scope:

a. The purpose of this chapter is to assure that DODCs employ standard procedures for the assignment of the hazard classifications to ammunition and explosives based on the predominant hazard. Resultant assessments provide a means of readily identifying the hazard characteristics of ammunition (containing Class 1 material) and explosives through assignment of hazard categories established for storage and transport as explained in paragraphs 4-2 through 4-7.

b. The Department of Energy (DOE) is authorized by DOT 49 CFR paragraph 173.56(b)(3) (App A, Ref 3) to examine, classify and approve explosives in accordance with these hazard classification procedures as described in applicable DOE orders and manuals.

c. If an ammunition item is established to be non-Class 1 based on predominant hazard, then the tri-service coordinated DoD and DOE hazard classification must be assigned according to the properties of the predominant hazard in accordance with 49 CFR 173 (App A, Ref 3)