International Ammunition Technical Guidelines (Iatg)

/ IATG COURSE SYLLABUS
MILITARY AMMUNITION STOCKPILE MANAGEMENT
EDITION 1 – MAY 2012

INTERNATIONAL AMMUNITION TECHNICAL GUIDELINES (IATG)

COURSE SYLLABUS – MILITARY AMMUNITION STOCKPILE MANAGEMENT

OVERVIEW
Course Title: / Military Ammunition Stockpile Management
Course Code: / SG 3
Aim: / To introduce Police, Military, Customs and Border Guard staff as to the specific requirements of IATG for the safe, effective and efficient storage and handling of ammunition and explosive at the logistic / ammunition depot level.
Students: / Police, Military, Customs and Border staff responsible for the planning or implementation of ammunition and explosives storage at the logistic / ammunition depot level.
Duration: / 5 Days
Previous Experience: / Nil.
Comments: /

The course is only designed to introduce and explain the basic requirements of the International Ammunition Technical Guidelines (IATG) for ammunition stockpile management at the logistic level in ammunition depots. It does not qualify individuals as being competent as Ammunition Specialists.

TRAINING OBJECTIVES
TO 1 / To explain the specific requirements of ammunition and explosive management systems required for ammunition and explosives stockpile management at the logistic level.
TO 2 / To explain the common UN hazard classification and code system for ammunition and explosives.
TO 3 / To introduce the concept of formal risk management, and risk assessment, for the storage of ammunition and explosives in ammunition depots.
TO 4 / To explain the concept of Quantity Distances and Explosive Limit Licences to ensure appropriate safety distances are applied during ammunition storage.
TO 5 / To explain the security requirements for the protection of ammunition and explosives in ammunition storage.
TO 6 / To introduce various explosive safety requirements during the operation of a ammunition depots.
TO 7 / To discuss requirements for, and techniques for, the destruction of surplus ammunition and explosives.
COURSE CONTENT
CODE / TITLE / CONTENT / IATG
COMMON MODULES
C1 / Administration and Introduction /

Explanation of Course
Administrative Issues
Allocation of Syndicates
Individual Introductions

/ N/A
C2 / Introduction to IATG /

Purpose
Guiding Principles
Framework
Integrated Risk and Quality Management System

/ 01.10
C3 / Theory of Explosives /

Types of Explosives
The Explosive Train
Blast and Shock
PI Curves

/ N/A
C4 / UN Hazard Classification Codes /

Rationale
Hazard Divisions
Fire Divisions
Compatibility Groups
Mixing Rules

/ 01.50
04.10
C5 / Faults and Performance Failures /

Definitions
Rationale for Reporting
Actions by User Units
Investigating Authority Responsibilities

/ 01.60
C6 / Bans and Constraints /

Definitions
Rationale
Actions by User Units

/ 01.70
C7 / Introduction to Risk Management /

Concept of Safety
Risk Management Process
Qualitative Risk Assessment
Quantitative Risk Assessment
Risk Management Components
Risk Management Techniques

/ 02.10
C8 / Introduction to Ammunition Accounting /

Types of Stockpile
ACTO Items
Accounting Requirements
Accounting Systems
Lotting and Batching
Stack Tally Cards
Unit of Space Concept

/ 03.10
03.20
C9 / Explosive Limit Licences and Other Documentation /

Types of Licence
Management of Licences
ELL Matrix
Log Books

/ 02.30
06.70
C10 / Fire Safety and Contraband /

Fire Prevention
Fire Safety Plan
Fire Breaks and Vegetation
Immediate Fire Fighting and Appliances
Contraband

/ 02.50
06.10
C11 / Inspection of Explosive Facilities /

Inspection Requirements
Types of Inspection
ESH Inspection Matrix

/ 06.70
12.10
C12 / Ammunition Accidents /

Types of Accident
Rationale for Reporting
Action by User Units
Investigation Authority Requirements

/ 11.10
C13 / Transport of Ammunition /

UN Model Regulations
Transport by Air, Sea, Rail and Road
Security during Transport
Documentation
Emergency Procedures

/ 08.10
MODULE SG3SPECIFIC
MA1 / Planning and Siting of Explosive Facilities /

General Considerations
Systems Approach
Siting Boards

/ 05.10
MA2 / Types of Buildings for Explosives Storage /

Types of Buildings
Design Considerations
Construction Materials
Electrical Requirements

/ 05.20
MA3 / Traverses and Barricades /

Functions
Types
Position
Geometry
Materials

/ 05.30
MA4 / Quantity Distances /

Inside Quantity Distances
Outside Quantity Distances
ELL Matrix
Mini Exercise

/ 02.20
MA5 / Quantity Distance EXERCISE /

Manual Estimations

/ 02.20
MA6 / Safeguarding of Explosive Facilities /

Safeguarding Systems
Mapping, Yellow and Purple Lines
Directional Weapons Map
Maintenance of Safeguarded Areas

/ 02.40
MA7 / Surveillance and Proof /

Purpose
Degradation of Explosives and Propellants
In Service Proof
Chemical Stability
In Service Stability Surveillance Systems
Surveillance of Nitrate Esters

