Introduction to Ammunition, Ammo-45-DL:
Introduction to Ammunition
Which artillery ammunition is used for simulated fire and contains black powder but not
projectiles? -ANSW- Blank ammunition
Which is a low explosive that typically produces light, smoke, or sounds in order to light
up an area, communicate, or make noises? -ANSW- Pyrotechnics
Which term describes the use of ammo? -ANSW- Illuminate
Ammunition pallets may be made from which of the following material? -ANSW- Wood,
metal, or steel
What is not a purpose of a pallet? -ANSW- To protect from lightning
How are outer packs designed to be stacked? -ANSW- Side by side and on top of
each other
Which type of inner pack is in this wooden box? -ANSW- Fiber containers
Identify and select the national stock number (NSN) on the package and submit. -
ANSW- Example: 1305-01-534-2702
Which alpha-numeric designator, systematically assigned at the time of manufacture,
identifies the manufacturer, month, year, location, and batch? -ANSW- Lot number
What is the nomenclature for the contents of this outer pack? -ANSW- CTGS, 7.62mm
Match
How are markings on ammo and ammo containers used? Select four. -ANSW- 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
, Is this a service or training mine? -ANSW- Service
What does the color coding on this ammunition item represent? -ANSW- The ammo
contains high explosives.
According to this bay limit sign, how many people can be in the operating bay? -ANSW-
11
Thinking of general safety, which are not allowed in areas where ammunition is
inspected or stored? Select three. -ANSW- Horseplay
Loose clothing
Jewelry
According to this bay limit sign, how much explosives can be in this bay? -ANSW- 480
lbs or less
If an SOP specifies personal protective equipment (PPE) be worn and you do not have
that PPE, what should you do? -ANSW- Contact a supervisor
What facility is shown in the image? -ANSW- Earth-covered magazine (ECM)
Which of the following protects ammo from weather? Select three. -ANSW- AGM
ECM
Outdoor storage
Both fire symbols and chemical symbols may be posted outside ammunition storage
and facilities. -ANSW- True
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? -ANSW- Not enter, turn around, and
wait until it is clear
What does this fire symbol represent? -ANSW- Mass fire
What does this chemical symbol represent? -ANSW- Toxic agents
Which of the statements below is not good housekeeping practices at ammo storage
facilities? -ANSW- Ensure ammo is in direct contact with the floor
Which facilities may have high security locks in use? Select three. -ANSW- AGM
ECM
Outdoor storage
What should you do if a grenade is upside down inside the fiber container? -ANSW-
Do not remove it
Introduction to Ammunition
Which artillery ammunition is used for simulated fire and contains black powder but not
projectiles? -ANSW- Blank ammunition
Which is a low explosive that typically produces light, smoke, or sounds in order to light
up an area, communicate, or make noises? -ANSW- Pyrotechnics
Which term describes the use of ammo? -ANSW- Illuminate
Ammunition pallets may be made from which of the following material? -ANSW- Wood,
metal, or steel
What is not a purpose of a pallet? -ANSW- To protect from lightning
How are outer packs designed to be stacked? -ANSW- Side by side and on top of
each other
Which type of inner pack is in this wooden box? -ANSW- Fiber containers
Identify and select the national stock number (NSN) on the package and submit. -
ANSW- Example: 1305-01-534-2702
Which alpha-numeric designator, systematically assigned at the time of manufacture,
identifies the manufacturer, month, year, location, and batch? -ANSW- Lot number
What is the nomenclature for the contents of this outer pack? -ANSW- CTGS, 7.62mm
Match
How are markings on ammo and ammo containers used? Select four. -ANSW- 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
, Is this a service or training mine? -ANSW- Service
What does the color coding on this ammunition item represent? -ANSW- The ammo
contains high explosives.
According to this bay limit sign, how many people can be in the operating bay? -ANSW-
11
Thinking of general safety, which are not allowed in areas where ammunition is
inspected or stored? Select three. -ANSW- Horseplay
Loose clothing
Jewelry
According to this bay limit sign, how much explosives can be in this bay? -ANSW- 480
lbs or less
If an SOP specifies personal protective equipment (PPE) be worn and you do not have
that PPE, what should you do? -ANSW- Contact a supervisor
What facility is shown in the image? -ANSW- Earth-covered magazine (ECM)
Which of the following protects ammo from weather? Select three. -ANSW- AGM
ECM
Outdoor storage
Both fire symbols and chemical symbols may be posted outside ammunition storage
and facilities. -ANSW- True
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? -ANSW- Not enter, turn around, and
wait until it is clear
What does this fire symbol represent? -ANSW- Mass fire
What does this chemical symbol represent? -ANSW- Toxic agents
Which of the statements below is not good housekeeping practices at ammo storage
facilities? -ANSW- Ensure ammo is in direct contact with the floor
Which facilities may have high security locks in use? Select three. -ANSW- AGM
ECM
Outdoor storage
What should you do if a grenade is upside down inside the fiber container? -ANSW-
Do not remove it
