Army Explosive Safety Familiarization updated 2022/2023
What type of detonation occurs when a storage facility with high explosives detonates and
its shock wave hits a nearby facility causing another explosion?
Deflagrate detonation
Which of the following chemicals will react violently when it comes in contact with water?
TH, HC, TPA
Select the correct order of the levels of protection from least protection required to most
protection required.
IMD, ILD, PTRD, IBD
The ultimate purpose of quantity distance is?
Protecting personnel, equipment, and buildings from accidental explosions.
The magazine below contains 11,000 lb of NEW. The maximum NEW it can hold is 13,000
lb. How many additional pallets of ammo can be placed in the facility? Use the Yellow
Book if needed.
3 pallets
If a pallet holds 12 HE rounds and each round contains 17.5 lb of NEW, what would be the
NEW of the pallet?
140 lb
210
Select the division of Hazard Class 1 that is the most dangerous.
1.1
Determine the hazard class and division of this pallet. Use the Yellow Book if needed.
(D533)
1.3C
Why are there divisions within Class 1?
specific hazards posed
Cardinal Rule for safety
people, explosives, time
Which of the following statements describe an SOP?
available in all work areas
Who is responsible for the risk management process?
everyone
Which statement does NOT apply to evaluating ammo procedures with the risk
management (RM) process?
To help workers understand how the RM process replaces the SOP
Which of the following safety guidelines is NOT correct?
Heat sealing equipment should be left on so it is ready when you need to use it.
Which of the following safety guidelines is NOT correct? 1
You should make sure MHE has a fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 5BC.
Which of the following safety guidelines is NOT correct? 2
You cannot choose tools other than those listed in your SOP if it will make your job easier.
Which of the following safety procedures are NOT correct? 4
Drivers do not need to know what materials are being transported on their truck.
Which criteria are NOT required for off-post DOT placard usage?
fire symbol
What type of detonation occurs when a storage facility with high explosives detonates and
its shock wave hits a nearby facility causing another explosion?
Deflagrate detonation
Which of the following chemicals will react violently when it comes in contact with water?
TH, HC, TPA
Select the correct order of the levels of protection from least protection required to most
protection required.
IMD, ILD, PTRD, IBD
The ultimate purpose of quantity distance is?
Protecting personnel, equipment, and buildings from accidental explosions.
The magazine below contains 11,000 lb of NEW. The maximum NEW it can hold is 13,000
lb. How many additional pallets of ammo can be placed in the facility? Use the Yellow
Book if needed.
3 pallets
If a pallet holds 12 HE rounds and each round contains 17.5 lb of NEW, what would be the
NEW of the pallet?
140 lb
210
Select the division of Hazard Class 1 that is the most dangerous.
1.1
Determine the hazard class and division of this pallet. Use the Yellow Book if needed.
(D533)
1.3C
Why are there divisions within Class 1?
specific hazards posed
Cardinal Rule for safety
people, explosives, time
Which of the following statements describe an SOP?
available in all work areas
Who is responsible for the risk management process?
everyone
Which statement does NOT apply to evaluating ammo procedures with the risk
management (RM) process?
To help workers understand how the RM process replaces the SOP
Which of the following safety guidelines is NOT correct?
Heat sealing equipment should be left on so it is ready when you need to use it.
Which of the following safety guidelines is NOT correct? 1
You should make sure MHE has a fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 5BC.
Which of the following safety guidelines is NOT correct? 2
You cannot choose tools other than those listed in your SOP if it will make your job easier.
Which of the following safety procedures are NOT correct? 4
Drivers do not need to know what materials are being transported on their truck.
Which criteria are NOT required for off-post DOT placard usage?
fire symbol
