Manual: Department of Defense

Department of Defense
MANUAL
NUMBER 6055.09-M, Volume 3

February 29, 2008
Administratively Reissued August 4, 2010
Incorporating Change 1, March 12, 2012
USD(AT&L)
SUBJECT: DoD Ammunition and Explosives Safety Standards: General Quantity-Distance

Criteria for Accidental Detonations
References: See Enclosure 1
V3.1. PURPOSE
V3.1.1. Manual. This Manual is composed of several volumes, each containing its own
purpose, and administratively reissues DoD 6055.09-STD (Reference (a)). The purpose of the
overall Manual, in accordance with the authority in DoD Directives 5134.01 and 6055.9E
(References (b) and (c)), is to establish explosives safety standards (hereafter referred to as
“standards”) for the Department of Defense.
V3.1.1.1. These standards are designed to manage risks associated with DoD-titled
ammunition and explosives (AE) by providing protection criteria to minimize serious injury, loss
of life, and damage to property.
V3.1.1.2. Due to the size and complexity of this Manual, alternate paragraph numbering
has been approved for use throughout. The initial numeric set (V#) refers to the volume number
within the Manual; the second set (E#) refers to the enclosure number; and subsequent numbers
refer to the section, paragraph, and subparagraph numbers. If there is no E#, the reference is to a
section above the signature of the volume.
V3.1.2. Volume. This Volume provides general quantity-distance (QD) criteria for the
accidental detonation of hazard division (HD) 1.1 through 1.6 AE and HD 6.1 items containing
toxic chemical agents.
V3.2. APPLICABILITY. This Volume:
V3.2.1. Applies to:

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V3.2.1.1. OSD, the Military Departments, the Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs
of Staff and the Joint Staff, the Combatant Commands, the Office of the Inspector General of the
Department of Defense, the Defense Agencies, the DoD Field Activities, and all other
organizational entities within the Department of Defense (hereafter referred to collectively as the
“DoD Components”).
V3.2.1.2. DoD-titled AE wherever it is located.
V3.2.1.3. DoD personnel and property when potentially endangered by known host-
nation or off-installation AE hazards.
V3.2.1.4. DoD facilities siting and construction, except as indicated in paragraph V3.2.2.
V3.2.1.5. The evaluation of non-DoD explosives siting submissions on DoD installations

(see section V4.E5.21.).
V3.2.2. Provided the documentation requirements of paragraph V3.E2.3.5. are met, does not
apply to:
V3.2.2.1. Existing facilities, or those approved for construction under then-current

editions of these standards. This exception applies for the balance of the useful lives of such
facilities provided:
V3.2.2.1.1. The facility continues to be used for its intended purpose.
V3.2.2.1.2. The explosives safety hazards are not increased.
V3.2.2.1.3. Redesign or modification is not practicable.
V3.2.2.1.4. The quantity of AE cannot be reduced for reasons of operational

necessity.
V3.2.2.2. Those planned facilities that do not meet these standards, but have been
certified by the Heads of the DoD Components (see section V1.E3.4.) as essential for operational
or other compelling reasons.
V3.2.2.3. Other situations that, upon analysis by the Heads of the DoD Components and
the Department of Defense Explosives Safety Board (DDESB), are determined to provide the
required degree of safety through use of protective construction or other specialized safety
features.
V3.3. DEFINITIONS
V3.3.1. Abbreviations and Acronyms. See Glossary.
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V3.3.2. Terms. See Volume 8 of this Manual.
V3.4. POLICY. As established in Reference (c) and consistent with peacetime, contingency, or
wartime operational requirements and corresponding DoD military munitions requirements from
the broadest and most fundamental explosives safety management perspective, it is DoD policy
to:
V3.4.1. Provide the maximum possible protection to people and property from the potential
damaging effects of DoD military munitions (explosive and chemical). Applying the standards
herein provides only the minimum protection criteria for personnel and property, and greater
protection should always be provided when practicable.
V3.4.2. Minimize exposures consistent with safe and efficient operations (i.e., expose the
minimum number of people for the minimum time to the minimum amount of explosives or
chemical agents).
V3.5. RESPONSIBILITIES. See Enclosure 2.
V3.6. PROCEDURES. See Enclosure 3. Criteria provided in this Manual are given in English
units (e.g., foot or feet (ft), pounds (lbs), pounds per square inch (psi)), with metric equivalents
shown in brackets (e.g., meters (m), kilograms (kg), kilopascals (kPa)).
V3.7. RELEASABILITY. UNLIMITED. This Volume is approved for public release and is
available on the Internet from the DoD Issuances Website at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives.
V3.8. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Volume is effective upon its publication to the DoD Issuances
Website.
Enclosures
1. References
2. Responsibilities
3. QD Criteria for Accidental Detonations
Glossary
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ENCLOSURE 1: REFERENCES ...................................................................................................6
ENCLOSURE 2: RESPONSIBILITIES .........................................................................................7
UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR ACQUISITION, TECHNOLOGY,

AND LOGISTICS (USD(AT&L)) ......................................................................................7
CHAIRMAN, DDESB ...............................................................................................................7
HEADS OF THE DoD COMPONENTS ..................................................................................7
ENCLOSURE 3: QD CRITERIA FOR ACCIDENTAL DETONATIONS ..................................8
HD 1.1 ........................................................................................................................................8
HD 1.2 ..................................................................................................................................4143
HD 1.3 ..................................................................................................................................5355
HD 1.4 ..................................................................................................................................5355
HD 1.6 ..................................................................................................................................5961
HD 6.1 ..................................................................................................................................5961
APPENDIX
FIGURES CITED IN ENCLOSURE 3 .........................................................................6365
GLOSSARY ..............................................................................................................................6870
ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS ............................................................................6870
TABLES
V3.E3.T1. HD 1.1 IBD and PTRD ...................................................................................1516

V3.E3.T2. HD 1.1 HFD ....................................................................................................1920
V3.E3.T3. HFD for Open Stacks of Selected HD 1.1 AE ................................................2223
V3.E3.T4. HD 1.1 ILD from ECM ...................................................................................2830
V3.E3.T5. HD 1.1 ILD .....................................................................................................3234
V3.E3.T6. HD 1.1 IMD Hazard Factors...........................................................................3537
V3.E3.T7. QD for HD 1.1 AE for K = 1.1, 1.25, 2, 2.75, 4.5, and 5 ...............................3739
V3.E3.T8. QD for HD 1.1 AE for K = 6, 8, 9, 11, 18, and 40 .........................................3941
V3.E3.T9. Summary of HD 1.2.1, 1.2.2, and 1.2.3 QD ...................................................4345
V3.E3.T10. HD 1.2.1 QD (IBD, PTRD, ILD) for AE with NEWQD > 1.60 lbs [0.73 kg]4547
V3.E3.T11. HDD for HD 1.2.1 AE Stored in Structures That Can Contribute to
the Debris Hazard ........................................................................................4850
V3.E3.T12. HD 1.2.2 QD (IBD, PTRD, ILD) for AE with NEWQD ≤1.60 lbs [0.73 kg]5052
V3.E3.T13. HD 1.2.1, 1.2.2, and 1.2.3 Mixing Rules ........................................................5254
V3.E3.T14. HD 1.3 QD ......................................................................................................5456
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V3.E3.T15. HD 1.4 QD ......................................................................................................5860

V3.E3.T16. HD 1.6 QD ......................................................................................................6062
FIGURES
V3.E3.F1. ECM Orientation Effects on IMD: Side-to-Side Orientation ........................6365

V3.E3.F2. HPM Orientation Effects ................................................................................6365
V3.E3.F3. ECM Orientation Effects on IMD: Side-to-Side Orientation ........................6466
V3.E3.F4. ECM Orientation Effects on IMD...................................................................6566
V3.E3.F5. ECM Orientation Effects on IMD...................................................................6567
V3.E3.F6. ECM Orientation Effects on IMD: Canted ECMs .........................................6567
V3.E3.F7. ECM Orientation Effects on IMD: ECMs of Significantly Different
Lengths.........................................................................................................6668
V3.E3.F8. ECM Orientation Effects on Barricaded and Unbarricaded IMD and ILD ....6769
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ENCLOSURE 1
REFERENCES
(a) DoD 6055.09-STD, “DoD Ammunition and Explosives Safety Standards,” February 29,
2008 (cancelled by Volume 1 of this Manual)
(b) DoD Directive 5134.01, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and
Logistics (USD(AT&L)),” December 9, 2005
(c) DoD Directive 6055.9E, “Explosives Safety Management and the DoD Explosives Safety
Board,” August 19, 2005
(d) DoD 5100.76-M, “Physical Security of Sensitive Conventional Arms, Ammunition, and
Explosives,” August 12, 2000
(e) Department of Defense Explosives Safety Board, Technical Paper 13, “Prediction of
Building Debris for Quantity-Distance Siting,” April 19911
(f) Department of Defense Explosives Safety Board, Technical Paper 16, “Methodologies for
Calculating Primary Fragment Characteristics,” April 1, 20091
(g) Parts 171-177 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, current edition
(h) Department of Defense Explosives Safety Board, Technical Paper 10, Change 3,
“Methodology for Chemical Hazard Prediction,” June 19801
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Available from DDESB, Room 856C, Hoffman Building I, 2461 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA
22331-0600; Phone: 703-325-0891; Fax: 703-325-6227; http://www.ddesb.pentagon.mil/techpapers.html.
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ENCLOSURE 2
RESPONSIBILITIES
V3.E2.1. UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR ACQUISITION, TECHNOLOGY, AND

LOGISTICS (USD(AT&L)). The USD(AT&L) shall provide overall policy guidance for the
DoD Explosives Safety Management Program.
V3.E2.2. CHAIRMAN, DDESB. The Chairman, DDESB, shall report to the Deputy Under
Secretary of Defense for Installations and Environment (DUSD(I&E)) and, on behalf of the
USD(AT&L) and the DUSD(I&E), shall collaborate with the Military Service-appointed voting
DDESB members to maintain explosives safety standards.
V3.E2.3. HEADS OF THE DoD COMPONENTS. The Heads of the DoD Components shall:
V3.E2.3.1. Implement the DoD explosives safety standards.
V3.E2.3.2. Comply with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. Where this
Volume conflicts with such laws and regulations, ensure the safety of DoD personnel and the
public while complying and notify the Chairman, DDESB, through the Component’s board
member, of the conflict. These standards are not intended to be so rigid as to prevent the DoD
Components from accomplishing their assigned missions.
V3.E2.3.3. Issue DoD Component guidance that implements these standards and provides
DoD Component unique requirements.
V3.E2.3.4. Send a copy of any implementing and supplementary guidance to these standards
to the Chairman, DDESB.
V3.E2.3.5. Document the exceptions described in paragraph V3.2.2. in permanent records.

These records must include:
V3.E2.3.5.1. The effective date the applicable DoD explosives safety standards were
first published.
V3.E2.3.5.2. The date the deviant facility was either approved, from an explosives safety
viewpoint, for use or was first used in a manner deviating from this standard.

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ENCLOSURE 3
QD CRITERIA FOR ACCIDENTAL DETONATIONS
V3.E3.1. HD 1.1
V3.E3.1.1. Permissible Exposures to Airblast Overpressure
V3.E3.1.1.1. 12 psi [82.7 kPa] at 9W1/3 [3.57Q1/3]. Barricading is required.
V3.E3.1.1.1.1. Buildings that house the following are permitted at this overpressure:
V3.E3.1.1.1.1.1. Successive steps of a single production, renovation, or

maintenance operation.
V3.E3.1.1.1.1.2. A security alert force.
V3.E3.1.1.1.1.3. A tactical missile site, where greater distances from the potential
explosion site (PES) cannot be provided for technical or tactical reasons.
V3.E3.1.1.1.1.4. Break rooms and change houses that are both part of an
operating line and used exclusively by personnel operating the line. An exception is when the
break room is integral to the PES and used only by personnel from that PES. For this situation,
no QD applies.
V3.E3.1.1.1.1.5. Dunnage preparation or similar non-AE operations, if used only

by personnel employed at the PES.
V3.E3.1.1.1.1.6. Temporary holding areas for AE conveyances servicing

production or maintenance facilities.
V3.E3.1.1.1.1.7. AE-related operations in magazine areas, when performing

minor maintenance, preservation, packaging, or surveillance inspection.
V3.E3.1.1.1.1.8. Barricaded service magazines that are part of an operating line.

Separation distances shall be based on the net explosive weight for quantity-distance (NEWQD)
and the HD of the AE in the magazine and not that in other parts of the operating line.
V3.E3.1.1.1.2. Exceptions include:
V3.E3.1.1.1.2.1. Unmanned auxiliary utility facilities (e.g., transformer stations,

water treatment and pollution abatement facilities) that serve, but are not an integral function in,
the PES and would not create an immediate secondary hazard if lost. Such unmanned facilities
need not be barricaded. See paragraph V4.E5.2.2. for situations where auxiliary facilities serving

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only one PES or AE operation are permitted to be separated from the facility or operation they
support based on fire separation distance only.
V3.E3.1.1.1.2.2. Unmanned auxiliary power generation or conversion facilities

that exclusively supply power to an AE storage area or security fence lighting may be located at
fire protection distance (50 ft [15.2 m] for non-combustible structures, 100 ft [30.5 m] for
combustible structures) from AE facilities.
V3.E3.1.1.2. 3.5 psi [24 kPa] at 18W1/3 [7.14Q1/3].
V3.E3.1.1.2.1. Facilities that house the following are permitted at this overpressure:
V3.E3.1.1.2.1.1. Labor-intensive AE operations (e.g., surveillance, maintenance,

inspection) closely related to the PES.
V3.E3.1.1.2.1.2. Buildings, excluding magazine-area loading docks, for comfort,

safety, or convenience (e.g., lunchrooms, motor pools, area offices, auxiliary fire stations,
transportation dispatch points, and shipping and receiving buildings) that are used exclusively in
support of the PES.
V3.E3.1.1.2.1.3. Parallel operating lines, whether or not barricaded, provided the

AE involved in each operating line present similar hazards. The criticality or survivability of one
or more of the operating lines may require that each line be given inhabited building distance
(IBD)-level protection.
V3.E3.1.1.2.1.4. Operational support buildings (e.g., day rooms, operation

offices, and similar functions) that only personnel from the activity operating the PES use or
attend.
V3.E3.1.1.2.1.5. Training functions (e.g., classroom and field training of

personnel who may be required to engage in AE work) that only personnel from the activity
operating the PES use or attend. Maneuver areas, proving ground tracks, and similar facilities
for armored vehicles also may be exposed to 3.5 psi [24 kPa] because the vehicles provide
adequate protection to the operators from fragments and debris.
V3.E3.1.1.2.1.6. Maintenance of military vehicles or equipment that are located

outside the United States, when the PES is a basic load or a ready storage area. In such cases:
V3.E3.1.1.2.1.6.1. The NEWQD at each PES is limited to 8,818 lbs [4,000

kg] or less.
V3.E3.1.1.2.1.6.2. The maintenance work must be performed exclusively for

the unit for which the basic load of AE is stored.

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V3.E3.1.1.2.1.7. Auxiliary power and utilities functions including auxiliary

power plants; compressor stations; electric power transformers; tool and consumable supplies
storage and issue; and handling equipment service, battery charging, and minor repair.
V3.E3.1.1.2.1.7.1. When such facilities serve an entire naval station or base

complex, or when loss of the facility shall cause an immediate loss of vital function, the
minimum exposure level shall be IBD (40-50W1/3 [15.87-19.84Q1/3]).
V3.E3.1.1.2.1.7.2. Naval station “cold-iron” ship support facilities (e.g.,

supply and mechanical support) are excluded from QD criteria when they are not continuously
manned; when they are serving only the waterfront area; and when the PES is a ship or AE
handling location on the waterfront.
V3.E3.1.1.2.1.8. Minimum distance between separate groups of AE-loaded,

combat-configured aircraft or between aircraft and a pre-load or “quick-turn” site that serves to
arm an aircraft. The use of intervening barricades is required to eliminate propagation by
primary fragment impact, thereby eliminating the need to total NEWQD. Loading AE aboard
aircraft can be accomplished within each group of aircraft without additional protection.
V3.E3.1.1.2.1.9. Unbarricaded service magazine separation distances shall be

based on the NEWQD and the HD of the AE in the magazine and not that in other parts of the
operating line.
V3.E3.1.1.2.1.10. Container stuffing and unstuffing operations that provide

routine support to a PES. This applies only to main support functions that are set aside for
support of ship-loading, depot, or manufacturing operations. When in connection with ship
loading and unloading and the exposed site (ES) is an AE ship, the quantity at the container site
governs. Container stuffing and unstuffing in a magazine area are permitted at intermagazine
distance (IMD) in accordance with (IAW) paragraph V3.E3.1.5. Criteria applicable to the
loading and unloading of a conveyance at a magazine are addressed in section V4.E5.19.
V3.E3.1.1.2.1.11. Combat aircraft support facilities, as follows:
V3.E3.1.1.2.1.11.1. Between AE-loaded combat aircraft and those non-AE

facilities that directly support the servicing and launching of a unit’s armed aircraft. Such
facilities include operating facilities that handle AE on the flight line, or prepare and service
armed aircraft, and facilities that house personnel who fly combat aircraft.
V3.E3.1.1.2.1.11.2. Direct flight line combat aircraft associated facilities,

which may contain field offices, break rooms, unit training rooms, and equipment and supply
rooms, as well as petroleum, oils, and lubricants hydrant facilities, and civil engineer fire
protection stations. Morale, welfare, and recreation (MWR) facilities; base civil engineering
headquarters; and industrial facilities, including central base supply, are required to be at IBD.
V3.E3.1.1.2.1.12. Parking lots for privately owned vehicles (POVs) belonging to

personnel employed at or stationed at multiple PESs. When a POV parking lot supports a single

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PES, it may be separated at less than intraline distance (ILD) only from its associated facility;
however, a minimum distance of 100 ft [30.5 m] to the PES it supports is required to protect the
PES from vehicle fires. This minimum distance of 100 ft [30.5 m] may be reduced to 50 ft [15.2
m] if the PES is of non-combustible construction, a barrier sufficient to prevent the vehicle from
rolling within 50 ft [15.2m] of the PES is located between the POV parking spaces and the PES,
and the DoD Component has assessed the risk from debris (i.e., bumpers) projected directly
toward the PES and implemented any required controls. Access for emergency vehicles must be
provided. The provisions of this subparagraph do not negate the need to comply with any
applicable security requirements for POV access to, or parking in, explosives areas. (See DoD
5100.76-M (Reference (d)).)
V3.E3.1.1.2.2. Exposures indicated in this section that are provided blast suppression
and structure hardening so that comparable protection levels for personnel and equipment as
provided by 18W1/3 [7.14Q1/3] may be sited at 9W1/3 [3.57Q1/3].
V3.E3.1.1.3. 2.3 psi [15.8 kPa] at 24W1/3 [9.52Q1/3]. Personnel exposed to remotely
controlled operations.
V3.E3.1.1.4. 2.3-1.7 psi [15.8-11.7 kPa] at 24-30W1/3 [9.52-11.9Q1/3].
V3.E3.1.1.4.1. Public traffic routes (PTRs) with medium and low traffic densities as
described in subparagraph V3.E3.1.2.1.1.5.
V3.E3.1.1.4.2. On-base roads, as follows: The DoD Components may provide

protection less than 60 percent of IBD to installation-related personnel transiting QD arcs when
the risks are evaluated, documented, and IAW DoD Component-established procedures.
Effective October 1, 2000, all new construction of AE storage and operating facilities, and any
change in operations within existing facilities that increases the explosives safety risk, should
provide both the general public and installation-related personnel who are not involved in
munitions-related operations protection that provides a minimum of 60 percent of IBD. When a
DoD Component determines exposures at less than 60 percent of IBD are necessary, the DoD
Component should consider use of methods to inform transients of potential risks (e.g., written
acknowledgment of the risk by vendors or others with a recurring need to transit the explosives
safety quantity-distance (ESQD) area, warning signs, flashing lights, physical barriers). The
DoD Component’s decision to provide transients protection at less than 60 percent of IBD shall
be:
V3.E3.1.1.4.2.1. Supported by a qualitative risk assessment considering factors

such as:
V3.E3.1.1.4.2.1.1. Operational necessity.
V3.E3.1.1.4.2.1.2. The operation being performed (e.g., static storage,

maintenance, and production).
V3.E3.1.1.4.2.1.3. Operational activity cycles.

