventory Control Point. ............................................................................................. B-1

B-3. Standardization Document Order Desk. ............................................................................... B-6

B-4. Department of The Army. .................................................................................................... B-8

B-5. Marine Corps (MARCOR). ................................................................................................... B-8

B-6. Department of Homeland Security. ...................................................................................... B-9

B-7. Superintendent of Documents. ............................................................................................ B-9

B-8. Bureau of Explosives (BOE). ............................................................................................. B-10

B-9. North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)......................................................................... B-10

B-10. United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM). ................................................ B-11

B-11. American National Standards Institute (ANSI). ................................................................... B-11

B-12. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). .......................................................... B-11

B-13. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). .......................................................... B-11

B-14. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). ..................................................................... B-12

B-15. Other Referenced Documents. .......................................................................................... B-13

Appendix C Explosives Safety Training Program ....................................................................... C-1

C-1. General. ............................................................................................................................. C-1

C-2. Personnel Requirements. .................................................................................................... C-1

C-3. Course Descriptions/Availability. .......................................................................................... C-1 viii

C-4. Equivalent Courses. .......................................................................................................... C-13

C-5. DAC Course Quotas. ........................................................................................................ C-13

C-6. Tuition. ............................................................................................................................. C-14

C-7. Requests to Attend Training Outside of the Normal FY DAC Training Schedule. .................. C-14

C-8. Requests to Attend Out-Year On-Site Classes. .................................................................. C-14

C-9. Points of Contact............................................................................................................... C-14

Appendix D Procedure for Electrical Testing of Grounding Systems for Ordnance Storage and Operating Facilities ....................................................................................................D-1

Appendix E Procedure for the Visual Inspection of Grounding Systems for Ordnance Storage and Operating Facilities ...................................................................................... E-1

Appendix F Safety Regulations for Using Energetic Materials at Research, Development, and Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) Activities .................................................................... F-1

F-1. Purpose. ............................................................................................................................. F-1

F-2. Scope. ................................................................................................................................ F-1

F-3. Qualification/Certification. .................................................................................................... F-4

F-4. Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). ............................................................................... F-4

F-5. Hazard Analysis/Risk Assessments. .................................................................................... F-4

F-6. Special Circumstances. ....................................................................................................... F-5

F-7. Peer Review. ...................................................................................................................... F-6

F-8. Shielding Guidelines. .......................................................................................................... F-7

F-9. Energetic Materials Hazard Classification........................................................................... F-15

F-10. Specific Exceptions from NAVSEA OP 5. ........................................................................... F-16

F-11. Additional General Regulations for RDT&E Operations. ...................................................... F-21

F-12. Laboratory Regulations. .................................................................................................... F-23

F-13. Pilot Plant Regulations. ..................................................................................................... F-27

F-14. Test and Evaluation. ......................................................................................................... F-34 ix

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1-1. Risk Acceptance Authority for Navy Explosives Safety Deviations ........................... 1-12

Table 1-2. Risk Acceptance Authority for Marine Corps Explosives Safety Deviations ............... 1-14

Table 1-3. Ship-Based Event Waivers ..................................................................................... 1-15

Table 3-1. Composition of High Explosives ............................................................................... 3-2

Table 3-2. Tests to Determine the Properties of Navy Explosives ............................................... 3-5

Table 3-3. Tests of Explosives Contained in MIL-STD-2105 (Series) .......................................... 3-6

Table 3-4. Passing Criteria for Hazard Assessment Tests .......................................................... 3-6

Table 3-5. Summary of Hazards of Pyrotechnics ..................................................................... 3-11

Table 3-6. Group A Chemical Ammunition (Lethal-Toxic) ......................................................... 3-12

Table 3-7. Group B Chemical Ammunition (Riot Control, Signal Cartridges) ............................. 3-13

Table 3-8. Group C Chemical Ammunition (Smoke)................................................................. 3-13

Table 3-9. Group D Chemical Ammunition (Incendiary) ........................................................... 3-14

