JOTP-011
5 December 2014
6.2 DATA SOURCES.
Safety assessment of munitions is an evolutionary process, which begins in the early design phase
of the munition and continues after deployment of the munition. The data gathered during the S3
tests described in this document should not be considered the exclusive source of data to support
the safety assessment. Other sources of safety data such as the ones described below shall be
considered.
6.2.1 Design and Test Data Review.
Review of existing safety, design and test data is recommended prior to development of the test
plan in order to identify any potential hazards and their causes. Specifically this should include
review of documentation relating to munitions requirements, design, safety and any prior testing,
including data from component and munition level performance and safety testing (engineering-
design or component-development tests). The degree to which this JOTP is followed and the
degree to which other data are accepted in place of these JOTP tests depend on the characteristics
of the munition and on the credibility and completeness of existing safety data. These reviews and
this JOTP must be used to develop the detailed test plan and shall be in accordance with the
National health and safety standards and regulations. If the data review indicates a high probability
of passing a test, then the test procedures described in this document may be conducted. If the
review indicates probable shortcomings in the munition, or if component and munition level
performance test data are insufficient, then the procedures of this document should be expanded
accordingly to validate the safety of the munition.
6.2.2 Safety Assessment Report (SAR).
The SAR is a formal document that identifies potential hazards and mitigations which, in
accordance with standardized procedures, shall be submitted by the munition developer prior to
commencement of testing. The SAR shall delineate the safety related characteristics of the
munition, identify potential hazards and assess severity and probability of the mishap risk of each
identified hazard, and recommend procedures and precautions to mitigate hazards to an acceptable
risk.
6.2.3 Weapon Danger Area Analysis.
Prior to performing any live firing tests, a weapon danger analysis has to be performed. Further
guidance may be found in STANAG 2240, Allied Range Safety Publication 1 (ARSP-1 VOL II)
Weapon Danger Areas / Zones For Unguided Weapons For Use by NATO Forces in a Ground
Role.
6.3 TEST TAILORING.
The safety tests recommended in this document are intentionally conservative to account for a
wide range of deployment possibilities in U.S. service. Test tailoring may be necessary for a
variety of reasons including test conduct safety considerations, variation of deployment
requirements and/or life cycle environmental profile, the need to address nation specific
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