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V3.E3.1.1.4.2.1.4. Alternate routes.
V3.E3.1.1.4.2.1.5. Traffic density.
V3.E3.1.1.4.2.1.6. Accident records.
V3.E3.1.1.4.2.1.7. Time interval of exposure.
V3.E3.1.1.4.2.1.8. Type and quantity of AE in proximity to the area transited.
V3.E3.1.1.4.2.1.9. The closest distance from the area transited to the PES.
V3.E3.1.1.4.2.1.10. The need for installation-related personnel to transit the

ESQD arc.
V3.E3.1.1.4.2.2. Reviewed as changes occur to either operations, which would

increase the explosives safety risk, or the number of exposed, and upon change of the approving
authority.
V3.E3.1.1.4.3. Open-air recreation facilities (e.g., ball diamonds, golf courses, and
volleyball courts), which do not contain structures, used for MWR and community relations
purposes at military installations and activities. As an exception, neither blast nor fragment
criteria apply when such facilities are located near AE support operations and used by off-duty
military or on-duty military or DoD civilians or contractors (e.g., munitions workers, security
guards, firefighters) who directly support these AE operations. However, when possible, such
facilities should fully comply with this Manual.
V3.E3.1.1.4.4. Training areas (e.g., observation points, classrooms or other

instruction areas for ranges, and similar fixed facilities designed for occasional use coincident
with the use of the range). As an exception, to allow for realism in training, this separation does
not apply to AE needed for any particular exercise or on-the-job training. However, this
separation or equivalent protection is required from permanent PES and AE supply points.
V3.E3.1.1.4.5. Open-air aircraft passenger loading and unloading areas.
V3.E3.1.1.4.6. Parking lots for administrative areas. (Minimum fragment distances

apply; see paragraph V3.E3.1.2.)
V3.E3.1.1.4.7. Inert storage located in the open (no structures involved) when not
directly related to the explosives mission and when accessed by personnel not directly related to
the explosives mission. (See subparagraph V3.E3.1.1.6.9. if located within a structure.)
V3.E3.1.1.5. 1.7 psi [11.7 kPa] at 30W1/3 [11.9Q1/3]. Combat aircraft parking areas
exposed to AE storage and operating facilities.

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V3.E3.1.1.6. 1.2-0.90 psi [8.3-6.2 kPa] at 40-50W1/3 [15.87-19.84Q1/3].
V3.E3.1.1.6.1. Inhabited buildings and administrative and housing areas.
V3.E3.1.1.6.2. An installation boundary, unless the area outside the boundary

naturally prohibits access, is government land that is not open to the public, or access is restricted
and controlled by other means. When IBD QD arcs penetrate an installation’s boundary, the
Service shall certify IBD protection does not apply to the encumbered area and shall establish
procedures to monitor the area for any change in status.
V3.E3.1.1.6.3. Recreation facilities (e.g., ball diamonds, golf courses, and volleyball
courts) that contain structures.
V3.E3.1.1.6.4. Flight-line passenger service functions (e.g., terminal buildings).
V3.E3.1.1.6.5. Main powerhouses that provide vital utilities to a major portion of an

installation.
V3.E3.1.1.6.6. Shops that by reason of their vital strategic nature, or high intrinsic
value of their contents, should not be placed at risk.
V3.E3.1.1.6.7. Functions that, if momentarily put out of action, would cause an

immediate secondary hazard by reason of their failure to function.
V3.E3.1.1.6.8. PTRs with high traffic density as described in subparagraph

V3.E3.1.2.1.1.5.
V3.E3.1.1.6.9. Inert storage located in a structure when not directly related to the
explosives mission and when accessed by personnel not directly related to the explosives
mission. (See subparagraph V3.E3.1.1.4.7. if no structure is involved.)
V3.E3.1.2. Minimum Fragment Distances
V3.E3.1.2.1. The minimum distance for protection from hazardous fragments shall be
based on primary and secondary fragments from the PES and the population or traffic density of
the ES. It is defined as the distance at which the density of hazardous fragments becomes 1 per
600 square feet (ft2) [55.7 square meters (m2)] (this distance is not the maximum fragment range
distance). DDESB-approved analyses and/or approved tests may be used to determine minimum
distances for both primary and secondary fragments. DDESB Technical Paper 13 (Reference
(e)) is an example of a method to determine minimal distances for building debris, while DDESB
Technical Paper 16 (Reference (f)) provides similar information to determine minimal distances
for primary fragments. In the absence of appropriate analyses or tests, default hazardous debris
distances (HDDs) apply:

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V3.E3.1.2.1.1. For populous locations provided IBD protection, the minimum

distance shall be the hazardous fragment distance (HFD). If this distance is not known, the
following shall apply:
V3.E3.1.2.1.1.1. For all types of HD 1.1 in quantities < 450 lbs NEWQD [204
kg], the HFD shall be determined as follows (public traffic route distance (PTRD) is 60 percent
of the specified HFD):
V3.E3.1.2.1.1.1.1. For HD 1.1 in a 7-Bar or a 3-Bar earth-covered magazine

(ECM), use ECM distances shown in Table V3.E3.T1., as discussed in paragraph V3.E3.1.3.
ILD shall be IAW subparagraph V3.E3.1.4.1.
V3.E3.1.2.1.1.1.2. For HD 1.1 in an Undefined ECM, where the loading

density = NEWQD (lbs)/internal volume (cubic feet (ft3)) [English equation V3.E3.1-1] is <
0.028 lbs/ft3 [loading density = NEWQD (kg)/internal volume (cubic meter (m3)) [Metric
V3.E3.1-2] is < 0.449 kg/m3] use ECM distances shown in Table V3.E3.T1., as discussed in
paragraph V3.E3.1.3. ILD shall be IAW subparagraph V3.E3.1.4.1.
V3.E3.1.2.1.1.1.3. For HD 1.1 in an Undefined ECM where the loading

density is > 0.028 lbs/ft3 [> 0.449 kg/m3], use “ECM – side and rear” distances of Table
V3.E3.T1. and for front exposure, apply the greater of the “ECM – front” IBD distance of Table
V3.E3.T1. or the HFD from the “Structure” column of Table V3.E3.T2., for the net explosive
weight (NEW) in the ECM; if the ECM headwall meets the definition of aboveground structure
or site (AGS) heavy wall (H) use the “Structure” column of Table V3.E3.T2., otherwise, use the
“Structure” column for nonprimary fragment producing explosives or the “Open” column for
primary fragment producing explosives. ILD shall be IAW subparagraph V3.E3.1.4.1.
V3.E3.1.2.1.1.1.4. Where ECM, regardless of structural designation, have

been designed, analyzed, or tested to have a reduced IBD and have been approved by the
DDESB, use the approved IBD. ILD shall be IAW subparagraph V3.E3.1.4.1.
V3.E3.1.2.1.1.1.5. For HD 1.1 in a structure (excluding ECM) capable of

stopping primary fragments, but which can contribute to the debris hazard, use the HFD listed in
the “Structure” column of Table V3.E3.T2. ILD shall be IAW paragraph V3.E3.1.4. Structures
that are capable of stopping primary fragments include all aboveground structure or site
(AGS)heavy wall (H) and heavy wall/roof (H/R). Doors and other openings through which
primary fragments could exit must be capable of stopping primary fragments from exiting the
facility or shall be barricaded IAW section V2.E5.4. to trap primary fragments that could exit the
facility.
V3.E3.1.2.1.1.1.6. For primary fragment producing HD 1.1 in the open or in a

structure incapable of stopping primary fragments, use HFD listed in the “Open” column of
Table V3.E3.T2. ILD shall be IAW paragraph V3.E3.1.4. Structures (other than ECM) that are
capable of stopping primary fragments include all AGS (H) and AGS (H/R). All other structures
(other than ECM) are considered incapable of stopping primary fragments.

DoDM 6055.09-M-V3, February 29, 2008
V3.E3.1.2.1.1.1.7. For non-primary fragment producing explosives in any

structure (excluding ECM), truck, trailer, or railcar that may contribute to the debris hazard, use
the HFD listed in the “Structure” column of Table V3.E3.T2.

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Table V3.E3.T1. HD 1.1 IBD and PTRD
IBD From: PTRD From:

NEWQD ECM Other ECM Other
Fronta, b Sidea Rearc PESd Fronte, f Sidee Reare PESe
(lbs) (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft)
[kg] [m] [m] [m] [m] [m] [m] [m] [m]
1 500 250 250 Footnote 300 150 150 Footnote
0.45 152.4 76.2 76.2 d 91.4 45.7 45.7 e
1.5 500 250 250 300 150 150
0.68 152.4 76.2 76.2 91.4 45.7 45.7
2 500 250 250 300 150 150
0.91 152.4 76.2 76.2 91.4 45.7 45.7
3 500 250 250 300 150 150
1.4 152.4 76.2 76.2 91.4 45.7 45.7
5 500 250 250 300 150 150
2.3 152.4 76.2 76.2 91.4 45.7 45.7
7 500 250 250 300 150 150
3.2 152.4 76.2 76.2 91.4 45.7 45.7
10 500 250 250 300 150 150
4.5 152.4 76.2 76.2 91.4 45.7 45.7
15 500 250 250 300 150 150
6.8 152.4 76.2 76.2 91.4 45.7 45.7
20 500 250 250 300 150 150
9.1 152.4 76.2 76.2 91.4 45.7 45.7
30 500 250 250 300 150 150
13.6 152.4 76.2 76.2 91.4 45.7 45.7
50 500 250 250 300 150 150
22.7 152.4 76.2 76.2 91.4 45.7 45.7
70 500 250 250 300 150 150
31.8 152.4 76.2 76.2 91.4 45.7 45.7
100 500 250 250 300 150 150
45.4 152.4 76.2 76.2 91.4 45.7 45.7
150 500 250 250 300 150 150
68.0 152.4 76.2 76.2 91.4 45.7 45.7
200 700 250 250 420 150 150
90.7 213.6 76.2 76.2 128.0 45.7 45.7
300 700 250 250 420 150 150
136.1 213.6 76.2 76.2 128.0 45.7 45.7
450 700 250 250 420 150 150
204.1 213.6 76.2 76.2 128.0 45.7 45.7
500 1,250 1,250 1,250 1,250 750 750 750 750
226.8 381.0 381.0 381.0 381.0 228.6 228.6 228.6 228.6

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Table V3.E3.T1. HD 1.1 IBD and PTRD, Continued

[kg] [m] [m] [m] [m] [m] [m] [m] [m]
700 1,250 1,250 1,250 1,250 750 750 750 750
317.5 381.0 381.0 381.0 381.0 228.6 228.6 228.6 228.6
1,000 1,250 1,250 1,250 1,250 750 750 750 750
453.6 381.0 381.0 381.0 381.0 228.6 228.6 228.6 228.6
1,500 1,250 1,250 1,250 1,250 750 750 750 750
680.4 381.0 381.0 381.0 381.0 228.6 228.6 228.6 228.6
2,000 1,250 1,250 1,250 1,250 750 750 750 750
907.2 381.0 381.0 381.0 381.0 228.6 228.6 228.6 228.6
3,000 1,250 1,250 1,250 1,250 750 750 750 750
1,360.8 381.0 381.0 381.0 381.0 228.6 228.6 228.6 228.6
5,000 1,250 1,250 1,250 1,250 750 750 750 750
2,268.0 381.0 381.0 381.0 381.0 228.6 228.6 228.6 228.6
7,000 1,250 1,250 1,250 1,250 750 750 750 750
3,175.1 381.0 381.0 381.0 381.0 228.6 228.6 228.6 228.6
10,000 1,250 1,250 1,250 1,250 750 750 750 750
4,535.9 381.0 381.0 381.0 381.0 228.6 228.6 228.6 228.6
15,000 1,250 1,250 1,250 1,250 750 750 750 750
6,803.9 381.0 381.0 381.0 381.0 228.6 228.6 228.6 228.6
20,000 1,250 1,250 1,250 1,250 750 750 750 750
9,071.8 381.0 381.0 381.0 381.0 228.6 228.6 228.6 228.6
30,000 1,250 1,250 1,250 1,250 750 750 750 750
13,607.7 381.0 381.0 381.0 381.0 228.6 228.6 228.6 228.6
45,000 1,250 1,250 1,250 1,423 750 750 750 854
20,411.6 381.0 381.0 381.0 433.7 228.6 228.6 228.6 260.3
50,000 1,289 1,289 1,250 1,474 774 774 750 884
22,679.5 392.9 392.9 381.0 448.9 235.7 235.7 228.6 269.4
70,000 1,442 1,442 1,250 1,649 865 865 750 989
31,751.3 439.5 439.5 381.0 502.2 263.7 263.7 228.6 301.3
100,000 1,625 1,625 1,250 1,857 975 975 750 1,114
45,359.0 495.0 495.0 381.0 565.6 297.0 297.0 228.6 339.4
150,000 2,177 2,177 1,804 2,346 1,306 1,306 1,083 1,408
68,038.5 663.5 663.5 550.0 715.2 398.1 398.1 330.0 429.1
200,000 2,680 2,680 2,469 2,770 1,608 1,608 1,481 1,662
90,718.0 816.8 816.8 752.5 844.4 490.1 490.1 451.5 506.6
250,000 3,149 3,149 3,149 3,151 1,889 1,889 1,889 1,891
113,397.5 959.8 959.8 959.8 960.4 575.9 575.9 575.9 576.2

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[kg] [m] [m] [m] [m] [m] [m] [m] [m]
300,000 3,347 3,347 3,347 3,347 2,008 2,008 2,008 2,008
136,077.0 1,020.5 1,020.5 1,020.5 1,020.5 612.3 612.3 612.3 612.3
500,000 3,969 3,969 3,969 3,969 2,381 2,381 2,381 2,381
226,795.0 1,209.9 1,209.9 1,209.9 1,209.9 725.9 725.9 725.9 725.9
(See subparagraph V3.E3.1.2.1.1.)
a For NEWQD < 45,000 lbs [20,412 kg], the distance is controlled by fragments. When fragments are
absent or if the HFD (1/600 ft2 [1/55.7 m2]) is less than the blast hazard range, then the blast criteria
in this footnote may be used.
English EQNs (NEWQD in lbs, d in ft)
NEWQD < 45,000 lbs: d = 35*NEWQD1/3 EQN V3.E3.T1-1
1/3
45,000 lbs < NEWQD < 100,000 lbs: d = 35*NEWQD EQN V3.E3.T1-2
100,000 lbs < NEWQD < 250,000 lbs: d = 0.3955*NEWQD0.7227 EQN V3.E3.T1-3
1/3
250,000 lbs < NEWQD: d = 50*NEWQD EQN V3.E3.T1-4
Metric EQNs (NEWQD in kg, d in m)
NEWQD < 20,412 kg: d = 13.88*NEWQD1/3 EQN V3.E3.T1-5
20,412 kg < NEWQD < 45,359 kg: d = 13.88*NEWQD1/3 EQN V3.E3.T1-6
45,359 kg < NEWQD < 113,398 kg: d = 0.2134*NEWQD0.7227 EQN V3.E3.T1-7
113,398 kg < NEWQD: d = 19.84*NEWQD1/3 EQN V3.E3.T1-8
English EQNs (d in ft, NEWQD in lbs)
d < 1,245 ft: NEWQD = d3/42,875 EQN V3.E3.T1-9
3
1,245 ft < d < 1,625 ft: NEWQD = d /42,875 EQN V3.E3.T1-10
1,625 ft < d < 3,150 ft: NEWQD = 3.60935*d1.3837 EQN V3.E3.T1-11
3,150 ft < d: NEWQD = d3/125,000 EQN V3.E3.T1-12
Metric EQNs (d in m, NEWQD in kg)
d < 379.3 m: NEWQD = d3/2,674.04 EQN V3.E3.T1-13
3
379.3 m < d < 495.0: NEWQD = d /2,674.04 EQN V3.E3.T1-14
495.0 m < d < 960.3 m: NEWQD = 8.4761*d1.3837 EQN V3.E3.T1-15
960.3 m < d: NEWQD = d3/7,809.53 EQN V3.E3.T1-16
b IBD for frontal exposures applies to all directions from HPMs. The maximum credible event (MCE)
in the HPM is used as the NEWQD. The limit on the design MCE in an HPM is 60,000 lbs [27,215
kg].

