NOT INSPECTING AMMUNITION CONTAINERS IS A REALLY BAD PRACTICE

1. SAFETY ALERT SAFETY ALERT SAFETY ALERT SAFETY ALERT SAFETY ALERT SAFETY ALERT NOT INSPECTING AMMUNITION CONTAINERS IS A REALLY BAD PRACTICE DA PAM 385-64 …items transferred to DRMO, the qualified responsible personnel conducting the inspection of material will submit a certificate of inertness …IAW DOD 4160. 21–M–1, chapter II, paragraph D2. DoD 4160.21-M Chapter 4 Para B.3.A.(8) Certifications require dual signatures: 1. (certifier) DoD or Contractor 2. (verifier) DoD U.S. citizen Explosive Safety These items were transported without a proper inspection. Unit personnel releasing ammunition containers are responsible for insuring that two 100% inspections have been performed and documented PRIOR TO SHIPMENT/TURN-IN. The following Statement should be on any release paperwork (DD 1348). “This certifies and verifies that the AEDA residue, Range Residue and/or Explosive Contaminated property listed has been 100 percent properly inspected and to the best of our knowledge and belief, are inert and/or free of explosives or related materials.” USFOR-A THEATER EXPLOSIVE SAFETY OFFICE/ DSN: 318-449-4828 SAFETY ALERT SAFETY ALERT 12-016