MUNITIONS ACTION PLAN: MAINTAINING READINESS THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AND ENHANCEMENT OF EXPLOSIVES SAFETY IN THE LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT OF MUNITIONS (NOV 2001)

MUNITIONS ACTION PLAN: MAINTAINING READINESS THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AND ENHANCEMENT OF EXPLOSIVES SAFETY IN THE LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT OF MUNITIONS (NOV 2001)., The purpose of the Munitions Action Plan (MAP) is to identify actions that will help maintain the combat readiness of our armed forces by enhancing explosives safety and improving environmental stewardship across the complete munitions life cycle. Part I of the MAP defines the munitions life cycle and establishes fundamental principles and overarching DoD strategies for addressing explosives safety and environmental issues. It also describes the current and anticipated future challenges facing DoD and establishes a process for continuous improvement in the acquisition, management and use of munitions. Part II of the MAP establishes specific objectives that, when achieved, will result in improved, more effective management of the entire munitions life cycle throughout DoD.