Answers
What is the sole responsibility of the range RSO? - ANSWER- Safety
What is the primary reference when determining safety procedures during demolitions
operations? - ANSWER- AR 385-63
A risk assessment with a High risk level requires ______ level approval. - CORRECT
ANSWER- Brigade
On the range, you must maintain accurate accountability of all _______ and _______ at
all times. - ANSWER- Explosives; Accessories
Before initiating demolitions, you must shout the warning: "____________" -
ANSWER- Fire in the hole!
How many times must you shout the warning "Fire in the hole!" ? - CORRECT
ANSWER- 3
T/F: You can place blasting caps in your pockets. - ANSWER- False
T/F: You can bury blasting caps underground. - ANSWER- False
_______ is extremely poisonous and should be avoided when blasting in enclosed
areas. - ANSWER- TNT
T/F: Military blasting caps are not as powerful as commercial ones. - CORRECT
ANSWER- False
T/F: You can use the M151 and the M152 as a line and ring main. - CORRECT
ANSWER- False
T/F: Boosters have no primary explosives in them. - ANSWER- True
T/F: Blasting caps have primary explosives built into them. - ANSWER-
True
A knot with 2 interlocking bites is called a: - ANSWER- Square Knot
Which knot is used for Bangalore Torpedoes? - ANSWER- Alternate Demo
Knot
, How many wraps are on the bottom of the Alternate Demo Knot when used for
Bangalore Torpedoes? - ANSWER- 8
The loose or working end of Det Cord is known as the ________ end. - CORRECT
ANSWER- Running
A simple bend in the Det Cord where the cord crosses over itself is known as a
_________. - ANSWER- Loop
A bend in Det Cord that does not cross over itself is known as a _______. - CORRECT
ANSWER- Bite
All knots must have a 6 inch tail, with the exception of which knot? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Uli Knot
What is the External formula, used for Timber Cutting? - ANSWER- P =
D^
What is the Internal formula, used for Timber Cutting? - ANSWER- P = D^2
/ 250
What is the Abatis formula, used for Timber Cutting? - ANSWER- P = D^2 /
50
What is the RE factor and package weight of TNT? - ANSWER- RE Factor
= 1.00; Weight = 1.00 lbs
What is the RE factor and package weight of C4 (M112)? - ANSWER- RE
Factor = 1.34; Weight = 1.25 lbs
What is the RE factor and package weight of M1 Dynamite? - ANSWER-
RE Factor = 0.92; Weight = 0.50 lbs
What is the RE factor based off of? - ANSWER- The Relative Effectiveness
Factor is based on the shattering effect of an explosive in relation to that of TNT.
_________ occurs when too much explosives are used. - ANSWER-
Overkill
What are the 3 consequences of Overkill? - ANSWER- 1. Mission failure
2. Obstacle ineffectiveness
3. Waste of explosives
________ occurs when insufficient explosives are used. - ANSWER-
Underkill