Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
USAM-0014
Organization's ID:
4E-F39/645-F23 DL
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
24 hours
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 2 Risk Management
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide Navy/Marine Corps personnel with supervisory duties over ammunition and explosives operations at shore facilities with a general overview of explosives safety requirements.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Describe basic hazards of ammunition and explosives, including safe handling and explosives safety requirements for different classes of ammunition and explosives

General Topics:

  • Introduction to explosives safety
  • Standard operating procedures
  • Staff requirements and responsibilities
  • Military applications of explosives
  • Chemical fillers
  • Hazard classification and compatibility
  • Fire prevention and protection
  • On and off-station transportation
  • Quality distance
  • ESQD tactics
  • Explosives safety site approval request
  • Ordnance handling
  • Explosives mishaps
  • Risk management
  • Lightning protection systems
  • Facility and buildings standards
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Computer Based Training

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Quizzes
Supplemental Materials