an individual’s qualification and certification are
set forth in OPNAVINST 8023.2.
All personnel must be frequently instructed
in the safety precautions, methods of han-
dling, storage, and uses of the ammunition
or explosives they handle. No one will be
permitted to inspect, prepare, or adjust live
ammunition and explosives until the duties,
preparations, and hazards involved are thoroughly
understood.
Personnel assigned to operate ordnance
equipment must receive, prior to commencing
operation, a thorough indoctrination in gen-
eral safety precautions applicable to ordnance
and in the specific precautions applicable
to the equipment. New or inexperienced per-
sonnel must not be permitted to work in-
dependently on explosive ordnance of any
kind. They must be under the direct and constant
supervision of skilled, experienced, and cer-
tified personnel until adequate experience is
acquired.
Familiarity with any work, even though
dangerous, may lead to carelessness. There-
fore, personnel who supervise or perform
work in connection with the handling, inspection,
installation, and care of cartridges must observe
the following restrictions:
1. Ensure that all applicable regulations are
rigidly observed.
2. Carefully supervise the activities of all
subordinate personnel.
3. Inform all personnel of the constant need
for using the utmost vigilance in the
performance of their work.
AME supervisors that are assigned to
commands that handle ordnance or ejection
seats should be thoroughly knowledgeable about
aircraft logbooks and the aeronautical equipment
service record (AESR) of the logbooks. These
are covered in the Aviation Maintenance
Ratings 1 & C, NAVEDTRA 10343, and
OPNAVINST 4790.2.
The AME supervisor should keep records of
explosive devices and their expiration dates. Some
commands incorporate local cards or sheets that
include the functional checks, pin protrusions,
torque valves, and CDI and QAR requirements.
Blank cards or sheets are provided for individuals
to sign upon completion. MRC numbers can be
incorporated for assignment to ensure that each
step is completed before the next step is started.
This procedure is advantageous during a shift
change or work stoppage.
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