US Army Explosives Safety Familiarization (AMMO-
63) Exam Questions And Answers
Reactive material with a lot of potential energy - ANS-What is the best description of an
explosive?
Supersonic - ANS-Materials that detonate are
subsonic - ANS-Materials that deflagrate are
Dynamite - ANS-What is not an example of a low explosive?
Delay Elements
Propellants
Pyrotechnics - ANS-What are three uses of low explosives?
Propellants - ANS-Low explosives commonly used to thrust a projectile out of a weapon
are called
Deflagrates - ANS-Black powder is an example of a low explosive because it
Detonates - ANS-TNT is an example of a high explosive because it
RDX
PETN
Dynamite - ANS-What are three types of high explosives?
Propane - ANS-What is not an example of a high explosive?
They allow for safe storage and handling
They ensure the items function as intended - ANS-What are two key concepts you need
to know about explosive trains?
Booster - ANS-Which component is not part of a low explosive train?
Primer, Detonator, Booster, Bursting charge - ANS-Which component is not part of a
low explosive train?
Booster
Detonator
Bursting charge - ANS-Which three items will you find on a high explosive train?
They have an explosive charge - ANS-Which is not a characteristic of inert ammo?
, 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 - ANS-
What are three ways to determine if an ammo item is inert?
Empty or inert ammo used in loading drills
Empty or inert ammo whose use would be reduced by the holes - ANS-What are two
exceptions to the requirement to drilling holes into inert ammo?
PT
TH
HC - ANS-Using the the Chemical Group Job Aid, which three chemicals produce
extreme heat and are difficult to extinguish when burning?
Fire resistant gloves, coveralls, and safety face shields
Water barrels available to submerge leaking WP ammunition - ANS-Using the Chemical
Group Job Aid, select two types of PPE/Special Equipment for Chemical Group C
ILD - ANS-Which distance is intended to prevent propagation between two operating
buildings containing explosives?
To identify the specific hazard posed - ANS-Why are there divisions within Class 1?
1.4 - ANS-Magazine A contains HC/D 1.1. Magazine B contains HC/D 1.4. Which HC/D
requires the smallest safe separation distance?
4 pallets - ANS-The maximum NEW this magazine is permitted to hold is 12,500 lbs of
HC/D 1.1. It currently contains 11,000 lbs. Using the Yellow Book, how many pallets of
the ammunition listed below can be placed in the facility?
Illness
Injury
Death - ANS-The RM process works to prevent what three hazards?
Determine how likely it would be to happen
Determine how severe the outcome would be - ANS-There are several potential
hazards in the banding operation. What two methods do you use to assess a hazard
that has been identified during the risk management (RM) process?
63) Exam Questions And Answers
Reactive material with a lot of potential energy - ANS-What is the best description of an
explosive?
Supersonic - ANS-Materials that detonate are
subsonic - ANS-Materials that deflagrate are
Dynamite - ANS-What is not an example of a low explosive?
Delay Elements
Propellants
Pyrotechnics - ANS-What are three uses of low explosives?
Propellants - ANS-Low explosives commonly used to thrust a projectile out of a weapon
are called
Deflagrates - ANS-Black powder is an example of a low explosive because it
Detonates - ANS-TNT is an example of a high explosive because it
RDX
PETN
Dynamite - ANS-What are three types of high explosives?
Propane - ANS-What is not an example of a high explosive?
They allow for safe storage and handling
They ensure the items function as intended - ANS-What are two key concepts you need
to know about explosive trains?
Booster - ANS-Which component is not part of a low explosive train?
Primer, Detonator, Booster, Bursting charge - ANS-Which component is not part of a
low explosive train?
Booster
Detonator
Bursting charge - ANS-Which three items will you find on a high explosive train?
They have an explosive charge - ANS-Which is not a characteristic of inert ammo?
, 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 - ANS-
What are three ways to determine if an ammo item is inert?
Empty or inert ammo used in loading drills
Empty or inert ammo whose use would be reduced by the holes - ANS-What are two
exceptions to the requirement to drilling holes into inert ammo?
PT
TH
HC - ANS-Using the the Chemical Group Job Aid, which three chemicals produce
extreme heat and are difficult to extinguish when burning?
Fire resistant gloves, coveralls, and safety face shields
Water barrels available to submerge leaking WP ammunition - ANS-Using the Chemical
Group Job Aid, select two types of PPE/Special Equipment for Chemical Group C
ILD - ANS-Which distance is intended to prevent propagation between two operating
buildings containing explosives?
To identify the specific hazard posed - ANS-Why are there divisions within Class 1?
1.4 - ANS-Magazine A contains HC/D 1.1. Magazine B contains HC/D 1.4. Which HC/D
requires the smallest safe separation distance?
4 pallets - ANS-The maximum NEW this magazine is permitted to hold is 12,500 lbs of
HC/D 1.1. It currently contains 11,000 lbs. Using the Yellow Book, how many pallets of
the ammunition listed below can be placed in the facility?
Illness
Injury
Death - ANS-The RM process works to prevent what three hazards?
Determine how likely it would be to happen
Determine how severe the outcome would be - ANS-There are several potential
hazards in the banding operation. What two methods do you use to assess a hazard
that has been identified during the risk management (RM) process?
