ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Ill. — Explosives safety is one of the most essential responsibilities across the Joint Munitions Command’s Organic Industrial Base, shaping every operation from munitions production to storage, distribution, and demilitarization.
Explosives safety is not simply a regulatory requirement at JMC’s 17 arsenals, depots, and ammunition plants. It is a culture, a mindset, and a daily practice that protects lives, preserves readiness, and safeguards national assets. Explosives safety begins long before a single round is produced or stored.
“The cardinal rule of explosives safety is to expose the minimum amount of people to the minimum quantity of explosives for the minimum amount of time. This provides the...
01.27.2026 | ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, ILLINOIS, US |
Story by Matthew Wheaton
