H.R. 5188 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish blast safety officer positions in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Space Force.

H.R. 5188 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish blast safety officer positions in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Space Force. | JustPolicyThe purpose of this legislation is to enhance safety measures for military personnel during explosive exercises by establishing dedicated positions for blast safety officers across all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, including the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Space Force. The key provisions of this legislation require the Secretary of Defense to create these blast safety officer positions by September 30, 2026.