Which office approves and issues explosive facility licenses after being reviewed by base fire chief, MASO, and security police?

• A. Base Fire Chief
• B. MASO
• C. Security Police
• D. Weapons Safety Office

Answer: (D)

The final authority to approve and issue an explosive facility license rests with the Weapons Safety Office. This office oversees the explosives safety program and has the responsibility to grant licensure once all required reviews—fire safety from the base fire chief, munitions accountability/security review by MASO, and on-base security review by security police—are complete. Those reviews ensure fire protection, proper handling and accountability, and security considerations are all addressed. The Weapons Safety Office then consolidates the findings, confirms compliance with applicable standards, and issues the license (often with conditions or an expiration date). The other offices conduct essential safety and security evaluations, but they do not issue the license themselves.