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(See subparagraph V3.E3.1.2.1.1.)

c For NEWQD < 100,000 lbs [45,359 kg], the distance is controlled by fragments and debris. When
fragments and debris are absent or the range to a hazardous debris density of 1/600 ft2 [1/55.7 m2] is
less than the blast hazard range, then the blast criteria may be used.
1/3
250,000 lbs < NEWQD: d = 50*NEWQD EQN V3.E3.T1-19
1.0898
45,359 kg < NEWQD < 113,398 kg: d = 0.002976*NEWQD EQN V3.E3.T1-21
3
3,150 ft < d: NEWQD = d /125,000 EQN V3.E3.T1-25
d < 353.8 m: NEWQD = d3/976.19 EQN V3.E3.T1-26
960.3 m < d: NEWQD = d3/7,809.53 EQN V3.E3.T1-28
d For NEWQD < 30,000 lbs [13,608 kg], the distance is controlled by fragments and debris. Lesser
distances may be permitted for certain situations.
30,000 lbs < NEWQD < 100,000 lbs: d = 40*NEWQD1/3 EQN V3.E3.T1-29
250,000 lbs < NEWQD: d = 50*NEWQD1/3 EQN V3.E3.T1-31
13,608 kg < NEWQD < 45,359 kg: d = 15.87*NEWQD1/3 EQN V3.E3.T1-32
45,359 kg < NEWQD < 113,398 kg: d = 1.1640*NEWQD0.577 EQN V3.E3.T1-33
1,243 ft < d < 1,857 ft: NEWQD = d3/64,000 EQN V3.E3.T1-35
3,150 ft < d: NEWQD = d3/125,000 EQN V3.E3.T1-37
378.6 m < d < 565.6 m: NEWQD = d3/3,989.42 EQN V3.E3.T1-38
3
960.3 m < d: NEWQD = d /7,809.53 EQN V3.E3.T1-40
e Computed as 60 percent of applicable IBD.
f PTRD applies to all directions from an HPM. The MCE in the HPM is used as the NEWQD.

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Table V3.E3.T2. HD 1.1 HFDa, b
NEWQD Openc, d Structuree, f

(lbs) (ft) (ft)
[kg] [m] [m]
< 0.5 236 200
< 0.23 71.9 61.0
0.7 263 200
0.3 80.2 61.0
1 291 200
0.45 88.8 61.0
2 346 200
0.91 105.5 61.0
3 378 200
1.4 115.3 61.0
5 419 200
2.3 127.7 61.0
7 445 200
3.2 135.6 61.0
10 474 200
4.5 144.4 61.0
15 506 200
6.8 154.2 61.0
20 529 200
9.1 161.1 61.0
30 561 200
13.6 170.9 61.0
31 563.0 200
14.1 171.7 61.0
50 601 388
22.7 183.2 118.2
70 628 519
31.8 191.3 158.1
100 658 658
45.4 200.4 200.4
150 815 815
68.0 248.5 248.5
200 927 927
90.7 282.6 282.6
300 1,085 1,085
136.1 330.6 330.6
450 1,243 1,243
204.1 378.7 378.7
> 450 1,250 1,250
>204.1 381.0 381.0

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Table V3.E3.T2. HD 1.1 HFD,a, b Continued
See subparagraph V3.E3.1.2.1.1.

a Use of equations given in footnotes c through f, to determine other HFD-NEWQD combinations, is
allowed.
b PTRD is 60 percent of HFD.
c English EQNs (NEWQD in lbs, HFD in ft; ln is natural logarithm)
NEWQD < 100 lbs: HFD = 291.3 + [79.2*ln(NEWQD)], with a EQN V3.E3.T2-1
minimum distance of 236 ft
NEWQD > 100 lbs: HFD = -1133.9 + [389*ln(NEWQD)] EQN V3.E3.T2-2
Metric EQNs (NEWQD in kg, HFD in m; ln is natural logarithm)
NEWQD < 45.4 kg: HFD = 107.87 + [24.14*ln(NEWQD)],with EQN V3.E3.T2-3
a minimum distance of 71.9 m
NEWQD > 45.4 kg: HFD = -251.87 + [118.56*ln(NEWQD)] EQN V3.E3.T2-4
d English EQNs (NEWQD in lbs, HFD in ft; exp [x] is ex)
HFD < 658 ft: NEWQD = exp [(HFD/79.2) – 3.678] EQN V3.E3.T2-5
658 ft < HFD < 1,250 ft: NEWQD = exp [(HFD/389) + 2.914] EQN V3.E3.T2-6
Metric EQNs (NEWQD in kg, HFD in m; exp [x] is ex)
HFD < 200.5 m: NEWQD = exp [(HFD/24.14) – 4.4685] EQN V3.E3.T2-7
200.5 m < HFD < 381 m: NEWQD = exp [(HFD/118.56) + 2.1244] EQN V3.E3.T2-8
e English EQNs (NEWQD in lbs, HFD in ft; ln is natural logarithm)
NEWQD < 31 lbs: HFD = 200 ft
31 lbs < NEWQD < 450 lbs: HFD = -1133.9 + [389*ln(NEWQD)] EQN V3.E3.T2-9
Metric EQNs (NEWQD in kg, HFD in m; ln is natural logarithm)
NEWQD < 14.1 kg: HFD = 61.0 m
14.1 kg < NEWQD < 204.1 kg: HFD = -251.87 + [118.56*ln(NEWQD)] EQN V3.E3.T2-10
f English EQNs (NEWQD in lbs, HFD in ft; exp [x] is ex)
HFD < 200 ft: NEWQD < 31 lbs
200 ft < HFD < 1,250 ft: NEWQD = exp [(HFD/389) + 2.914] EQN V3.E3.T2-11
Metric EQNs (NEWQD in kg, HFD in m; exp [x] is ex)
HFD < 61.0 m: NEWQD < 14.1 kg
61.0 m < HFD < 381.0 m: NEWQD = exp [(HFD/118.56) + 2.2144] EQN V3.E3.T2-12

DoDM 6055.09-M-V3, February 29, 2008
V3.E3.1.2.1.1.1.8. Selected items have been evaluated for minimum HFD

with results shown in Table V3.E3.T3. Other items, through testing, have been hazard classified
with a specific HFD presented in the format HD (xx)1.1. The HFD for these items is specified in
hundreds of feet (in parenthesis), and they may not be listed in Table V3.E3.T3. The distances
for these two categories of select items apply only to items in the open. When in facilities,
secondary debris as well as primary fragments must be considered. If in a facility that can
contain primary fragments, apply criteria of subparagraphs V3.E3.1.2.1.1.1.1. through
V3.E3.1.2.1.1.1.5. If in a facility that cannot stop primary fragments, use the greater distance
from Table V3.E3.T3. (for the item being considered) or the HFD associated with the HD
(xx)1.1 item or from the “Open” column of Table V3.E3.T2. for determining the applicable
HFD. ILD shall be IAW paragraph V3.E3.1.4.
V3.E3.1.2.1.1.1.9. For bare explosives in the open, distance is computed by

the formula d=40W1/3 [15.87Q1/3]. [English equation V3.E3.1-3] [Metric equation V3.E3.1-4]
V3.E3.1.2.1.1.2. For HD 1.1 NEWQDs in the range 451 to 30,000 lbs [205 to
13,608 kg], HFD shall be determined according to the criteria in subparagraphs
V3.E3.1.2.1.1.2.1. through V3.E3.1.2.1.1.2.7. PTRD is 60 percent of the specified HFD, and
ILD shall be IAW paragraph V3.E3.1.4.
V3.E3.1.2.1.1.2.1. The minimum HFD shall be 1,250 ft [381 m], as shown in

Table V3.E3.T1. Lesser distances are permitted if supported by a structural analysis. Facilities
sited at 1,235 ft [376 m] or 1,245 ft [380 m] per past standards shall be considered to be in
compliance with the 1,250 ft [381 m] minimum requirement.
V3.E3.1.2.1.1.2.2. For HD 1.1 in a 7-Bar or a 3-Bar ECM, use ECM

distances shown in Table V3.E3.T1., as discussed in paragraph V3.E3.1.3.
V3.E3.1.2.1.1.2.3. For HD 1.1 in an Undefined ECM, where the loading

density is < 0.028 lbs/ft3 [< 0.449 kg/m3], use ECM distances shown in Table V3.E3.T1., as
discussed in paragraph V3.E3.1.3.
V3.E3.1.2.1.1.2.4. For HD 1.1 in an Undefined ECM with minimum internal

dimensions of 26 ft [7.92 m] wide and 60 ft [18.29 m] long, use “ECM – side and rear” distances
of Table V3.E3.T1. and “Other PES” distances of Table V3.E3.T1. for the front exposure.
V3.E3.1.2.1.1.2.5. For HD 1.1 in an Undefined ECM where the loading

density is > 0.028 lbs/ft3 [> 0.449 kg/m3] and internal dimensions are less than 26 ft [7.92 m]
wide and 60 ft [18.29 m] long, use “Other PES” distances of Table V3.E3.T1. for front, side, and
rear exposures.
V3.E3.1.2.1.1.2.6. Selected items have been evaluated for minimum HFD

with results shown in Table V3.E3.T3. Other items, through testing, have been hazard classified
with a specific HFD presented in the format HD (xx)1.1. The HFD for these items is specified in
hundreds of feet (in parentheses), and they may not be listed in Table V3.E3.T3. The distances
for these two categories of select items apply only to items in the open. When these items are

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placed in a facility, apply the criteria of subparagraphs V3.E3.1.2.1.1.2.1. through

V3.E3.1.2.1.1.2.5. as appropriate.
Table V3.E3.T3. HFD for Open Stacks of Selected HD 1.1 AEa
Number of Units
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Nomenclature
(ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft)
[m] [m] [m] [m] [m] [m] [m] [m] [m] [m]
Sparrow, 280 565 770 955 1,120 1,245
AIM-7b 85.3 172.2 234.7 291.1 341.4 379.5
Sidewinder, 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400c
AIM-9 121.9 121.9 121.9 121.9 121.9 121.9 121.9 121.9 121.9 121.9c
Chaparral, 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400c
MIM-72H 121.9 121.9 121.9 121.9 121.9 121.9 121.9 121.9 121.9 121.9c
Maverick, 400 500 500
AGM 65 A/B/D 121.9 152.4 152.4
Maverick, 670 900d 1,200d
AGM 65 E/F/G 204.2 274.3d 365.8d
500 500 500
ASROC
152.4 152.4 152.4
Cluster Bomb 800 800 910 945 965 982 1,000 1,020 1,035 1,055f
Unit-87e 243.8 243.8 277.4 288.0 291.4 299.3 304.8 310.9 315.5 321.6f
900 900 900 900 900 900 900 900 900 900c
Improved Hawk
274.3 274.3 274.3 274.3 274.3 274.3 274.3 274.3 274.3 274.3c
500 500 500
Penguine
152.4 152.4 152.4
Projectile, 340 355 525 660 725 775 810 845 870 890f
105 millimeter
103.6 108.2 160.0 201.2 221.0 236.2 246.9 257.6 265.2 271.3f
(mm)g
Projectile, 415 590 770 955 1,035 1,095 1,145 1,195 1,235
155 mm 126.5 179.8 234.7 291.1 315.5 333.8 349.0 364.2 376.4
300 375 475 570 680 790 860 925 1,005 1,085
Projectile, 5"/54
91.4 114.3 144.8 173.7 207.3 240.8 262.1 281.9 306.3 330.7
500 600h 600h 600h
Harpoone
152.4 182.9h 182.9h 182.9h
500 600h 600h 600h
Tomahawke
152.4 182.9h 182.9h 182.9h
Tomahawk Loading 750
on an SSGNi 228.6
Bomb, 500- 670
pound, MK 82 204.2
Bomb, 1,000- 815
pound, MK 83 248.4
Bomb, 2,000- 925
pound, MK 84 281.9
Bomb, 880
BLU-109 268.2
Bomb, 750-pound, 690
M117 210.3
Torpedo, 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500
MK 46 152.4 152.4 152.4 152.4 152.4 152.4 152.4 152.4

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Table V3.E3.T3. HFD for Open Stacks of Selected HD 1.1 AE,a Continued
Number of Units
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Nomenclature
(ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft)
[m] [m] [m] [m] [m] [m] [m] [m] [m] [m]
Torpedo,
MK 48i, j, k 630 775 875 925
(2½-ton truck,
or larger, 192.0 236.2 266.7 281.9
unshielded)
Torpedo,
MK 48i, kj, l 500 500 550 600 635 670 700 725 755 780f
(Shielded, or
other means of 152.4 152.4 167.6 182.9 193.5 204.2 213.4 221.0 230.1 237.7f
transport)
a All of the HFDs in this table may be applied to both packaged and unpackaged configurations.
b Those items with a WAU-17 warhead.
c Ten units or more until the point is reached at which this distance is exceeded by the distance requirements of
Table V3.E3.T1.
d Use the distance shown only where there are less than 25 unrelated people exposed in any arc encompassing
45 degrees from 900 ft [274 m] to 1,250 ft [381 m] from the PES.
e HFDs include fragments from shipping or storage container(s).
f More than 10 units may be involved before 1,250 ft [381 m] is exceeded. For distances involving more than
10 units consult the applicable Service guidance.
g 105-mm projectiles and 105-mm complete rounds not in standard storage or shipping containers are HD 1.1.
h When handling more than one missile, the missiles must be transported or handled in a nose-to-tail
configuration and in their launch capsule or shipping container; furthermore, they must be aligned and handled
so that each group of two missiles is located outside of the warhead fragment beam spray region of the other
two missiles.
i Handling is limited to one launch tube at a time, with other tubes closed; risks associated with possible
propagation from the Tomahawk being handled to all other ammunition and explosives in the SSGN, as well
as to ammunition and explosives in nearby combatant ships and boats, must be assumed by the Navy under an
appropriate deviation from these standards. If handling is not limited to one launch tube at a time, with other
tubes closed, the NEW of the full SSGN load will apply for siting IAW with this Manual. The reduced QD arc
shall be drawn from the tube. Pier-side staging areas must be sited; however, the reduced QD in this table for
Tomahawk missiles may be used provided the restrictions of footnote h are applied.
ij All models, including Advanced Capability.
jk These distances must be used when handling torpedo(es) from 2½-ton trucks (or larger) where sandbag (or
other equivalent) shielding (as described in Footnote k) is not present between the leading edge of the
torpedo(es) warhead and the truck crew cab to prevent the crew cab and windshield from contributing to the
debris.
kl These distances may be used when handling torpedo(es) from:
1. 2½-ton trucks (or larger) with sandbag (or other equivalent) shielding between the leading edge of the
torpedo(es) warhead and the truck crew cab to prevent the crew cab and windshield from contributing to the
debris, or
(Sandbag shield requirement is equivalent to a minimum thickness of 2 ft [0.61 m] of sand between the truck
crew cab and the torpedo(es). The sandbags must shield all parts of the crew cab and windshield from the
torpedo warhead.)
2. Other means of transport such as flatbed trailers, boats, torpedo transporters, forklifts, or portable
cranes.

