Introduction to Ammunition

Which term describes the use of ammo?

Illuminate

Which alpha-numeric designator, systematically assigned at the time of manufacture, identifies the manufacturer, month, year, location, and batch?

Lot number

What does this fire symbol represent?

Mass fire

Which type of inner pack is in this wooden box?

Fiber containers

What does this chemical symbol represent?

Toxic agents

Both fire symbols and chemical symbols may be posted outside ammunition storage and facilities.

True

What is the nomenclature for the contents of this outer pack?

CTGS, 7.62mm Match

Which artillery ammunition is used for simulated fire and contains black powder but not projectiles?

Blank ammunition

According to this bay limit sign, how many people can be in the operating bay?

11

According to this bay limit sign, how much explosives can be in this bay?

480 lbs or less

Which facilities may have high security locks in use? Select three.

AGM ECM Outdoor storage

Which of the following protects ammo from weather? Select three.

AGM ECM Outdoor storage

If an SOP specifies personal protective equipment (PPE) be worn and you do not have that PPE, what should you do?

Contact a supervisor

What facility is shown in the image?

Earth-covered magazine (ECM)

Which of the statements below is not good housekeeping practices at ammo storage facilities?

Ensure ammo is in direct contact with the floor

Identify and select the national stock number (NSN) on the package and submit.

Example: 1305-01-534-2702

Thinking of general safety, which are not allowed in areas where ammunition is inspected or stored? Select three.

Horseplay Loose clothing Jewelry

You are delivering a load of ammunition to the demolition grounds today, but the gate is locked and a red flag is flying. What do you do?

Not enter, turn around, and wait until it is clear

Which is a low explosive that typically produces light, smoke, or sounds in order to light up an area, communicate, or make noises?

Pyrotechnics

Is this a service or training mine?

Service

How are outer packs designed to be stacked?

Side by side and on top of each other

What does the color coding on this ammunition item represent?

The ammo contains high explosives.

How are markings on ammo and ammo containers used? Select four.

To accurately track ammunition To identify what is in the container / pack To safely store and ship ammunition To ensure the right ammunition gets to troops

What is not a purpose of a pallet?

To protect from lightning

Ammunition pallets may be made from which of the following material?

Wood, metal, or steel