What should be done with damaged or roughly handled chaff, flare, or impulse cartridges?

The appropriate course of action for damaged or roughly handled chaff, flare, or impulse cartridges is to dispose of them. This guideline is crucial for ensuring safety and operational integrity. Damaged or improperly handled munitions can pose significant risks, including malfunction during use, which may lead to potentially harmful situations.

Disposal mitigates these risks by ensuring that such items, which may not function as intended or could cause unintended hazards, are safely removed from the operating environment. This practice aligns with protocols designed to uphold safety standards and prevent accidents in handling and using pyrotechnic materials. Thus, disposing of these items is the most responsible and safe option to protect personnel and equipment during operations.