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V3.E3.1.2.1.1.2.7. For bare explosives in the open, distance is computed by

the formula d=40W1/3 [15.87Q1/3]. [English equation V3.E3.1-3] [Metric equation V3.E3.1-4]
V3.E3.1.2.1.1.3. For HD 1.1 NEWQDs > 30,000 lbs [13,608 kg] HFD will be
IAW Table V3.E3.T1. Lesser distances are permitted if supported by a structural analysis.
PTRD is 60 percent of HFD and ILD shall be IAW paragraph V3.E3.1.4. The following apply to
use of the reduced ECM distances shown in Table V3.E3.T1. for the NEW range between 30,000
lbs [13,608 kg] and 250,000 lbs [113,398 kg]:
V3.E3.1.2.1.1.3.1. For HD 1.1 in a 7-Bar or a 3-Bar ECM, where internal

dimensions are a minimum of 26 ft [7.92 m] wide and 60 ft [18.29 m] long, use ECM distances
shown in Table V3.E3.T1.
V3.E3.1.2.1.1.3.2. For HD 1.1 in a 7-Bar or a 3-Bar ECM, where internal

dimensions are less than 26 ft [7.92 m] wide and 60 ft [18.29 m] long, use “Other PES” distances
of Table V3.E3.T1. for front, side, and rear exposures.
V3.E3.1.2.1.1.3.3. For HD 1.1 in an Undefined ECM, where internal

dimensions are a minimum of 26 ft [7.92 m] wide and 60 ft [18.29 m] long, use “ECM – side and
rear” distances of Table V3.E3.T1. and “Other PES” distances of Table V3.E3.T1. for the front
exposure.
V3.E3.1.2.1.1.3.4. For HD 1.1 in an Undefined ECM, where internal

dimensions are less than 26 ft [7.92 m] wide and 60 ft [18.29 m] long, use “Other PES” distances
of Table V3.E3.T1. for front, side, and rear exposures.
V3.E3.1.2.1.1.4. For sparsely populated locations (i.e., no more than 25 persons

located in any sector bounded by the sides of a 45-degree angle, with the vertex at the PES, and
the 900 ft [274 m] and 1,250 ft [381 m] arcs from the PES), the minimum 1,250 ft [381 m]
fragment distance may be reduced to 900 ft [274 m] if the NEWQD of the PES does not exceed
11,400 lbs [5,171 kg]. These minimum fragment distance reductions may not be applied to PTRs
(even those to which IBD is required, such as a joint DoD–non-DoD use runway, or a high
traffic density road).
V3.E3.1.2.1.1.5. For PTRs, the minimum fragment distance for HD 1.1

AE shall be based on the traffic density considered at three levels: high, medium, and low. The
traffic density shall be averaged over a normal (non-holiday) week in terms of number of
passengers during a 24-hour period. Minimum fragment distance reductions based on sparse
population considerations addressed in subparagraph V3.E3.1.2.1.1.4. do not apply to PTRs
(even those to which IBD is required, such as a joint DoD–non-DoD use runway, or a high
traffic density road). (In applying criteria other than the default values given in subparagraphs
V3.E3.1.2.1.1.5.1. through V3.E3.1.2.1.1.5.3. (which are based on car (and rail) speed of 50
miles per hour (mph) [80 kilometers per hour (kph)], and a ship speed of 10 mph [16 kph]),
considerations such as the following shall be taken into account to establish exposure levels:
speed of vehicles, number of passengers per vehicle, protection afforded by the vehicle, variation

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in daily traffic levels in relation to AE activities, and seasonal traffic trends. The default value of
two passengers per car may be used to estimate traffic density.)
V3.E3.1.2.1.1.5.1. High-Traffic Density. If routes have 10,000 or more car or

rail passengers per day, or 2,000 or more ship passengers per day, then IBD criteria apply.
V3.E3.1.2.1.1.5.2. Medium-Traffic Density. If routes have between 400 and

10,000 car or rail passengers per day, or between 80 and 2,000 ship passengers per day, then 60
percent of the specified minimum fragment distance for IBD applies. As a minimum, these
criteria apply to any recreational activity that is extensive and occurs on a regular basis.
V3.E3.1.2.1.1.5.3. Low-Traffic Density. If routes have fewer than 400 car or

rail passengers per day, or fewer than 80 ship passengers per day, then no minimum fragment
distance is required. Minimum distance shall be 60 percent of IBD based on blast criteria
(24W1/3/30W1/3 [9.52Q1/3/11.9Q1/3]) only.
V3.E3.1.2.1.1.5.4. Other Exposures. For other exposures that are permitted at

PTRD, fragment distance minimums for HD 1.1 AE shall be at least 60 percent of the specified
minimum fragment distance for IBD.
V3.E3.1.2.1.2. Minimum fragment distances apply to:
V3.E3.1.2.1.2.1. An installation’s boundary unless the area outside the boundary

naturally prohibits access or is government land that is not open to the public. When a QD arc
extends beyond an installation’s boundary, and this exclusion applies, the DoD Component shall
certify IBD protection need not be applied to the encumbered area and shall establish procedures
to monitor the area for any change in status.
V3.E3.1.2.1.2.2. Administration and housing areas.
V3.E3.1.2.1.2.3. Recreation facilities (e.g., ball diamonds, golf courses, and

volleyball courts). (See subparagraph V3.E3.1.2.1.3.1. for situations where minimum fragment
distances do not apply to recreational facilities.)
V3.E3.1.2.1.2.4. Flight-line passenger service functions (e.g., terminal buildings).
V3.E3.1.2.1.2.5. Main powerhouses that provide vital utilities to a major portion

of an installation.
V3.E3.1.2.1.2.6. Inert storage and shops that by reason of their vital strategic
nature, or high intrinsic value of their contents, should not be placed at risk.
V3.E3.1.2.1.2.7. Functions that, if momentarily put out of action, would cause an

immediate secondary hazard by reason of their failure to function.
V3.E3.1.2.1.2.8. Private vehicles parked in administrative areas.

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V3.E3.1.2.1.3. Examples when minimum fragment and firebrand distances need not
apply are:
V3.E3.1.2.1.3.1. Recreation or training facilities when such facilities are located

near AE support operations and are used by off-duty military or on-duty military or DoD
civilians or contractors (e.g., munitions workers, security guards, and firefighters) who directly
support these AE operations.
V3.E3.1.2.1.3.2. Related and support DoD-controlled functions for which IMD

and ILD would normally apply.
V3.E3.1.2.1.3.3. Maintenance, supply, training facilities, and operations offices

for logistical or operational support of combat aircraft, battalion-size or smaller delivery or AE
supply units, separate air defense firing batteries, or a single pier or wharf for which the AE in a
PES is intended.
V3.E3.1.2.1.3.4. Between a PES and inert storage, whether in a facility or in the

open.
V3.E3.1.2.1.3.5. Between facilities in an operating line, between operating lines,

and between operating lines and storage locations.
V3.E3.1.3. IBD and PTRD. Subparagraph V3.E3.1.2.1.1. specifies required separation

distances to inhabited buildings and PTRs for ECMs and other types of PESs containing HD 1.1.
Permissible exposures at these distances are listed in subparagraphs V3.E3.1.1.4. through
V3.E3.1.1.6.
V3.E3.1.3.1. ECM. Specified separations from ECMs consider reductions in blast

overpressure attributable to the earth cover of ECMs, when the earth cover has a minimum
thickness of 2 ft [0.61 m]. See subparagraph V3.E3.1.2.1.1. for application of ECM distances of
Table V3.E3.T1. to 7-Bar, 3-Bar, and Undefined ECMs. The definitions for “front,” “side,” and
“rear” for ECMs follow and are illustrated in Figure V3.E3.F1. in the appendix to this enclosure.
V3.E3.1.3.1.1. The forward sector, or “front,” of an ECM is that area 60 degrees

either side of the ECM’s centerline (120 degrees combined angle), with the vertex of the angle
placed so that the sides of the angle pass through the intersection of the headwall and sidewalls.
V3.E3.1.3.1.2. The rear sector, or “rear,” of an ECM is that area 45 degrees either
side of the magazine centerline (90 degrees combined angle) with the vertex of the angle placed
so that the sides of the angle pass through the intersection of the rear and side walls.
V3.E3.1.3.1.3. All other orientations are considered “side” sectors.

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V3.E3.1.3.2. High Performance Magazine (HPM). Testing has shown that the design of
the earth-bermed HPM attenuates pressures relative to an unconfined surface burst similar to that
indicated in subparagraph V3.E3.1.3.1. for an ECM. The following pertain to siting of an HPM:
V3.E3.1.3.2.1. An HPM has a “front” sector and a “side” sector. The definition of
“front” for an ECM (see subparagraph V3.E3.1.3.1.1.) applies to an HPM. All other orientations
are considered “side” sectors. Figure V3.E3.F2. in the appendix to this enclosure illustrates the
sectors associated with an HPM. An HPM has no “rear” sector.
V3.E3.1.3.2.2. The values shown in Table V3.E3.T41. for front exposure from an
ECM also apply to the front of an HPM.
V3.E3.1.3.2.3. The values shown in Table V3.E3.T41. for side exposure from an
ECM apply to the remainder (all but the front) of an HPM.
V3.E3.1.4. ILD. Separation distances required between AE and non-AE buildings and sites
within an AE operating line are listed for various quantities of HD 1.1 AE in Table V3.E3.T5.
Permissible exposures at ILD are listed in subparagraphs V3.E3.1.1.1. (barricaded ILD) and
V3.E3.1.1.2. (unbarricaded ILD). In order to apply barricaded ILD, barricades must comply
with paragraph V2.E5.4.2. The separation distance between an operating building and its service
magazine shall be based on the NEWQD and the HD of the AE in the magazine and not that in
other parts of the operating line.
V3.E3.1.4.1. ILD From ECM. Testing has shown that some attenuation of airblast
overpressure relative to an unconfined surface burst occurs out the sides and rear of an ECM and
a slight increase occurs out the front of an ECM. The equivalent 9W1/3 [3.57Q1/3] (12 psi [82.7
kPa] (barricaded)) and 18W1/3 [7.14 Q1/3] (3.5 psi [24 kPa] (unbarricaded)) ILD from an ECM,
when accounting for this attenuation, are given in Table V3.E3.T4. Airblast forms the bases for
the equations given in the footnotes for Table V3.E3.T4.
V3.E3.1.4.2. Barricaded ILD From an ECM. Subparagraph V3.E3.1.5.4. provides

criteria for the application of barricaded ILD from an ECM.
V3.E3.1.4.3. ILD From HPM. The values shown in Table V3.E3.T4. for front exposure
from an ECM also apply to front exposures from an HPM. The values shown in Table
V3.E3.T4. for side exposure from an ECM apply to all other orientations of an HPM. The side
of an HPM is considered barricaded, provided the earth barricading complies with the design
drawing.
V3.E3.1.5. IMD. Magazines for HD 1.1 shall be separated one from another per Tables
V3.E3.T6., V3.E3.T7., and V3.E3.T8. Table V3.E3.T6. provides orientation relationships for
ECM and Tables V3.E3.T7. and V3.E3.T8. provide the actual separation distances.
V3.E3.1.5.1. Siting Rules. For examples of siting rules for various magazine
orientations see Figures V3.E3.F1. through V3.E3.F8. in the appendix to this enclosure.

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V3.E3.1.5.2. Barricaded IMD From ECM. Subparagraph V3.E3.1.5.4. provides criteria

for the application of barricaded IMD from ECM.

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Table V3.E3.T4. HD 1.1 ILD from ECM
Barricaded Unbarricaded
NEWQD a
Front Sideb Rearc d
Front Sidee Rearf
(lbs) (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft)
[kg] [m] [m] [m] [m] [m] [m]
50 37 26 22 66 59 44
22.7 11.2 7.9 6.7 20.2 18.0 13.5
70 41 29 25 74 66 49
31.8 12.6 8.8 7.5 22.6 20.1 15.1
100 46 32 28 84 74 56
45.4 14.2 9.9 8.5 25.5 22.6 17.0
150 53 37 32 96 85 64
68.0 16.2 11.3 9.7 29.1 25.9 19.4
200 58 41 35 105 94 70
90.7 17.8 12.5 10.7 32.1 28.5 21.4
300 67 47 40 120 107 80
136.1 20.4 14.3 12.2 36.7 32.7 24.5
500 79 56 48 143 127 95
226.8 24.2 17.0 14.5 43.5 38.7 29.0
700 89 62 53 160 142 107
317.5 27.1 19.0 16.2 48.7 43.3 32.5
1,000 100 70 60 180 160 120
453.6 30.5 21.4 18.3 54.9 48.8 36.6
1,500 114 80 69 206 183 137
680.4 34.9 24.5 20.9 62.8 55.9 41.9
2,000 126 88 76 227 202 151
907.2 38.4 26.9 23.0 69.1 61.5 46.1
3,000 144 101 87 260 231 173
1,360.8 44.0 30.8 26.4 79.1 70.4 52.7
5,000 171 120 103 308 274 205
2,268.0 52.2 36.5 31.3 93.8 83.4 62.5
7,000 191 134 115 344 306 230
3,175.1 58.4 40.9 35.0 104.9 93.3 70.0
10,000 215 151 129 388 345 259
4,535.9 65.7 46.0 39.4 118.2 105.1 78.8
15,000 247 173 148 444 395 296
6,803.9 75.2 52.7 45.1 135.3 120.3 90.2
20,000 271 190 163 489 434 326
9,071.8 82.8 58.0 49.6 148.9 132.4 99.3
30,000 311 218 186 559 497 373
13,607.7 94.8 66.4 56.8 170.5 151.6 113.6
50,000 368 258 221 663 589 442
22,679.5 112.4 78.7 67.4 202.1 179.7 134.7

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Table V3.E3.T4. HD 1.1 ILD from ECM, Continued
NEWQD a
Front Sideb Rear c
Front d
Sidee Rearf
(lbs) (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft)
[kg] [m] [m] [m] [m] [m] [m]
70,000 412 288 247 742 659 495
31,751.3 125.7 88.0 75.4 226.1 201.1 150.7
100,000 464 325 278 835 743 557
45,359.0 141.6 99.1 84.9 254.6 226.5 169.8
150,000 531 372 319 956 850 653
68,038.5 162.1 113.5 97.2 291.5 259.2 199.1
200,000 585 409 351 1,053 936 746
90,718.0 178.4 124.9 106.9 320.8 285.3 227.4
300,000 669 469 402 1,205 1,071 937
136,077.0 204.2 143.0 122.4 367.2 326.6 285.7
500,000 715 714 714 1,429 1,429 1,429
226,795.0 218.0 217.7 217.7 435.4 435.4 435.4
a English EQNs (NEWQD in lbs, d in ft)

300,000 lbs < NEWQD < 500,000 lbs: d = (13.659 – 1.6479 x 10-5*NEWQD EQN V3.E3.T4-2
+ 1.4358 x 10-1*NEWQD2)*NEWQD1/3
d < 669 ft: NEWQD = d3/1000 EQN V3.E3.T4-3
669 ft < d < 715 ft: NEWQD = 1.50138 x 108 – 6.73914 x EQN V3.E3.T4-4
105*d + 1002.9*d2 – 0.4938*d3
136,077 kg < NEWQD < 226,795 kg: d = (5.419 – 1.4410 x 10-5*NEWQD EQN V3.E3.T4-6
+ 2.7684 x 10-11*NEWQD2)*NEWQD1/3
d < 204.2 m: NEWQD = d3/62.429 EQN V3.E3.T4-7
204.2 < d < 218.0 m: NEWQD = 6.80924 x 107 – 1.002764 EQN V3.E3.T4-8
x 106*d + 4895.93*d2 – 7.90884*d3
b English EQNs (NEWQD in lbs, d in ft)
300,000 lbs < NEWQD < 400,000 lbs: d = (1.0848 + 1.986 x 10-5*NEWQD) EQN V3.E3.T4-10
*NEWQD1/3
NEWQD > 400,000 lbs: d = 9*NEWQD1/3 EQN V3.E3.T4-11
469 ft < d < 663 ft: NEWQD = 57,424 + 515.89*d EQN V3.E3.T4-13
d > 663 ft: NEWQD = d3/729 EQN V3.E3.T4-14
136,077 kg < NEWQD < 181,434 kg: d = (0.4303 + 1.7369 x 10-5*NEWQD) EQN V3.E3.T4-16
*NEWQD1/3
NEWQD > 181,436 kg: d = 3.57*NEWQD1/3 EQN V3.E3.T4-17
d < 143.7 m: NEWQD = d3/21.413 EQN V3.E3.T4-18
143.7 m < d < 202.8 m: NEWQD = 26,048 + 767.73*d EQN V3.E3.T4-19
d > 202.8 m: NEWQD = d3/45.511 EQN V3.E3.T4-20

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c English EQNs (NEWQD in lbs, d in ft)

300,000 lbs < NEWQD < 400,000 lbs: d = (-3.059 + 3.0228 x 10-5*NEWQD) EQN V3.E3.T4-22
* NEWQD1/3
402 ft < d < 665 ft: NEWQD = 148,160 + 379.7*d EQN V3.E3.T4-25
d > 665 ft: NEWQD = d3/729 EQN V3.E3.T4-26
136,077 kg < NEWQD < 181,436 kg: d = (-1.2135 + 2.6437 x 10-5*NEWQD) EQN V3.E3.T4-28
*NEWQD1/3
d < 122.6 m: NEWQD = d3/13.485 EQN V3.E3.T4-30
d > 202.8 m: NEWQD = d3/45.511 EQN V3.E3.T4-32
d English EQNs (NEWQD in lbs, d in ft)
d > 435.4 m: NEWQD = d3/364.086 EQN V3.E3.T4-36
e English EQNs (NEWQD in lbs, d in ft)
*NEWQD1/3
d < 1071 ft: NEWQD = d3/4,096 EQN V3.E3.T4-40
1,071 ft < d < 1,328 ft: NEWQD = -118,180 + 390.35*d EQN V3.E3.T4-41
d > 1,328 ft: NEWQD = d3/5,832 EQN V3.E3.T4-42
*NEWQD1/3
d < 326.6 m: NEWQD = d3/255.709 EQN V3.E3.T4-46
122.6 m < d < 202.8 m: NEWQD = -53,605 + 580.89*d EQN V3.E3.T4-47
d > 404.7 m: NEWQD = d3/364.086 EQN V3.E3.T4-48
f English EQNs (NEWQD in lbs, d in ft)
100,000 lbs < NEWQD < 300,000 lbs: d = (11.521 + 1.9918 x 10-6*NEWQD EQN V3.E3.T4-50
+ 2.0947 x 10-11*NEWQD2)*NEWQD1/3
* NEWQD1/3
d < 557 ft: NEWQD = d3/1,728 EQN V3.E3.T4-53
557 ft < d < 938 ft: NEWQD = -193,080 + 526.83*d EQN V3.E3.T4-54
938 ft < d < 1,328 ft: NEWQD = 60,778 + 255.83*d EQN V3.E3.T4-55
d > 1,328 ft: NEWQD = d3/5,832 EQN V3.E3.T4-56

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f Metric EQNs (NEWQD in kg, d in m)

45,359 kg < NEWQD < 136,077 kg: d = (4.5704 + 1.7420 x 10-6*NEWQD + 4.0389 EQN V3.E3.T4-58
x 10-11*NEWQD2)*NEWQD1/3
*NEWQD1/3
d < 169.8 m: NEWQD = d3/107.877 EQN V3.E3.T4-61
169.8 m < d < 285.7 m: NEWQD = -87,578 + 784.00*d EQN V3.E3.T4-62
d > 404.7 m: NEWQD = d3/364.086 EQN V3.E3.T4-64

