Exempted lasers

D. DODI 6055.11,21 February 1995, Protection of DOD Personnel from Exposure to radiofrequency Radiation and Military Exempt Lasers. 

Exempted lasers are military lasers exempted from 21 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1040 when compliance would hinder mission fulfillment during actual combat or combat training operations or when the exemption is necessary in the interest of national security. These lasers must comply with MlL-STD-1425. 

DOD Instruction6055.11, Protection ofDoD Personnel fromExposure to Radio Frequency Radiation and Military Exempt Lasers, February 21,1995. 

Secretary of the Navy Instruction (SECNAVINST) 5100.14C, Military Exempt Lasers. 

Lasers and laser systems are assigned one of four broad Classes (I to IV), depending on the potential for causing biological damage. Class I cannot emit laser radiation at known hazardous levels [typically continuous wave (cw) 0.4 W at visible wavelengths]. Users of Class I laser products are generally exempt from radiation hazard... 

This standard provides guidance for the safe use of lasers in an outdoor environment. It covers product performance of lasers used outdoors, including those with variances or exemptions from the provisions of the federal product performance standard (21 CFR 1040). 

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