Ammo 63 U.S. ARMY EXPL SAFETY
FAMILIARIZATION Defense Ammunition
Center_Ammo-63-DL: U.S. Army Explosives Safety
Questions And Answers
Which is not a shared requirement for vehicles transporting A&E both on-post and
offpost? - ANSWER-use of DD 626, use of fire symbols, compatibility requirements,
pre/post inspection, extra blocking and bracing, correct documentaion
Which best describes ammunition residue? - ANSWER-A
How does an LPS provide protection? - ANSWER-A
Which three things can cause electromagnetic radiation (EMR)? - ANSWER-B,C,
and D
Which requirement is used when posting fire symbols outside a facility? - correct
answers-the highest hazard. A
Using the chemical group job aid, which two chemical hazard symbols are used for
storage locations with ammo containing HC smoke grenades? - ANSWER-D and E
What is a characteristic of an above-ground magazine (AGM)? - ANSWER-• Usually
built with fireproof materials • Provides greater storage space • Provides less protection
from blast/fragments
Which three housekeeping guidelines apply when storing A&E? - ANSWER-A, B,
and D
Which statement is not a general magazine safety rule? - ANSWER-These are all
good general rules: Aisle space, Ammo on pallets, Data cards, Stable stacks, Closed
containers
In addition to removing/covering fire and chemical symbols, what two actions do you
take after emptying a magazine? - ANSWER-A, and D
Which source can be used to find storage compatibility groups for ammo? - correct
, answers-Appendix B of the Yellow Book
Given two groups, F and S, and one location, - ANSWER-Yes, safe
Given three groups, C, D, and F, and one location, use the storage compatibility chart to
determine if they are compatible for storage. - ANSWER-Under certain conditions
Which requirement do you need to follow when storing rockets, rocket motors, and
missiles? - ANSWER-C
Which two steps apply for damaged or leaking munitions or containers found in
storage? - ANSWER-B, and C
What types of hazards does the RM process work to prevent? - ANSWER-illness,
injury, or death
What is the purpose of a standing operating procedure (SOP)? - ANSWERstandardized
set of detailed instructions on how to perform certain tasks. It prevents personnel injury,
property damage, and operation degradation by controlling work center hazards.
When working with ammo containing chemical fillers, where in the SOP would you find
personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements? - ANSWER-B
Which two safety guidelines apply when heat sealing bags of ammo? - ANSWER-
B, and D
Which safety precaution applies to forklifts? - ANSWER-A
Which is the correct placement of placards on trucks transporting A&E? - correct
answers-D
Which best describes ammunition residue? - ANSWER-A
Which is the purpose of a lightning protection system (LPS)? - ANSWER-B
Which type of clothing should be worn in ammo work areas to minimize static
electricity? - ANSWER-A
Which hazard is most damaging to ammunition? - ANSWER-Fire and excessive
heat
FAMILIARIZATION Defense Ammunition
Center_Ammo-63-DL: U.S. Army Explosives Safety
Questions And Answers
Which is not a shared requirement for vehicles transporting A&E both on-post and
offpost? - ANSWER-use of DD 626, use of fire symbols, compatibility requirements,
pre/post inspection, extra blocking and bracing, correct documentaion
Which best describes ammunition residue? - ANSWER-A
How does an LPS provide protection? - ANSWER-A
Which three things can cause electromagnetic radiation (EMR)? - ANSWER-B,C,
and D
Which requirement is used when posting fire symbols outside a facility? - correct
answers-the highest hazard. A
Using the chemical group job aid, which two chemical hazard symbols are used for
storage locations with ammo containing HC smoke grenades? - ANSWER-D and E
What is a characteristic of an above-ground magazine (AGM)? - ANSWER-• Usually
built with fireproof materials • Provides greater storage space • Provides less protection
from blast/fragments
Which three housekeeping guidelines apply when storing A&E? - ANSWER-A, B,
and D
Which statement is not a general magazine safety rule? - ANSWER-These are all
good general rules: Aisle space, Ammo on pallets, Data cards, Stable stacks, Closed
containers
In addition to removing/covering fire and chemical symbols, what two actions do you
take after emptying a magazine? - ANSWER-A, and D
Which source can be used to find storage compatibility groups for ammo? - correct
, answers-Appendix B of the Yellow Book
Given two groups, F and S, and one location, - ANSWER-Yes, safe
Given three groups, C, D, and F, and one location, use the storage compatibility chart to
determine if they are compatible for storage. - ANSWER-Under certain conditions
Which requirement do you need to follow when storing rockets, rocket motors, and
missiles? - ANSWER-C
Which two steps apply for damaged or leaking munitions or containers found in
storage? - ANSWER-B, and C
What types of hazards does the RM process work to prevent? - ANSWER-illness,
injury, or death
What is the purpose of a standing operating procedure (SOP)? - ANSWERstandardized
set of detailed instructions on how to perform certain tasks. It prevents personnel injury,
property damage, and operation degradation by controlling work center hazards.
When working with ammo containing chemical fillers, where in the SOP would you find
personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements? - ANSWER-B
Which two safety guidelines apply when heat sealing bags of ammo? - ANSWER-
B, and D
Which safety precaution applies to forklifts? - ANSWER-A
Which is the correct placement of placards on trucks transporting A&E? - correct
answers-D
Which best describes ammunition residue? - ANSWER-A
Which is the purpose of a lightning protection system (LPS)? - ANSWER-B
Which type of clothing should be worn in ammo work areas to minimize static
electricity? - ANSWER-A
Which hazard is most damaging to ammunition? - ANSWER-Fire and excessive
heat