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Table V3.E3.T5. HD 1.1 ILD
NEWQD
Distancea Distanceb
(lbs) (ft) (ft)
[kg] [m] [m]
50c 33 66
22.7c 10.1 20.2
70 37 74
31.8 11.3 22.6
100 42 84
45.4 12.7 25.5
150 48 96
68.0 14.6 29.1
200 53 105
90.7 16.0 32.1
300 60 120
136.1 18.4 36.7
500 71 143
226.8 21.8 43.5
700 80 160
317.5 24.4 48.7
1,000 90 180
453.6 27.4 54.9
1,500 103 206
680.4 31.4 62.8
2,000 113 227
907.2 34.6 69.1
3,000 130 260
1,360.8 39.6 79.1
5,000 154 308
2,268.0 46.9 93.8
7,000 172 344
3,175.1 52.5 104.9
10,000 194 388
4,535.9 59.1 118.2
15,000 222 444
6,803.9 67.6 135.3
20,000 244 489
9,071.8 74.5 148.9
30,000 280 559
13,607.7 85.2 170.5

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Table V3.E3.T5. HD 1.1 ILD, Continued
NEWQD
Distancea Distanceb
(lbs) (ft) (ft)
[kg] [m] [m]
50,000 332 663
22,679.5 101.1 202.1
70,000 371 742
31,751.3 113.0 226.1
100,000 418 835
45,359.0 127.3 254.6
150,000 478 956
68,038.5 145.7 291.5
200,000 526 1,053
90,718.0 160.4 320.8
300,000 602 1,205
136,077.0 183.6 367.2
500,000d 714 1,429
226,795.0d 217.7 435.4
700,000 799 1,598
317,513.0 243.6 487.1
1,000,000 900 1,800
453,590.0 274.3 548.6
1,500,000 1,030 2,060
680,385.0 314.0 628.0
2,000,000 1,134 2,268
907,180.0 345.6 691.2
3,000,000 1,298 2,596
1,360,770.0 395.6 791.2
5,000,000 1,539 3,078
2,267,950.0 469.0 938.1
a English EQNs (d in ft, NEWQD in lbs)

d = 9*NEWQD1/3 EQN V3.E3.T5-1
NEWQD = d3/729 EQN V3.E3.T5-2
d = 3.57*NEWQD1/3 EQN V3.E3.T5-3
NEWQD = d3/45.511 EQN V3.E3.T5-4
b English EQNs (d in ft, NEWQD in lbs)
d = 18*NEWQD1/3 EQN V3.E3.T5-5
NEWQD = d3/5,832 EQN V3.E3.T5-6
d = 7.14*NEWQD1/3 EQN V3.E3.T5-7
NEWQD = d3/364.086 EQN V3.E3.T5-8

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Table V3.E3.T5. HD 1.1 ILD, Continued
c For less than 50 lbs [22.7 kg], less distance may be used when structures, blast mats, and the like
can completely contain fragments and debris. This table is not applicable when blast, fragments,
and debris are completely confined, as in certain test firing barricades.
d Quantities above 500,000 lbs [226,795 kg] NEWQD are authorized only for HD 1.1 energetic
liquids.

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Table V3.E3.T6. HD 1.1 IMD Hazard Factors
From PES
AGM or
Modules
a Aboveground
ECM and/or HPMc, d
To ES Operating
Cells
Buildingb
S R FB FU B U B U S Fe
(ft/lb1/3) (ft/lb1/3) (ft/lb1/3) (ft/lb1/3) (ft/lb1/3) (ft/lb1/3) (ft/lb1/3) (ft/lb1/3) (ft/lb1/3) (ft/lb1/3)
1/3 1/3 1/3 1/3 1/3 1/3 1/3 1/3 1/3
[m/kg ] [m/kg ] [m/kg ] [m/kg ] [m/kg ] [m/kg ] [m/kg ] [m/kg ] [m/kg ] [m/kg1/3]
1.25 1.25 2.75 2.75 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 1.25 2.75
S
0.50 0.50 1.09 1.09 1.79 1.79 1.79 1.79 0.50 1.09
1.25 1.25 2 2 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 1.25 2
R
ECM 0.50 0.50 0.79 0.79 1.79 1.79 1.79 1.79 0.50 0.79
(7-Bar) 2.75 2 6 6 6 6 6 6 2.75 6
FU
1.09 0.79 2.38 2.38 2.38 2.38 2.38 2.38 1.09 2.38
2.75 2 4.5 6 4.5 6 4.5 6 2.75 6
FBf
1.09 0.79 1.79 2.38 1.79 2.38 1.79 2.38 1.09 2.38
1.25 1.25 2.75 2.75 6 6 6 6 1.25 2.75
S
0.50 0.50 1.09 1.09 2.38 2.38 2.38 2.38 0.50 1.09
1.25 1.25 2 2 6 6 6 6 1.25 2
ECM R
0.50 0.50 0.79 0.79 2.38 2.38 2.38 2.38 0.50 0.79
(3-Bar)
4.5 4.5 6 9 6 9 6 9 4.5 9
FU
1.79 1.79 2.38 3.57 2.38 3.57 2.38 3.57 1.79 3.57
4.5 4.5 6 6 6 6 6 6 4.5 6
FBf
1.79 1.79 2.38 2.38 2.38 2.38 2.38 2.38 1.79 2.38
1.25g 1.25g 4.5g 4.5g 6 6 6 6 1.25 4.5
0.50g 0.50g 1.79g 1.79g 2.38 2.38 2.38 2.38 0.50 1.79
S
2h 2h 6h 6h
0.79h 0.79h 2.38h 2.38h
ECM 1.25 1.25 2 2 6 6 6 6 1.25 2
(Undefined) R
0.50 0.50 0.79 0.79 2.38 2.38 2.38 2.38 0.50 0.79
6 6 6 11 6 11 6 11 6 11
FU
2.38 2.38 2.38 4.36 2.38 4.36 2.38 4.36 2.38 4.36
6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
FBf
2.38 2.38 2.38 2.38 2.38 2.38 2.38 2.38 2.38 2.38
6 6 6 11 6 11 6 11 6 11
U
2.38 2.38 2.38 4.36 2.38 4.36 2.38 4.36 2.38 4.36
AGM
6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
B
2.38 2.38 2.38 2.38 2.38 2.38 2.38 2.38 2.38 2.38
6 6 6 11 6 11 1.1i 11 6 11
U
Modules 2.38 2.38 2.38 4.36 2.38 4.36 0.44i 4.36 2.38 4.36
and/or Cells 1.25 1.25 6 6 6 6 1.1i 1.1i 1.25 6
B
0.50 0.50 2.38 2.38 2.38 2.38 0.44i 0.44i 0.50 2.38
1.25 1.25 2.75 2.75 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 1.25 2.75
HPM S,Fd
0.50 0.50 1.09 1.09 1.79 1.79 1.79 1.79 0.50 1.09

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Table V3.E3.T6. HD 1.1 IMD Hazard Factors, Continued
S = Side; R = Rear; F = Front; B = Barricaded; U = Unbarricaded; FU = Front Unbarricaded; FB = Front Barricaded;

ECM = Earth-Covered Magazine (7-Bar, 3-Bar, or Undefined, which refers to the structural strength of the headwall
and door(s)); AGM = Aboveground Magazine; HPM = High Performance Magazine
a Descriptions of ECM are in section V2.E5.5.
b AGM are all types of above grade (non-earth-covered) magazines or storage pads. See paragraphs
V3.E3.1.1.1.1.8. and V3.E3.1.1.2.1.9. for separation of service magazines from operating buildings.
c A description of an HPM can be found at section V2.E5.7. Additional information is provided in paragraph
V3.E3.1.3. The MCE in an HPM is limited to a maximum of 60,000 lbs [27,216 kg].
d The storage areas in the HPM are barricaded on all sides and protected by a reinforced concrete cover. All
directions are, therefore, considered to be Side (S) orientations when it is the ES. For siting purposes, an HPM
has no Rear (R) sector. See Figure V3.E3.F2. in the appendix to this enclosure for an illustration of the front and
side sectors of an HPM.
e The unbarricaded front (entrance to loading area) is a factor when the HPM is the PES because the MCE
includes AE in the loading area. The hazard factors have been determined accordingly.
f Those barricades serve to mitigate both fragments and overpressure hazards. (See section V2.E5.4. for their
requirements.)
g Use this K-factor for NEWQD in PES up to 250,000 lbs [113,398 kg].
h Use this K-factor for NEWQD in PES greater than 250,000 lbs [113,398 kg].
i Modules and/or cells are defined in section V2.E5.6.

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Table V3.E3.T7. QD for HD 1.1 AE for K = 1.1, 1.25, 2, 2.75, 4.5, and 5
Hazard Factor, K
NEWQD 1.1 1.25 2 2.75 4.5 5
0.44 0.50 0.79 1.09 1.79 1.98
(lbs) (ft/lb1/3) (ft/lb1/3) 1/3
(ft/lb ) (ft/lb1/3) (ft/lb1/3) (ft/lb1/3)
[kg] [m/kg1/3] [m/kg1/3] [m/kg1/3] [m/kg1/3] [m/kg1/3] [m/kg1/3]
100 7.0 7.0 9.3 13 21 23
45.4 2.1 2.1 2.8 3.9 6.4 7.1
150 7.0 7.0 11 15 24 27
68.0 2.1 2.1 3.2 4.4 7.3 8.1
200 7.0 7.3 12 16 26 29
90.7 2.1 2.2 3.5 4.9 8.0 8.9
300 7.4 8.4 13 18 30 33
136.1 2.3 2.6 4.1 5.6 9.2 10.2
500 8.7 9.9 16 22 36 40
226.8 2.7 3.0 4.8 6.6 10.9 12.1
700 9.8 11 18 24 40 44
317.5 3.0 3.4 5.4 7.4 12.2 13.5
1,000 11 13 20 27 45 50
453.6 3.4 3.8 6.1 8.4 13.8 15.2
1,500 13 14 23 31 52 57
680.4 3.9 4.4 6.9 9.6 15.7 17.4
2,000 14 16 25 35 57 63
907.2 4.3 4.8 7.6 10.6 17.3 19.2
3,000 16 18 29 40 65 72
1,360.8 4.9 5.5 8.8 12.1 19.8 21.9
5,000 19 21 34 47 77 85
2,268.0 5.8 6.6 10.4 14.3 23.5 26.0
7,000 21 24 38 53 86 96
3,175.1 6.5 7.3 11.6 16.0 26.3 29.1
10,000 24 27 43 59 97 108
4,535.9 7.3 8.3 13.1 18.0 29.6 32.8
15,000 27 31 49 68 111 123
6,803.9 8.3 9.5 15.0 20.7 33.9 37.5
20,000 30 34 54 75 122 136
9,071.8 9.2 10.4 16.5 22.7 37.3 41.3
30,000 34 39 62 85 140 155
13,607.7 10.5 11.9 18.9 26.0 42.7 47.3
50,000 41 46 74 101 166 184
22,679.5 12.5 14.2 22.4 30.9 50.7 56.0
70,000 45 52 82 113 185 206
31,751.3 13.9 15.8 25.0 34.5 56.7 62.7

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Table V3.E3.T7. QD for HD 1.1 AE for K = 1.1, 1.25, 2, 2.75, 4.5, and 5, Continued
Hazard Factor, K
NEWQD 1.1 1.25 2 2.75 4.5 5
0.44 0.50 0.79 1.09 1.79 1.98
(lbs) (ft/lb1/3) (ft/lb1/3) 1/3
(ft/lb ) (ft/lb1/3) (ft/lb1/3) (ft/lb1/3)
100,000 51 58 93 128 209 232
45,359.0 15.7 17.8 28.2 38.9 63.8 70.6
150,000 58 66 106 146 239 266
68,038.5 18.0 20.4 32.3 44.5 73.1 80.8
200,000 64 73 117 161 263 292
90,718.0 19.8 22.5 35.5 49.0 80.4 89.0
300,000 74 84 134 184 301 335
136,077.0 22.6 25.7 40.6 56.1 92.1 101.8
500,000 87 99 159 218 357 397
226,795.0 26.8 30.5 48.2 66.5 109.2 120.7
700,000 98 111 178 244 400 444
317,513.0 30.0 34.1 53.9 74.4 122.1 135.1
1,000,000 110 125 200 275 450 500
453,590.0 33.8 38.4 60.7 83.7 137.5 152.1

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Table V3.E3.T8. QD for HD 1.1 AE for K = 6, 8, 9, 11, 18, and 40
Hazard Factor, K
NEWQD 6 8 9 11 18 40
2.38 3.17 3.57 4.36 7.14 15.87
(lbs) (ft/lb1/3) (ft/lb1/3) (ft/lb1/3) (ft/lb1/3) (ft/lb1/3) (ft/lb1/3)
100 28 37 42 51 84 186
45.4 8.5 11.3 12.7 15.5 25.5 56.6
150 32 43 48 58 96 213
68.0 9.7 12.9 14.6 17.8 29.1 64.8
200 35 47 53 64 105 234
90.7 10.7 14.2 16.0 19.6 32.1 71.3
300 40 54 60 74 120 268
136.1 12.2 16.3 18.4 22.4 36.7 81.6
500 48 63 71 87 143 317
226.8 14.5 19.3 21.8 26.6 43.5 96.8
700 53 71 80 98 160 355
317.5 16.2 21.6 24.4 29.7 48.7 108.3
1,000 60 80 90 110 180 400
453.6 18.3 24.4 27.4 33.5 54.9 121.9
1,500 69 92 103 126 206 458
680.4 20.9 27.9 31.4 38.3 62.8 139.6
2,000 76 101 113 139 227 504
907.2 23.0 30.7 34.6 42.2 69.1 153.6
3,000 87 115 130 159 260 577
1,360.8 26.4 35.1 39.6 48.3 79.1 175.9
5,000 103 137 154 188 308 684
2,268.0 31.3 41.6 46.9 57.3 93.8 208.5
7,000 115 153 172 210 344 765
3,175.1 35.0 46.6 52.5 64.1 104.9 233.3
10,000 129 172 194 237 388 862
4,535.9 39.4 52.5 59.1 72.2 118.2 262.7
15,000 148 197 222 271 444 986
6,803.9 45.1 60.1 67.6 82.6 135.3 300.7
20,000 163 217 244 299 489 1,086
9,071.8 49.6 66.1 74.5 90.9 148.9 331.0
30,000 186 249 280 342 559 1,243
13,607.7 56.8 75.7 85.2 104.1 170.5 378.9
50,000 221 295 332 405 663 1,474
22,679.5 67.4 89.7 101.1 123.4 202.1 449.2
70,000 247 330 371 453 742 1,649
31,751.3 75.4 100.4 113.0 138.1 226.1 502.5

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Table V3.E3.T8. QD for HD 1.1 AE for K = 6, 8, 9, 11, 18, and 40, Continued
Hazard Factor, K
NEWQD 6 8 9 11 18 40
2.38 3.17 3.57 4.36 7.14 15.87
(lbs) (ft/lb1/3) (ft/lb1/3) (ft/lb1/3) (ft/lb1/3) (ft/lb1/3) (ft/lb1/3)
100,000 278 371 418 511 835 1,857
45,359.0 84.9 113.1 127.3 155.5 254.6 566.0
150,000 319 425 478 584 956 2,125
68,038.5 97.2 129.4 145.7 178.0 291.5 647.9
200,000 351 468 526 643 1,053 2,339
90,718.0 106.9 142.4 160.4 195.9 320.8 713.1
300,000 402 536 602 736 1,205 2,678
136,077.0 122.4 163.1 183.6 224.3 367.2 816.3
500,000 476 635 714 873 1,429 3,175
226,795.0 145.1 193.3 217.7 265.9 435.4 967.8
700,000 533 710 799 977 1,598 3,552
317,513.0 162.4 216.3 243.6 297.4 487.1 1,082.7
1,000,000 600 800 900 1,100 1,800 4,000
453,590.0 182.9 243.6 274.3 335.0 548.6 1,219.4
V3.E3.1.5.3. Other Factors Limiting ECM Storage. Other factors limiting ECM storage
include:
V3.E3.1.5.3.1. Quantities above 500,000 lbs [226,795 kg] NEWQD in one ECM are
not authorized, except for energetic liquids.
V3.E3.1.5.3.2. The 7-ft separation distance given in Table V3.E3.T7. for 100 lbs
[45.4 kg] NEWQD constitutes the minimum side-to-side magazine separation distance.
V3.E3.1.5.4. Application of Barricaded ILD and Barricaded IMD From an ECM. Figure
V3.E3.F8. in the appendix to this enclosure illustrates the IMD relationships that can exist
between an ECM and aboveground magazine (AGM) and the ILD relationships that can exist
between an ECM and facilities permitted to be at ILD or barricaded ILD from an ECM, when
each contain HD 1.1 AE. Permissible exposures at ILD are listed in subparagraphs V3.E3.1.1.1.
(barricaded ILD) and V3.E3.1.1.2. (unbarricaded ILD). Siting criteria for AGM are provided in
Table V3.E3.T6. The following criteria shall apply to the use of barricaded IMD for AGM and
for use of barricaded ILD:
V3.E3.1.5.4.1. Front Sector of an ECM. Use of barricaded ILD or barricaded IMD,

as applicable, between an ECM and a facility located within the ECM’s front sector requires that
a properly constructed, intervening barricade be located between the ES and the PES. This
barricade must meet the construction and location criteria of section V2.E5.4. If it does not meet
these criteria, then unbarricaded IMD or unbarricaded ILD, as applicable, shall be used for siting
purposes.

