Weapon System Safety
The United States Navy formed the Weapon System Explosives Safety Review Board (WSESRB) in 1968 as a result of the tragic fire on the USS Forrestal (CV-59). The subsequent investigation recommended an independent review process be established. The report highlighted the need to ensure explosives safety requirements are met for all munitions introduced to the Fleet.
As a result, the WSESRB was established.[1] WSESRB participate in numerous weapons system safety-related meetings, technical reviews, and working groups.
The US Air Force and US Army have parallel boards to the Navy's WSESRB: the AF Nonnuclear Munitions Safety Board (NNMSB) and the Army Weapon Systems Safety Review Board (AWSSRB)
Areas reviewed by weapon boards include[]
Safety and suitability for use in the system's predicted logistic and operational environments
- Hazard Classification
- Insensitive Munitions
- Final (Type) Qualification of Energetics
- Lithium Battery Certification
- Human Systems Integration [2]
References[]
DODI 5000.69. DoD Joint Services Weapon and Laser System Safety Review Processes, Nov 2011.
- United States Navy organization
- Maritime safety organizations