BY ORDER OF THE COMMANDER OF THE 8TH FIGHTER WING 8TH FIGHTER WING INSTRUCTION 91-201 25 OCTOBER 2013 Safety EXPLOSIVES SAFETY STANDARDS COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY ACCESSIBILITY: Publications are available on the e-publishing website at www.epublishing.af.mil for downloading or ordering RELEASABILITY: There are no releasability restrictions on this publication OPR: 8 FW/SEW Certified by: 8FW/SE (Lt. Col Luther T. Cross) Pages: 11 This instruction establishes the Kunsan AB Safety Program, implements Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 91-2, Safety Programs, and Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 91-201, Explosives Safety Standards, and Department of Defense (DoD) 6055.9-Std, DoD, Ammunition and Explosives Safety Standards,as supplemented. It applies to all 8 Fighter Wing personnel. All host units, tenant units, contractor agencies, and Munitions Storage Activities Gained by Negotiations of USAF/ROKAF Memorandum (MAGNUM), will adhere to the guidance set forth in this instruction. Refer recommended changes and questions about this publication to the Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) using the AF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication; route the AF Forms 847 from the field through the appropriate functional chain of command. Ensure that all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 33-363, Management of Records, and disposed of in accordance with Air Force Records Information Management System (AFRIMS) Records Disposition Schedule (RDS). The use of the name or mark of any specific manufacturer, commercial product, commodity, or service in this publication does not imply endorsement by the Air Force. 1. Program Description 1.1. The 8 FW Weapons Safety Office (SEW) will coordinate all weapons safety requirements for Kunsan AB. All tenant units must align their weapons safety programs with 8 FW/SEW. 1.2. General Explosive Safety Standards. Air Force explosive safety standards are in AFMAN 91-201.
2 8FWI91-201 25 OCTOBER 2013 1.3. Explosives Safety Program. A comprehensive program developed to actively manage all aspects of safety involving all materials under the definition of explosives. The wing and tenant units must equally share implementation of an effective explosives safety program and all levels of management, supervision, and operations must support the program. 1.4. Developing Explosive Operating Instructions. If technical orders or safety briefings cover all information listed in AFMAN 91-201, para. 7.2 and 7.3, locally developed instructions are not required. However, Additional Duty Weapons Safety Representatives (ADWSR) must ensure locally written instructions are approved and signed by the commander. 1.4.1. These instructions will be maintained at the operating location. 1.4.2. Coordinate all locally developed instructions through 8 FW/SEW prior to use and annually thereafter. 1.4.3. Provide 8 FW/SEW an electronic copy of all unit locally developed instructions. 1.5. Explosive Facility License. Units requiring storage of ammunition and explosives to support a specific explosives operation or mission must obtain approval from 8 FW/SEW. 1.5.1. 8 FW/SEW will assist the ADWSR with preparation of the AF Form 2047, Explosive Facility License, IAW AFMAN 91-201, para. 11.7. The ADWSR will complete the coordination process. 1.5.2. The license will require unit commander approval and coordination through Security Forces Squadron (Resource Protection), Base Civil Engineering Squadron (Fire Department), and Munitions Accountable Systems Officer (MASO) prior to 8 FW/SEW approval. The MASO must ensure that all units requesting munitions have a properly licensed or sited location to store munitions prior to approving issues. 1.5.3. Licensed locations where unpackaged electrically initiated explosives (i.e. impulse cartridges) are handled will be equipped with a static bus bar or equivalent to dissipate static electricity. Provide appropriate grounding and bonding in accordance with AFI 32-1065, Grounding Systems, Table 1, line 12b. 1.6. Explosive Safety Training. Host and tenant unit requirements listed in AFI 91-202, The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program, para. 9.11.2 will be managed by the appointed ADWSR or through a formal course. Additionally, commanders will be responsible for the following: 1.6.1. Ensure unit personnel whose duties involve handling, storage, functioning, transporting, or using explosives are trained and qualified in the tasks performed. Training will be conducted and documented initially upon assignment and annually thereafter. 1.6.2. Ensure units are developing and using lesson plans and guides to conduct required training. See AFI 91-202 and AFI 91-202/PACAFSUP1, Ch 10. 1.6.3. Provide 8 FW/SEW an electronic copy of all unit explosive lesson plans and tests. 1.7. Local Purchase of Munitions. Local purchase of commercial explosives or munitions items is prohibited unless approved through the Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) program. Contact the Munitions Flight (8 MXS/MXMW) for guidance.
