What is the minimum safe distance from a damaged canister with live missiles?

• A. 984 ft (300 m)
• B. 1,500 ft
• C. 1,200 ft
• D. 2,000 ft

Answer: (A)

When a damaged canister contains live missiles, the immediate concern is the hazards of blast, fragmentation, and propellant ignition. To protect personnel, a standoff distance is established—you must stay outside the risk area. The minimum distance used here is 300 meters (about 984 feet). This baseline protects against shrapnel and overpressure in a worst-case scenario and provides a practical boundary for responders to operate from a safe, organized perimeter. Distances greater than this are even safer, but the question asks for the minimum you must observe. If you encounter a damaged canister with live missiles, move to at least 300 meters away, alert the right authorities, and wait for EOD.