How should mismarked or damaged munitions be handled?

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How should mismarked or damaged munitions be handled?

Mismarked or damaged munitions pose unpredictable hazards, so the priority is containment and expert disposition rather than moving or tampering. Do not move the item; isolate the area to keep others away and maintain a safe distance. Notify the Munitions Safety Officer (MSO) so trained personnel can assess and direct the response. Follow the established demilitarization or repair guidelines, which detail the approved disposition and actions, and ensure recovery is done only by qualified individuals. Movement, on-site testing, or improvised repairs can trigger detonation or release hazardous components, making those actions inappropriate. Keeping the area secure and coordinating with the MSO ensures the munition is handled safely according to official procedures.

Mismarked or damaged munitions pose unpredictable hazards, so the priority is containment and expert disposition rather than moving or tampering. Do not move the item; isolate the area to keep others away and maintain a safe distance. Notify the Munitions Safety Officer (MSO) so trained personnel can assess and direct the response. Follow the established demilitarization or repair guidelines, which detail the approved disposition and actions, and ensure recovery is done only by qualified individuals. Movement, on-site testing, or improvised repairs can trigger detonation or release hazardous components, making those actions inappropriate. Keeping the area secure and coordinating with the MSO ensures the munition is handled safely according to official procedures.

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