8FWI91-201 25 OCTOBER 2013 3 1.8. Military Working Dog Program. Prior to conducting any Military Working Dog explosive training operation, the K-9 section must coordinate with the Fire Emergency Services Flight and 8 FW/SEW. The K-9 section will adhere to provisions of AFMAN 91-201, para. 7.28, DoD 6055.9-STD, para. C9.8.18, and AFMAN 24-306, Manual for the Wheeled Operator, while conducting operations. 1.9. Explosive Movement Routes. All explosives ammunition or other hazardous material transported on Kunsan AB will use established routes. Established movement routes are identified on the Base Explosive Map D-8. Maps may be obtained from 8 CES/CEPT. 1.9.1. These routes do not apply to host or tenant munitions custody or consumption accounts or to base Security Forces explosives detection dog personnel conducting operational training. 1.9.2. Deviations from established routes must be coordinated with 8 FW/SEW prior to their use and will avoid all key resources and facilities. 1.9.3. All routes traveled will be direct and will avoid heavily populated or congested base areas as much as possible. 1.9.4. Except for emergencies, en route stops will not be made. 1.9.5. Vehicles transporting less than 1,000 lbs Net Explosive Weight (NEW) of hazard class 1.4 munitions only do not require placarding while on Kunsan AB. 1.10. Inspection of Incoming Shipments. All incoming explosive loaded vehicles that did not originate from Kunsan AB will be inspected at the vehicle inspection point prior to further movement on base. 1.10.1. 8 LRS will inspect all commercial and military motor vehicles carrying explosives. Exception: Security Forces, 35th Air Defense Artillery (ADA) Brigade Patriot North Battalion, and Munitions Flight will perform their own vehicle inspections prior to movement on base. 1.10.2. These agencies must produce an operating instruction covering transportation procedures for both on and off-base. Coordinate operating instructions through 8 FW/SEW prior to implementation IAW AFMAN 91-201, para. 8.16.7. 1.10.3. SEW and Fire Emergency Services Flight will be notified of any vehicle found or suspected to be in a hazardous condition. 1.11. Explosives-Loaded Aircraft Parking. Park explosive-loaded aircraft IAW AFI 11-218, Aircraft Operations and Movement on the Ground, AFI 21-101, Aircraft and Equipment Maintenance Management, and 8 FWI 13-204, Airfield Operations. 1.11.1. Primary parking, loading, and unloading areas for explosive loaded cargo and combat aircraft are listed on TAB D-8 of Civil Engineering Comprehensive Base Plan (map) per explosive site plans. 8 FW/SEW maintains a file of explosive site plans. 1.11.2. The flightline area will be placarded at each entry control point (ECP) with hazard class/division 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, or 1.4 IAW AFMAN 91-201, para. 10.7.8.2. 1.11.3. Weapons expeditors will notify the Maintenance Operation Center (MOC), who will in turn notify the Fire Alarm Communication Center, of the following: aircraft tail
4 8FWI91-201 25 OCTOBER 2013 number, parking location, class/division, governing symbol, quantity, and type of explosives involved. If pre-positioning munitions for exercises or contingencies, inform MOC that munitions are located on floor. Emergency procedures will be IAW applicable technical orders or checklists. 1.11.4. Hardened Aircraft Shelter (HAS) door procedures. NEW authorizations are valid at all times unless specifically stated otherwise. Shelter doors will remain closed except for towing, fueling, servicing, run-up, taxiing, CSOs, and short periods to move equipment and munitions. Reference AFMAN 91-201, para. 12.51.4. 1.11.4.1. Shelter doors will be open when operating aerospace ground equipment (AGE) on aircraft in a HAS. 1.11.4.2. Shelter doors will be open when conducting aircraft maintenance engine runs. 1.11.4.3. Shelter doors must be closed if a break in servicing or maintenance will occur without individuals present for more than 30 minutes. 1.11.4.4. Shelter doors will be open upon pilot arrival for launch of aircraft and notification of aircraft landing. 