scope:

Weapons

For the purpose of this standard, weapons are considered to be devices containing explosives, propellants, pyrotechnics, initiating compositions or other stored-energy components for use in military operations and their inert variants, excluding devices containing nuclear, biological or chemical agents. Weapons included are:

Bombs

Small Arms and Small Arms Ammunition

Dispenser Weapon Systems

Demolition Materiel/Hand Emplaced Munitions

Guided Weapon Systems

Large Calibre Guns and Ammunition

Mines - excluding anti-personnel mines

Mortar Systems

Non-Operational Devices

Countermeasure Systems

Pyrotechnic Stores (including Flares and Pyrotechnic Hand Grenades)

Underwater Weapons

Unguided Rocket Systems

Remotely Operated Weapons

Cannon and Cannon Ammunition

Associated systems

The standard also makes reference to the design aspects of associated equipment which directly or indirectly interface with the weapon. These perform the functions of launch/fire control, testing, handling, transporting and training and may affect the safety and suitability for service of the weapon. Wherever appropriate and possible, the requirements are harmonised with the requirements of the relevant launch platform and interfacing requirements. The standard, however, does not provide the design requirements for launch platforms. Associated systems are:

Handling equipment

Launch/fire control systems

Launchers

Platform/Weapon Interfacing Equipment

Recovery Systems

Remote Guidance and Control Systems

Test equipment

Training Aids

Weapon Support equipment

Design Requirements

The standard is intended to define design requirements and processes applicable to weapons which are not covered adequately by standard texts or other standards. It is not intended to be a comprehensive design manual. The design requirements and processes covered include:

Compatibility of Material with Explosives

Design Verification and Certification

Design Standards

Environmental Engineering

Insensitive Munitions

Life Assessment

Operating and Maintenance characteristics

Qualification of Explosive Material

Safety Assessment

System Engineering Design and Analysis

Trials and Testing