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1 DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE HEADQUARTERS AIR FORCE SAFETY CENTER 26 April 2013 MEMORANDUM FOR Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division 6149 Welsh Road, Suite 203 Dahlgren VA FROM: HQ AFSEC/SEW 9700 G Ave SE Kirtland AFB NM SUBJECT: Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance (HERO) Certification of FLU- 9B/P, Department of Defense Identification Code (DODIC) BY81, Automatic Inflation Device Reference: NSWCDD memorandum to AFSEC/SEW, 8020, Ser Q52/2953, subject: Updated HERO Analysis of the U.S. Navy FLU-8B/P and FLU-12/P (Navy Ammunition Logistic Codes FW98 and JL09) Automatic Inflation Devices and the U.S. Air Force FLU-9B/P (DODIC BY81) Automatic Inflation Device, 16 April We have validated the HERO analysis provided in the referenced memorandum and certify the FLU-9B/P, DODIC BY81, as HERO SAFE as defined in MIL-STD-464C for all applicable phases of its stockpile-to-safe separation sequence. 2. Please direct any questions to Mr. Rodolfo A. Ramos at (505) , DSN , rodolfo.ramos3@kirtland.af.mil. RODNEY M. MASON, Col, USAF AF Chief of Weapons Safety cc: 46 SK/SKI (Mr. Ali) AFLCMC/ENAC (Mr. Rodriguez) DISA/DSO/JSC/J5 (Mr. Grenis) URS (Mr. Wakefiled) NSWCDD/Q52 (Mr. Magrogan) 96 TW/SES (Ms. Raval)

2 DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY NAVAL ORDNANCE SAFETY AND SECURITY ACTIVITY FARRAGUT HALL 3817 STRAUSS AVENUE, SUITE 108 INDIAN HEAD, MD Ser N842/712 1 May 13 From: Commanding Officer, Naval Ordnance Safety and Security Activity To: Commander, Indian Head Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center (E215C/Williams) Subj: HAZARDS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION TO ORDNANCE CLASSIFICATIONS FOR THE FLU-8B/P AND FLU-12/P (NAVY AMMUNITION LOGISTIC CODES FW98 AND JL09) AUTOMATIC INFLATION DEVICES Ref: (a) NAVSEA OP 3565/NAVAIR , Volume 2, Eighteenth Revision of 1 Apr 11 (b) NAVSEAINST D of 1 Aug 08 Encl: (1) NAVSURFWARCENDIV Dahlgren ltr 8020 Ser Q52/2953 of 16 Apr Enclosure (1) contains an updated Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance (HERO) analysis of the FLU-8B/P and FLU-12/P automatic inflation devices. 2. The Naval Ordnance Safety and Security Activity (NOSSA) concurs with the conclusions of enclosure (1). The Conax FLU-12/P [Navy Ammunition Logistic Code (NALC) JL09, National Stock Number (NSN) , part number (P/N) G] automatic inflation device is hereby classified HERO SUSCEPTIBLE ORDNANCE, subject to the maximum allowable environments provided in enclosure (1). Furthermore, the Conax and Stratus Systems FLU-8B/P (NALC FW98) automatic inflation devices and Stratus Systems FLU-12/P (NALC JL09, NSN , pin AA) automatic inflation device are hereby certified HERO SAFE ORDNANCE, subject to only the general HERO requirements of reference (a). 2. Concerning the release of HERO SUSCEPTIBLE ORDNANCE, reference (b) provides the Commander of the cognizant Systems Command or the Program Executive Officer responsible for development and deployment of the ordnance item with the authority to grant a waiver if an overriding fleet requirement exists. This authority can be granted once the Weapon Systems Explosives Safety Review Board and this office have been advised of and concur with the waiver. The overriding fleet requirement supporting such a waiver then must be reviewed every 12 months and the waiver either reissued, cancelled, or the ordnance item/weapon system withdrawn from deployment.

3 Subj: HAZARDS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION TO ORDNANCE CLASSIFICATIONS FOR THE FLU-8B/P AND FLU-12/P (NAVY AMMUNITION LOGISTIC CODES FW98 AND JL09) AUTOMATIC INFLATION DEVICES 3. The data in enclosure (1) are provided in E3 Team Online, an official Department of the Navy web portal resource. To request access to E3 Team Online, new users must visit A valid Common Access Card is required for access to this web portal. Upon receipt of account approval, visit for log-in. Questions regarding E3 Team Online content should be directed to Mr. Richard Magrogan, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (Q52), on commercial (540) , DSN , or richard.magrogan@navy.mil. Questions regarding access to E3 Team Online should be directed to Ms. Rebecca Payne, URS, on commercial (540) or rebecca.payne@urs.com. 4. The NOSSA point of contact is Mr. Joseph Sferrella (N842) on commercial (301) or joseph.sferrella@navy.mil. ~al!dj0l C. A. BATCHELOR By direction Copy to: NAVSURFWARCENDIV Indian Head (E216M/Malkasian, E24/Culhane) NAVSURFWARCENDIV Dahlgren (Q52/Magrogan) DRS Dahlgren (E3 Team Online) 2

4 DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER DAHLGREN DIVISION 6149 WELSH ROAD, SUITE 203 DAHLGREN, VIRGINIA From : To : Subj : Ref : Encl : IN REPLY REFER TO Ser Q52/ APR 2013 Commander, Dahlgren Divi sion, Naval Surface Warfare Ce nt e r Commanding Officer, Naval Ordnance Safety and Security Activity (N84/Batchelor), I ndia n Head, MD Headquart e r s, Ai r Force Safety Center (AFSC/SEWN/GS 14/ Ramos ), Ki r tland AFB, NM UPDATED HAZARDS OF ELECTROMAGN ETIC RADIATI ON TO ORDNANC E ANALYSIS OF THE U.S. NAVY FLU- 8B/ P AND FLU-1 2/P (NAVY AMMUNIT ION LOGIST IC CODES FW9 8 AND JL09) AUTOMATI C INFLAT ION DEVICES AND THE U.S. AIR FORCE FLU - 9B/P (DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE IDENTIFICATION CODE BY81) AUTOMATIC INFLATION DEVI CE (a) NSWCIH D Cata logi ng/identif icat ion/disposition Request H o f 1 4 Oct 11 (b) NSWC IHD Cata logi ng/ I dentificati on/ Di spositi on Re q u e s t H of 3 Apr 12 (c) NSWCIHD Catal oging/identification/dispositi on Request H o f 11 Jan 12 (d ) NSWC I HD Ca t a log i n g / I de nt i f ica t ion/di s position Request H o f 15 Dec 06 (e) MIL-STD-464C (000) of 1 De c 1 0 (f) NAVSEA OP 3565 /NAVAIR , Volume 2, Eighteenth Revision of 1 Apr 11 (g) NSWCDD Itr 8020 Ser Q52/2564 of 2 8 Mar 1 3 (1) Hazards o f Electromagnetic Radiatio n to Ordn a nce Ana lys i s of t h e U.S. Na vy FLU-8B/ P and FLU- 12 /P Automatic Inflation Devic e s and t he U. S. Air Fo r c e FLU - 9B/P Automatic I n f l a t i o n Device o f Apr 1 3 (2 ) Ha za r d s o f Ele ctromagnetic Radiat ion t o Ordnance Da t a Sheet s for the U. S. Navy FLU -8B/ P and FLU-12 /P Automa t i c Inflati on Devices and the U.S. Air Fo rce FLU-9B/P Automatic Inflati on Devic e o f Apr 13 (3) Distribution List o f Ap r As requested by references (a) through (d), t he Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Di vis i on (NSWCDD), El e c t r oma g netic Environmental Effects (E3) Assessment and

