THE UNIVERSITY OF THE ARMY
1775
THE SECRETARY OF THE ARMY
HEADQUARTERS
Department of the Army
Washington, DC
24 July 2023
*Department of the Army
Pamphlet 385–16

Safety

System Safety Management Guide

By Order of the Secretary of the Army:

JAMES C. MCCONVILLE
General, United States Army
Chief of Staff

Official:

MARK F. AVERILL
Administrative Assistant
to the Secretary of the Army

History. This publication is a major revision. The portions affected by this major revision are listed in the summary of change.

Applicability. This pamphlet applies to the Regular Army, the Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and the U.S. Army Reserve, unless otherwise stated. It also applies to Department of the Army civilian employees and all Department of Defense personnel and foreign military personnel working with and under Army operational control. It applies to all Army materiel systems and facilities during all phases of the life cycle. The concepts also apply to smaller procurement and acquisition programs, such as those done at installation level. Medical-related materiel may require more intensive management, including coordination with other Government agencies.

Proponent and exception authority. The proponent of this pamphlet is the Director of the Army Staff. The proponent has the authority to approve exceptions or waivers to this pamphlet that are consistent with controlling law and regulations. The proponent may delegate this approval authority, in writing, to a division chief within the proponent agency or its direct reporting unit or field operating agency, in the grade of colonel or the civilian equivalent. Activities may request a waiver to this pamphlet by providing justification that includes a full analysis of the expected benefits and must include formal review by the activity's senior legal officer. All waiver requests will be endorsed by the commander or senior leader of the requesting activity and forwarded through their higher headquarters to the policy proponent. Refer to AR 25–30 for specific guidance.

Suggested improvements. Users are invited to send comments and suggested improvements on DA FormDA FormDepartment of the Army form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms) directly to usarmy.pentagon.hqda-aso.mbx.army-safety-office@army.mil.

Committee management approval. AR 15–39 requires the proponent to justify establishing/continuing committee(s), coordinate draft publications, and coordinate changes in committee status with the Office of the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army, Special Programs Directorate at email usarmy.pentagon.hqda-hsa.mbx.committee-management@army.mil. Further, if it is determined that an established "group" identified within this regulation later takes on the characteristics of a committee as found in AR 15–39, then the proponent will follow AR 15–39 requirements for establishing and continuing the group as a committee.

Distribution. This pamphlet is available in electronic media only and is intended for the Regular Army, the Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and the U.S. Army Reserve.

*This pamphlet supersedes DA PamDA PamDepartment of the Army Pamphlets 385-16, dated 13 August 2013.
DA PAM 385–16 • 24 July 2023
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The following is a sample format for an SHDS per AR 770 – 2, AR 770 – 3, and this pamphlet.

Safety Review Board Data Packages Note. The following data package requirements may change. Contact the AWSSRB Secretariat for the most current information.

System Safety Management Guide This major revision, dated 24 July 2023— • Changes manpower and personnel integration to human systems integration (para 3 – 9). • Adds hazards of electromagnetic radiation to ordnance certification process (para 3 – 10). • Updates guidance on commercial off-the-shelf, non-developmental items, and local purchases (para 3 – 13). • Updates independent safety assessment process (para 4 – 9). • Adds guidance on weapon system safety reviews (chap 5 and app I).