NAVSEA ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION HAZARDS - HAZARDS TO ORDNANCE

1. The purpose of this volume is to prescribe operating procedures and precautions to prevent
initiation of electrically initiated devices (EID’s) in ordnance from electromagnetic radiation
(EMR).
2. This manual supersedes NAVSEA OP 3565/NAVAIR 16-1-529 Volume 2 Sixteenth Revision,
dated 1 June 2007, which should be destroyed.
3. This volume provides technical guidance to assist commanding officers in carrying out their
responsibilities for safety from a radio frequency hazards standpoint. The procedures and
precautions prescribed herein apply in every instance within the Naval establishment (ships and
shore stations) where an electrically-initiated explosive item is exposed to radio frequency fields
of potentially hazardous frequency and intensity. Operational commanders may waive
compliance with any provision, when essential, under emergency conditions. When
noncompliance with restrictions contained herein is essential, emergency procedures are
provided in order to explain and minimize the risks involved.
4. Changes and revisions to this publications will be promulgated by Commanding Officer,
Naval Ordnance Safety and Security Activity (NOSSA) in a timely manner following
coordination with other cognizant commanders such as NAVAIRSYSCOM for air launched
weapons and current aircraft, and SPAWARSYSCOM for transmitter radio frequency (RF)
emission data. Interim changes will be made by letter or message as ACN’s (advance change
notices) which will be directed to the commanders directly concerned. Comments or
suggestions relative to material to be included in such changes should be forwarded as
specified in the following paragraph.