5 Subj: UPDATED HAZARDS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION TO ORDNANCE ANALYSIS OF THE U.S. NAVY FLU-8B/P AND FLU-12/P (NAVY AMMUNITION LOGISTIC CODES FW98 AND JL09) AUTOMATIC INFLATION DEVICES AND THE U.S. AIR FORCE FLU-9B/P (DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE IDENTIFICATION CODE BY81) AUTOMATIC INFLATION DEVICE Evaluation Branch (Q52) performed a Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance (HERO) analysis of the U.S. Navy (USN) FLU-8B/P and FLU-12/P [Navy Ammunition Logistic Codes (NALCs) FW98 and JL09] automatic inflation devices and the U.S. Air Force (USAF) FLU-9B/P [Department of Defense Identification Code (DoDIC) BY81] automatic inflation device. The purpose of the analysis was to determine if the subject automatic inflation devices meet the requirements of reference (e) for reliability during all applicable phases of the stockpile-to-safe-separation sequence (S4) (i.e., transportation/storage, handling/loading, and platform-loaded) as defined in reference (f). This document supersedes and replaces reference (g), which included incorrect part numbers in the cover letter. 2. The FLU-8B/P and FLU-9B/P automatic inflation devices are used in pilot life preservers for the USN and USAF, respectively. The FLU-12/P automatic inflation device is used in surface crew life preservers (USN only). Conax and Stratus Systems are the suppliers for each automatic inflation device. 3. The HERO analysis is provided in enclosure (1) and concludes that the USN Conax and Stratus Systems FLU-8B/P (NALC FW98) automatic inflation devices and the Stratus Systems FLU-12/P (NALC JL09) automatic inflation device meet the requirements of reference (e) for reliability during all applicable S4 phases. However, it is concluded that the USN Conax FLU-12/P (NALC JL09) automatic inflation device does not meet the requirements of reference (e) for reliability during the platform-loaded S4 phase. 4. Based on the analysis results, NSWCDD (Q52) recommends that the USN Conax and Stratus Systems FLU-8B/P (NALC FW98) automatic inflation devices and the Stratus Systems FLU-12/P [NALC JL09, National Stock Number (NSN) , part number (P/N) AA] automatic inflation device be certified HERO SAFE ORDNANCE as defined in reference (f), subject to only the general HERO requirements of reference (f). In addition, NSWCDD (Q52) recommends that the USN Conax FLU-12/P (NALC JL09, 2

6 Subj: UPDATED HAZARDS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION TO ORDNANCE ANALYSIS OF THE U.S. NAVY FLU-8B/P AND FLU-12/P (NAVY AMMUNITION LOGISTIC CODES FW98 AND JL09) AUTOMATIC INFLATION DEVICES AND THE U.S. AIR FORCE FLU-9B/P (DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE IDENTIFICATION CODE BY81) AUTOMATIC INFLATION DEVICE NSN , pin G) automatic inflation device be classified HERO SUSCEPTIBLE ORDNANCE as defined in reference (f), subject to the maximum allowable environments provided in enclosure (2). 5. Enclosure (2) provides USN HERO data sheets for incorporation into E3 Team Online, an official Department of the Navy web portal resource. Enclosure (3), which has a limited distribution, contains HERO Database entry forms. Enclosure (4) is the distribution list for the Naval Ordnance Safety and Security Activity classification letter for the USN FLU-8B/P and FLU-12/P automatic inflation devices. 6. The HERO analysis provided in enclosure (1) also concludes that the USAF Conax and Stratus Systems FLU-9B/P (DoOIC BY81) automatic inflation devices meet the requirements of reference (e) for reliability during all applicable S4 phases. Based on the analysis results, NSWCOO (Q52) recommends that the USAF Conax and Stratus Systems FLU-9B/P (DoDIC BY81) automatic inflation devices be certified HERO SAFE ORDNANCE as defined in reference (e). Enclosure (2) provides HERO data sheets for use of the USAF FLU-9B/P automatic inflation devices. 7. Upon receipt of Air Force Safety Center concurrence with the recommended HERO certification, NSWCDD (Q52) will incorporate the applicable contents of enclosure (2) into E3 Team Online. Incorporation into E3 Team Online is needed to support Joint ordnance operations. Failure to disseminate the HERO certification information may result in potential safety hazards during "high-tempo" operations. 8. These recommendations for HERO certification/classification apply to the designs, electrically initiated devices (EIDs), and configurations documented herein. Any changes to the designs, materials of construction, or EIDs of these items will require additional and separate reviews of HERO susceptibility to determine any change to the HERO certifications/classifications. 3

7 Subj: UPDATED HAZARDS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION TO ORDNANCE ANALYSIS OF THE U.S. NAVY FLU-8B/P AND FLU-12/P (NAVY AMMUNITION LOGISTIC CODES FW98 AND JL09) AUTOMATIC INFLATION DEVICES AND THE U.S. AIR FORCE FLU-9B/P (DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE IDENTIFICATION CODE BY81) AUTOMATIC INFLATION DEVICE 9. To request access to E3 Team Online, new user must visit A valid Common Access Card is required for access to this web portal. Upon receipt of account approval, visit for log-in. Questions regarding E3 Team Online content should be directed to Mr. Richard Magrogan, NSWCDD (Q52), at commercial (540) or DSN , or via electronic mail at richard.magrogan@navy.mil. Questions regarding access to E3 Team Online should be directed to Ms. Rebecca Payne, URS, at commercial (540) or via electronic mail at rebecca.payne@urs.com. 10. If there are any questions or comments, please contact Michael Slocum (Q52) at commercial (540) or DSN , or via electronic mail at michael.slocum@navy.mil. q/~//- RICHARD F. MAGROGAN By direction Copy to: NAVSURFWARCENDIV INDIAN HEAD MD (E215C/Williams, E216M/Malkasian, E24/Culhane) 4

8 HAZARDS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION TO ORDNANCE ANALYSIS OF THE U.S. NAVY FLU-8B/P AND FLU-12/P AUTOMATIC INFLATION DEVICES AND THE U.S. AIR FORCE FLU-9B/P AUTOMATIC INFLATION DEVICE APRIL 2013 Distribution authorized to U.S. Government agencies and their contractors; administrative/operational use (April 2013). Other requests for this document shall be referred to NSWC Dahlgren (Q52), Dahlgren, VA DESTRUCTION NOTICE For unclassified, limited documents, destroy by any method that will prevent disclosure of contents or reconstruction of the document. NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER DAHLGREN E3 ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION (Q52) DAHLGREN, VA Enclosure (1)

