AMMO 63 U.S. ARMY EXPL SAFETY FAMILIARIZATION EXAM
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED
2026 LATEST!!
What is the best description of an explosive? - ANSWER Reactive material with a
lot of potential energy
Materials that detonate are - ANSWER Supersonic
Materials that deflagrate are - ANSWER subsonic
What is not an example of a low explosive? - ANSWER Dynamite
What are three uses of low explosives? - ANSWER Delay Elements
Propellants
Pyrotechnics
Low explosives commonly used to thrust a projectile out of a weapon are called -
ANSWER Propellants
Black powder is an example of a low explosive because it - ANSWER Deflagrates
TNT is an example of a high explosive because it - ANSWER Detonates
What are three types of high explosives? - ANSWER RDX
PETN
Dynamite
What is not an example of a high explosive? - ANSWER Propane
What are two key concepts you need to know about explosive trains? - ANSWER
They allow for safe storage and handling
They ensure the items function as intended
Which component is not part of a low explosive train? - ANSWER Booster
Which component is not part of a low explosive train? - ANSWER Primer,
Detonator, Booster, Bursting charge
Which three items will you find on a high explosive train? - ANSWER Booster
Detonator
Bursting charge
, Which is not a characteristic of inert ammo? - ANSWER They have an explosive
charge
What are three ways to determine if an ammo item is inert? - ANSWER It is a
cloth-covered component marked "INERT"
It is drilled with holes, and the word "EMPTY" is stamped on it
It is small arms ammunition on public display with "INERT" attached on a plate
What are two exceptions to the requirement to drilling holes into inert ammo? -
ANSWER Empty or inert ammo used in loading drills
Empty or inert ammo whose use would be reduced by the holes
Using the the Chemical Group Job Aid, which three chemicals produce extreme
heat and are difficult to extinguish when burning? - ANSWER PT
TH
HC
Using the Chemical Group Job Aid, select two types of PPE/Special Equipment
for Chemical Group C - ANSWER Fire resistant gloves, coveralls, and safety face
shields
Water barrels available to submerge leaking WP ammunition
Which distance is intended to prevent propagation between two operating
buildings containing explosives? - ANSWER ILD
Why are there divisions within Class 1? - ANSWER To identify the specific hazard
posed
Magazine A contains HC/D 1.1. Magazine B contains HC/D 1.4. Which HC/D
requires the smallest safe separation distance? - ANSWER 1.4
The maximum NEW this magazine is permitted to hold is 12,500 lbs of HC/D 1.1. It
currently contains 11,000 lbs. Using the Yellow Book, how many pallets of the
ammunition listed below can be placed in the facility? - ANSWER 4 pallets
The RM process works to prevent what three hazards? - ANSWER Illness
Injury
Death
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED
2026 LATEST!!
What is the best description of an explosive? - ANSWER Reactive material with a
lot of potential energy
Materials that detonate are - ANSWER Supersonic
Materials that deflagrate are - ANSWER subsonic
What is not an example of a low explosive? - ANSWER Dynamite
What are three uses of low explosives? - ANSWER Delay Elements
Propellants
Pyrotechnics
Low explosives commonly used to thrust a projectile out of a weapon are called -
ANSWER Propellants
Black powder is an example of a low explosive because it - ANSWER Deflagrates
TNT is an example of a high explosive because it - ANSWER Detonates
What are three types of high explosives? - ANSWER RDX
PETN
Dynamite
What is not an example of a high explosive? - ANSWER Propane
What are two key concepts you need to know about explosive trains? - ANSWER
They allow for safe storage and handling
They ensure the items function as intended
Which component is not part of a low explosive train? - ANSWER Booster
Which component is not part of a low explosive train? - ANSWER Primer,
Detonator, Booster, Bursting charge
Which three items will you find on a high explosive train? - ANSWER Booster
Detonator
Bursting charge
, Which is not a characteristic of inert ammo? - ANSWER They have an explosive
charge
What are three ways to determine if an ammo item is inert? - ANSWER It is a
cloth-covered component marked "INERT"
It is drilled with holes, and the word "EMPTY" is stamped on it
It is small arms ammunition on public display with "INERT" attached on a plate
What are two exceptions to the requirement to drilling holes into inert ammo? -
ANSWER Empty or inert ammo used in loading drills
Empty or inert ammo whose use would be reduced by the holes
Using the the Chemical Group Job Aid, which three chemicals produce extreme
heat and are difficult to extinguish when burning? - ANSWER PT
TH
HC
Using the Chemical Group Job Aid, select two types of PPE/Special Equipment
for Chemical Group C - ANSWER Fire resistant gloves, coveralls, and safety face
shields
Water barrels available to submerge leaking WP ammunition
Which distance is intended to prevent propagation between two operating
buildings containing explosives? - ANSWER ILD
Why are there divisions within Class 1? - ANSWER To identify the specific hazard
posed
Magazine A contains HC/D 1.1. Magazine B contains HC/D 1.4. Which HC/D
requires the smallest safe separation distance? - ANSWER 1.4
The maximum NEW this magazine is permitted to hold is 12,500 lbs of HC/D 1.1. It
currently contains 11,000 lbs. Using the Yellow Book, how many pallets of the
ammunition listed below can be placed in the facility? - ANSWER 4 pallets
The RM process works to prevent what three hazards? - ANSWER Illness
Injury
Death
