TECHNIQUES FOR MUNITIONS HANDLERS

ATP 4-35.1, Techniques for Munitions Handlers, provides doctrine on munitions handling techniques for all munitions handlers in the Army regardless of assignment or military occupational specialty. It is intended to provide greater emphasis on explosives safety during all munitions handling operations. The principal audience for ATP 4-35.1 is commanders, staffs, supervisors, and Soldiers in all organizations at all levels that have roles in munitions handling. This includes not only personnel in ammunition support activities but any unit, operation, or task where munitions are handled. Trainers and educators throughout the Army will also use this manual.
Commanders, staffs, and subordinates ensure their decisions and actions comply with applicable US, international, and, in some cases, host-nation laws and regulations. Commanders at all levels ensure their Soldiers operate in accordance with the law of war and the rules of engagement.
ATP 4-35.1 uses joint terms where applicable. Selected joint and Army terms and definitions appear in both the glossary and the text. ATP 4-35.1 does not introduce any new terms, rescind any terms or modify any terms. ATP 4-35.1 applies to the Active Army, Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and United States Army Reserve unless otherwise stated.
The proponent of ATP 4-35.1 is the United States Army Ordnance School. The preparing agency is the United States Army Combined Arms Support Command (USACASCOM), G3 Doctrine Division. Send comments and recommended changes on a DA Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms) to Commander, U.S. Army Combined Arms Support Command, ATTN: ATCL-TS, 2221 Adams Avenue, Fort Lee, Virginia 23801-1809, or submit an electronic DA Form 2028 by e-mail to: usarmy.lee.tradoc.mbx.leeecascom-.