Publications - Munitions Safety, Transport & Storage

Ballistics trajectory and impact conditions calculations were conducted in order to investigate the origin of the projection criteria for Insensitive Munitions (IM) and Hazard Classification (HC).

With greater international interest on munitions safety it is important to identify the potential benefits of Insensitive Munitions (IM) when compared to conventional munitions.

NATO standards for the safe storage of ammunition and explosives contain tables with so-called Quantity Distances (QDs).

A study has been conducted on the origin of projection criteria for Insensitive Munitions and Hazard Classification.

An accidental explosion in an ammunition magazine may result in break-up of the structure and a significant debris hazard. Knowledge about this effect is essential to define safety distances and in order to asses the risk.

This document compiles work among MSIAC and NATO member nations over the last 20 years in the field of munition cook-off simulation.  We have collected representative publications, papers, presentations, and other information on the topic, provide a cursory analysis of the breadth of efforts

The IM type V response descriptors given in AOP-39 Ed. 3 have raised a number of questions. MSIAC undertook a study to answer these questions.

Minimizing the probability and subsequent consequences of inadvertent initiation of munitions protects our force and reduces the severity of collateral damage. These direct benefits have been achieved thanks to the Insensitive Munitions community.

Camp Doha Accident Presentation

On the 11th of July 2011 at 5:50 in the morning a huge explosion tore through the Evangelos Florakis Naval Base on the island of Cyprus. The immediate consequences were the loss of 13 personnel with 62 injured.