Who should perform any movement or manipulation of munitions?

• A. Trained and authorized personnel using approved equipment and procedures.
• B. Any employee on site with PPE.
• C. Security guards only.
• D. Maintenance staff with no special training.

Answer: (A)

Movement and manipulation of munitions must be done only by people who have completed the required training, have explicit authorization, and use equipment and procedures that are approved for that purpose. This combination ensures they understand the hazards, know the correct handling steps, and can respond safely to any abnormal conditions. Authorization provides accountability and defines who is permitted to perform the task, while using approved equipment and procedures standardizes the approach and reduces risk from improvised methods or equipment failure. PPE or being on site does not by itself guarantee safe handling, and roles like security or maintenance without proper training do not provide the necessary knowledge or permission.