1.12. Hung Ordnance and Jammed Gun Procedures. Follow guidance outlined in 8 FWI 21-102, Launch and Recovery of Explosive Loaded Aircraft: End of Runway Procedures and Hung Ordnance/Jammed Gun Procedures. 1.13. Authorized Munitions Storage Areas. Authorized munitions storage locations are listed on TAB D-8 of Civil Engineering Comprehensive Base Plan (map) per explosive site plans. 8 FW/SEW maintains a file of explosive site plans. 1.14. Electro-Magnetic Radiation (EMR) 1.14.1. All cellular telephones and two-way type radios except the Motorola Astros must be separated from Electro-Explosive Devices (EEDs) by at least 10 feet when transmitting. 1.14.2. Motorola Astros must be separated from EEDs by at least 4 inches when transmitting. 1.14.3. All units deploying to Kunsan AB that bring their own radios must contact 8 FW/SEW prior to using them to schedule an EMR analysis accomplished by 8 FW/CS. 2. Specific Responsibilities. 2.1. Unit Commanders. All commanders having a mission or participating in functions involving explosives or the transportation of explosives are responsible for implementing a mishap prevention program. Commanders will: 2.1.1. Enforce safety standards and all mishap prevention procedures. 2.1.2. Maintain an open line of communication and coordination with the 8 FW/SEW on all directives involving explosives. 2.1.3. Assign only trained and qualified personnel to perform activities involving explosives or transportation of explosives.
8FWI91-201 25 OCTOBER 2013 5 2.1.4. Immediately notify the 8 FW/SEW and the 8 FW Command Post when mishaps occur involving explosives or transportation of explosives. Prompt notification provides 8 FW/SEW time to advise responsible commanders of reporting requirements and accomplish other necessary actions. 2.1.5. Provide a copy of all incoming and outgoing messages pertaining to explosives or hazardous materials transportation to 8 FW/SEW. 2.1.6. Review and certify the need to store minimal quantities of explosives within the organization. Submit AF Forms 2047 to 8 FW/SEW for certification and approval. 2.1.7. Initiate Product Quality Deficiency Reports (PQDR) for defective or malfunctioning explosives or associated components discovered during use, handling, or storage. 2.1.8. Ensure MOC is notified of the following situations: 2.1.8.1. When an aircraft is loaded or unloaded with explosives, give the aircraft tail number, parking location, and the type of explosives loaded. 2.1.8.2. Notify MOC prior to positioning munitions or explosives into or out of HASs or hardstands. This includes pre-positioning munitions for exercises or contingencies. 2.1.9. Ensure all personnel comply with explosive safety standards for transporting explosives or ammunition. 2.1.10. Ensure explosives operating instructions are available. 2.1.11. Coordinate current or future explosive mission changes and needs with 8 FW/SEW. 2.2. Additional Duty Weapons Safety Representatives (ADWSR). ADWSR will: 2.2.1. Ensure all munitions devices used for training are activated only in approved areas on Kunsan AB and that all munitions residue (e.g., packing materials, empty munitions cases, boxes, items, etc.) are returned to the Munitions Flight for inspection, certification, or reuse. 2.2.2. When munitions are deemed unserviceable, ensure they are turned-in within seven days to 8 MXS/MXMW, Munitions Flight. If turn-in cannot be accomplished within the seven days, contact 8 FW/SEW with your scheduled turn-in time. 2.2.3. Munitions residue will be inspected free-of-explosive and properly packed and certified. Residue will be turned-in to DRMO at least quarterly. 2.2.4. Send the base fire department a current update of the highest explosive hazard and additional hazards associated with explosive facilities monthly. 2.2.4.1. For MSA locations, Munitions Control can email the base fire department. 2.2.4.2. For flightline explosives locations, MOC can email the base fire department. 2.3. 8 FW/SEW will: 2.3.1. Coordinate on the Explosives Safety Programs for all wing and tenant units.
