/ 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

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/ 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

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