MIL-HDBK-828A, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HANDBOOK: LASER SAFETY ON RANGES AND IN OTHER OUTDOOR AREAS (31 DEC 1996]., This handbook provides uniform evaluation guidance for the safe use of military lasers and laser systems on DoD military reservations or military controlled areas worldwide. Each military service establishes normal procedures for approving laser ranges. This guidance supplements those procedures. It does not replace those procedures or release individuals from compliance with the requirements of their particular service. The authority for guidance herein is the laser system safetyworking group (LSSWG) established by DODI 5000.1. Guidance for lasers not addressed herein should be obtained from LSSWG through respective service health and safety organizations listed in 1.2.