9 HAZARDS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION TO ORDNANCE ANALYSIS OF THE U.S. NAVY FLU-8B/P AND FLU-12/P AUTOMATIC INFLATION DEVICES AND THE U.S. AIR FORCE FLU-9B/P AUTOMATIC INFLATION DEVICE April 2013 Prepared by: Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren E3 Assessment & Evaluation (Q52) 5493 Marple Road, Suite 156 Dahlgren, VA Distribution authorized to U.S. Government agencies and their contractors; administrative/operational use (April 2013). Other requests for this document shall be referred to NSWC Dahlgren (Q52), Dahlgren, VA

10 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY As requested by the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division (E215C), the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) Assessment and Evaluation Branch (Q52) performed a Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance (HERO) analysis of the U.S. Navy (USN) FLU-8B/P and FLU-12/P automatic inflation devices [Navy Ammunition Logistic Codes (NALCs) FW98 and JL09] and the U.S. Air Force (USAF) FLU-9 automatic inflation device [Department of Defense Identification Code (DoDIC) BY81]. The FLU-8B/P and FLU-9B/P automatic inflation devices are used in pilot life preservers for the USN and USAF, respectively. The FLU-12/P automatic inflation device is used in surface crew life preservers (USN only). Conax and Stratus Systems are the suppliers for each automatic inflation device. Results of the HERO analysis indicate that the USN Conax FLU-12/P [NALC JL09, National Stock Number (NSN) , part number (P/N) G] automatic inflation device does not meet the requirements of MIL-STD-464C (DoD) of 1 December 2010 for reliability during the platform-loaded stockpile-to-safe-separation sequence (S4) phase. Therefore, NSWCDD (Q52) recommends that the USN Conax FLU-12/P (NALC JL09, NSN , P/N G) automatic inflation device be classified HERO SUSCEPTIBLE ORDNANCE, subject to the maximum allowable environments provided in enclosure (2) of the cover letter to this document. In addition, results of the HERO analysis indicate that the USN Conax and Stratus Systems FLU-8B/P (NALC FW98) automatic inflation devices and the Stratus Systems FLU-12/P (NALC JL09, NSN , P/N AA) automatic inflation device meet the requirements of MIL-STD-464C for reliability during all applicable S4 phases. Therefore, NSWCDD (Q52) recommends that the USN Conax and Stratus Systems FLU-8B/P (NALC FW98) automatic inflation devices and the Stratus Systems FLU-12/P (NALC JL09, NSN , P/N AA) automatic inflation device be certified HERO SAFE ORDNANCE, subject to only the general HERO requirements of NAVSEA OP 3565/ NAVAIR , Volume 2, Eighteenth Revision of 1 April Furthermore, results of the HERO analysis indicate that the USAF Conax and Stratus Systems FLU-9B/P (DoDIC BY81) automatic inflation devices meet the requirements of MIL-STD-464C for reliability during all applicable S4 phases. Therefore, it is recommended that the USAF Conax and Stratus Systems FLU-9B/P (DoDIC BY81) automatic inflation devices be certified HERO SAFE ORDNANCE. Upon receipt of Air Force Safety Center concurrence with the recommended HERO certification, NSWCDD (Q52) will incorporate the applicable contents of enclosure (2) of the cover letter to this document into E3 Team Online, an official Department of the Navy web portal resource. Incorporation into E3 Team Online is needed to support Joint ordnance operations. Failure to disseminate the HERO certification information may result in deployment delays and/or potential safety hazards during high-tempo operations. To request access to E3 Team Online, new users must visit A valid Common Access Card is required for access to this web portal. Upon receipt of account approval, visit for log-in. Questions regarding E3 Team Online content should be directed to Mr. Richard Magrogan, NSWCDD (Q52), at commercial (540) i

11 or DSN , or via electronic mail at Questions regarding access to E3 Team Online should be directed to Ms. Rebecca Payne, URS, at commercial (540) or via electronic mail at Please address questions or comments concerning this report to: Commander Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren (Q52/Michael Slocum) 5493 Marple Road, Suite 156 Dahlgren, VA Phone: Commercial (540) , DSN , or electronic mail at ii

12 CONTENTS Section Page 1.0 INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND PURPOSE S4 PHASES AND CONFIGURATIONS ANALYSIS RESULTS DISCUSSION CONAX FLU-8B/P STRATUS FLU-8B/P CONAX FLU-9B/P STRATUS FLU-9B/P CONAX FLU-12/P STRATUS FLU-12/P CONCLUSIONS RECOMMENDATIONS REFERENCES...7 ILLUSTRATIONS Figure Page 1 FLU-8B/P AND FLU-9B/P (SHOWN WITHOUT GAS CYLINDERS) FLU-12/P...2 TABLES Table Page 1 FLU-X PART NUMBERS FLU-X S4 EVALUATION...3 iii

13 GLOSSARY db DoD DoDIC DSN E3 EID EME EMR HERO MAE MDC MHz MIL-STD MNFC N/A NALC NAVAIR NAVSEA NOSSA NSN NSWC NSWCDD NSWCIHD OP P/N RF S4 U.S. USAF USN V/m Decibels Department of Defense Department of Defense Identification Code Defense Switched Network Electromagnetic Environmental Effects Electrically Initiated Device Electromagnetic Environment Electromagnetic Radiation Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance Maximum Allowable Environment Minimum Detectable Current Megahertz Military Standard Maximum No-Fire Current Not Applicable Navy Ammunition Logistic Code Naval Air Systems Command Naval Sea Systems Command Naval Ordnance Safety and Security Activity National Stock Number Naval Surface Warfare Center Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division Ordnance Publication Part Number Radio Frequency Stockpile-to-Safe-Separation Sequence United States U.S. Air Force U.S. Navy Volts per meter iv