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V3.E3.1.5.4.2. Side and Rear Sectors of an ECM. If an ECM’s earth cover meets all
construction criteria of section V2.E5.4., it will qualify as a barricade, and use of barricaded ILD
or barricaded IMD, as applicable, from the sides or rear of the ECM is permissible. Failure of
the ECM’s earth cover to meet these criteria shall require use of unbarricaded IMD or
unbarricaded ILD, as applicable, for siting purposes.
V3.E3.1.5.5. Application of Barricaded ILD and Barricaded IMD From an HPM.

Permissible exposures at ILD are listed in subparagraphs V3.E3.1.1.1. (barricaded ILD) and
V3.E3.1.1.2. (unbarricaded ILD). Siting criteria for HPM containing HD 1.1 are provided in
Table V3.E3.T6. The following applies to an HPM:
V3.E3.1.5.5.1. Front Sector of an HPM. Use of barricaded ILD or barricaded IMD,

as applicable, between an HPM and a facility located within the HPM’s front sector requires that
a properly constructed, intervening barricade be located between the ES and the PES. This
barricade must meet the construction and location criteria of section V2.E5.4. If it does not meet
these criteria, then unbarricaded IMD or ILD, as applicable, shall be used for siting purposes.
V3.E3.1.5.5.2. Side Sector of an HPM. If the earth berm surrounding an HPM meets
all construction criteria shown on the DDESB-approved construction drawing, it will qualify as a
barricade and use of barricaded ILD or barricaded IMD, as applicable, from the HPM’s sides is
permissible. Failure to meet these criteria shall require use of unbarricaded IMD or unbarricaded
ILD, as applicable, for siting purposes.
V3.E3.1.5.6. HD 1.2, HD 1.3 and HD 1.4 AE Storage in Existing ECMs. These IMD
standards apply only to storage of HD 1.1 AE. Existing ECM, regardless of orientation, that
meet the construction and barricading requirements of Volume 2, Enclosure 5, and are sited one
from another for a minimum of 100 lbs [45.4 kg] NEWQD of HD 1.1 may be used to their
physical storage capacity for HD 1.2, HD 1.3, and HD 1.4 AE, provided distances to other
exposures comply with applicable QD requirements.
V3.E3.2. HD 1.2
V3.E3.2.1. HD 1.2 are items configured for storage and transportation that do not mass
detonate when a single item or package in a stack is initiated. Explosions involving the items
result in their burning and exploding progressively with no more than a few at a time reacting.
These reactions will project fragments, firebrands, and unexploded items from the explosion site.
Blast effects are limited to the immediate vicinity and are not the primary hazard.
V3.E3.2.2. Small quantities of HD 1.2.1 (< 450 lbs NEWQD [204 kg]), in certain packaging
configurations, will react in a manner more typical of an HD 1.1 event. When located in
structures that stop primary fragments, but which generate a secondary debris hazard (e.g.,
certain ECMs and hardened structures), the structural damage and debris hazards produced from
these events are more characteristic of an HD 1.1 explosion, rather than the progressive nature of
an HD 1.2.1 event. When the NEWQD and the MCE of the packaged HD 1.2.1 items fall within

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the ranges specified in the equation NEWQD < MCE < 450 lbs [204 kg], the HD 1.2.1 shall be
treated as HD 1.1 and the criteria of subparagraph V3.E3.1.2.1.1.1., as applicable, shall be used.
If they fall outside the ranges of the equation, then the criteria of Table V3.E3.T9. shall be
applied.
V3.E3.2.3. The NEW of an HD 1.2 item (used for transportation) is the sum of the weight of
the HD 1.1 and 1.3 material contained within the item. The NEWQD for an item is equal to
NEW (NEWQD = NEW) unless testing has been conducted. Based on testing, the NEWQD
may include a reduced contribution (less than or equal to 100 percent) from the HD 1.3 material
as a result of the functioning of the HD 1.1 material. The NEWQD should be determined by the
Single Package Test (United Nations (UN) Test 6 (a) or its equivalent), not the Bonfire Test (UN
Test 6 (c)). The NEWQD for a specific item may be obtained from the Joint Hazard
Classification System (JHCS). The effects produced by the functioning of HD 1.2 items vary
with the size and weight of the item. HD 1.2 AE is separated into two subdivisions in order to
account for the differences in magnitude of these effects for purposes of setting QD criteria. The
more hazardous items are referred to as HD 1.2.1 items. The less hazardous items are referred to
as HD 1.2.2. These two HD 1.2 subdivisions follow with their definitions. It is important not to
exaggerate the significance of the value of 1.60 lbs [0.73 kg] used to differentiate between HD
1.2.1 and HD 1.2.2. It is based on a break point in the database supporting the QD relationships
and tables and the NEWQD of the rounds tested. If comprehensive data are available for a
particular item, then the item may be placed in that category of HD 1.2 supported by the data and
allocated the relevant QDs.
V3.E3.2.3.1. HD 1.2.1: NEWQD > 1.60 lbs [0.73 kg]
V3.E3.2.3.2. HD 1.2.2: NEWQD < 1.60 lbs [0.73 kg]
V3.E3.2.4. The MCE for HD 1.2.1 is the NEWQD of an item times the number of items in
three unpalletized, outer shipping packages, unless a different MCE is demonstrated by testing or
analogy. The authorized MCE for a specific HD 1.2.1 item is listed in the JHCS.
V3.E3.2.5. The QD specified for HD 1.2 AE achieves the desired degree of protection
against immediate hazards from an incident. Events involving HD 1.2 items lob large amounts
of unexploded rounds, components, and subassemblies, which will remain hazardous after
impact. Such items are likely to be more hazardous than in their original state because of
possible damage to fuze safety devices or other features by heat and impact. Many types of AE
containing sub-munitions, such as cluster bombs, can be expected to be projected out to distances
as great as the relevant IBDs. Furthermore, it is impractical to specify QDs, which allow for the
maximum possible flight ranges of propulsive items.

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Table V3.E3.T9. Summary of HD 1.2.1, 1.2.2, and 1.2.3 QDa, b, c
From PES
To ES ECM AGS
S or R F (H) (H/R) (L)
S 0d 0d 0d 0d 0d
ECM
R 0d 0d 0d 0d 0d
(7 Bar/
FU 0d 0d 0d 0d 0d
3 Bar) (IMD)
FB 0d 0d 0d 0d 0d
S 0d 0d 0d 0d 0d
ECM R 0d 0d 0d 0d 0d
(Undefined) 200/300/100 ft 200/300/100 ft 200/300/100 ft 200/300/100 ft
FU 0d
(IMD) 61.0/91.4/30.5 m 61.0/91.4/30.5 m 61.0/91.4/30.5m 61.0/91.4/30.5 m
FB 0d 0d 0d 0d 0d
U
AGS (H/R)
or 0d 0d 0d 0d 0d
(IMD)
B
AGS U 200/300/100 ft 200/300/100 ft 200/300/100 ft 200/300/100 ft
(H or L) or 0d
(IMD) B 61.0/91.4/30.5 m 61.0/91.4/30.5m 61.0/91.4/30.5m 61.0/91.4/30.5m
ILDe 0 d
Footnote f Footnote f Footnote f Footnote f
200/300/100 ft
PTRDe Footnote g Footnote g Footnote g Footnote g
61.0/91.4/30.5 m
200/300/100 ft
IBDe Footnote h Footnote h Footnote h Footnote h
61.0/91.4/30.5 m
AGS (L) = aboveground structure or site, light

a For PES-ES combinations where three distances are given: the first refers to a PES containing HD 1.2.1 AE
with an MCE < 100 lbs [45.4 kg]; the second to a PES containing HD 1.2.1 AE with an MCE > 100 lbs [45.4
kg]; and the third refers to a PES containing HD 1.2.2 AE. Where three IMD are given, the IMD from a PES
containing only HD 1.2.3 AE to an ES containing other than HD 1.2.3 is K11 [Km4.36] based on the NEWQD
of a single round of the largest (greatest NEWQD) HD 1.2.3 AE in the PES.
b For an ES containing only HD 1.2.3 items, the IMD from any PES to such an ES is 0 (Footnote d).
c When the NEWQD and the MCE of the packaged HD 1.2.1 items fall within the ranges specified in the
equation NEWQD < MCE < 450 lbs [204 kg], the HD 1.2.1 shall be treated as HD 1.1 and the criteria of
subparagraph V3.E3.1.2.1.1.1., as applicable, shall be used (see paragraph V3.E3.2.2.).
d Practical considerations such as firefighting and security will dictate specific separation distances as specified
by the DoD Component.
e See paragraph V3.E3.2.13. for HD 1.2.3.
f ILD = 36 percent of IBD with a minimum distance equal to the IMD given in this table for the applicable PES-
ES combination.
g PTRD = 60 percent of IBD with a minimum distance equal to the IMD given in this table for AGS (L).
h For HD 1.2.1 items in any structure, truck, trailer, or railcar, use the larger of the two applicable values given in
Tables V3.E3.T10. and V3.E3.T11.; for HD 1.2.1 items in the open, use Table V3.E3.T10.; for HD 1.2.2 items,
use Table V3.E3.T12.

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V3.E3.2.6. Table V3.E3.T9. provides a summary matrix of all the appropriate IBD, PTRD,
and ILD separations for HD 1.2.1 and HD 1.2.2 AE, for the various combinations of ESs and
PESs. When HD 1.2.1 items are stored in structures that may contribute to the debris hazard, the
IBD is determined by using the larger of the following two distances: either that given in Table
V3.E3.T10. for the appropriate explosive weight (number of items x NEWQD) or that given in
Table V3.E3.T11. for the appropriate MCE. The HDD specified in Table V3.E3.T11. equates to
IBD.
V3.E3.2.7. IMD are dependent upon the types of structures acting as both the PES and the
ES.
V3.E3.2.8. PTRD given in Tables V3.E3.T9. through V3.E3.T12. give consideration to the
transient nature of the exposure in the same manner as for HD 1.1. PTRD is computed as 60
percent of the IBD for items in this HD, with minimum distances specified in Table V3.E3.T9.
V3.E3.2.9. ILD given in Tables V3.E3.T9. through V3.E3.T12. take into account the
progressive nature of explosions involving these items (normally resulting from fire spread), up
to the magnitude of the MCE, and the ability to evacuate personnel from endangered areas before
the progression involves large numbers of items. Exposed structures may be extensively
damaged by projections and delayed propagation of explosions may occur due to the ignition of
combustibles by projections. ILD is computed as 36 percent of the IBD for items of this HD,
with a minimum distance equal to the IMD given in Table V3.E3.T9. for the applicable PES-ES
combination.
V3.E3.2.10. When storing mixed subdivisions of HD 1.2 AE (HD 1.2.1 and HD 1.2.2),
consider each subdivision separately and apply the greater of the two distances. The general
mixing rules for HD 1.2 AE are given in Table V3.E3.T13.
V3.E3.2.11. For reasons of operational necessity, and IAW DoD Component-defined

procedures, limited quantities of HD 1.2.2 items may be stored in facilities such as hangars, arms
rooms, security alert force rooms, and manufacturing or operating buildings without the need for
siting as a PES; fragmentation shielding shall be provided. Operations involving limited
quantities of HD 1.2.2 items are also permitted without the need for siting as a PES, IAW DoD
Component-defined procedures and for reasons of operational necessity. The DoD Component
procedures should address items such as NEWQD limits, documentation requirements, approval
process, and lightning protection system (LPS) requirements.

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Table V3.E3.T10. HD 1.2.1 QD (IBD, PTRD, ILD) for AE with NEWQD > 1.60 lbs [0.73 kg]a,
b
Explosive Weightc IBDd, e, f PTRDg ILDh

(lbs) (ft) (ft) (ft)
[kg] [m] [m] [m]
2 200 200 200
0.9 61.0 61.0 61.0
3 200 200 200
1.4 61.0 61.0 61.0
4 200 200 200
1.8 61.0 61.0 61.0
5 200 200 200
2.3 61.0 61.0 61.0
7 200 200 200
3.2 61.0 61.0 61.0
10 200 200 200
4.5 61.0 61.0 61.0
15 200 200 200
6.8 61.0 61.0 61.0
20 200 200 200
9.1 61.0 61.0 61.0
30 200 200 200
13.6 61.0 61.0 61.0
50 200 200 200
22.7 61.0 61.0 61.0
70 200 200 200
31.8 61.0 61.0 61.0
100 268 200 200
45.4 81.7 61.0 61.0
150 348 209 200
68.0 106.0 63.6 61.0
200 403 242 200
90.7 123.0 73.8 61.0
300 481 288 200
136.1 146.5 87.9 61.0
500 576 346 207
226.8 175.5 105.3 63.2
700 638 383 230
317.5 194.3 116.6 70.0
1,000 702 421 253
453.6 213.9 128.3 77.0
1,500 774 464 278
680.4 235.8 141.5 84.9

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Table V3.E3.T10. HD 1.2.1 QD (IBD, PTRD, ILD) for AE with

NEWQD > 1.60 lbs [0.73 kg],a, b Continued
Explosive Weightc IBDd, e, f PTRDg ILDh

2,000 824 494 296
907.2 251.0 150.6 90.4
3,000 893 536 321
1,361 272.1 163.3 98.0
5,000 978 587 352
2,268 298.1 178.9 107.3
7,000 1,033 620 372
3,175 314.8 188.9 113.3
10,000 1,090 654 392
4,536 332.3 199.4 119.6
15,000 1,154 692 415
6,804 351.7 211.0 126.6
20,000 1,198 719 431
9,072 365.2 219.1 131.5
30,000 1,260 756 453
13,608 383.9 230.3 138.2
50,000 1,335 801 481
22,680 406.8 244.1 146.4
70,000 1,383 830 498
31,751 421.5 252.9 151.7
100,000 1,433 860 516
45,359 436.8 262.1 157.3
150,000 1,489 893 536
68,039 453.8 272.3 163.4
200,000 1,528 917 550
90,718 465.6 279.3 167.6
300,000 1,581 949 569
136,077 481.8 289.1 173.5
500,000 1,646 988 593
226,795 501.7 301.0 180.6
>500,000 Footnote f Footnote g Footnote h
>226,795 Footnote f Footnote g Footnote h

DoDM 6055.09-M-V3, February 29, 2008
Table V3.E3.T10. HD 1.2.1 QD (IBD, PTRD, ILD) for AE with

NEWQD > 1.60 lbs [0.73 kg],a, b Continued
a The QD criteria for HD 1.2.1 items are based on the hazards from primary fragments. When stored
in structures that may contribute to the debris hazard (secondary fragments), the IBD for HD 1.2.1
items whose MCE is greater than 31 lbs [14.1 kg] is determined by using the larger of two distances:
those given in this table for the appropriate explosive weight or those given in Table V3.E3.T11. for
the appropriate MCE. Structures that may contribute to the debris hazard for storage of HD 1.2.1 AE
include: (a) all ECM frontal exposures (side and rear exposures have fixed minimum distances for
IBD); (b) all AGS, including heavy wall (H), heavy wall and roof (H/R), and light (L), unless data or
analyses are provided to show that the structural debris contribution is less. Note that ILD and
PTRD are based on 36 percent and 60 percent, respectively, of the applicable IBD as determined in
this footnote with minimum distances of: ILD minimum distances are given in Table V3.E3.T9. for
applicable PES-ES combinations and PTRD minimum distances are given in Table V3.E3.T9. for
AGS (L).
b See Table V3.E3.T9. for a summary of IMD and minimum distances for ILD and PTRD.
c Explosive Weight = Number of Items*NEWQD.
d English EQN (IBD in ft, NEWQD in lbs; ln is natural logarithm)
71 lbs < Explosive IBD = -735.186 + [237.559*(ln(Number of EQN V3.E3.T10-1
Weight: items*NEWQD))] – [4.274*(ln(Number of
items*NEWQD))2], with a minimum of
200 ft
Metric EQN (IBD in m, NEWQD in kg; ln is natural logarithm)
18.6 kg < Explosive IBD = -167.648 + [70.345*(ln(Number of EQN V3.E3.T10-2
Weight: items*NEWQD))] – [1.303*(ln(Number of
items*NEWQD))2], with a minimum of
61.0 m
e English EQN (IBD in ft, NEWQD in lbs; exp [x] is ex)
200 ft < IBD < 2,016 ft: Number of items*NEWQD = exp [27.791 – EQN V3.E3.T10-3
(600.392 – 0.234*IBD)1/2]
Metric EQN (IBD in m, NEWQD in kg; exp [x] is ex)
61.0 m < IBD < 614.5 m: Number of items*NEWQD = exp [27.000 – EQN V3.E3.T10-4
(600.287 – 0.768*IBD)1/2]
f Use of equations given in Footnotes d and e to determine other IBD-weight combinations is allowed.
g PTRD = 60 percent of IBD with a minimum distance equal to the IMD given in Table V3.E3.T9. for
AGS (L). For other structures as either ES or PES, see Table V3.E3.T9.
h ILD = 36 percent of IBD with a minimum distance equal to the IMD given in Table V3.E3.T9. for
the applicable PES-ES combination. For structures other than AGS (L) as either ES or PES, see
Table V3.E3.T9.

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Table V3.E3.T11. HDD for HD 1.2.1 AE Stored in Structures

That Can Contribute to the Debris Hazarda, b
MCE HDDc, d, e PTRDf ILDg

[kg] [m] [m] [m]
< 31 200 200 200
<14.1 61.0 61.0 61.0
50 388 233 200
22.7 118.2 70.9 61.0
70 519 311 200
31.8 158.1 94.9 61.0
100 658 395 237
45.4 200.4 120.2 72.1
150 815 489 293
68.0 248.5 149.1 89.4
200 927 556 334
90.7 282.6 169.5 101.7
300 1,085 651 391
136.1 330.6 198.4 119.0
400 1,197 718 431
181.4 364.7 218.8 131.3
450 1,243 746 447
204.1 378.7 227.2 136.3
>450 1,250 750 450
>204.1 381.0 228.6 137.2
a The QD criteria for HD 1.2.1 items are based on the hazards from primary fragments. When stored
in structures that may contribute to the debris hazard (secondary fragments), the IBD for HD 1.2.1
items whose MCE is greater than 31 lbs [14.1 kg] is determined by using the larger of two distances:
those given in Table V3.E3.T10. for the appropriate explosive weight or those given in this table for
the appropriate MCE. Structures that may contribute to the debris hazard for storage of HD 1.2.1 AE
include: (a) all ECM frontal exposures (side and rear exposures have fixed minimum distances for
IBD); (b) all AGS, including H, H/R, and L, unless data or analyses are provided to show that the
structural debris contribution is less. Note that ILD and PTRD are based on 36 percent and 60
percent respectively, of the applicable IBD as determined in this footnote with these minimum
distances: ILD minimum distances as given in Table V3.E3.T9. for applicable PES-ES
combinations, and PTRD minimum distances as given in Table V3.E3.T9. for AGS (L).

