Course # 203 emphasizes rocket and missile development, assembly, disassembly, testing, storage, transport, and disposal. The subject matter covers the hazardous components of rockets and missiles, such as warheads, propulsion systems, safe & arming devices, and other internal components. This 3-day course includes the core subjects listed as Course # 101 and the additional subjects shown below:

• Course # 101 Core Subjects - Characteristics & Hazards of Ammunition & Explosives, Explosive Effects, Classification Systems & Hazard Divisions, Storage Principles & Storage Compatibility, Fire & Chemical Hazard Symbols, Fire Protection at Explosives Facilities, Transporting & Handling Explosives, Industrial Safety & Explosives, Personal Protective Clothing & Equipment, Material Handling Equipment, Explosive Operations Safety, and Static Electricity & Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
  
  
• Additional Subjects for Course # 203
  • Standing Operating Procedures
  • Initiators
  • Munition Characteristics & Safety Precautions
  • Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance (HERO)
  • Range Safety & RDT&E Operations
  • Procedures & Precautions at Test & Assembly Areas

All of the subjects in Course # 203, including the basic core subjects, use training aids, discussions, examples, pictures, and videos that emphasize safety precautions and procedures associated with rocket and missile development, storage, handling, testing, and functioning.

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