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What term applies to the chemical reaction that a flare produces?
What does stability refer to in A&E?
Deterioration of A&E during storage; factors affecting stability are time, temperature, and moisture.
Which explosive train propels (launches) the projectile?
Why is a pyrotechnic considered a low explosive?
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What type of explosive is a projectile's booster?
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What are two ways to recognize an ammo item is inert?
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In what chemical group does CS (tear gas) belong?
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What are two hazards of Chemical Group D?
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A pallet holds 12 rounds. Each round contains 17.5 lb NEW. What is the total NEW for this pallet?
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What is the purpose of intermagazine distance (IMD) and intraline distance (ILD)?
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HC/D 1.3 material presents what type of hazard?
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Which Hazard Class 1 division has fragmentation as its primary hazard?
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What can be found in the Yellow Book regarding ammo items?
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Consider the following: A pallet contains ammunition marked with DODIC G930. Each pallet holds 54 boxes of ammo. Each box holds 16 rounds. What is the total NEW of this pallet?
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Once a hazard is identified, what elements are considered to assess the hazard?
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Which storage and handling requirement applies to black powder?
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Which storage requirement does not apply to shaped charges?
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Which of the following is not a phase of the risk management (RM) process?
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Which section requires an operator's signature to verify the operator has read and understands the SOP?
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Where in the SOP would you find personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements when working with ammo containing chemical fillers?
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Which safety precaution applies to material handling equipment (MHE)?
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Which two safety guidelines apply when heat sealing bags of ammo?
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Which off-post specific requirement does a driver need when moving ammo from an on-post site to an off-post facility?
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Which is not a shared requirement for vehicles transporting A&E both on-post and off-post?
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Which best describes ammunition residue?
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How does an LPS provide protection?
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Which three things can cause electromagnetic radiation (EMR)?
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Which requirement is used when posting fire symbols outside a facility?
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Using the chemical group job aid, which two chemical hazard symbols are used for storage locations with ammo containing HC smoke grenades?
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What is a characteristic of an above-ground magazine (AGM)?
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Which three housekeeping guidelines apply when storing A&E?
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Which statement is not a general magazine safety rule?
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In addition to removing/covering fire and chemical symbols, what two actions do you take after emptying a magazine?
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Which source can be used to find storage compatibility groups for ammo?
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Given two groups, F and S, and one location, are they safe?
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Given three groups, C, D, and F, are they compatible for storage?
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Which requirement do you need to follow when storing rockets, rocket motors, and missiles?
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Which two steps apply for damaged or leaking munitions or containers found in storage?
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What types of hazards does the RM process work to prevent?
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What is the purpose of a standing operating procedure (SOP)?
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Which type of clothing should be worn in ammo work areas to minimize static electricity?
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Which hazard is most damaging to ammunition?
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What is a characteristic of an earth-covered magazine (ECM)?
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Which statement about operations outside a magazine is true?
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A team is repairing ammunition packaging outdoors near an ECM. What distance from the ECM can the work be safely completed?
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Use the Yellow Book to determine the compatibility group for the three items below.
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How are safety and reliability ensured for a projectile with a high explosive train?
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Dynamite is an example of a high explosive because it?
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In a display cabinet, you see a 105mm munition drilled with four holes and marked 'empty.' What does this tell you about the ammo item?
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What statement describes Chemical Group C?
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NP (napalm) is an incendiary. In what chemical group does it belong?
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The net explosive weight (NEW) indicates the effective combined weight of?
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How much separation distance does HC/D 1.1 require compared to HC/D 1.4?
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Which is the purpose of a standing operating procedure (SOP)?
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When working with ammo containing chemical fillers, where in the SOP would you find personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements?
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Which two safety guidelines apply when heat sealing bags of ammo?
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Which safety precaution applies to forklifts?
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Which is the correct placement of placards on trucks transporting A&E?
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Which best describes ammunition residue?
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What is the purpose of a lightning protection system (LPS)?
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What types of clothing should be worn in ammo handling areas to reduce the risk of static electricity?
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What is the main hazard that ammunition faces from the environment?
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Study Notes
Ammunition Basics
- A flare uses a chemical reaction for illumination, moving at subsonic speeds.
- Stability of ammunition and explosives (A&E) is affected by time, temperature, and moisture during storage.
Explosives and Pyrotechnics
- The explosive train in projectiles is crucial for launching.
- Pyrotechnics are categorized as low explosives due to their combustion characteristics.
- A projectile's booster is a type of high explosive.
Recognizing Ammunition Types
- Inert ammunition can be recognized through specific attributes.
- CS (tear gas) belongs to a specific chemical group for riot control agents.
Hazards and Safety Management
- Chemical Group D presents various hazards identifiable through chemical group job aids.
- Hazard identification involves assessing probability and severity.
- Risk management processes aim to prevent illnesses, injuries, or fatalities.
Storage and Handling Requirements
- Black powder must be stored in dry magazines, away from inhabited buildings.
- Fire symbols are essential in indicating hazard levels when posting outside facilities.
Transportation and Vehicle Guidelines
- Drivers moving ammunition off-post require special compliance measures.
- Shared transportation requirements for A&E include documentation and proper inspections.
Environmental Protection Measures
- Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is vital when handling ammunition with chemical fillers.
- Electromagnetic radiation (EMR) can arise from specific operational actions.
- Grounding and antistatic clothing minimize static electricity in ammunition work areas.
Fire Safety and Residue Management
- Fire is a significant hazard for ammunition, with excessive heat being particularly damaging.
- Proper management of ammunition residue is critical for safety protocols.
Packaging and Maintenance
- When repairing ammunition packaging outdoors, maintain a safe distance from earth-covered magazines (ECM).
- Additional precautions should be taken for damaged munitions.
Compatibility and Separation Requirements
- Storage compatibility groups determine how various ammunition items should be stored together.
- Specific separation distances are mandated between different hazard classes in storage.
Summary of Procedures
- Standing Operating Procedures (SOP) provide a standardized set of instructions for operational safety.
- After emptying a magazine, symbols must be removed or covered, and proper paperwork completed.
Numerical Data
- The net explosive weight (NEW) reflects the combined weight that contributes to the explosive potential of the ammunition.
- Computation examples calculate total NEW using ammunition packaging details, such as pallets and rounds per container.
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This quiz covers essential knowledge on ammunition basics, explosives, and pyrotechnics. Understand the stability of ammunition, types, and safety management protocols required for handling and storage. Dive into hazard identification and risk management processes relevant to ammunition and explosives.