EBOLC Demolition Questions and Answers 2023 Verified
Never attach M456 Det Cord, an M151, or an M152 to this component.
M81
An _________ can accommodate and ensure proper proximity for initiating up to
5 shock tubes, 5 M151/152's OR 1 strand of M456 Det Cord.
M9 Holder
This component has a high-strength blasting cap, factory-crimped to a 30-ft
length of shock tube. It also has a small J-hook for easy attachment to M456 Let
Cord, a yellow flag 2 meters from the blasting cap and a red flag 1 meter from the
blasting cap.
M11
An _____ has a high-strength blasting cap, factory-crimped to about 7.5 ft length
of time fuse that has a 5 minute burn time.
M14
When priming a block of C4 (M112), using M456 Det Cord, what knot is used
below freezing?
Uli Knot
When priming a block of C4 (M112), using M456 Det Cord, what knot is used
above freezing?
Double Overhand Knot
This component has a secondary explosive booster crimped onto 10 ft of low-
strength Det Cord to allow the user to pre-prime explosives for military
operations and bury explosives. It also has a large J-hook for easy attachment to
M456 Det Cord.
M151
The black M9 holder accommodates what type of blasting cap?
High Strength
This component has a high-strength blasting cap pre-crimped to a 1000 ft length
of mini shock tube. It comes with an M81E1 in-line initiator on the mini shock
tube.
M23
An _____ has a low-strength blasting cap, factory-crimped to a 500 ft length of
shock tube.
M12
The gold/green M9 holder accommodates what type of blasting cap?
Low Strength
When priming a stick of M1 dynamite, using M456 Det Cord, what technique is
used?
Dynamite Lace
This component has 200 ft length of dual mini shock tube with two high-strength
blasting caps and two M81E1 in-line initiators.
M19
When priming a block of TNT, using M456 Det Cord, what demo knot is used?
Alternate Demo Knot
, This component has a secondary explosive booster crimped onto 30 ft of low-
strength Det Cord to allow the user to pre-prime explosives for military
operations and bury explosives. It also has a large J-hook for easy attachment to
M456 Det Cord.
M152
This component has a high-strength blasting cap pre-crimped to 500 ft length of
mini shock tube. It comes with an M81E1 in-line initiator on the mini shock tube.
M21
An _____ has a high-strength blasting cap, factory-crimped to 30 ft length of time
fuse that has a 20 minute burn time.
M18
What is the preferred knot to tie on a Det Cord branch line to a line main or ring
main?
Girth Hitch with an Extra Turn
An _____ has a low-strength blasting cap, factory-crimped to a 1000 ft length of
shock tube.
M13
When taping a blasting cap to a line or ring main, how much of the cap needs to
be exposed on each side?
1/8 and 1/4 Inch
When priming a Bangalore with M456 Det Cord, how many wraps do you need on
the bottom?
8
Where are the boosters located on the Bangalore Torpedo? How long are they?
On each end of the Bangalore. They are 4 Inches long.
Explosives that are considered block in form are:
C4 and TNT
The explosive that is considered cylindrical in form is:
M1 Dynamite
The correct term for "the shattering effect of explosives in relation to that of TNT"
is known as what?
The Relative Effectiveness (RE) Factor
The part of the Basic Demo System that is responsible for carrying the pressure
wave from the Initiation System to the Primary Charge is the _______.
Firing System
Your line main or ring main must be made of what?
Det Cord
List the types of high-strength blasting caps.
M11, M14, M18, M19, M21, M23
List the types of low-strength blasting caps.
M12, M13
What is the rule for securing component into the M9 holder?
1-2 you Loop; 3-5 you Tie
What is the RE factor of TNT?
1.00
What explosive has an RE factor of 1.34?
Never attach M456 Det Cord, an M151, or an M152 to this component.
M81
An _________ can accommodate and ensure proper proximity for initiating up to
5 shock tubes, 5 M151/152's OR 1 strand of M456 Det Cord.
M9 Holder
This component has a high-strength blasting cap, factory-crimped to a 30-ft
length of shock tube. It also has a small J-hook for easy attachment to M456 Let
Cord, a yellow flag 2 meters from the blasting cap and a red flag 1 meter from the
blasting cap.
M11
An _____ has a high-strength blasting cap, factory-crimped to about 7.5 ft length
of time fuse that has a 5 minute burn time.
M14
When priming a block of C4 (M112), using M456 Det Cord, what knot is used
below freezing?
Uli Knot
When priming a block of C4 (M112), using M456 Det Cord, what knot is used
above freezing?
Double Overhand Knot
This component has a secondary explosive booster crimped onto 10 ft of low-
strength Det Cord to allow the user to pre-prime explosives for military
operations and bury explosives. It also has a large J-hook for easy attachment to
M456 Det Cord.
M151
The black M9 holder accommodates what type of blasting cap?
High Strength
This component has a high-strength blasting cap pre-crimped to a 1000 ft length
of mini shock tube. It comes with an M81E1 in-line initiator on the mini shock
tube.
M23
An _____ has a low-strength blasting cap, factory-crimped to a 500 ft length of
shock tube.
M12
The gold/green M9 holder accommodates what type of blasting cap?
Low Strength
When priming a stick of M1 dynamite, using M456 Det Cord, what technique is
used?
Dynamite Lace
This component has 200 ft length of dual mini shock tube with two high-strength
blasting caps and two M81E1 in-line initiators.
M19
When priming a block of TNT, using M456 Det Cord, what demo knot is used?
Alternate Demo Knot
, This component has a secondary explosive booster crimped onto 30 ft of low-
strength Det Cord to allow the user to pre-prime explosives for military
operations and bury explosives. It also has a large J-hook for easy attachment to
M456 Det Cord.
M152
This component has a high-strength blasting cap pre-crimped to 500 ft length of
mini shock tube. It comes with an M81E1 in-line initiator on the mini shock tube.
M21
An _____ has a high-strength blasting cap, factory-crimped to 30 ft length of time
fuse that has a 20 minute burn time.
M18
What is the preferred knot to tie on a Det Cord branch line to a line main or ring
main?
Girth Hitch with an Extra Turn
An _____ has a low-strength blasting cap, factory-crimped to a 1000 ft length of
shock tube.
M13
When taping a blasting cap to a line or ring main, how much of the cap needs to
be exposed on each side?
1/8 and 1/4 Inch
When priming a Bangalore with M456 Det Cord, how many wraps do you need on
the bottom?
8
Where are the boosters located on the Bangalore Torpedo? How long are they?
On each end of the Bangalore. They are 4 Inches long.
Explosives that are considered block in form are:
C4 and TNT
The explosive that is considered cylindrical in form is:
M1 Dynamite
The correct term for "the shattering effect of explosives in relation to that of TNT"
is known as what?
The Relative Effectiveness (RE) Factor
The part of the Basic Demo System that is responsible for carrying the pressure
wave from the Initiation System to the Primary Charge is the _______.
Firing System
Your line main or ring main must be made of what?
Det Cord
List the types of high-strength blasting caps.
M11, M14, M18, M19, M21, M23
List the types of low-strength blasting caps.
M12, M13
What is the rule for securing component into the M9 holder?
1-2 you Loop; 3-5 you Tie
What is the RE factor of TNT?
1.00
What explosive has an RE factor of 1.34?
