DAF Form 2047: Explosives Facility License (Download)

DAF Form 2047: Explosives Facility License (Download) – The DAF Form 2047, officially titled Explosives Facility License, is a critical Department of the Air Force (DAF) document used to authorize and document the storage of limited quantities of ammunition and explosives (AE) in facilities that may not have full Department of Defense Explosives Safety Board (DDESB) site plan approval. It ensures compliance with stringent explosives safety standards while supporting mission requirements.

This form applies primarily to U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force installations, units, and tenant organizations. It covers small quantities of mission-essential Hazard Class/Division 1.2, 1.3, and/or 1.4 explosives in locations such as alert hangars, small arms ranges, egress shops, rod and gun clubs, security buildings, or temporary storage areas.

Download the official DAF Form 2047 PDF here: https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_se/form/daf2047/daf2047.pdf

What Is the Purpose of DAF Form 2047?

The form serves as both an application and a formal license for explosives storage. It certifies that:

  • The facility is required to support the unit’s mission.
  • Only the minimum necessary quantity of AE (ammunition and explosives) is authorized.
  • The location meets construction, separation, fire protection, and security requirements.
  • Proper operating instructions, firefighting symbols, and procedures are in place.

Licensed facilities allow storage of small operational stocks outside fully sited explosives storage areas, provided they comply with DESR 6055.09_DAFMAN 91-201, Explosives Safety Standards (the primary governing manual, updated as of June 2025).

Note: This is an internal DAF/military process. It is not a substitute for a Federal Explosives License (FEL) or Permit from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), which applies to commercial manufacturing, dealing, importing, or using explosives.

Who Needs a DAF Form 2047 Explosives Facility License?

Units or organizations typically require this license for:

  • Maintenance shops (e.g., egress systems, gun systems, life support).
  • Security forces or armories storing small arms ammunition.
  • Rod and gun clubs or recreational shooting facilities on base.
  • Temporary or in-transit storage (e.g., aerial port or traffic management).
  • Dispersed or mobility storage locations with limited NEWQD (Net Explosive Weight Quantity Distance).
  • Certain training or exercise facilities involving 1.2, 1.3, or 1.4 explosives.

Some items or situations do not require a license per DAFMAN 91-201 guidelines—check the specific section on licensed explosives storage locations for exemptions.

The installation Weapons Safety Manager (WSM) or the individual assigned weapons safety responsibilities (often in the SEW office) assigns the license number and serves as the approving official.

Step-by-Step Process for Completing and Obtaining DAF Form 2047

  1. Prepare Facility Data (Section I)
    • Item 1: Base name.
    • Item 2: Organization name (include parent command initials if tenant unit).
    • Item 3: License number (assigned by WSM, e.g., 26-001).
    • Item 4: Building or facility number (or narrative description, e.g., “outdoor storage (in-transit)”).
    • Item 5: Primary use of the facility.
    • Item 6: Written operating instructions (OI) number.
    • Item 7–8: Room number and purpose (if applicable).
    • Item 9: Construction type (e.g., concrete-masonry, wood frame).
  2. Explosives Limits Requested (Section II)
    Use the table to list each item by:

    • Hazard Division (HD) and Compatibility Group (CG).
    • Nomenclature, NSN, or DODIC.
    • Authorized quantity (serviceable + unserviceable).
    • Total NEWQD (not required for HD 1.4).
    • Firefighting/chemical symbols.
      Continue on the back if needed. Quantities must be the smallest necessary for the mission.
  3. Coordination (Section III)
    Obtain signatures/concurrence from:

    • Munitions Accountable Systems Officer (MASO).
    • Security Forces Resource Protection office (requires physical inspection for AA&E security per DoDM 5100.76_DAFMAN 31-101).
    • Installation Fire Protection Agency.
      For privately owned ammunition outside the U.S./Guam, coordinate with the installation Judge Advocate.
  4. Certification (Section IV)
    The unit commander or functional manager certifies the facility is mission-essential. This step locks prior coordination.
  5. Approval by Responsible Official (Section V)
    The installation weapons safety official:

    • Validates the minimum quantity.
    • Physically inspects the facility.
    • Ensures firefighting symbols, technical orders (TOs), and procedures are available.
    • Reviews fire protection remarks.

Remarks Section: Completed by the Fire Protection Agency. Includes fire extinguisher details, placement, additional prevention measures, conditions of approval, or expiration (if not indefinite).

Once approved, the license is maintained by the unit and reviewed annually by the safety office.

Key Safety and Compliance Requirements

  • Quantity-Distance (QD) and Separation: Licensed locations have strict NEWQD limits and must meet separation requirements in DESR 6055.09_DAFMAN 91-201.
  • Written Operating Instructions: Required for all licensed facilities; reviewed annually.
  • Security: Physical security inspection is mandatory for arms, ammunition, and explosives (AA&E).
  • Fire Protection: Specific symbols and extinguishers must be posted and verified.
  • Training & Procedures: Personnel must follow applicable TOs and local OIs. Explosives safety training is mandatory.
  • Annual Review: Licenses are reviewed for continued relevance and compliance.

Non-compliance can result in revocation of the license, operational restrictions, or safety violations.

  • Primary Reference: DESR 6055.09_DAFMAN 91-201, Explosives Safety Standards (June 2025 edition).
  • DAFI 91-202 – Mishap Prevention Program.
  • DoDM 5100.76_DAFMAN 31-101 – Physical Security of Sensitive Conventional AA&E.
  • DAFI 91-204 – Safety Investigations and Reports.

All DAF publications are available on the official e-Publishing site: www.e-publishing.af.mil.

Important: Always consult your local installation Weapons Safety Office (SEW), Fire Department, and Munitions personnel before completing the form. Requirements may vary slightly by base or MAJCOM supplement.

How to Download and Fill DAF Form 2047?

  • Official Download Link: DAF Form 2047 PDF
  • The form is fillable. Use Adobe Acrobat or compatible software for digital signatures where possible.
  • Previous editions are obsolete—use the current version (20250605 or later).

For questions or assistance, contact your installation Weapons Safety Manager or refer directly to Volume 4, Enclosure 5 of DESR 6055.09_DAFMAN 91-201 for detailed guidance on licensed explosives storage locations.

Maintaining proper explosives safety through accurate use of DAF Form 2047 protects personnel, assets, and mission capability across U.S. Air Force and Space Force operations.

This guide is for informational purposes and based on official DAF publications as of 2026. Always verify the latest guidance with your chain of command and safety office, as policies can be updated.