scope:

JSWSRs will be conducted:

(a) For weapons designated as joint Service weapons, including weapons resulting from a joint urgent operational need (JUON) or joint emergent operational need (JEON) in accordance with DoD Directive 5000.71 (Reference (e)). For new weapons, the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) documents will reflect the joint weapon safety requirements in accordance with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Instruction 3170.01H (Reference (f)).

(b) For weapons that are not under the purview of JCIDS, but two or more (multi) Services are using or are expected to use the weapons.

(c) For joint weapons when changes potentially affect the safety of the weapon. For all system changes (e.g., technology refreshment, component replacements or upgrades, energetics replacements or upgrades, and software updates or upgrades), only the changed component(s) and any additional system components where the safety of the component is affected by the change, will require a JSWSR. However, the impact of the change or upgrade at the system level will be addressed at the JSWSR, including any changes in user scenarios, as a result of the upgrade. In the case of legacy system improvement or upgrade, where appropriate and pertinent, previously completed tests and technical information may be used in the development of the JSWSR SDP Preparation Guide (Reference (g)). The PM should consult with the LSSRC for technical content guidance.

(d) At the request of the program executive officer or PM.

(e) When the WSRA of the lead Service for the system acquisition invites one or more of the other Services to participate in a JSWSR when special circumstances or issues regarding the handling, transportation, or storage in joint operating environments are present.

(2) The conduct of the JSWSR for joint weapons will be concurrent with the existing Service weapon safety review. These JSWSRs include the Services' existing weapon review boards and the fuze, ignition system, and software safety review authorities who work collaboratively to provide one set of joint weapon safety findings for a joint weapon system.

(3) Weapons acquired or modified in response to a documented JUON, JEON, or DoD Component-specific urgent operational need will take precedence over other JSWSRs.

OBJECTIVE. Consistent with the requirements of References (b) and (c), this manual provides details for conducting JSWSRs. The JSWSR process is a collaborative process for weapons used by two or more DoD Components, and is conducted in conjunction with, not in addition to, the existing Service-specific weapon safety review processes.

PURPOSE. In accordance with the authority in DoD Directive 5134.01 (Reference (a)), this manual implements policy established in Interim DoD Instruction (DoDI) 5000.02 (Reference (b)) and DoDI 5000.69 (Reference (c)), assigns responsibilities, and provides procedures for managing the JSWSR Process for weapons, weapon systems, ammunition, and any items containing explosives and energetic materials (referred to collectively in this manual as "weapons") intended to be used by two or more DoD Components.