If you discover a damaged munition item in storage, what should you do first?

• A. Notify the munitions safety officer before taking action.
• B. Isolate the item, secure the area, follow mishap reporting procedures, and notify the munitions safety officer for proper disposal or repair.
• C. Ignore it if it is not leaking.
• D. Move it to another storage area.

Answer: (B)

Immediate scene control is the priority when you discover a damaged munition in storage. You should isolate the item to prevent contact or disturbance, secure the area to keep others away, and follow mishap reporting procedures so the incident is officially documented. Notify the munitions safety officer so they can coordinate the proper disposal or repair actions. Do not move or attempt to repair the munition yourself; trained personnel must handle disposition. This sequence—containment, reporting, and expert disposition—minimizes risk and ensures safe resolution.