6 8FWI91-201 25 OCTOBER 2013 2.3.2. Serve as a member on committees, boards, or councils and attend meetings, conferences or seminars pertaining to explosives safety. 2.3.3. Coordinate on all locally-developed (wing/base) plans, publications, or policies concerning explosives transportation safety. 2.3.4. Advise commanders of explosives transportation safety factors that potentially impact the unit. 2.3.5. When emergency conditions or operational necessity dictates, advise the wing commander of his or her waiver authority and use of reduced quantity distance criteria IAW AFMAN 91-201. 2.3.6. Review all civil engineering site plans, construction plans, and work orders for consideration of explosives safety standards. 2.3.7. Coordinate on host-tenant or inter-service agreements requiring 8 FW/SEW support. 2.3.8. Investigate explosives mishaps and function as the explosives safety member on safety investigation boards IAW AFI 91-204, Safety Investigations and Reports. 2.3.9. Maintain information on higher headquarters or DoD Explosives Safety Board (DDESB) inspections and surveys including all findings and corrective actions taken. 2.3.10. Train unit ADWSRs. 2.3.11. Act as the approval authority for, and ensure compliance with, explosives facility-licensing. 2.3.12. Provide updates to this operating instruction. 2.3.13. Review reception working group (RWG) requests to verify if deploying units are bringing radios and explosives. See para. 1.17.3. 2.4. 8 FW/CP will make weather notifications as outlined in 8FWI 15-101, Weather Support Instruction. 2.5. MOC will coordinate with 8 FW/SEW on maintenance functions that involve or impact munitions or hazardous cargo loads. 2.6. 8th Operations Group. 2.6.1. Commander. Coordinate with 8 FW/SEW for current or future explosive mission changes and needs. 2.6.2. 8 OSS/Weather Flight. Notify 8 FW/CP upon receipt of a Lightning Watch or Warning. 2.6.3. 8 OSS/Airfield Manager will: 2.6.3.1. Ensure explosive loaded cargo or combat aircraft are parked on designated explosive sited locations. Contact 8 FW/SEW office with any concerns for parking aircraft loaded with explosives. 2.6.3.2. Coordinate with the 8 FW/CP when aircraft loaded with explosives are arriving or departing Kunsan AB.
8FWI91-201 25 OCTOBER 2013 7 2.6.3.3. Ensure hazardous cargo or combat-loaded aircraft grounding points are available at all parking locations. 2.6.3.4. Provide advance notification and aircraft parking locations to Transient Alert. 2.7. 8th Maintenance Group. 2.7.1. Commander. Coordinate with 8 FW/SEW for current or future explosive mission changes and needs. 2.7.2. 8 MXS/Munitions Flight will: 2.7.2.1. Coordinate PQDRs and AFTO Forms 22, Technical Manual (TM) Change Recommendation and Reply regarding explosives and munitions with 8 FW/SEW and Quality Assurance. 2.7.2.2. Ensure information on restricted, suspended, and released explosives and ammunition lot numbers is distributed to all affected host and tenant units. 2.7.2.3. Ensure proper facilities are available and used for ammunition and explosives receipt, issue, storage, and inspection. 2.7.2.4. Upon request, provide the 8 FW/SEW a copy of all authorized ammunition inspectors and list of approved certification officials. 2.7.2.5. Ensure all custody or supply point accounts comply with established safety standards for transportation of explosives and ammunition prior to issuing transactions. Standards include proper fire symbols on vehicles, ammunition compatibility, explosives compatibility, fire extinguishers, and any other applicable safety standards. 