JOTP-011
5 December 2014
ANALYTICAL S3
TEST PROGRAM
Initial Inspection
Non‐Sequential
Sequential
Sequential
Non‐Sequential
Tests/Assessments
Environmental Tests
Environmental Tests
Tests/Assessments
(Live Munitions)
(Live Munitions)
(Inert Rocket Motors)
(Inert Munitions)
Rocket Motor Burst
· Electromagnetic Effects
· Hazard Classification
Component Level
Additional Climatic
Test
· Insensitive Munitions
· Operations/Maintenance
Operational Tests
Environments
· Software Safety
· Fuze Safety
· Firing Circuits
· Demilitarization/Disposal
· Mould Growth
· Health Hazard
BTCA
· Contamination by Fluids
· Explosive Material Qual
· Weapon Danger Area
· Warhead Arena
· Safety Drops
· Pressurization
· UNDEX Shock
· Lightning Hazard
Figure 3. General S3 test flow for surface and underwater launched munitions (analytical
approach).
8.2 EMPIRICAL S3 TEST APPROACH.
The Empirical S3 test approach, as shown in Figure 4, relies upon a combination of firing safety
tests, static rocket motor firings, and a reduced BTCA for evaluation of the munition condition
following sequential environmental testing. This approach requires more test assets than the
Analytical S3 Test approach to establish the safety margin of the system. This approach is
generally applicable to small munitions employing manned launch platforms. All test assets
designated for firing safety tests are fully functional. Those assets supporting component testing
shall be configured with all energetic materials but structural mass simulants may be utilized for
those non-safety critical items (e.g., guidance and control systems) not required for component
testing. The BTCA testing is a "reduced" requirement because confidence in system safety will
be obtained by other means; e.g., more dynamic firings. See the guidance in paragraph 7.4.b. The
recommended sample quantities for the Empirical S3 test approach are shown in
Appendix B, Annex 2, Tables B2-1 and B2-2 and illustrated in the test flowcharts in
Appendix B, Annex 2, Figures B2-1 and B2-2.
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