14 1.0 INTRODUCTION Military communications and radar systems in use at the present time are capable of producing high-intensity electromagnetic environments (EMEs). Ordnance and materiel embodying electrically initiated devices (EIDs) may be exposed to the high EME during their stockpile-to-safe-separation sequence (S4), which can result in the unintentional coupling of electromagnetic energy into the systems EIDs. The energy can be coupled through the systems power, signal/control, and EID firing lines or enclosure apertures. This undesired coupling of electromagnetic energy can cause inadvertent actuation or dudding of the EIDs, resulting in injury to personnel, destruction of equipment, or degradation of system performance. These consequences are known as Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance (HERO). It is essential that all ordnance and materiel embodying EIDs be evaluated for HERO to the requirements of Reference 1 to ensure safety and reliability prior to deployment of these systems in the applicable Service(s). 2.0 BACKGROUND The FLU-8B/P and FLU-9B/P automatic inflation devices (hereinafter referred to as the FLU-8B/P and FLU-9B/P; see Figure 1) are used in pilot life preservers for the U.S. Navy (USN) and U.S. Air Force (USAF), respectively. The FLU-12/P automatic inflation device (hereinafter referred to as the FLU-12/P; see Figure 2) is used in surface crew life preservers (USN only). Conax and Stratus Systems (hereinafter referred to as Stratus) are the suppliers for the automatic inflation devices. Applicable part numbers for each supplier are listed in Table 1. Each device contains an EID used to pierce a gas cylinder that automatically inflates the life preserver. Previously, the EID firing consequence (i.e., safety or reliability) for these devices was not consistent. Per Reference 2, however, the EID firing consequence for each device has been determined to be reliability, prompting a review of all previous HERO test results. FIGURE 1. FLU-8B/P AND FLU-9B/P (SHOWN WITHOUT GAS CYLINDERS) 1

15 FIGURE 2. FLU-12/P TABLE 1. FLU-X PART NUMBERS NOMENCLATURE USER SUPPLIER NALC/ DoDIC NSN P/N NSWCIHD DRAWING FLU-8A/P USN Conax FW AS150 Modified USN Conax FW98 N/A N/A FLU-8A/P FLU-8B/P USN Conax FW AS153 FLU-8B/P USN Stratus FW AA 849AS153 FLU-9B/P USAF Conax BY AS221 FLU-9B/P USAF Stratus BY AA 849AS221 FLU-12/P USN Conax JL G 849AS222 FLU-12/P USN Stratus JL AA 849AS222 Inadvertent actuations have been reported recently for the Conax FLU-12/P aboard ships. The root causes of the inadvertent actuations have not been confirmed but are suspected to be related to either HERO or electromagnetic vulnerability. As requested by the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division (NSWCIHD) (E215C), the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) Assessment and Evaluation Branch (Q52) performed a HERO analysis of the USN FLU-8B/P and FLU-12/P [Navy Ammunition Logistic Codes (NALCs) FW98 and JL09] and USAF FLU-9B/P [Department of Defense Identification Code (DoDIC) BY81]. 3.0 PURPOSE The purpose of the HERO analysis was to determine if the USN FLU-8B/P and FLU-12/P and the USAF FLU-9B/P will meet the requirements of Reference 1 for reliability during all applicable phases of the S4. The S4 may consist of up to the following six distinct phases: transportation/storage, assembly/disassembly, handling/loading, staged, platform-loaded, and immediate post-launch. 2

16 4.0 S4 PHASES AND CONFIGURATIONS Prior HERO evaluations of the FLU-8B/P, FLU-9B/P, and FLU-12/P were not consistent with respect to the tested configuration (e.g., battery installed or removed), the EID firing consequence (i.e., safety or reliability), and the test EME associated with each S4 phase. The S4 phases, EME requirements, and equipment configurations for this analysis of the FLU-8B/P, FLU-9B/P, and FLU-12/P are listed in Table 2. TABLE 2. FLU-X S4 EVALUATION S4 REQUIRED EME FLU-X CONFIGURATION Transportation/Storage Unrestricted In shipping container, battery and cylinder not installed Assembly/Disassembly Restricted Not authorized Staged Unrestricted Not applicable Handling/Loading Restricted Install battery and cylinder, install device in life preserver Platform-Loaded Unrestricted * Battery and cylinder installed, device loaded into life preserver Immediate Post-Launch Unrestricted Not applicable * Unrestricted EME for pilot devices due to brief exposure during flight operational EME and also for surface crew devices during helicopter egress EME. 5.1 CONAX FLU-8B/P 5.0 ANALYSIS RESULTS DISCUSSION The Conax FLU-8B/P [NALC FW98, National Stock Number (NSN) , part number (P/N) ] is equivalent to the previously evaluated modified Conax FLU-8A/P (NALC FW98, P/N ). The modified FLU-8A/P (P/N ) subsequently was relabeled as the FLU-8B/P (P/N ). The modified Conax FLU-8A/P was tested previously for HERO to the requirements of Reference 3 for safety and recommended to be considered HERO SAFE ORDNANCE in Reference 4. Since that time, the EME requirements have been superseded by Reference 1, the firing consequence has been changed to reliability per Reference 2, and the test configuration for each S4 phase has been standardized as listed in Table 2. Extrapolating the HERO test results of Reference 4 to the requirements of Reference 1 for reliability does not affect the recommended HERO classification. The transportation/storage configuration (i.e., battery not installed) as defined in Table 2 was not evaluated in Reference 4. However, the platform-loaded configuration (i.e., battery and cylinder installed) was evaluated in Reference 4 and is considered to be the worst-case configuration with respect to HERO because the battery and cylinder are additional potential coupling paths for electromagnetic radiation (EMR). Therefore, the HERO test results for the platform-loaded (previously known as presence) configuration in Reference 4 can be applied to the transportation/storage configuration. 3

17 The MHz frequency band was not included in Reference 4 because of transmitter limitations. However, the risk associated with not testing in the MHz test EME is considered acceptable since no EMR-induced currents above the minimum detectable current (MDC) were detected during exposure to the surrounding 2-32 MHz and MHz frequency bands. Furthermore, no induced currents above the MDC have been detected in the MHz frequency band for any FLU-X device previously tested for HERO. Wavelengths in this range do not couple into items of this size easily. 5.2 STRATUS FLU-8B/P The Stratus FLU-8B/P (NALC FW98, NSN , P/N AA) was evaluated previously for HERO to the requirements of Reference 5 for reliability, as reported in References 6 through 8. Since the time of References 6 through 8, the EME requirements have been superseded by Reference 1, and the test configuration for each S4 phase has been standardized as listed in Table 2. Since the time of Reference 8, the Stratus FLU-8B/P has become a fleet-issue item. The current version of the Stratus FLU-8B/P with installed radio-frequency (RF) gasket was tested previously for HERO to the requirements of Reference 5, as reported in Reference 6. From that HERO test, NSWCDD recommended that the FLU-8B/P be subject to only the general HERO requirements of a previous version of Reference 9. Extrapolation of HERO test results from Reference 6 (which was limited to the platform-loaded S4 phase) to the requirements of Reference 1 was used to evaluate the Stratus FLU-9B/P in the platform-loaded S4 phase and does not affect the previous HERO recommendation. A prior version of the Stratus FLU-8B/P without installed RF gasket was tested previously for HERO, as reported in Reference 7, and recommended to be subject to only the general HERO requirements of a previous version of Reference 9. Extrapolation of HERO test results from Reference 7 was used to evaluate the Stratus FLU-8B/P in the transportation/storage and handling/loading S4 phases. A single test result from Reference 7 for the handling/loading S4 phase in the MHz frequency band, when extrapolated to the restricted EME requirement of Reference 1, exceeds the HERO verification margin for reliability of Reference 1 at 67.5 percent maximum no-fire current (MNFC). However, based on the additional test results reported in Appendix B of Reference 7, the inclusion of the RF gasket is estimated to reduce the induced current by at least 6 db (i.e., from 67.5 percent MNFC to percent MNFC). Therefore, extrapolation of HERO test results from Reference 7 (including the estimated improvement associated with the RF gasket) to the requirements of Reference 1 does not affect the previous HERO recommendation for the handling/loading and transportation/storage S4 phases. Since the time of Reference 8, the Stratus FLU-8B/P has been assigned a NALC. The fleetissue design is the same as the design documented in Reference 8. 4