2.7.2.6. Establish procedures for the local purchase of commercial explosives in accordance with AFI 21-201, Conventional Munitions Maintenance Management, and coordinate with the 8 FW/SEW. 2.7.2.7. When feasible, notify the SF BDOC on estimated arrival time of munitions that will arrive via ground transportation. 2.7.3. 8 MXS/Transient Alert will: 2.7.3.1. Ensure personnel are trained to identify and comprehend the hazard potential involving parking and ground handling of explosives-laden cargo and transiting combat aircraft. 2.7.3.2. Provide transient aircraft grounding equipment, chocks, and fire extinguisher(s). 2.8. 8th Mission Support Group. 2.8.1. Commander. Coordinate with 8 FW/SEW for current or future explosive mission changes and needs. 2.8.2. 8th Security Forces Squadron will:
8 8FWI91-201 25 OCTOBER 2013 2.8.2.1. Provide authorized entrance and exit of surface carriers transporting explosives or dangerous materials on Kunsan AB to ensure approved routing to proper destinations. 2.8.2.2. Ensure surface carriers loaded with explosives or other hazardous materials enter or exit Kunsan AB via North Gate/D15. 2.8.2.3. Notify Surface Freight, Fire Emergency Services Flight, Munitions Control, and 8FW/SEW when explosive-loaded vehicles arrive at Kunsan AB unannounced. 2.8.2.4. Coordinate all tactical or training exercises involving explosives with 8 FW/SEW. 2.8.2.5. Upon request, provide 8 FW/SEW a list of all authorized ammunition inspectors and approved certification personnel. 2.8.3. 8th Civil Engineer Squadron will: 2.8.3.1. Ensure the Fire Emergency Services Flight maintains a base map or computerized display that identifies all base explosive storage locations and their applicable fire and chemical hazard symbols, including all licensed locations. 2.8.3.2. Ensure the Fire Emergency Services Flight maintains current pre-fire plans in accordance with AFI 32-2001, Fire Emergency Services Program. 2.8.3.3. Ensure dispatcher's logs identify fire and chemical hazard symbol changes to explosives locations, notification of inbound or outbound and transiting hazardous cargo, combat-configured aircraft, inbound hazardous cargo-loaded vehicles, and bomb detector dog training. 2.8.3.4. Ensure Fire Emergency Services Flight coordinates on all requests to weld, cut, or otherwise use flame-producing equipment around explosives or munitions stocks. 2.8.3.5. Coordinate with 8 FW/SEW when updating master plan drawings to ensure explosives quantity distance criteria is complete and accurate for all existing or proposed facilities within explosive clear zones. Quantity distance zones will not be included for proposed facilities until USAF site plan approval is received. 2.8.3.6. Coordinate all AF Forms 332, Base Civil Engineer Work Request, AF Forms 103, Base Civil Engineering Work Clearance Request, and DD Forms 1391, FY- Military Construction Project Data, that fall within explosive clear zones with 8 FW/SEW. 2.8.3.7. Ensure the Civil Engineering Exterior Electrical Shop maintains a record of all ohm meter readings for each test point tested in munitions storage areas and explosives operating locations. Written reports reflecting actual meter readings and drawings showing actual test locations will be provided to the facility custodian or area custodian for all lightning protection and static ground test points. 2.8.3.8. Maintain streets and roads used as primary and alternate explosive routes and roads within the munitions storage areas. Roads must be smooth and meet allweather use standards.