DoDM 6055.09-M-V3, February 29, 2008
Table V3.E3.T11. HDD for HD 1.2.1 AE Stored in Structures

That Can Contribute to the Debris Hazard,a, b Continued
c English EQN (MCE in lbs, HDD in ft; ln is natural logarithm)

31 lbs < MCE < 450 lbs: HDD = -1,133.9 + [389*ln(MCE)], with a EQN V3.E3.T11-1
minimum distance of 200 ft
Metric EQN (MCE in kg, HDD in m; ln is natural logarithm)
14.1 kg < MCE < 204 kg: HDD = -251.87 + [118.56*ln(MCE)],with a EQN V3.E3.T11-2
minimum distance of 61 m
d English EQN (MCE in lbs, HDD in ft; exp [x] is ex)
200 ft < HDD < 1,250 ft: MCE = exp [(HDD/389) + 2.914] EQN V3.E3.T11-3
Metric EQN (MCE in kg, HDD in m; exp [x] is ex)
61.0 m < HDD < 381 m: MCE = exp [(HDD/118.56) + 2.1244] EQN V3.E3.T11-4
e Use of equations given in footnotes c and d to determine other HDD-MCE combinations is allowed.
f PTRD = 60 percent of IBD with a minimum distance equal to the IMD given in Table V3.E3.T9. for
AGS (L). For other structures as either ES or PES, see Table V3.E3.T9.
g ILD = 36 percent of IBD with a minimum distance equal to the IMD given in Table V3.E3.T9. for
the applicable PES-ES combination. For structures other than AGS (L) as either ES or PES, see
Table V3.E3.T9.

DoDM 6055.09-M-V3, February 29, 2008
Table V3.E3.T12. HD 1.2.2 QD (IBD, PTRD, ILD) for AE

with NEWQD ≤ 1.60 lbs [0.73 kg]a, b, c
Explosive Weightd IBDe, f, g PTRDh ILDi

[kg] [m] [m] [m]
1 100 100 100
0.45 30.5 30.5 30.5
1.5 100 100 100
0.68 30.5 30.5 30.5
2 100 100 100
0.9 30.5 30.5 30.5
3 100 100 100
1.4 30.5 30.5 30.5
5 100 100 100
2.3 30.5 30.5 30.5
7 100 100 100
3.2 30.5 30.5 30.5
10 100 100 100
4.5 30.5 30.5 30.5
15 100 100 100
6.8 30.5 30.5 30.5
20 100 100 100
9.1 30.5 30.5 30.5
30 107 100 100
13.6 32.7 30.5 30.5
50 118 100 100
22.7 36.1 30.5 30.5
70 127 100 100
31.8 38.8 30.5 30.5
100 138 100 100
45.4 42.1 30.5 30.5
150 152 100 100
68.0 46.2 30.5 30.5
200 162 100 100
90.7 49.5 30.5 30.5
300 179 107 100
136.1 54.6 32.7 30.5
500 202 121 100
226.8 61.7 37.0 30.5
700 219 132 100
317.5 66.8 40.1 30.5
1,000 238 143 100
453.6 72.7 43.6 30.5

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with NEWQD ≤ 1.60 lbs [0.73 kg],a, b, c Continued
Explosive Weightd IBDe, f, g PTRDh ILDi

[kg] [m] [m] [m]
1,500 262 157 100
680.4 79.8 47.9 30.5
2,000 279 168 101
907.2 85.2 51.1 30.7
3,000 306 183 110
1,361 93.2 55.9 33.5
5,000 341 205 123
2,268 104.0 62.4 37.4
7,000 366 220 132
3,175 111.6 67.0 40.2
10,000 394 236 142
4,536 120.0 72.0 43.2
15,000 427 256 154
6,804 130.1 78.1 46.8
20,000 451 271 162
9,072 137.5 82.5 49.5
30,000 487 292 175
13,608 148.5 89.1 53.5
50,000 535 321 193
22,680 163.0 97.8 58.7
70,000 568 341 204
31,751 173.1 103.8 62.3
100,000 604 362 217
45,359 184.1 110.5 66.3
150,000 647 388 233
68,039 197.1 118.3 71.0
200,000 678 407 244
90,718 206.6 124.0 74.4
300,000 723 434 260
136,077 220.5 132.3 79.4
500,000 783 470 282
226,795 238.8 143.3 86.0
>500,000 Footnote g Footnote h Footnote i
>226,795 Footnote g Footnote h Footnote i
a The QD criteria for HD 1.2.2 items are based on the hazards from primary fragments.
c See paragraph V3.E3.2.11. for storage and operations involving limited quantities of HD 1.2.2
without the need for siting as a PES.
d Explosive Weight = Number of Items*NEWQD.

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with NEWQD ≤ 1.60 lbs [0.73 kg],a, b, c Continued
e English EQN (IBD in ft, NEWQD in lbs; ln is natural logarithm)

20 lbs < Explosive Weight: IBD = 101.649 – [15.934*(ln(Number of EQN V3.E3.T12-1
items*NEWQD))] + [5.173*
(ln(Number of items*NEWQD))2],
with a minimum of 100 ft
Metric EQN (IBD in m, NEWQD in kg; ln is natural logarithm)
9.1 kg < Explosive Weight: IBD = 28.127 – [2.364*(ln(Number of EQN V3.E3.T12-2
items*NEWQD))] + [1.577*
(ln(Number of items*NEWQD))2],
with a minimum of 30.5 m
f English EQN (IBD in ft, NEWQD in lbs; exp [x] is ex )
100 ft < IBD < 1,240 ft: Number of items*NEWQD = exp [1.5401 EQN V3.E3.T12-3
+ (-17.278 + 0.1933*IBD)1/2]
Metric EQN (IBD in m, NEWQD in kg; exp [x] is ex )
30.5 m < IBD < 378 m: Number of items*NEWQD = exp [0.7495 EQN V3.E3.T12-4
+ (-17.274 + 0.6341*IBD)1/2]
g Use of equations given in Footnotes e and f to determine other IBD-weight combinations is
allowed.
h PTRD = 60 percent of IBD with a minimum distance equal to the IMD given in Table
V3.E3.T9. for AGS (L). For other structures as either an ES or PES, see Table V3.E3.T9.
i ILD = 36 percent of IBD with a minimum distance equal to the IMD given in Table V3.E3.T9.
for the applicable PES-ES combination. For structures other than AGS (L) as either an ES or
PES, see Table V3.E3.T9.
Table V3.E3.T13. HD 1.2.1, 1.2.2, and 1.2.3 Mixing Rules
Hazard Sub-Division Involved Distances to be Applied

1.2.1 Apply HD 1.2.1 distancesa
1.2.2 Apply HD 1.2.2 distancesb
1.2.3 Apply HD 1.2.3 distancesc
1.2.1 + 1.2.2 Apply greater of two distances
a HD 1.2.1 distances given in Tables V3.E3.T9., V3.E3.T10., and V3.E3.T11.

b HD 1.2.2 distances given in Tables V3.E3.T9. and V3.E3.T12.
c HD 1.2.3 distances given in Table V3.E3.T14. (See paragraph V3.E3.2.13.)
V3.E3.2.12. HD 1.2.3 is a special storage subdivision for HD 1.2 AE (see subparagraph

V1.E6.2.1.2.3.).

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V3.E3.2.13. The IBD for HD 1.2.3 is determined using HD 1.3 QD for the NEWQD of the
HD 1.2.3 item multiplied by the number of rounds present, but with a minimum IBD determined
as follows:
V3.E3.2.13.1. If the AE are in a structure that can interrupt primary fragments and can
contribute debris, the minimum IBD is the HDD given in Table V3.E3.T11. for an MCE equal to
the NEWQD of a single round.
V3.E3.2.13.2. If the AE are in the open or in a light structure that will not interrupt
primary fragments, the minimum IBD is the HFD based on the HD 1.1 hazardous fragment areal
number density criteria applied to a single HD 1.2.3 item. The HFD applicable to AE in the
open is specified in hundreds of ft in parentheses as “(xx) HD 1.2.3.”
V3.E3.2.13.3. As an alternative to the preceding HD 1.2.3 QD criteria, when an increase

in the allowable quantity or a reduction in the required distance will result, HD 1.2.3 AE may be
treated as follows:
V3.E3.2.13.3.1. If the single-round NEWQD is > 1.6 lbs [0.73 kg], consider the
items as HD 1.2.1. Use the total NEWQD present, with an MCE equal to the NEWQD of one
round to determine the maximum QD.
V3.E3.2.13.3.2. If the single-round NEWQD is < than 1.6 lbs [0.73 kg], consider the
items as HD 1.2.2, based on the total NEWQD present.
V3.E3.2.14. For storage of mixed HD 1.2.3 AE, multiply the NEWQD for the HD 1.2.3
items by the corresponding number of HD 1.2.3 rounds and use HD 1.3 QD with the HFD for the
mixture based on the largest HFD for the HD 1.2.3 AE in storage. Use the distances given in
Table V3.E3.T13., when HD 1.2.3 AE is located with any other HD 1.2 sub-division. The HD
1.2.3 AE is considered HD 1.2 (HD 1.2.1 or HD 1.2.2, according to NEWQD) for QD purposes,
when HD 1.2.3 AE is located with any other HD AE. The mixing rules provided in paragraph
V1.E7.2.3. then apply to the combination of the HDs.
V3.E3.3. HD 1.3. HD 1.3 includes items that burn vigorously with little or no possibility of
extinguishment in storage situations. Explosions normally will be confined to pressure ruptures
of containers and will not produce propagating shock waves or damaging blast overpressure
beyond the magazine distance specified in Table V3.E3.T14. A severe hazard of spread of fire
may result from tossing about of burning container materials, propellant, or other flaming debris.
V3.E3.4. HD 1.4
V3.E3.4.1. HD 1.4 AE present a fire hazard with minimal blast, fragmentation, or toxic
hazards. Separate facilities for storage and handling of these AE shall be located IAW Table
V3.E3.T15.

DoDM 6055.09-M-V3, February 29, 2008
Table V3.E3.T14. HD 1.3 QDa, b
Aboveground
NEWQD IBD & PTRDc
IMD & ILDd
(lbs) (ft) (ft)
[kg] [m] [m]
< 1000e 75 50
< 453.59e 22.9 15.2
1,500 82 56
680.4 25.0 17.0
2,000 89 61
907.2 27.2 18.5
3,000 101 68
1,360.8 30.7 20.8
5,000 117 80
2,268.0 35.8 24.3
7,000 130 88
3,175.1 39.6 26.9
10,000 145 98
4,535.9 44.2 30.0
15,000 164 112
6,803.9 50.1 34.0
20,000 180 122
9,071.8 54.8 37.2
30,000 204 138
13,607.7 62.3 42.2
50,000 240 163
22,679.5 73.2 49.5
70,000 268 181
31,751.3 81.6 55.1
100,000 300 204
45,359.0 91.4 62.0
150,000 346 234
68,038.5 105.3 71.4
200,000 385 260
90,718.0 117.4 79.3
300,000 454 303
136,077.0 138.4 92.5
500,000 569 372
226,795.0 173.6 113.4
700,000 668 428
317,513.0 203.8 130.5
1,000,000 800 500
453,590.0 244.0 152.3

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Table V3.E3.T14. HD 1.3 QD,a, b Continued
Aboveground
NEWQD IBD and PTRDc
IMD and ILDd
(lbs) (ft) (ft)
[kg] [m] [m]
1,500,000 936 577
680,385.0 285.3 175.8
2,000,000 1,008 630
907,180.0 307.2 192.0
a For reasons of operational necessity, and IAW DoD Component-defined procedures, limited quantities of items
in this HD, such as document destroyers, signaling devices, riot control munitions, and the like, may be stored
without the need for siting as a PES IAW DoD Component fire protection requirements in facilities such as
hangars, arms rooms, security alert force rooms, and manufacturing or operating buildings. Operations
involving limited quantities of HD 1.3 items are also permitted without the need for siting as a PES, IAW DoD
Component-defined procedures and for reasons of operational necessity. DoD Component procedures should
address items such as NEWQD limits, documentation requirements, approval process, and LPS requirements.
b Existing ECM, regardless of orientation, that meet the construction and barricading requirements of Volume 2,
Enclosure 5, and are sited one from another for a minimum of 100 lbs [45.4 kg] NEWQD of HD 1.1 (using the
ECM-to-ECM QD criteria in Table V3.E3.T6.) may be used to their physical storage capacity for HD 1.3,
provided all other QD relationships are sited per this table for the HD 1.3 NEWQD.
c English EQNs (NEWQD in lbs, d in ft; exp [x] is ex, ln is natural logarithm)
NEWQD < 1,000 lbs: dIBD,PTRD = 75 ft
1,000 lbs < NEWQD < 96,000 lbs: dIBD,PTRD = exp [2.47 + 0.2368* EQN V3.E3.T14-1
(ln(NEWQD)) + 0.00384*
(ln(NEWQD))2], with a minimum
distance of 75 ft
96,000 lbs < NEWQD < 1,000,000 lbs: dIBD,PTRD = exp [7.2297 – 0.5984* EQN V3.E3.T14-2
(ln(NEWQD)) + 0.04046*
(ln(NEWQD))2]
1,000,000 lbs < NEWQD: dIBD,PTRD = 8*NEWQD1/3 EQN V3.E3.T14-3
75 ft < dIBD,PTRD < 296 ft: NEWQD = exp [-30.833 + (307.465 + EQN V3.E3.T14-4
260.417* (ln(dIBD,PTRD)))1/2 ], with a
minimum NEWQD of 1,000 lbs
296 ft < dIBD,PTRD < 800 ft: NEWQD = exp [7.395 + (-124.002 + EQN V3.E3.T14-5
24.716* (ln(dIBD,PTRD)))1/2 ]
800 ft < dIBD,PTRD: NEWQD = (dIBD,PTRD)3 /512 EQN V3.E3.T14-6

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c Metric EQNs (NEWQD in kg, d in m; exp [x] is ex, ln is natural logarithm)

NEWQD < 453.6 kg: dIBD,PTRD = 22.9 m
453.6 kg < NEWQD < 43,544.6 kg: dIBD,PTRD = exp [1.4715 + 0.2429* EQN V3.E3.T14-7
(ln(NEWQD)) + 0.00384*
distance of 22.9 m
43,544.6 kg < NEWQD < 453,590 kg: dIBD,PTRD = exp [5.5938 – 0.5344* EQN V3.E3.T14-8
(ln(NEWQD)) + 0.04046*
(ln(NEWQD))2]
453,590 kg < NEWQD: dIBD,PTRD = 3.17*NEWQD1/3 EQN V3.E3.T14-9
22.9 m < dIBD,PTRD < 90.2 m: NEWQD = exp [-31.628 + (617.102 + EQN V3.E3.T14-10
260.417* (ln(dIBD,PTRD)))1/2 ], with a
minimum NEWQD of 453.6 kg
90.2 m < dIBD,PTRD < 243.8 m: NEWQD = exp [6.604 + (-94.642 + EQN V3.E3.T14-11
24.716*(ln(dIBD,PTRD)))1/2 ]
243.8 m < dIBD,PTRD: NEWQD = (dIBD,PTRD)3 /131.964 EQN V3.E3.T14-12
d English EQNs (NEWQD in lbs, d in ft; exp [x] is ex, ln is natural logarithm)
NEWQD < 1,000 lbs: dIMD,ILD = 50 ft
1,000 lbs < NEWQD < 84,000 lbs: dIMD,ILD = exp [2.0325 + 0.2488* EQN V3.E3.T14-13
(ln(NEWQD)) + 0.00313*
distance of 50 ft
84,000 lbs < NEWQD < 1,000,000 lbs: dIMD,ILD = exp [4.338 – 0.1695* EQN V3.E3.T14-14
(ln(NEWQD)) + 0.0221*
(ln(NEWQD))2]
1,000,000 lbs < NEWQD: dIMD,ILD = 5*NEWQD1/3 EQN V3.E3.T14-15
50 ft < dIMD,ILD < 192 ft: NEWQD = exp [-39.744 + (930.257 + EQN V3.E3.T14-16
319.49*(ln(dIMD,ILD)))1/2 ], with a
minimum NEWQD of 1,000 lbs
192 ft < dIMD,ILD < 500 ft: NEWQD = exp [3.834 + (-181.58 + EQN V3.E3.T14-17
45.249*(ln(dIMD,ILD)))1/2 ]
500 ft < dIMD,ILD: NEWQD = (dIMD,ILD)3/125 EQN V3.E3.T14-18
Metric EQNs (NEWQD in kg, d in m; exp [x] is ex, ln is natural logarithm)
NEWQD < 453.6 kg: dIMD,ILD = 15.2 m
453.6 kg < NEWQD < 38,101.6 kg: dIMD,ILD = exp [1.0431 + 0.2537* EQN V3.E3.T14-19
(ln(NEWQD)) + 0.00313*
distance of 15.2 m
38,101.6 kg < NEWQD < 453,590 kg: dIMD,ILD = exp [3.0297 – 0.1346* EQN V3.E3.T14-20
(ln(NEWQD)) + 0.0221*
(ln(NEWQD))2]
453,590 kg < NEWQD: dIMD,ILD = 1.98*NEWQD1/3 EQN V3.E3.T14-21
15.2 m < dIMD,ILD < 58.4 m: NEWQD = exp [-40.527 + (1309.19 + EQN V3.E3.T14-22
319.49*(ln(dIMD,ILD)))1/2], with a
minimum NEWQD of 453.6 kg

DoDM 6055.09-M-V3, February 29, 2008
d Metric EQNs (NEWQD in kg, d in m; exp [x] is ex, ln is natural logarithm)

58.4 m < dIMD,ILD < 152.4 m: NEWQD = exp [3.045 + (-127.817 + EQN V3.E3.T14-23
45.249*(ln(dIMD,ILD)))1/2 ]
152.4 m < dIMD,ILD: NEWQD = (dIMD,ILD)3/7.804 EQN V3.E3.T14-24
e For quantities less than 1,000 lbs [453.59 kg], the required distances are those specified for 1,000 lbs [453.59
kg]. The use of lesser distances may be approved when supported by test data or analysis.

