Announcements

DoD Manual 6055.06-M, Change 1, DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification Program (PDF)

DoD Manual 6055.09-M, DoD Ammunition and Explosives Safety Standards

DoD 6055.18-M, Safety Standards for Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (PDF)

Use of Open-air Burn Pits in Contingency Operations, Updated February 15, 2011 (PDF)

DoD Prohibits Text Messaging and Hand-held Cell Phones While Driving

DoD implemented the Executive Order 13513 prohibition on text messaging while driving. DoD policy now prohibits driving while: text messaging, using hand-held cell phones, or using other hand-held electronic devices:
- while on official Government business, or - while using Government-supplied devices, whether driving a government or personal vehicle (e.g., a DoD-issued Blackberry). Use of headsets and other hands-free devices is permitted, but not recommended.  Recent research indicates the likelihood of crashing is equal for both hand-held and hands-free communication because the conversation pulls attention away from the driving task.
 

DoDI 6055.17, DoD Installation Emergency Management (IEM) Program (PDF)