18 5.3 CONAX FLU-9B/P The Conax FLU-9B/P (DoDIC BY81, NSN , P/N ) used by the USAF is similar to the Conax FLU-8B/P used by the USN and discussed in Section 5.1. The Conax FLU-9B/P and Conax FLU-8B/P use the same EID, firing circuit, battery, battery sensor spring, and electromagnetic interference filter/battery contact. The differences between the Conax FLU-9B/P and Conax FLU-8B/P (including the pull cord/cam lever and zipper) are related to packaging within the USAF and USN life preserver designs and do not affect HERO. Therefore, the Conax FLU-8B/P HERO test results discussed in Section 5.1 can be applied to the Conax FLU-9B/P by similarity. 5.4 STRATUS FLU-9B/P The Stratus FLU-9B/P (DoDIC BY81, NSN , P/N AA) was evaluated previously for HERO to the requirements of Reference 5, as reported in References 6 through 8. Since that time, the EME requirements have been superseded by Reference 1, and the test configuration for each S4 phase has been standardized as listed in Table 2. Since the time of Reference 8, the Stratus FLU-9B/P has been assigned a DoDIC. The current version of the Stratus FLU-9B/P with installed RF gasket was tested previously for HERO, as reported in Reference 6, and recommended to be subject to only the general HERO requirements of a previous version of Reference 9. Extrapolation of HERO test results from Reference 6 (which included only the platform-loaded S4 phase) to the requirements of Reference 1 was used to evaluate the Stratus FLU-9B/P in the platform-loaded S4 phase and does not affect the previous HERO recommendation for this phase. A prior version of the Stratus FLU-9B/P without installed RF filter was tested previously for HERO, as reported in Reference 7, and recommended to be subject to only the general HERO requirements of a previous version of Reference 9 for the transportation/storage, staged, and handling/loading S4 phases. Extrapolation of HERO test results from Reference 7 to the requirements of Reference 1 was used to evaluate the Stratus FLU-9B/P in the transportation/storage, staged, and handling/loading S4 phases and does not affect the previous HERO recommendation for these phases. Since the time of Reference 8, the Stratus FLU-9B/P has been assigned a NALC. The fleetissue design is the same as the design documented in Reference CONAX FLU-12/P The Conax FLU-12/P (NALC JL09, NSN , P/N G) was evaluated previously for HERO to the requirements of Reference 1 (as reported in Reference 10) and to the requirements of Reference 5 (as reported in References 11 and 12). Since the time of References 11 and 12, the EME requirements have been superseded by Reference 1, and the test configuration for each S4 phase has been standardized as listed in Table 2. 5

19 HERO test results from Reference 10 (which was limited in S4 and frequency band scope) were used to evaluate the Conax FLU-12/P in the platform-loaded S4 phase for the MHz frequency band. As documented in Reference 11, the platform-loaded maximum allowable environment (MAE) of 334 V/m in the MHz frequency band remains valid. However, this MAE does not apply to the handling/loading S4 phase since the FLU-12/P configuration tested in Reference 10 included an installed battery and cylinder, which differs from the standardized FLU-X configurations of Table 2 for the handling/loading S4 phase. Extrapolation of worst-case HERO test results provided in Reference 10, which evaluated earlier Conax versions/part numbers of the FLU-12/P, was used to evaluate the Conax FLU-12/P in the remaining frequency bands for the platform-loaded S4 phase, resulting in no new MAEs. Extrapolation of HERO test results from Reference 11 (which was limited in S4 scope) was used to evaluate the Conax FLU-12/P in the transportation/storage and handling/loading S4 phases, resulting in no new MAEs. 5.6 STRATUS FLU-12/P The Stratus FLU-12/P (NALC JL09, NSN , P/N AA) was evaluated previously for HERO to the requirements of Reference 5, as reported in References 6 through 8. Since that time, the EME requirements have been superseded by Reference 1, and the test configuration for each S4 phase has been standardized as listed in Table 2. Since the time of Reference 8, the Stratus FLU-12/P has been assigned a NALC. The current version of the Stratus FLU-12/P with installed RF filter was tested previously for HERO, as reported in Reference 6, and recommended to be subject to only the general HERO requirements of a previous version of Reference 9. Extrapolation of HERO test results from Reference 6 (which included only the platform-loaded S4 phase) to the requirements of Reference 1 was used to evaluate the Stratus FLU-9B/P in the platform-loaded S4 phase and does not affect the previous HERO recommendation. A prior version of the Stratus FLU-12/P without installed RF filter was tested previously for HERO, as reported in Reference 7, and recommended to be subject to only the general HERO requirements of a previous version of Reference 9. Extrapolation of HERO test results from Reference 7 to the requirements of Reference 1 was used to evaluate the Stratus FLU-12/P in the transportation/storage and handling/loading S4 phases and does not affect the previous HERO recommendation. Since the time of Reference 8, the Stratus FLU-12/P has been assigned a NALC. The fleetissue design is the same as the design documented in Reference CONCLUSIONS Based on the results of this analysis, it is concluded that the USN Conax FLU-12/P (NALC JL09, NSN , P/N G) does not meet the requirements of 6

20 Reference 1 for reliability during the platform-loaded S4 phase. In addition, it is concluded that the USN Conax and Stratus FLU-8B/P (NALC FW98) and Stratus FLU-12/P (NALC JL09, NSN , P/N AA) meet the requirements of Reference 1 for safety during the all applicable S4 phases. Furthermore, it is concluded that the USAF Conax and Stratus FLU-9B/P (DoDIC BY81) meet the requirements of Reference 1 for safety during all applicable S4 phases. 7.0 RECOMMENDATIONS Based on these conclusions, NSWCDD (Q52) recommends that the USN Conax FLU-12/P (NALC JL09, NSN , P/N G) be classified HERO SUSCEPTIBLE ORDNANCE as defined in Reference 9, subject to the MAEs provided in enclosure (2) of the cover letter to this document. In addition, it is recommended that the USN Conax and Stratus FLU-8B/P (NALC FW98) and Stratus FLU-12/P (NALC JL09, NSN , P/N AA) be certified HERO SAFE ORDNANCE as defined in Reference 9, subject to only the general HERO requirements of Reference 9. Furthermore, it is recommended that the USAF Conax and Stratus FLU-9B/P (DoDIC BY81) be certified HERO SAFE ORDNANCE. Upon receipt of Air Force Safety Center concurrence with the recommended HERO certification, NSWCDD (Q52) will incorporate the applicable contents of enclosure (2) to the cover letter of this document into E3 Team Online, an official Department of the Navy web portal resource. Incorporation into E3 Team Online is needed to support Joint ordnance operations. Failure to disseminate the HERO classification information may result in potential safety hazards during high-tempo operations. 8.0 REFERENCES 1. Department of Defense Interface Standard: Electromagnetic Environmental Effects Requirements for Systems, MIL-STD-464C (DoD), 1 Dec NSWCIHD memo Mr. Williams/E215C of 9 Aug 2012, Subj: FLU-X HERO Status. 3. Military Standard: General Requirements for Preclusion of Ordnance Hazards in Electromagnetic Fields, MIL-STD-1385B (NAVY), 22 Jun NSWCDD ltr 8020 H22-BF/JGB of 31 Mar 1992, Subj: Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance (HERO) Test Report for the Modified FLU-8A/P Automatic Inflation Device [Naval Ammunition Logistic Code (NALC) FW98, P/N ], to NAVAIR. 5. Department of Defense Interface Standard: Electromagnetic Environmental Effects Requirements for Systems, MIL-STD-464A (DoD), 19 Dec