DoDM 6055.09-M-V3, February 29, 2008
Table V3.E3.T15. HD 1.4 QDa
AGS (L) AGS(H) & ECM

NEWQDb IBD/PTRDc ILDd, e
IMDe (H/R) IMDe, f IMDe
(lbs) (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft)
[kg] [m] [m] [m] [m] [m]
< 3000g 75 50 50 0 to and from the
< 1,360.8g 22.9 15.3 15.3 sides and rear;
0 to and from
>3000h 100 100/50i 100/50i see Footnote j for
>1,360.8h 30.5 30.5/15.3i 30.5/15.3i the front
a HD 1.4 AE may be stored in a general supplies warehouse area rather than in an AE storage area.
When storing in a general supplies warehouse area, any weatherproof warehouse structure may serve
as an HD 1.4 magazine. Such a structure will be separated from all other warehouses per the AGS (L)
IMD column of this table.
b See subparagraph V1.E7.2.3.1.1. for the applicability of HD 1.4 QD criteria and the determination of
NEWQD when HD 1.4 and other HD AE are located in the same site.
c IBD and PTRD are 50 ft [15.3 m] from the sides and rear of an ECM. IBD and PTRD are 50 ft [15.3
m] from an AGS (H), an AGS (H/R), and an ECM front that meets the definition of AGS (H); doors
and other openings shall be barricaded IAW section V2.E5.4., or the IBD or PTRD column of this
table applied from these doors and openings.
d ILD is 0 ft from the sides and rear of an ECM. ILD is 0 ft from an AGS (H), an AGS (H/R), and an
ECM front that meets the definition of AGS (H); doors and other openings shall be barricaded IAW
section V2.E5.4., or the ILD column of this table applied from these doors and openings.
e Magazines storing only HD 1.4 AE may be located at these IMD or ILD from all other magazines or
operating buildings regardless of the HD or NEWQD authorized in those adjacent structures. Because
the HD 1.4 AE may be destroyed as the result of an accident involving the assets in those adjacent
structures, the DoD Component on a case-by-case basis must accept application of this provision with
consideration given to the value of HD 1.4 assets at risk.
f Doors and other openings shall be barricaded IAW section V2.E5.4., or the AGS (L) IMD column of
this table applied to and from these doors and openings.
g For reasons of operational necessity, and IAW DoD Component-defined procedures, limited
quantities of HD 1.4 AE (e.g., small arms AE and riot control munitions) may be stored IAW DoD
Component fire protection requirements within facilities (e.g., hangars, arms rooms, security alert
force rooms, and manufacturing or operating buildings) without the need for siting as a PES.
Alternatively, operationally necessary HD 1.4 AE may be stored in small magazines external to those
facilities without the need for an explosives site plan. Operations involving limited quantities of HD
1.4 items are also permitted without the need for siting as a PES, IAW DoD Component-defined
procedures and for reasons of operational necessity. DoD Component procedures should address
items such as NEWQD limits, documentation requirements, approval process, and LPS requirements.
h There is no upper limit on the NEWQD specifically required for safety reasons.
i Use the smaller distance when the ES is of non-combustible construction.
j Apply the appropriate AGS column of this table based on whether the ECM front meets the definition
of AGS (L) or AGS (H).

DoDM 6055.09-M-V3, February 29, 2008
V3.E3.4.2. In mixed storage, the NEWQD of HD 1.4 is not additive (see subparagraph
V1.E7.2.3.1.1.). However, QD criteria for each HD present, including HD 1.4, must be
determined and the largest value shall be used.
V3.E3.4.3. HD 1.4S AE (see paragraph V1.E8.5.5.) may be stored (including associated

handling) without regard to the QD criteria in Table V3.E3.T15.
V3.E3.5. HD 1.6. QD separations for HD 1.6 AE shall be based on the storage location and
configuration. This information is detailed in Table V3.E3.T16. A maximum of 500,000 lbs
[226,795 kg] NEWQD shall be permitted at any one location. Any special storage configuration
and siting approved for HD 1.1 AE may be used for storage of like explosive weights of HD 1.6
AE.
V3.E3.6. HD 6.1
V3.E3.6.1. HD 6.1 includes items that contain only toxic chemical or riot control agents.
AE containing both explosives and toxic chemical or riot control agents may be hazard classified
as HD 1.1 through HD 1.4, based on testing IAW parts 171-177 of title 49, Code of Federal
Regulations (Reference (g)).
V3.E3.6.2. Hazard zones for toxic chemical agents are determined by the relative toxicity of
the agents, the amount released to the atmosphere and the rate at which they are released (that is,
evaporation, pressure, or explosive dispersal), terrain features, and meteorological conditions.
Hazard zone calculations are based on MCE, using DDESB Technical Paper No. 10 (Reference
(h)). (See Volume 6, Enclosure 4, for specific criteria associated with toxic chemical agents.)
V3.E3.6.3. When siting AE containing toxic chemical agents, both the explosives and toxic
chemical agent hazards shall be evaluated with the greatest QD governing siting.

DoDM 6055.09-M-V3, February 29, 2008
Table V3.E3.T16. HD 1.6 QD
Aboveground ECM
NEWQD IBD or IMD or
a, b, c IBD or PTRD ILD IMD
PTRD ILDa, c, d
[kg] [m] [m] [m] [m] [m]
<100e 37 23 Footnote c Footnote c Footnote c
<45.4e 11.3 7.0
150 43 27
68.0 12.9 8.1
200 47 29
90.7 14.3 8.9
300 54 33
136.1 16.3 10.2
500 63 40
226.8 19.4 12.1
700 71 44
317.5 21.7 13.5
1,000 80 50
453.6 24.4 15.2
1,500 92 57
680.4 27.9 17.4
2,000 101 63
907.2 30.7 19.2
3,000 115 72
1,360.8 35.2 22.0
5,000 137 85
2,268.0 41.7 26.1
7,000 153 96
3,175.1 46.6 29.2
10,000 172 108
4,535.9 52.5 32.8
15,000 197 123
6,803.9 60.1 37.6
20,000 217 136
9,071.8 66.2 41.4
30,000 249 155
13,607.7 75.8 47.4
50,000 295 184
22,679.5 89.8 56.1
70,000 330 206
31,751.3 100.5 62.8

DoDM 6055.09-M-V3, February 29, 2008
Table V3.E3.T16. HD 1.6 QD, Continued
Aboveground ECM
NEWQD IBD or IMD or
IBD or PTRD ILD IMD
PTRDa, b, c ILDa, c, d
[kg] [m] [m] [m] [m] [m]
100,000 371 232 Footnote c Footnote c Footnote c
45,359.0 113.2 70.7
150,000 425 266
68,038.5 129.6 81.0
200,000 468 292
90,718.0 142.6 89.1
300,000 536 335
136,077.0 163.2 102.0
500,000 635 397
226,795.0 193.5 121.0
a Applicable minimum distances:

English EQNs (D in ft, NEWQD in lbs)
For IBD or PTRD, based on the NEWQD for the largest single round of AE:
DIBD,PTRD = 40*W1/3 EQN V3.E3.T16-1
For IMD or ILD, based on the NEWQD for the largest single round of AE:
DIMD, ILD = 18*W1/3 EQN V3.E3.T16-32
Metric EQNs (D in m, NEWQD in kg)
For IBD or PTRD, based on the NEWQD for the largest single round of AE:
DIBD,PTRD = 15.87*Q1/3 EQN V3.E3.T16-23
For IMD or ILD, based on the NEWQD for the largest single round of AE:
DIMD, ILD = 7.14*Q1/3 EQN V3.E3.T16-4
b English EQNs (D in ft, NEWQD in lbs)
DIBD,PTRD = 8*W1/3 EQN V3.E3.T16-5
NEWQD = (DIBD,PTRD)3/512 EQN V3.E3.T16-6
DIBD,PTRD = 3.17*Q1/3 EQN V3.E3.T16-7
3
NEWQD = (DIBD,PTRD) /31.86 EQN V3.E3.T16-8
c For HD 1.6 AE packed in non-flammable pallets or packing and stored in an ECM, provided it is
acceptable to the DoD Component and the DDESB on a site-specific basis, these QD apply unless
a lesser distance is permitted by this table for aboveground sites (These lesser distances can be
applied to ECM storage):
DIBD,PTRD = 100 ft [30.5 m];
DILD = 50 ft [15.2 m];
DIMD = no specific requirement.

DoDM 6055.09-M-V3, February 29, 2008
Table V3.E3.T16. HD 1.6 QD, Continued
d English EQNs (D in ft, NEWQD in lbs)

DIMD, ILD = 5*W1/3 EQN V3.E3.T16-9
NEWQD = (DIMD, ILD)3/125 EQN V3.E3.T16-10
DIMD, ILD = 1.98*Q1/3 EQN V3.E3.T16-11
NEWQD = (DIMD, ILD)3/7.76 EQN V3.E3.T16-12
e For quantities less than 100 lbs [45.4 kg], the required distances are those specified for 100 lbs
[45.4 kg]. The use of lesser distances may be approved when supported by test data or analyses.
Appendix
Figures Cited in Enclosure 3

DoDM 6055.09-M-V3, February 29, 2008
APPENDIX TO ENCLOSURE 3
FIGURES CITED IN ENCLOSURE 3
Figure V3.E3.F1. ECM Orientation Effects on IMD: Side-to-Side Orientationa
a
See paragraph V3.E3.1.5.
Figure V3.E3.F2. HPM Orientation Effectsa, b, c
a
As an ES, treat all exposures as sides.
b
As a PES, the HPM has a front and all other exposures are considered sides.
c
See paragraph V3.E3.1.3. for IBD/PTRD criteria, paragraph V3.E3.1.4. for ILD
criteria, and paragraph V3.E3.1.5. for IMD criteria associated with an HPM.
Change 1, 03/12/2012 65 APPENDIX TO ENCLOSURE 3

DoDM 6055.09-M-V3, February 29, 2008
Figure V3.E3.F3. ECM Orientation Effects on IMD: Side-to-Side Orientationa
a
Figure V3.E3.F4. ECM Orientation Effects on IMDa, b, c
a
b
Site A as a side-to-front (unbarricaded) ES.
c
Site B as a front (unbarricaded)-to-side ES.

DoDM 6055.09-M-V3, February 29, 2008
Figure V3.E3.F5. ECM Orientation Effects on IMDa, b
a
b
Site each magazine as a front-to-front ES: site C as
a barricaded ES, and B as unbarricaded ESs.
Figure V3.E3.F6. ECM Orientation Effects on IMD: Canted ECMsa, b, c
a
b
c

DoDM 6055.09-M-V3, February 29, 2008
Figure V3.E3.F7. ECM Orientation Effects on IMD: ECMs of

Significantly Different Lengthsa, b, c
a
b
c

DoDM 6055.09-M-V3, February 29, 2008
Figure V3.E3.F8. ECM Orientation Effects on Barricaded and Unbarricaded IMD and ILDa, b, c
a
See subparagraph V3.E3.1.4.1. for application of ILDs from an ECM.
b
See subparagraph V3.E3.1.5.2. for application of barricaded IMD and ILD
from an ECM.
c
See Table V3.E3.T6. for application of IMDs between ECMs and AGMs.

DoDM 6055.09-M-V3, February 29, 2008
GLOSSARY
ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS
AE ammunition and explosives

AGM aboveground magazine
AGS aboveground structure or site
AGS (H) AGS, heavy wall
AGS (H/R) AGS, heavy wall and roof
AGS (L) AGS, light
DDESB Department of Defense Explosives Safety Board

DUSD(I&E) Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Installations and Environment
ECM earth-covered magazine

ES exposed site
ESQD explosives safety quantity-distance
ft foot or feet
ft2 square feet
ft3 cubic feet
HD hazard division
HDD hazardous debris distance
HFD hazardous fragment distance
HPM high performance magazine
IAW in accordance with

IBD inhabited building distance
ILD intraline distance
IMD intermagazine distance
JHCS Joint Hazard Classification System
kg kilogram
kPa kilopascal
kph kilometers per hour
lbs pounds
LPS lightning protection system
m meter
m2 square meter
m3 cubic meter
MCE maximum credible event
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mm millimeter
mph miles per hour
MWR morale, welfare, and recreation
NEW net explosive weight

NEWQD net explosive weight for quantity-distance
PES potential explosion site

POV privately owned vehicle
psi pounds per square inch
PTR public traffic route
PTRD public traffic route distance
QD quantity-distance
UN United Nations
USD(AT&L) Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics
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Department of Defense

NUMBER 6055.09-M, Volume 3

SUBJECT: DoD Ammunition and Explosives Safety Standards: General Quantity-Distance

References: See Enclosure 1

V3.2. APPLICABILITY. This Volume:

V3.2.1. Applies to:

V3.2.1.2. DoD-titled AE wherever it is located.

V3.2.1.5. The evaluation of non-DoD explosives siting submissions on DoD installations

V3.2.2.1. Existing facilities, or those approved for construction under then-current

V3.2.2.1.1. The facility continues to be used for its intended purpose.

V3.2.2.1.2. The explosives safety hazards are not increased.

V3.2.2.1.3. Redesign or modification is not practicable.

V3.2.2.1.4. The quantity of AE cannot be reduced for reasons of operational

V3.3.1. Abbreviations and Acronyms. See Glossary.

V3.3.2. Terms. See Volume 8 of this Manual.

V3.5. RESPONSIBILITIES. See Enclosure 2.

ENCLOSURE 1: REFERENCES ...................................................................................................6

ENCLOSURE 2: RESPONSIBILITIES .........................................................................................7

UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR ACQUISITION, TECHNOLOGY,

ENCLOSURE 3: QD CRITERIA FOR ACCIDENTAL DETONATIONS ..................................8

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS ............................................................................6870

V3.E3.T1. HD 1.1 IBD and PTRD ...................................................................................1516

Change 1, 03/12/2012 4 CONTENTS

V3.E3.T15. HD 1.4 QD ......................................................................................................5860

V3.E3.F1. ECM Orientation Effects on IMD: Side-to-Side Orientation ........................6365

Change 1, 03/12/2012 5 CONTENTS

Change 1, 03/12/2012 6 ENCLOSURE 1

V3.E2.1. UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR ACQUISITION, TECHNOLOGY, AND

V3.E2.3.1. Implement the DoD explosives safety standards.

V3.E2.3.5. Document the exceptions described in paragraph V3.2.2. in permanent records.

Change 1, 03/12/2012 7 ENCLOSURE 2

QD CRITERIA FOR ACCIDENTAL DETONATIONS

V3.E3.1.1. Permissible Exposures to Airblast Overpressure

V3.E3.1.1.1. 12 psi [82.7 kPa] at 9W1/3 [3.57Q1/3]. Barricading is required.

V3.E3.1.1.1.1.1. Successive steps of a single production, renovation, or

V3.E3.1.1.1.1.2. A security alert force.

V3.E3.1.1.1.1.5. Dunnage preparation or similar non-AE operations, if used only

V3.E3.1.1.1.1.6. Temporary holding areas for AE conveyances servicing

V3.E3.1.1.1.1.7. AE-related operations in magazine areas, when performing

V3.E3.1.1.1.1.8. Barricaded service magazines that are part of an operating line.

V3.E3.1.1.1.2. Exceptions include:

V3.E3.1.1.1.2.1. Unmanned auxiliary utility facilities (e.g., transformer stations,

Change 1, 03/12/2012 8 ENCLOSURE 3

V3.E3.1.1.1.2.2. Unmanned auxiliary power generation or conversion facilities

V3.E3.1.1.2. 3.5 psi [24 kPa] at 18W1/3 [7.14Q1/3].

V3.E3.1.1.2.1.1. Labor-intensive AE operations (e.g., surveillance, maintenance,

V3.E3.1.1.2.1.2. Buildings, excluding magazine-area loading docks, for comfort,

V3.E3.1.1.2.1.3. Parallel operating lines, whether or not barricaded, provided the

V3.E3.1.1.2.1.4. Operational support buildings (e.g., day rooms, operation

V3.E3.1.1.2.1.5. Training functions (e.g., classroom and field training of

V3.E3.1.1.2.1.6. Maintenance of military vehicles or equipment that are located

V3.E3.1.1.2.1.6.1. The NEWQD at each PES is limited to 8,818 lbs [4,000

V3.E3.1.1.2.1.6.2. The maintenance work must be performed exclusively for

Change 1, 03/12/2012 9 ENCLOSURE 3

V3.E3.1.1.2.1.7. Auxiliary power and utilities functions including auxiliary

V3.E3.1.1.2.1.7.1. When such facilities serve an entire naval station or base

V3.E3.1.1.2.1.7.2. Naval station “cold-iron” ship support facilities (e.g.,

V3.E3.1.1.2.1.8. Minimum distance between separate groups of AE-loaded,