3-02-070 Disposal of Unexploded Stinger Grenades



PURPOSE OF ORDER:

The purpose of this order is to establish procedures for disposing live Stinger grenades.  

SCOPE OF ORDER:

This order shall apply to all personnel assigned to Pitchess Detention Center (PDC) North Facility.

ORDER:

Under the direct supervision of a ser­geant, and as authorized by the watch commander, trained personnel may be ordered to deploy and use Stinger grenades.

In the event a Stinger grenade’s safety pin has been removed, but the need to deploy no longer exists, personnel shall not replace the Stinger grenade pin back into the spoon handle. Personnel shall, under the supervision of a sergeant, take the stinger grenade to an empty module yard and detonate it.

Stinger grenades that do not detonate shall be disposed of by Arson Explosives Bureau personnel.