8FWI91-201 25 OCTOBER 2013 9 2.8.3.9. Ensure 8 CES/CEPT works closely with 8 FW/SEW to provide required maps for explosive site plans. 2.8.3.10. Ensure Fire Emergency Services Flight maintains copies of all AF Forms 2047. 2.8.4. 8th Communications Squadron will: 2.8.4.1. Provide a listing of all on-base RF transmitters to 8 FW/SEW annually. This listing will include the location of each transmitter, frequency (MHz), output wattage, and antenna gain (db). 2.8.4.2. Coordinate on annual Electromagnetic Radiation (EMR) survey. 2.8.5. 8th Logistics Readiness Squadron will: 2.8.5.1. Coordinate with the 8 FW/CP when aircraft or vehicles loaded with nonnuclear munitions arrive or depart Kunsan AB. 2.8.5.2. Coordinate operating requirements with 8 FW/CP when aircraft loading and unloading activities involve explosives or hazardous materials. 2.8.5.3. Ensure vehicle inspections for all explosives and hazardous materials-loaded vehicles arriving or departing Kunsan AB are conducted in accordance with AFMAN 91-201. 2.8.5.4. Provide guidance to all agencies concerning compliance with Department of Transportation and DoD hazardous material placarding, labeling, packing, and shipping regulations. 2.8.5.5. Complete and distribute packaging and handling deficiency reports IAW AFJMAN 23-215, Reporting of Supply Discrepancies, when explosives or other hazardous materials are involved. 2.9. Air Traffic Ground Handling Support (ATGHS) will: 2.9.1. Coordinate with all appropriate base agencies on inbound or outbound explosivesloaded cargo aircraft. 2.9.2. Provide munitions placarding support for explosives-loaded cargo aircraft transiting Kunsan AB. 2.9.3. Ensure personnel are trained to prepare, process, and dispatch explosives and hazardous cargo departure messages. 2.9.4. Ensure airfreight and ground procedures have been developed for handling military or contract hazardous materials air shipments. S. CLINTON HINOTE, Colonel, USAF Commander
10 8FWI91-201 25 OCTOBER 2013 References Attachment 1 GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION AFPD 91-2, Safety Programs, 24 Jul 2012 AFI 11-218, Aircraft Operations and Movement on the Ground, 28 Oct 2011 AFI 21-101, Aircraft and Equipment Maintenance Management, 26 Jul 2010 AFI 21-201, Conventional Munitions Maintenance Management, 07 Mar 2012 AFI 32-1065, Grounding Systems, 01 Oct 1998 AFI 32-2001, The Fire Emergency Services Program, 09 Sept 2008 AFI 91-202, The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program, 05 Aug 2011 AFI 91-202/PACAFSUP, The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program, 07 Mar 2013 AFI 91-204, Safety Investigations and Reports, 24 Sept 2008 AFMAN 24-306, Manual for the Wheeled Operator, 01 Jul 2009 AFMAN 33-363, Management of Records, 1 Mar 2008 AFMAN 91-201, Explosives Safety Standards, 12 Jan 2011 AFJMAN 23-215, Reporting of Supply Discrepancies, 06 Aug 2001 DoD 6055.9-Std, DoD Ammunition and Explosives Safety Standards, 29 Feb 2008 8 FWI 13-204, Airfield Operations, 13 Jun 2012 8 FWI 15-101, Weather Support Instruction, 17 Apr 2012 8 FWI 21-102, Launch and Recovery of Explosive Loaded Aircraft: End of Runway Procedures, and Hung Ordnance/Jammed Gun Procedures, 21 Nov 2012 Adopted Forms AF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication AF Form 2047, Explosive Facility License AFTO Form 22, Technical Manual (TM) Change Recommendation and Reply AF Form 332, Base Civil Engineer Work Request AF Form 103, Base Civil Engineering Work Clearance Request DD Form 1391, FY-Military Construction Project Data Abbreviations and Acronyms AB Air Base ADA Air Defense Artillery ADWSR Additional Duty Weapons Safety Representative
8FWI91-201 25 OCTOBER 2013 11 AFI Air Force Instruction AFMAN Air Force Manual AGE Aerospace Ground Equipment ATGHS Air Traffic Ground Handling Support CEPT Civil Engineering Geo Base CES Civil Engineering Squadron COTS Commercial off the Shelf CP Command Post CSO Concurrent Servicing Operation DDESB Department of Defense Explosives Safety Board DoD Department of Defense DRMO Defense R Management Office ECP Entry Control Point EED Electro Explosive Device EMR Electro Magnetic Radiation FW Fighter Wing HAS Hardened Aircraft Shelter IAW In Accordance With MAJCOM Major Command MASO Munitions Accountable Systems Officer MOC Maintenance Operations Center MXMW Maintenance Munitions Flight MXS Maintenance Squadron NEW Met Explosive Weight OSS Operational Support Squadron PQDR Product Quality Deficiency Report RWG Reception Working Group SEW Weapons Safety TDY Temporary Duty US United States