21 6. NSWCDD ltr 8020 Ser Q52/8095 of 25 Sep 2007, Subj: Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance (HERO) Test Report for Stratus Systems FLU-8B/P, FLU-9B/P, FLU-XXX, and FLU-12/X Automatic Life Preserver Inflators with Fixes Installed, to NSWCIHD, Indian Head, MD. 7. NSWCDD ltr 8020 Ser Q52/8012 of 3 Jul 2007, Subj: Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance (HERO) Test Report for Stratus Systems FLU-8B/P, FLU-9B/P, FLU-XXX, and FLU-12/X Automatic Life Preserver Inflators, to NSWCIHD, Indian Head, MD. 8. NSWCDD ltr 8020 Ser Q52/8170 of 29 Apr 2008, Subj: Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance (HERO) Analysis of the Modified Stratus Systems FLU-8B/P, FLU-9B/P, and FLU-12 Automatic Life Preserver Inflators, to NSWCIHD, Indian Head, MD. 9. Electromagnetic Radiation Hazards (Hazards to Ordnance), NAVSEA OP 3565/ NAVAIR , Volume 2, Eighteenth Revision, 1 Apr NSWCDD ltr 8020 Ser Q52/2086 of 16 Dec 2011, Subj: Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance Engineering Investigation Report for the Conax Florida Corporation FLU-12/P Automatic Inflation Device (Navy Ammunition Logistic Code JL09), to NOSSA, Indian Head, MD. 11. NSWCDD ltr 8020 Ser J52/7049 of 18 Aug 2006, Subj: Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance (HERO) Test Report for the FLU-12/P Automatic Inflation Device (Component Assembly SK G), to NAVSEA, Indian Head, MD. 12. NSWCDD ltr 8020 Ser J52/4120 of 3 Feb 2005, Subj: Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance (HERO) Test Report for the FLU-12/P (Deck Crew) Automatic Inflation Device, to NAVSEA, Indian Head, MD. 8

22 8020 Ser Q52/2953 HAZARDS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION TO ORDNANCE DATA SHEETS FOR THE U.S. NAVY FLU-8B/P AND FLU-12/P AUTOMATIC INFLATION DEVICES AND THE U.S. AIR FORCE FLU-9B/P AUTOMATIC INFLATION DEVICE April 2013 Distribution authorized to U.S. Government agencies and their contractors; administrative/operational use (April 2013). Other requests for this document shall be referred to NSWC Dahlgren (Q52), Dahlgren, VA Enclosure (2)

23 8020 Ser Q52/2953 HERO DATA SHEETS FOR THE U.S. NAVY FLU-8B/P AND FLU-12/P AUTOMATIC INFLATION DEVICES

24 NALC/DODIC: FW98 NSN: DATA SHEET MILITARY BRANCH: NAVY NOMENCLATURE: INFLATION DEVICE, AUTOMATIC, FLU-8B/P F/LPU-23A/P AND LPU-21/P LIFE PRESERVERS QUALIFIER: CONAX P/N PLATFORM: PERSONNEL-BORNE CONTAINER TYPE: BARRIER BAG LAUNCHER: PERSONNEL-BORNE COG: 2E CONTAINER CONDITIONS: P/N: 849AS153 HERO CLASSIFICATION: SAFE CONSEQUENCE: --- SRAD: R5T6U6V5W3Y2Z4 COMMENTS: THE FLU-8B/P AUTOMATIC INFLATION DEVICE (NSN , CONAX P/N ) IS HERO SAFE ORDNANCE. TRANSPORTATION/STORAGE OF THIS ITEM IS SUBJECT TO ONLY THE GENERAL HERO REQUIREMENTS OF NAVSEA OP 3565/NAVAIR , VOLUME 2, CHAPTER 7. ASSEMBLY/DISASSEMBLY OF THIS ITEM IS NOT AUTHORIZED. HANDLING/LOADING THE BATTERY AND CYLINDER INTO THE FLU-8B/P, LOADING THE FLU-8B/P INTO THE LIFE PRESERVER, OR MOVEMENT ALONG ORDNANCE TRANSPORTATION ROUTES IS SUBJECT TO ONLY THE GENERAL HERO REQUIREMENTS OF NAVSEA OP 3565/NAVAIR , VOLUME 2, CHAPTER 7. STAGED PHASE OF THIS ITEM IS NOT APPLICABLE. PLATFORM-LOADED PHASE OF THIS ITEM IS SUBJECT TO ONLY THE GENERAL HERO REQUIREMENTS OF NAVSEA OP 3565/NAVAIR , VOLUME 2, CHAPTER 7. IMMEDIATE POST-LAUNCH PHASE OF THIS ITEM IS NOT APPLICABLE BECAUSE THE ELECTRICALLY INITIATED DEVICES HAVE BEEN EXPENDED. MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE ENVIRONMENT FREQUENCY (MHZ) STOCKPILE-TO-SAFE-SEPARATION SEQUENCE PHASES >= < TRANSPORTATION/ STORAGE ASSEMBLY/ DISASSEMBLY * HANDLING/ LOADING STAGED PLATFORM- LOADED IMMEDIATE POST-LAUNCH NO HERO RESTRICTIONS FOR THIS ITEM 1

