The International Ammunition Technical Guidelines form a frame of reference to achieve and demonstrate effective levels of safety and security of ammunition stockpiles.
They provide a coherent approach, are based on sound and accepted explosive science, recommend an integrated risk and quality management system, and allow for a progressive, integrated improvement in safety and security in line with available resources.
IATG Version 3 is currently available in Arabic, French and English. The Office for Disarmament Affairs will continue to strive to make the IATG available in additional languages.
Please consult the AMAT Insights for a practical and detailed overview of the amendments made in IATG Version 3, the rationale behind them, and their expected impact.
Compiled Arabic version of the IATG
Compiled English version of the IATG
Compiled French version of the IATG
01.10 - Guide to the International Ammunition Technical Guidelines (IATG)
Version 3: Arabic English French
Version 2: Portuguese Russian Spanish
01.20 - Index of risk reduction process levels (RRPL) within IATG
Version 3: Arabic English French
Version 2: Portuguese Russian Spanish
01.30 - Policy development and advice
Version 3: Arabic English French
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01.35 - Organisational Capabilities
Version 3: Arabic English French
01.40 - Glossary of terms, definitions and abbreviations
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01.50 - UN explosive hazard classification system and codes
Version 3: Arabic English French
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01.60 - Ammunition faults and performance failures
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01.70 - Bans and constraints
Version 3: Arabic English French
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01.80 - Formulae for ammunition management
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01.90 - Ammunition management personnel competences (new module)
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02.10 - Introduction to risk management principles and processes
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02.20 - Quantity and separation distances
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02.30 - Licensing of explosive facilities
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02.40 - Safeguarding of explosive facilities
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02.50 - Fire safety
Version 3: Arabic English French
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03.10 - Inventory management
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03.20 - Lotting and batching
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04.10 - Temporary storage
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05.10 - Planning and siting of explosives facilities
Version 3: Arabic English French
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05.20 - Types of buildings for explosives facilities
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05.30 - Traverses and barricades
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05.40 - Safety standards for electrical installations
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05.50 - Vehicles and mechanical handling equipment (MHE) in explosives facilities
Version 3: Arabic English French
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05.60 - Radio frequency hazards
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06.10 - Control of explosives facilities
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06.20 - Storage space requirements
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06.30 - Storage and handling
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06.40 - Ammunition packaging and marking
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06.50 - Specific safety precautions (storage and operations)
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06.60 - Works services (construction and repair)
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06.70 - Inspection of explosives facilities
Version 3: Arabic English French
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07.10 - Safety and risk reduction (ammunition processing operations)
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07.20 - Inspection of ammunition
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07.30 - Ammunition processing operations - Safety, risk reduction and mitigation
08.10 - Transport of ammunition
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08.20 - Storage and handling of ammunition and explosives at airfields
09.10 - Security principles and systems
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10.10 - Demilitarization and destruction and logistic disposal of conventional ammunition
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11.10 - Ammunition accidents: reporting and investigation
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11.20 - Clearance storage area explosions – EOD clearance
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12.10 - Ammunition on multi-national operations
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12.20 - Small unit ammunition storage
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