Table 3-10. Hazard Classes, Divisions and Associated Hazards ................................................ 3-17

Table 3-11. Storage Compatibility Chart for Shore Activities ...................................................... 3-20

Table 3-12. Classification Codes .............................................................................................. 3-22

Table 4-1. Fire Symbol Hazards and Actions ........................................................................... 4-33

Table 4-2. Chemical Hazard Symbols and Actions .................................................................. 4-36

Table 4-3. Compatibility Group and Chemical Hazard Symbols Required for Storage of Chemical Ammunition and Substances ................................................................... 4-38

Table 4-4. Emergency Withdrawal Distances for Nonessential Personnel ................................. 4-42

Table 5-1. Maximum Acceptable Resistance to Ground ............................................................. 5-9

Table 5-2. Guide to Approximate Location of Reference Probes .............................................. 5-36

Table 5-3. Grounding Requirements ....................................................................................... 5-42

Table 7-1. Blast Effects on Personnel ....................................................................................... 7-5

Table 7-2. Blast Effects at Varying Separation Distances ........................................................... 7-5

Table 7-3. Energetic Liquid Explosive Equivalents ................................................................... 7-13

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Table 7-4. Factors to Use When Converting Gallons of Energetic Liquids into Pounds .............. 7-15

Table 7-5. Hazard Classifications and Minimum Q-D for Energetic Liquids ............................... 7-22

Table 7-6. EIS and EIS Ammunition Hazard Classifications/Compatibility Groups ..................... 7-24

Table 7-7. Class/Division 1.1 Inhabited Building and Public Traffic Route Distance ................... 7-93

Table 7-8. Hazardous Fragment Distances for Open Stacks of Selected Hazard Division 1.1 Items ..................................................................................................................... 7-98

Table 7-9. Hazard Class/Division 1.1 Hazardous Fragment Distances .................................... 7-100

Table 7-10. Intraline Distances for Class/Division 1.1 Items ..................................................... 7-102

Table 7-11. Hazard Class/Division 1.1 Intraline Distances from Earth-Covered Magazines ....... 7-105

Table 7-12. Intermagazine Hazard Factors and Distances for Hazard Class/Division 1.1 .......... 7-108

Table 7-13. Intermagazine Hazard Factors and Distances for Hazard Class/Division 1.1 to Existing Type I, Type IIA, and Type IIB Smokeless Powder/Projectile Magazines ... 7-109

Table 7-14. Hazard Class/Division 1.1 Intermagazine Hazard Factor and Distances for Use with Table 7-12 and Table 7-13 ............................................................................ 7-110

Table 7-15. Summary of Hazard Sub-Divisions 1.2.1, 1.2.2, and 1.2.3 Quantity-Distances ........ 7-114

Table 7-16. Hazard Class/Sub-Division 1.2.1 Quantity-Distances for Munitions with NEWQD > 1.60 Pounds ..................................................................................................... 7-116

Table 7-17. Hazardous Debris Distances for HC/D 1.2.1 Items Stored in Structures which can Contribute to the Debris Hazard ........................................................................... 7-119

Table 7-18. Hazard Class/Sub-Division 1.2.2 Quantity-Distances for Munitions with ............. NEWQD <1.60 Pounds ...................................................................................................... 7-121

Table 7-19. Hazard Class/Sub-Division 1.2.1, 1.2.2, and 1.2.3 Mixing Rules............................. 7-123

Table 7-20. Quantity-Distance Requirements for Class/Division 1.3 Items ................................ 7-124

Table 7-21. Quantity-Distance Requirements for Class/Division 1.3 Bulk Smokeless Powder, Ballistite in Process1 and Not in Containers ........................................................... 7-130

Table 7-22. Quantity-Distances Class/Division 1.4 ................................................................... 7-131

Table 7-23. Quantity-Distance Criteria for EIS and Class/Division 1.6 Articles .......................... 7-133

