Who looks after licensing within Defence
DLOG-EOB
What is a magazine
A magazine is a stowage specifically designed for the permanent or temporary storage of EO as described in the EOS&H certificate
What is ARMENG-COE responsible for?
What is the SEOSO
The Ships EO Safety Officer is responsible through the CO for the overall management of all embarked EO and its relevant documentation.
Roles:
- recommending lists of personnel to enter magazines and complete Authorised Entry Lists
- ensuring formal management of dealing with EO is implemented
- ensure no activity in presence of may cause an explosive incident.
- Liase with EAO and stakeholders to confirm details for EO transfer conferences
- act as the point of contact for safety, inspection and stowage and security of RO
What is contained in the SEOSO log
What is the EAO
Explosives Accounting Officer
What is STOCKFULL
S - Stowage. All magazine contents are in their correct stowage.
T - Temperature recorded daily to TI38
O - Oils and Greases. No hydraulic leaks and oily rags
C - clips and battens - all necessary securing pins are in place
K - Keys. All doors and hatches which are required to be secured are locked
F - Firefighting. Spraying arrangements are serviceable and free from leaks
U - Unauthorised Items (not listed on EOS&HC) are free from magazine
L - Lids of all packages are secured
L - Lights - to be functional and turned off when not in use.
What’s the reference for EO
ANP 4412-4900 Naval Armament Systems
What is to occur when EO is exposed to high temperature:
What is the normal temperature range EO is stored at?
12 degrees to 32 degrees
What is a STFZ
ANP 4412 STFZ
STFZ manage risks by preventing a system from firing in an unsafe direction either through physical interference or by inhibiting firing commands
Examples of STFZ: Physical stops, software limits, electrical limits
Protects against Muzzle Blast, ejected particles, efflux, or ricochet
When is a STFZ trial conducted
What is HERO
HERO: Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordinance. This refers to the potential for EMR particularly to iniate or interfere with electronically initiated devices
What is a PES
Potential Explosive Site is a location where explosives are stored that could cause an explosion with potentially harmful effects on nearby people and structures known as Exposed Sites
What is NEQ
NEQ or net explosive quantity refers to the net quantity of explosives to be stored or handled at a specific location.
What is the minimum separation distance
It is the shortest straight line distance between PES and ES regardless of barricades or intervening buildings
What is the HCC system
The Hazard Classification System is a combatability based system. It consists of two numbers and a letter. The first number is the class. The second number is the hazard division and the letter is the combatabilty group.
What’s the rules WRT mixing different EO
Different types of EO must not be kept in the same container or packaging unless it is an approved package configuration.
What is a hot gun
50 rounds in 4 hours
What is the outcome of a hot gun
It limits the ammunition which maybe fired
What is the outcome of a hot gun
It limits the ammunition which maybe fired
What is a gun memo
A written log containing
- rounds fired
- replacement of key parts
- STFZ
What is the safety goal
Where are the 4 places EOH&C displayed