US Army Explosives Safety Familiarization (AMMO-
63) ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION GUIDE (A+ GRADED 100% VERIFIED)
LATEST VERSION 2025!!
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
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
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
What are two exceptions to the requirement to drilling holes into inert ammo? -
(ANSWER)Empty or inert ammo used in loading drills
Empty or inert ammo whose use would be reduced by the holes
Using the the Chemical Group Job Aid, which three chemicals produce extreme
heat and are difficult to extinguish when burning? - (ANSWER)PT
TH
HC
Using the Chemical Group Job Aid, select two types of PPE/Special Equipment for
Chemical Group C - (ANSWER)Fire resistant gloves, coveralls, and safety face
shields
Water barrels available to submerge leaking WP ammunition
63) ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION GUIDE (A+ GRADED 100% VERIFIED)
LATEST VERSION 2025!!
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
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
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
What are two exceptions to the requirement to drilling holes into inert ammo? -
(ANSWER)Empty or inert ammo used in loading drills
Empty or inert ammo whose use would be reduced by the holes
Using the the Chemical Group Job Aid, which three chemicals produce extreme
heat and are difficult to extinguish when burning? - (ANSWER)PT
TH
HC
Using the Chemical Group Job Aid, select two types of PPE/Special Equipment for
Chemical Group C - (ANSWER)Fire resistant gloves, coveralls, and safety face
shields
Water barrels available to submerge leaking WP ammunition
