scope:

This AOP addresses the assessment of ESD hazards associated with personnel-borne or helicopter-generated threats. Such an assessment may be limited to a paper analysis or could include testing to determine the sensitivity of the weapon system (or associated subsystem) to the helicopter and/or personnel ESD threat.

It is not within the scope of this AOP to address ESD threats associated with the transfer of charges that may be generated on non-conductive weapon system surfaces due to the charge separation associated with the movement of the weapon system (or associated subsystem) with respect to non-conductive pads and packaging in the shipping containers. If such threats are likely to be encountered, then a hazard assessment and possibly testing will be needed for the system.