US Army Explosives Safety
Familiarization (AMMO-63)
questions with verified
answers.
What is the best description of an explosive? - Answer Reactive material with a lot
of potential energy
Materials that detonate are - Answer Supersonic
Materials that deflagrate are - Answer subsonic
What is not an example of a low explosive? - Answer Dynamite
What are three uses of low explosives? - Answer Delay Elements
Propellants
Pyrotechnics
Low explosives commonly used to thrust a projectile out of a weapon are called -
Answer Propellants
Black powder is an example of a low explosive because it - Answer Deflagrates
,US Army Explosives Safety
Familiarization (AMMO-63)
questions with verified
answers.
TNT is an example of a high explosive because it - Answer Detonates
What are three types of high explosives? - Answer RDX
PETN
Dynamite
What is not an example of a high explosive? - Answer Propane
What are two key concepts you need to know about explosive trains? - Answer
They allow for safe storage and handling
They ensure the items function as intended
Which component is not part of a low explosive train? - Answer Booster
, US Army Explosives Safety
Familiarization (AMMO-63)
questions with verified
answers.
Which component is not part of a low explosive train? - Answer Primer,
Detonator, Booster, Bursting charge
Which three items will you find on a high explosive train? - Answer Booster
Detonator
Bursting charge
Which is not a characteristic of inert ammo? - Answer They have an explosive
charge
What are three ways to determine if an ammo item is inert? - Answer It is a cloth-
covered component marked "INERT"
It is drilled with holes, and the word "EMPTY" is stamped on it
It is small arms ammunition on public display with "INERT" attached on a plate
Familiarization (AMMO-63)
questions with verified
answers.
What is the best description of an explosive? - Answer Reactive material with a lot
of potential energy
Materials that detonate are - Answer Supersonic
Materials that deflagrate are - Answer subsonic
What is not an example of a low explosive? - Answer Dynamite
What are three uses of low explosives? - Answer Delay Elements
Propellants
Pyrotechnics
Low explosives commonly used to thrust a projectile out of a weapon are called -
Answer Propellants
Black powder is an example of a low explosive because it - Answer Deflagrates
,US Army Explosives Safety
Familiarization (AMMO-63)
questions with verified
answers.
TNT is an example of a high explosive because it - Answer Detonates
What are three types of high explosives? - Answer RDX
PETN
Dynamite
What is not an example of a high explosive? - Answer Propane
What are two key concepts you need to know about explosive trains? - Answer
They allow for safe storage and handling
They ensure the items function as intended
Which component is not part of a low explosive train? - Answer Booster
, US Army Explosives Safety
Familiarization (AMMO-63)
questions with verified
answers.
Which component is not part of a low explosive train? - Answer Primer,
Detonator, Booster, Bursting charge
Which three items will you find on a high explosive train? - Answer Booster
Detonator
Bursting charge
Which is not a characteristic of inert ammo? - Answer They have an explosive
charge
What are three ways to determine if an ammo item is inert? - Answer It is a cloth-
covered component marked "INERT"
It is drilled with holes, and the word "EMPTY" is stamped on it
It is small arms ammunition on public display with "INERT" attached on a plate
