JSP 403

Joint Service Publication 403: Ministry of Defence Land Range Safety. The Ministry of Defence owns, uses or is otherwise responsible for a considerable number of land based firing ranges throughout the United Kingdom and abroad. Whether these are operated for training or testing purposes by military or civilian personnel, safety is of paramount importance. Detailed policy and guidance for safety on Defence land ranges is given in this Joint Service Publication 403. It also defines the responsibilities of the key stakeholders in the acquisition process and specifies the required methodology for assuring the Secretary of State for Defence that the arrangements for safety are consistent with his safety policy statement. CONDITONS OF RELEASE 1. This information is Crown copyright and the intellectual property rights for this publication belong exclusively to the Ministry of Defence (MoD). 2. The guidance contained in this JSP relates solely to MoD weapon systems, practises and training procedures. It is not intended to be of general application and the MoD accepts no liability in the event that third parties suffer any loss as result of following any guidance contained herein.