INTRODUCTION TO AMMUNITION
(CERT) (AMMO-45) EXAM QUESTIONS
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Which of these true statements about bombs differentiate bombs from artillery ammo, rockets,
and missiles? - ANS Bombs are not fired from a weapon
Cartridges for shotguns and .50 caliber and smaller cartridges are which category of
ammunition? - ANS Small arms ammunition
Ammunition pallets may be made from which of the following material? - ANS Wood, metal,
or steel
What is not a purpose of a pallet? - ANS to protect from lightning
How are outer packs designed to be stacked? - ANS Side by side and on top of each other
Identify and select the national stock number (NSN) on the package and submit. -
ANS Example: 1305-01-534-2702
Identify and select the Department of Defense Identification Code (DODIC) on the package and
submit. - ANS Example: L477
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, Which marking on rocket and missile outer packs indicates which end should be pointed in the
direction of the least hazard? - ANS Nose End
What do markings always identify on ammunition? - ANS Ammunition Type
What is the nomenclature for the contents of this outer pack? - ANS CTGS, 7.62mm Match
What indicates a small arms ammo item is a dummy round and therefore used for practicing
loading weapons and simulating firing? - ANS There is a hole in the ammo item
The Cardinal Rule states that all operations must expose the minimum number of ________ for
the minimum amount of ________ to the minimum amount of ________ to be consistent with
safe operations. - ANS People, time, explosives
According to this bay limit sign, how much explosives can be in this bay? - ANS 480 lbs or less
According to this bay limit sign, how many people can be in the operating bay? - ANS 11
You report to a workshop to pack hazardous materials. What tools do you use? - ANS Tools
required by the SOP
Which facility is shown in the image? - ANS Earth-covered magazine
Which of the following protects ammo from weather?Select three. - ANS AGM, ECM
What do chemical symbols identify? - ANS The personal protective equipment that must be
worn by emergency responders
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(CERT) (AMMO-45) EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | 100%
CORRECT.
Which of these true statements about bombs differentiate bombs from artillery ammo, rockets,
and missiles? - ANS Bombs are not fired from a weapon
Cartridges for shotguns and .50 caliber and smaller cartridges are which category of
ammunition? - ANS Small arms ammunition
Ammunition pallets may be made from which of the following material? - ANS Wood, metal,
or steel
What is not a purpose of a pallet? - ANS to protect from lightning
How are outer packs designed to be stacked? - ANS Side by side and on top of each other
Identify and select the national stock number (NSN) on the package and submit. -
ANS Example: 1305-01-534-2702
Identify and select the Department of Defense Identification Code (DODIC) on the package and
submit. - ANS Example: L477
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, Which marking on rocket and missile outer packs indicates which end should be pointed in the
direction of the least hazard? - ANS Nose End
What do markings always identify on ammunition? - ANS Ammunition Type
What is the nomenclature for the contents of this outer pack? - ANS CTGS, 7.62mm Match
What indicates a small arms ammo item is a dummy round and therefore used for practicing
loading weapons and simulating firing? - ANS There is a hole in the ammo item
The Cardinal Rule states that all operations must expose the minimum number of ________ for
the minimum amount of ________ to the minimum amount of ________ to be consistent with
safe operations. - ANS People, time, explosives
According to this bay limit sign, how much explosives can be in this bay? - ANS 480 lbs or less
According to this bay limit sign, how many people can be in the operating bay? - ANS 11
You report to a workshop to pack hazardous materials. What tools do you use? - ANS Tools
required by the SOP
Which facility is shown in the image? - ANS Earth-covered magazine
Which of the following protects ammo from weather?Select three. - ANS AGM, ECM
What do chemical symbols identify? - ANS The personal protective equipment that must be
worn by emergency responders
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