25 NALC/DODIC: FW98 NSN: DATA SHEET MILITARY BRANCH: NAVY COG: 2T NOMENCLATURE: INFLATION DEVICE, AUTOMATIC FLU-8B/P INFLATOR IS DESIGNED TO AUTOMATICALLY INFLATE PERSONNEL LIFE PRESERVERS UPON IMMERSION IN FRESH OR SALT WATER AFTER EGRESS FROM EJECTION SEAT EQUIPPED AIRCRAFT. QUALIFIER: STRATUS SYSTEMS P/N AA PLATFORM: PERSONNEL-BORNE CONTAINER TYPE: BARRIER BAG LAUNCHER: PERSONNEL-BORNE CONTAINER CONDITIONS: P/N: AA HERO CLASSIFICATION: SAFE CONSEQUENCE: --- SRAD: R5T6U6V5W3Y2Z4 COMMENTS: THE FLU-8B/P AUTOMATIC INFLATION DEVICE (NSN , STRATUS SYSTEMS P/N AA) IS HERO SAFE ORDNANCE. TRANSPORTATION/STORAGE OF THIS ITEM IS SUBJECT TO ONLY THE GENERAL HERO REQUIREMENTS OF NAVSEA OP 3565/NAVAIR , VOLUME 2, CHAPTER 7. ASSEMBLY/DISASSEMBLY OF THIS ITEM IS NOT AUTHORIZED. HANDLING/LOADING THE BATTERY AND CYLINDER INTO THE FLU-8B/P, LOADING THE FLU-8B/P INTO THE LIFE PRESERVER, OR MOVEMENT ALONG ORDNANCE TRANSPORTATION ROUTES IS SUBJECT TO ONLY THE GENERAL HERO REQUIREMENTS OF NAVSEA OP 3565/NAVAIR , VOLUME 2, CHAPTER 7. STAGED PHASE OF THIS ITEM IS NOT APPLICABLE. PLATFORM-LOADED PHASE OF THIS ITEM IS SUBJECT TO ONLY THE GENERAL HERO REQUIREMENTS OF NAVSEA OP 3565/NAVAIR , VOLUME 2, CHAPTER 7. IMMEDIATE POST-LAUNCH PHASE OF THIS ITEM IS NOT APPLICABLE BECAUSE THE ELECTRICALLY INITIATED DEVICES HAVE BEEN EXPENDED. MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE ENVIRONMENT FREQUENCY (MHZ) STOCKPILE-TO-SAFE-SEPARATION SEQUENCE PHASES >= < TRANSPORTATION/ STORAGE ASSEMBLY/ DISASSEMBLY * HANDLING/ LOADING STAGED PLATFORM- LOADED IMMEDIATE POST-LAUNCH NO HERO RESTRICTIONS FOR THIS ITEM 2

26 NALC/DODIC: JL09 NSN: DATA SHEET MILITARY BRANCH: NAVY COG: 2E NOMENCLATURE: INFLATION ASSY, AUTOMATIC, FLU-12/P (CONAX ) FOR MK 1 AND MK 5 LIFE VESTS QUALIFIER: CONAX P/N G PLATFORM: PERSONNEL-BORNE CONTAINER TYPE: BARRIER BAG LAUNCHER: PERSONNEL-BORNE CONTAINER CONDITIONS: P/N: 849AS222; G HERO CLASSIFICATION: SUSCEPTIBLE CONSEQUENCE: RELIABILITY SRAD: R5T6U6V5W3Y2Z4 COMMENTS: THE FLU-12/P AUTOMATIC INFLATION DEVICE (NSN , CONAX P/N G) IS HERO SUSCEPTIBLE ORDNANCE, SUBJECT TO THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE ENVIRONMENTS (MAES) PROVIDED BELOW. TRANSPORTATION/STORAGE OF THIS ITEM IS SUBJECT TO ONLY THE GENERAL HERO REQUIREMENTS OF NAVSEA OP 3565/NAVAIR , VOLUME 2, CHAPTER 7. ASSEMBLY/DISASSEMBLY OF THIS ITEM IS NOT AUTHORIZED. HANDLING/LOADING THE BATTERY AND CYLINDER INTO THE FLU-12/P, LOADING THE FLU-12/P INTO THE LIFE PRESERVER, OR MOVEMENT ALONG ORDNANCE TRANSPORTATION ROUTES IS SUBJECT TO ONLY THE GENERAL HERO REQUIREMENTS OF NAVSEA OP 3565/NAVAIR , VOLUME 2, CHAPTER 7. STAGED PHASE OF THIS ITEM IS NOT APPLICABLE. PLATFORM-LOADED PHASE OF THIS ITEM TO THE PLATFORM AND LAUNCHER SPECIFIED ABOVE IS RESTRICTED TO THE MAES PROVIDED BELOW. IMMEDIATE POST- LAUNCH PHASE OF THIS ITEM IS NOT APPLICABLE BECAUSE THE ELECTRICALLY INITIATED DEVICES HAVE BEEN EXPENDED. MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE ENVIRONMENT FREQUENCY (MHZ) STOCKPILE-TO-SAFE-SEPARATION SEQUENCE PHASES >= < TRANSPORTATION/ STORAGE ASSEMBLY/ DISASSEMBLY * HANDLING/ LOADING STAGED PLATFORM- LOADED IMMEDIATE POST-LAUNCH 3

27 NALC/DODIC: JL09 NSN: DATA SHEET MILITARY BRANCH: NAVY COG: 2E NOMENCLATURE: INFLATION DEVICE, AUTOMATIC FLU-12/P INFLATOR IS DESIGNED TO AUTOMATICALLY INFLATE MK 1 AND MK 5 PERSONNEL LIFE PRESERVERS UPON IMMERSION IN FRESH OR SALT WATER. QUALIFIER: STRATUS SYSTEMS P/N AA PLATFORM: PERSONNEL-BORNE CONTAINER TYPE: BARRIER BAG LAUNCHER: PERSONNEL-BORNE CONTAINER CONDITIONS: P/N: AA HERO CLASSIFICATION: SAFE CONSEQUENCE: --- SRAD: R5T6U6V5W3Y2Z4 COMMENTS: THE FLU-12/P AUTOMATIC INFLATION DEVICE (NSN , STRATUS SYSTEMS P/N AA) IS HERO SAFE ORDNANCE. TRANSPORTATION/STORAGE OF THIS ITEM IS SUBJECT TO ONLY THE GENERAL HERO REQUIREMENTS OF NAVSEA OP 3565/NAVAIR , VOLUME 2, CHAPTER 7. ASSEMBLY/DISASSEMBLY OF THIS ITEM IS NOT AUTHORIZED. HANDLING/LOADING THE BATTERY AND CYLINDER INTO THE FLU-12/P, LOADING THE FLU-12/P INTO THE LIFE PRESERVER, OR MOVEMENT ALONG ORDNANCE TRANSPORTATION ROUTES IS SUBJECT TO ONLY THE GENERAL HERO REQUIREMENTS OF NAVSEA OP 3565/NAVAIR , VOLUME 2, CHAPTER 7. STAGED PHASE OF THIS ITEM IS NOT APPLICABLE. PLATFORM-LOADED PHASE OF THIS ITEM IS SUBJECT TO ONLY THE GENERAL HERO REQUIREMENTS OF NAVSEA OP 3565/NAVAIR , VOLUME 2, CHAPTER 7. IMMEDIATE POST-LAUNCH PHASE OF THIS ITEM IS NOT APPLICABLE BECAUSE THE ELECTRICALLY INITIATED DEVICES HAVE BEEN EXPENDED. MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE ENVIRONMENT FREQUENCY (MHZ) STOCKPILE-TO-SAFE-SEPARATION SEQUENCE PHASES >= < TRANSPORTATION/ STORAGE ASSEMBLY/ DISASSEMBLY * HANDLING/ LOADING STAGED PLATFORM- LOADED IMMEDIATE POST-LAUNCH NO HERO RESTRICTIONS FOR THIS ITEM 4

