What is the purpose of AFMAN 91-201?

• A. To provide maximum protection by minimizing the amount of possible damage to personnel and property, both inside and outside the installation involving ammunition and explosives.
• B. To document munitions inventory and procedures.
• C. To standardize safety training across all base units.
• D. To establish procedures for airfield operations.

Answer: (A)

AFMAN 91-201 focuses on protecting people and property by controlling the safety risks that come with ammunition and explosives. It sets the framework for a comprehensive munitions safety program, outlining safeguards, responsibilities, and procedures to prevent incidents and limit damage. The goal is to provide maximum protection by minimizing potential harm to personnel and property both on the installation and off-site when dealing with munitions and explosives, through safe handling, storage, transport, disposal, and incident response, along with risk management and required training and inspections. The other options don’t capture this broad safety and risk-reduction purpose: documentation of inventory is a separate function, standardizing training across all units is only a part of safety but not the primary aim, and establishing airfield procedures lies outside the scope of this manual.