Who should be involved in MMR compliance if there is no dedicated program manager?

• A. External auditors only.
• B. Site supervisors and all personnel who handle or manage munitions.
• C. The procurement team only.
• D. The safety officer only.

Answer: (B)

Without a dedicated program manager, MMR compliance works best when responsibility is shared by those closest to the munitions—site supervisors and every individual who handles or manages munitions. They enforce procedures during storage, handling, transport, and disposal, keep essential records, and provide on-the-spot training and oversight. This broad involvement builds on-day accountability, helps catch issues early, and ensures compliance across all shifts and tasks.

Relying only on external auditors leaves gaps between audits, and limiting responsibility to the procurement team ignores daily handling and management activities. The safety officer plays a critical safety role, but a single role can’t oversee every aspect of MMR compliance across all personnel who touch munitions.