Table 7-24. Variation of Maritime Prepositioning Force Ships Inhabited Building Distance/Public Traffic K Factors .......................................................................... 7-135 xi

Table 7-25. Variation of Maritime Prepositioning Force Ships Ship-to-Ship Distance with Loadout ............................................................................................................... 7-136

Table 7-26. Minimum Quantity-Distance Separation Between Ship Units (Ship, Barge, and/or Pier) and Other Areas .......................................................................................... 7-137

Table 7-27. Separation Distances for Pier and Wharf Facilities ................................................ 7-139

Table 7-28. Quantity-Distance Standards for Class/Division 1.1 Items at Airfields and Helipads .............................................................................................................. 7-141

Table 7-29. Application of Safety Distances as Related to Airfields and Helipads...................... 7-143

Table 7-30. Non-DoW Explosives Activities on DoW Installations ............................................. 7-145

Table 7-31. Criteria for Launch Facilities and Associated Explosives Activities on DoW Installations ......................................................................................................... 7-146

Table 7-32. Chamber Loading Density (W) ............................................................................. 7-147

Table 7-33. Chamber Separation Distances for Underground Storage ..................................... 7-149

Table 7-34. Distance to Protect Against Ground Shock from Underground Storage .................. 7-151

Table 7-35. Functions of Underground Chamber Loading Density ............................................ 7-153

Table 7-36 Distances to Protect Against Hard Rock Debris from Underground Storage Sites ... 7-154

Table 7-37. Distances to Protect Against Soft Rock Debris from Underground Storage Sites .... 7-156

Table 7-38. Values for Ratio, DHYD/VE ..................................................................................... 7-158

Table 7-39. Scaled IBD for Airblast without Mitigating Devices ................................................. 7-159

Table 7-40. Q-D Criteria for OSHA/NFPA Class I-III Flammable and Combustible Energetic Liquids Storage in Detached Buildings or Tanks.................................................... 7-160

Table 7-41. Q-D Criteria for Energetic Liquid Oxidizer (excluding Liquid Oxygen) Storage in Detached Buildings or Tanks ................................................................................ 7-161

Table 7-42. Q-D Criteria for Liquid Oxygen ............................................................................. 7-162

Table 7-43. Q-D Criteria for Liquid Hydrogen and Bulk Quantities of Hydrazines ...................... 7-163

Table 8-1. Intermagazine Separation for Barricaded Storage Modules for Mass-Detonating Explosives ............................................................................................................. 8-17

Table 9-1. Minimum Separation Distances for Bulk Explosives on Conveyors ........................... 9-10

Table 9-2. Minimum Separation Distances for Explosive Filled Bombs, etc., Transported Between Operating Buildings ................................................................................. 9-23 xii

Table 11-1. Conveyance Temperature Adjustments ................................................................ 11-19

Table 13-1. Default Maximum Case Fragment Distances Versus Diameter for Intentional Detonations ........................................................................................................... 13-4

Table 13-2. Default Maximum Case Fragment Distances Versus Net Explosive Weight for Intentional Detonations .......................................................................................... 13-6

Table 13-3. Classifications of Detonation Sites ........................................................................ 13-18

Table 13-4. Demolition Training Ranges ................................................................................. 13-19

Table 13-5. Maximum Weight Limit for Burning High Explosives .............................................. 13-24

Table 13-6. TNT Demolition Blocks Required for the Destruction of Projectiles ......................... 13-29

Table 14-1. Hazard Classification Guidance Table for MDEH Safe-To-Transport Certification ..... 14-9

Table 15-1. Minimum Separation Quantity Distance for ASP Areas ............................................ 15-8

Table 15-2. Quantity Distance for Field Storage Units .............................................................. 15-13

Table 15-3. Quantity Distance Table for Basic Load Ammunition Holding Areas ....................... 15-17

Table 15-4. Q-D Requirements for Armored Vehicles .............................................................. 15-18

Table 15-5. Effects of Explosions and Permissible Exposures ...................