Contributions / ExpertiseIn 2001, 12 founding members from 3 European countries decide to work together, pooling their expertise and working practices, in a suitable structure.In 2008, IMEMG claims 17 member companies from 5 countries. Each member company comes in with his specific domestic knowledge and his own in-house expertise. From United Kingdom: The British IM PolicyBritish members bring the asset of an effective IM Policy : since September 2001, all new munitions requirements are to stipulate compliance with STANAG (roll over NATO standard for Development, Assessment and testing of Insensitive Munitions [MURAT]) 4439.The UK has ratified STANAG 4439 Ed 2 and is awaiting its imminent promulgation. More information about the British IMIS Policy From France: The French Murat doctrineFrench authorities have implemented the Murat doctrine in 1992France has ratified STANAG 4439 Ed 2 and is awaiting its imminent promulgation. More information about the French Instruction DGA/IPE n° 0260 - July 1993 A similar expertise: a French experience of a manufacturers group at national level. Eight French manufacturers experienced a 13 year expertise gained through a similar domestic organisation. More information about: Club Murat From Germany: The German positionFrom Germany: The German position and understanding on munitions safety implementation.From Norway: The Norwegian official directiveNorway has ratified STANAG 4439 in July 1995.A relevant document presents the Norwegian official position: The Chief of Defence directive for safety approval of ammunition for the use of the defence forces (Forsvarssjefens direktiv for sikkerhetsmessig godkjenning av ammunisjon til bruk I forsvaret). |
