AMMUNITION HANDLERS
ACTUAL EXAM UPDATE THIS
YEAR
You need to store a box of unused grenades a unit returned after training. Which publication
will use for guidance on safely moving and storing this AE? - ANSWER --DA PAM 385-64,
Ammunition and Explosives Safety Standards
You are tasked with unitizing several AE containers. Which publication do you use? -
ANSWER --AMC 19-48 drawings
What are the correct actions for these AE handling tasks? - ANSWER --You will: Comply
with official requirements, Use only authorized tools
With Caution: Repair AE containers with nails
You will not: Drag or throw AE Containers, use bail hooks
Where in an AMC 19-48 publication will you find general storage instructions and cautions? -
ANSWER --General Notes
Where in an AMC 19-48 drawing can you find a visual representation of different types of
stacks? - ANSWER --Drawings
Match the AE type to its associated hazard. - ANSWER --Improved Conventional
Munitions: Blast and Fragmentation
Black Powder: Hazardous if absorbs moisture
, Pyrotechnics: Deteriorate due to age
Rockets: Deteriorate due to high or low temperatures
Match the chemical group to its associated hazard. - ANSWER --Group A: Toxic
Group B: Skin irritation
Group C: Combustible when exposed to air
Group D: Smoke inhalation
What are the three standards of safe chemical munitions handling? - ANSWER --Do not
drop or jar
Do not store on wood or porous floors
Handle carefully
What three actions do you take with unknown or questionable AE? - ANSWER --Mark
Clearly
Put on a pallet (if possible)
Separate from other AE
You prevent shifting when moving a pallet of AE by ensuring the load is - ANSWER --
Secured together
What are three requirements for using MHE? - ANSWER --Complying with the MHE
licensing program
Receiving AE handling hazard training
Reviewing and signing SOPs
ACTUAL EXAM UPDATE THIS
YEAR
You need to store a box of unused grenades a unit returned after training. Which publication
will use for guidance on safely moving and storing this AE? - ANSWER --DA PAM 385-64,
Ammunition and Explosives Safety Standards
You are tasked with unitizing several AE containers. Which publication do you use? -
ANSWER --AMC 19-48 drawings
What are the correct actions for these AE handling tasks? - ANSWER --You will: Comply
with official requirements, Use only authorized tools
With Caution: Repair AE containers with nails
You will not: Drag or throw AE Containers, use bail hooks
Where in an AMC 19-48 publication will you find general storage instructions and cautions? -
ANSWER --General Notes
Where in an AMC 19-48 drawing can you find a visual representation of different types of
stacks? - ANSWER --Drawings
Match the AE type to its associated hazard. - ANSWER --Improved Conventional
Munitions: Blast and Fragmentation
Black Powder: Hazardous if absorbs moisture
, Pyrotechnics: Deteriorate due to age
Rockets: Deteriorate due to high or low temperatures
Match the chemical group to its associated hazard. - ANSWER --Group A: Toxic
Group B: Skin irritation
Group C: Combustible when exposed to air
Group D: Smoke inhalation
What are the three standards of safe chemical munitions handling? - ANSWER --Do not
drop or jar
Do not store on wood or porous floors
Handle carefully
What three actions do you take with unknown or questionable AE? - ANSWER --Mark
Clearly
Put on a pallet (if possible)
Separate from other AE
You prevent shifting when moving a pallet of AE by ensuring the load is - ANSWER --
Secured together
What are three requirements for using MHE? - ANSWER --Complying with the MHE
licensing program
Receiving AE handling hazard training
Reviewing and signing SOPs
