CHAPTER 7 DEMILITARIZATION/DISPOSAL TRAINING

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CHAPTER 7

DEMILITARIZATION/DISPOSAL TRAINING

7-1. GENERAL

methods are presented. Approved methods discussed

are burning, disassembly, detonation, and washout.

Demilitarization and disposal of munitions is a highly

Requirements for decontamination of facilities,

specialized field requiring proper instruction and training

components, scrap metal, and machinery are also

of personnel. There are specific training programs

presented.

Practical exercises are completed to

available for both civilian and military personnel which

reinforce teaching points.

Students are given a

should be completed prior to field assignment. Detailed

demilitarization objective and an SOP is prepared to

instructions for demilitarization and disposal of

completely disassemble an item of ammunition. Final

munitions are provided in depot maintenance work

disposition of each component must be specified. Upon

requirement (DMWR) format and also in letters of

completion of the SOP, students actually set up and

instruction for special cases.

disassemble inert models of the demilitarization

objective. Live demolition exercises are conducted

7-2. ON-SITE TRAINING

consisting of the following:

(1) A discussion of meteorological conditions

A training program shall be instituted in each installation

(e.g., temperature gradient, wind speed and direction,

to develop and maintain employee's interest in the

time of day, and other weather conditions) and their

demilitarization/disposal program, and to insure that

effect on blast waves and the possibility of their being

employees are trained so they may safely and efficiently

directed back to earth.

conduct the operations. The training director shall

(2) A review of the proper placement of

determine the need and arrange for training materials

charges for various items as stated in approved

and program. Training may be accomplished by the

DMWR's and the rationale for such placement.

supervisor on the job or by special instruction in a local

(3) A demonstration of detonation techniques

classroom. In order to insure receiving the maximum

by the school staff including individual set up, priming,

benefits from any training, supervision shall maintain a

and functioning of explosive charges.

continuous program of followup, reinstruction, and

(4) The students, under supervision, will set

enforcement of regulations and procedures with each

up electric and nonelectric charges to detonate

employee.

unserviceable ammunition (e.g., 5 inch projectile, hand

grenades, and mortars) in accordance with an approved

7-3. OFF-SITE TRAINING

SOP.

Two courses are presented at the US Army Defense

b. Surveillance of 'Maintenance/Demilitarization

Ammunition Center and School which is located at the

Operations Course. Another four-week course provides

Savanna Army Depot Activity, Savanna, IL. Personnel

training

the

Surveillance

participate in a training program which consists of formal

Maintenance/Demilitarization Operations to include the

classroom and on-the-job training.

following area:

(1) Review of publications, drawings, and

a. Ammunition Demilitarization Course. This four-

other sources of information peculiar to ammunition

week course defines functions and responsibilities

renovation/demilitarization operations.

concerned with demilitarization operations. After a brief

review of basic publications associated with ammunition

and demilitarization, operational safety, standard

equipment, and approved demilitarization

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