DOD Spells Out New Requirements to Counter Blast Overpressure Risks

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DOD Spells Out New Requirements to Counter Blast Overpressure Risks

In a policy memorandum signed by Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks, the Defense Department released requirements meant to help manage the risks to brain health from blast overpressure, which can be generated by weapons systems.