Introduction to Ammunition ACCURATE
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1. Which of the following is NOT a good housekeeping practice at ammunition storage
facilities?
A. Ensure ammo is stacked properly
B. Keep storage areas clean and dry
C. Store ammo off the floor using pallets
D. Ensure ammo is in direct contact with the floor ✅
Rationale: Ammo should not be in direct contact with the floor; pallets are used to keep it
elevated and safe from moisture.
2. Which facilities may have high-security locks in use? (Select three)
A. AGM ✅
B. ECM ✅
C. Admin offices
D. Outdoor storage ✅
Rationale: Ammunition storage locations such as AGM (Above Ground Magazine), ECM (Earth
Covered Magazine), and Outdoor storage areas require high-security locks.
3. What should you do if a grenade is found upside down in the fiber container?
A. Reposition it carefully
B. Remove it from the container
C. Notify a supervisor then remove it
D. Do not remove it ✅
Rationale: Moving or removing a grenade in an unusual position could be dangerous. Always
leave it and notify the appropriate authority.
,4. What is the key difference between a rocket and a missile?
A. Missiles are larger than rockets
B. Rockets explode on impact; missiles don’t
C. Missiles are guided in flight; rockets are not ✅
D. Rockets are faster than missiles
Rationale: Missiles have guidance systems, while rockets follow a ballistic trajectory once
launched.
5. Which term describes the use of the ammunition shown?
A. Practice
B. Service
C. Illuminate ✅
D. Explosive
Rationale: The visual or marking indicates the ammo is used for illumination purposes.
6. What is NOT a purpose of a pallet in ammo storage?
A. Protect ammo from lightning ✅
B. Keep ammo off the ground
C. Allow easier transport
D. Facilitate stacking
Rationale: Pallets are not designed to protect from lightning but to facilitate handling and
proper storage.
7. What may you use to fill an empty space on a pallet to stack and secure it properly?
A. Sandbags
B. Scrap wood
C. A matching empty box or container marked "EMPTY" ✅
D. Plastic filler
Rationale: Using marked, matching empty containers helps maintain balance and safety.
8. What is the purpose of an inner pack?
A. Identify explosive class
B. Provide another layer of protection ✅
C. Carry multiple ammo types
, D. Reduce weight
Rationale: Inner packs serve as secondary packaging to protect items further.
9. What do markings always identify on ammunition?
A. Lot number
B. Weight
C. Ammunition type ✅
D. Manufacturer
Rationale: Markings are essential for identifying the specific type of ammunition.
10. Which marking on rocket and missile outer packs indicates the end that should be pointed
in the direction of the least hazard?
A. Hazard end
B. Warning label
C. Nose end ✅
D. Safety end
Rationale: The "Nose end" marking indicates how to safely orient the pack.
11. Which of the following is the Department of Defense Ammunition Code (DODAC)?
A. 1305-01-534-2702
B. L477-1370
C. 1370-L477 ✅
D. NSN-1305
Rationale: DODAC is a combination of a four-digit Federal Supply Class and a four-character lot
designator (e.g., 1370-L477).
12. Identify the National Stock Number (NSN) from the following:
A. 1305-01-534-2702 ✅
B. 1370-L477
C. NSN-2702
D. 534-1305
Rationale: The NSN is a 13-digit number used for identifying standardized material items.
13. Which small arms ammunition is used exclusively for training?
A. Green-tipped round
B. Red-tipped round