28 HERO DATA SHEETS FOR THE U.S. AIR FORCE FLU-9B/P AUTOMATIC INFLATION DEVICE 8020 Ser Q52/2953

29 NALC/DODIC: BY81 NSN: DATA SHEET MILITARY BRANCH: AIR FORCE COG: NOMENCLATURE: FLOTATION DEVICE, FLU-9 PKGED 1 PER MIL-PRF BARRIER BAG, 50 BAGS PER FIBERBOARD BOX QUALIFIER: CONAX P/N PLATFORM: PERSONNEL-BORNE CONTAINER TYPE: BARRIER BAG LAUNCHER: PERSONNEL-BORNE CONTAINER CONDITIONS: P/N: 849AS221 HERO CLASSIFICATION: SAFE CONSEQUENCE: --- SRAD: R5T6U6V5W3Y2Z4 COMMENTS: THE FLU-9B/P AUTOMATIC INFLATION DEVICE (NSN , CONAX P/N ) IS HERO SAFE ORDNANCE. TRANSPORTATION/STORAGE OF THIS ITEM IS SUBJECT TO THE HERO REQUIREMENTS OF NAVSEA AFMAN , 12 JANUARY 2011, SECTION 9F. ASSEMBLY/DISASSEMBLY OF THIS ITEM IS NOT AUTHORIZED. HANDLING/LOADING THE BATTERY AND CYLINDER INTO THE FLU-9B/P, LOADING THE FLU-9B/P INTO THE LIFE PRESERVER, OR MOVEMENT ALONG ORDNANCE TRANSPORTATION ROUTES IS SUBJECT TO THE HERO REQUIREMENTS OF NAVSEA AFMAN , 12 JANUARY 2011, SECTION 9F. STAGED PHASE OF THIS ITEM IS NOT APPLICABLE. PLATFORM-LOADED PHASE OF THIS ITEM IS SUBJECT TO THE HERO REQUIREMENTS OF NAVSEA AFMAN , 12 JANUARY 2011, SECTION 9F. IMMEDIATE POST-LAUNCH PHASE OF THIS ITEM IS NOT APPLICABLE BECAUSE THE ELECTRICALLY INITIATED DEVICES HAVE BEEN EXPENDED. MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE ENVIRONMENT Frequency (MHz) STOCKPILE-TO-SAFE-SEPARATION SEQUENCE PHASES >= < Transportation/ Storage (V/m-rms) Assembly/ Disassembly (V/m-rms) Handling/ Loading (V/m-rms) Staged (V/m-rms) Platform- Loaded (V/m-rms) Immediate Post-Launch (V/m-rms) NO HERO RESTRICTIONS FOR THIS ITEM 1

30 NALC/DODIC: BY81 NSN: NOMENCLATURE: INFLATION DEVICE, AUTOMATIC FLU-9 B/P QUALIFIER: STRATUS SYSTEMS P/N AA PLATFORM: PERSONNEL-BORNE CONTAINER TYPE: BARRIER BAG DATA SHEET MILITARY BRANCH: AIR FORCE LAUNCHER: PERSONNEL-BORNE COG: CONTAINER CONDITIONS: P/N: AA HERO CLASSIFICATION: SAFE CONSEQUENCE: --- SRAD: R5T6U6V5W3Y2Z4 COMMENTS: THE FLU-9B/P AUTOMATIC INFLATION DEVICE (NSN ), STRATUS SYSTEMS P/N AA) IS HERO SAFE ORDNANCE. TRANSPORTATION/STORAGE OF THIS ITEM IS SUBJECT TO THE HERO REQUIREMENTS OF NAVSEA AFMAN , 12 JANUARY 2011, SECTION 9F. ASSEMBLY/DISASSEMBLY OF THIS ITEM IS NOT AUTHORIZED. HANDLING/LOADING THE BATTERY AND CYLINDER INTO THE FLU-9B/P, LOADING THE FLU-9B/P INTO THE LIFE PRESERVER, OR MOVEMENT ALONG ORDNANCE TRANSPORTATION ROUTES IS SUBJECT TO THE HERO REQUIREMENTS OF NAVSEA AFMAN , 12 JANUARY 2011, SECTION 9F. STAGED PHASE OF THIS ITEM IS NOT APPLICABLE. PLATFORM-LOADED PHASE OF THIS ITEM IS SUBJECT TO THE HERO REQUIREMENTS OF NAVSEA AFMAN , 12 JANUARY 2011, SECTION 9F. IMMEDIATE POST-LAUNCH PHASE OF THIS ITEM IS NOT APPLICABLE BECAUSE THE ELECTRICALLY INITIATED DEVICES HAVE BEEN EXPENDED. MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE ENVIRONMENT Frequency (MHz) STOCKPILE-TO-SAFE-SEPARATION SEQUENCE PHASES >= < Transportation/ Storage (V/m-rms) Assembly/ Disassembly (V/m-rms) Handling/ Loading (V/m-rms) Staged (V/m-rms) Platform- Loaded (V/m-rms) Immediate Post-Launch (V/m-rms) NO HERO RESTRICTIONS FOR THIS ITEM 2

31 8020 Ser Q52/2953 DISTRIBUTION LIST April 2013 Distribution authorized to U.S. Government agencies and their contractors; administrative/operational use (April 2013). Other requests for this document shall be referred to NSWC Dahlgren (Q52), Dahlgren, VA Enclosure (3)

32 DISTRIBUTION LIST FOR HERO CLASSIFICATIONS FOR THE FLU-8B/P AND FLU-12/P AUTOMATIC INFLATION DEVICES (NALCS FW98 AND JL09) Primary Recipients: COMMANDER NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER INDIAN HEAD DIVISION (E215C/WILLIAMS) 101 STRAUSS AVE INDIAN HEAD MD PLA: NAVSURWARCENDIV INDIAN HEAD MD Copy to Recipients: COMMANDER NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER INDIAN HEAD DIVISION (E216M/MALKASIAN) (E24/CULHANE) 101 STRAUSS AVE INDIAN HEAD MD PLA: NAVSURWARCENDIV INDIAN HEAD MD COMMANDER DAHLGREN DIVISION NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER E3 ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION (Q52/MAGROGAN) 5493 MARPLE RD STE 156 DAHLGREN VA PLA: NAVSURFWARCENDIV DAHLGREN VA URS (E3 TEAM ONLINE) DAHLGREN RD PO BOX 552 DAHLGREN VA PLA: URS DAHLGREN (E3 TEAM ONLINE)

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