/ 07.20
06.50
MA8 / Control of Explosive Facilities /

Operational procedures
Estate Management
Over-flights
Isolation and Segregation of Stocks
Temperature Limitations
Moisture Protection and Ventilation

/ 06.10
MA9 / Storage and Handling /

Calculation of Storage Space Requirements
Stacking
Racking
Stack Tally Cards
Storage Temperatures

/ 06.20
06.30
MA10 / Storage – Specific Safety Precautions /

Breakdown Operations
Free From Explosives (FFE)
Electro-Explosive Devices (EED)
Health Hazards
Phosphorous Ammunition
Permits to Work

/ 06.50
MA11 / Electrical and MHE Issues /

Electrical Categories
Electrical Supply and Safety
Electrostatic Precautions
Lightning Protection
MHE Category and Zoning
Operating Limitations

/ 05.40
05.50
MA12 / Radio Frequency (RF) Hazards /

Introduction and Principles
Exposure Levels
Safe Separation Distances

/ 05.60
MA13 / Ammunition Processing Safety /

Man Limits
Safe Systems of Work
PPE
Control of Equipment
Cleanliness
Supervision and Competency

/ 07.10
MA14 / Ammunition Processing (Inspection and Repair Instructions (I&RI)) /

Talk Through I&RI

/ 07.10
MA15 / Introduction to IATG Software /

QD and ELL
Explosion Consequence Analysis

MA16 / Depot Planning EXERCISE /

Location
QD
ELL
Safeguarding Map

MA17 / Security of Ammunition Depots /

Security Risk Assessment
Security Plan
Access Control
Locks, Grilles, Doors, Windows
Staff Vetting
Diversion Risks

/ 09.10
MA18 / Security of Ammunition Depots EXERCISE /

Complete Risk Assessment
Develop Security Plan

/ 09.10
MA19 / Ammunition Destruction /

Determination of Surplus
Destruction Planning
Ammunition Destruction – Burning Tanks, Open Burning and Open Detonation
Ammunition Destruction – Introduction to Industrial Demilitarization
Ammunition Demilitarization - Techniques

/ 03.10
10.10
MA20 / Ammunition Destruction EXERCISE /

Case Study

COURSE INFORMATION SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS
Document / Source / Qty
IATG USB Drive / UN ODA / 20

/ IATG COURSE SYLLABUS
MILITARY AMMUNITION STOCKPILE MANAGEMENT
EDITION 1 – MAY 2012
IATG and Military Ammunition Stockpile Management / Course SG3
DAY / PERIOD 1 / PERIOD 2 / PERIOD 3 / PERIOD 4 / PERIOD 5 / PERIOD 6 / PERIOD 7
0830 - 0915 / 0930 - 1015 / 1045 - 1130 / 1145 - 1230 / 1330 - 1415 / 1430 - 1515 / 1530 - 1615
1 / Administration and Introduction / Introduction to IATG / COFFEE BREAK / Theory of Explosives / UN Hazard Classification Codes / LUNCH BREAK / Faults and Performance Failures / Bans and Constraints / Introduction to Risk Management
IATG 01.10 / IATG 01.50
IATG 04.10 / IATG 01.60 / IATG 01.70 / IATG 02.10
C1 / C2 / C3 / C4 / C5 / C6 / C7
2 / Planning and Siting of Explosive Facilities / Types of Buildings / Traverse and Barricades / Quantity Distances / Explosive Limit Licences / Quantity Distances EXERCISE / Safeguarding of Explosive Facilities
IATG 05.10 / IATG 05.10 / IATG 05.20 / IATG 04.10 / IATG 02.30
IATG 06.70 / IATG 04.10 / IATG 02.40
MA1 / MA2 / MA3 / MA4 / C9 / MA5 / MA6
3 / Introduction to Ammunition Accounting / Surveillance and Proof / Fire Safety and Contraband / Control of Explosive Facilities / Storage and Handling / Storage Specific Safety Precautions / Electrical and MHE Issues
IATG 03.10
IATG 03.20 / IATG 07.20 / IATG 06.10
IATG 02.50 / IATG 06.10 / IATG 06.20
IATG 06.30 / IATG 06.50 / IATG 05.40
IATG 05.50
C8 / MA7 / C10 / MA8 / MA9 / MA10 / MA11
4 / RF Hazards / Ammunition Processing (Safety) / Ammunition Processing (I&RI) / Introduction to IATG Software / Depot Planning EXERCISE / Depot Planning EXERCISE / Depot Planning EXERCISE
IATG 05.60 / IATG 07.10 / IATG 07.10
MA12 / MA13 / MA14 / MA15 / MA16 / MA16 / MA16
5 / Inspection of Explosive Facilities / Ammunition Accidents / Security of Ammunition Depots / Security of Ammunition Depots EXERCISE / Transport of Ammunition / Ammunition Destruction / Ammunition Destruction
EXERCISE
IATG 06.70
IATG 12.10 / IATG 11.10 / IATG 09.10 / IATG 09.10 / IATG 08.10 / IATG 03.10
IATG 10.10 / IATG 03.10
IATG 10.10
C11 / C12 / MA17 / MA17 / C13 / MA19 / MA19