Ammunition Publications (CERT)
Exam
Which level of publication applies to the largest group of people? - answerCode of
Federal Regulations
Lower-level publications should never - answercontradict higher-level publication
Your installation plans to construct 10 new earth-covered magazines. You need to find
the Department of Defense Explosives Safety Board (DDESB) requirements for this
project. What level of publication would you check first? - answerDoD Issuances
The primary purpose of a DoDD is - answerestablishing policy and responsibilities
Which publication type would you use for detailed procedures for implementing DoD
explosives safety standards? - answerDoDM
A DTM for Physical Access Control is different from a DoDI on Physical Access
because the DTM is issued for - answertime-sensitive actions
Where would you find the most up-to-date and official copy of DoDD 5160.65, Single
Manager for Conventional Ammunition (SMCA)? - answerwashington Headquarters
Services website
Directive (DoDD) - answerEstablishes policy
Delegates authority
Assigns responsibilities
Does not provide procedures
Instruction (DoDI) - answerEstablishes policy
Assigns responsibilities in OSD Component functional areas
May provide general procedures
Manual (DoDM) - answerProvides detailed procedures for implementing DoDD or DoDI
policies
Directive-Type Memorandum (DTM) - answerServes same purpose as DoDD, DoDI or
DoDM
Issued only for time-sensitive actions
Administrative Instructions (AI) - answerEstablishes policies and procedures for
Washington Headquarters Services components
Unlikely to be used for AE activities
, The color used to code blank ammunition would be defined in a - answermilitary
standard
The required velocity of a tested M411 cartridge would be found in a - answermilitary
specification
To find an up-to-date, official version of the publicly available MIL-STD-1320D you
would use the - answerASSIST Quick Search website
You need to know if a railcar transporting ammunition is loaded properly. Which type of
publication do you use? - answermilitary standard
You need to know how to Manufacture Class 1 rubber O-rings that are fuel-resistant.
Which type of publication do you use? - answermilitary specification
You need to know the durability requirements for the polycarbonate visors on flight
helmets. Which type of publication do you use? - answermilitary specification
You need to know the electrical identification markings and the color coding for cord
used to charge electric forklifts. Which type of publication do you use? - answermilitary
standard
Administrative Pubs - answerEstablish policies & procedures for administrative tasks
Technical & Equipment Pubs - answerProvide technical information & procedures for
equipment, munitions, or other items
Doctrine & Training Pubs - answerEstablish principles & standards for operations and
command-specific tasks
Army Directives (AD) - answerare from the Secretary of the Army and establish or
change policy.
Army Regulations (AR) - answerdictate missions, policies, mandatory procedures, and
responsibilities.
DA Pamphlets (DA PAM) - answerimplement ARs by providing instructions, procedures,
and guidance.
Technical Manuals (TM) - answeraddress installing, operating, training, and supporting
weapons systems, components, and support equipment. They may apply to specific
maintenance levels.
Exam
Which level of publication applies to the largest group of people? - answerCode of
Federal Regulations
Lower-level publications should never - answercontradict higher-level publication
Your installation plans to construct 10 new earth-covered magazines. You need to find
the Department of Defense Explosives Safety Board (DDESB) requirements for this
project. What level of publication would you check first? - answerDoD Issuances
The primary purpose of a DoDD is - answerestablishing policy and responsibilities
Which publication type would you use for detailed procedures for implementing DoD
explosives safety standards? - answerDoDM
A DTM for Physical Access Control is different from a DoDI on Physical Access
because the DTM is issued for - answertime-sensitive actions
Where would you find the most up-to-date and official copy of DoDD 5160.65, Single
Manager for Conventional Ammunition (SMCA)? - answerwashington Headquarters
Services website
Directive (DoDD) - answerEstablishes policy
Delegates authority
Assigns responsibilities
Does not provide procedures
Instruction (DoDI) - answerEstablishes policy
Assigns responsibilities in OSD Component functional areas
May provide general procedures
Manual (DoDM) - answerProvides detailed procedures for implementing DoDD or DoDI
policies
Directive-Type Memorandum (DTM) - answerServes same purpose as DoDD, DoDI or
DoDM
Issued only for time-sensitive actions
Administrative Instructions (AI) - answerEstablishes policies and procedures for
Washington Headquarters Services components
Unlikely to be used for AE activities
, The color used to code blank ammunition would be defined in a - answermilitary
standard
The required velocity of a tested M411 cartridge would be found in a - answermilitary
specification
To find an up-to-date, official version of the publicly available MIL-STD-1320D you
would use the - answerASSIST Quick Search website
You need to know if a railcar transporting ammunition is loaded properly. Which type of
publication do you use? - answermilitary standard
You need to know how to Manufacture Class 1 rubber O-rings that are fuel-resistant.
Which type of publication do you use? - answermilitary specification
You need to know the durability requirements for the polycarbonate visors on flight
helmets. Which type of publication do you use? - answermilitary specification
You need to know the electrical identification markings and the color coding for cord
used to charge electric forklifts. Which type of publication do you use? - answermilitary
standard
Administrative Pubs - answerEstablish policies & procedures for administrative tasks
Technical & Equipment Pubs - answerProvide technical information & procedures for
equipment, munitions, or other items
Doctrine & Training Pubs - answerEstablish principles & standards for operations and
command-specific tasks
Army Directives (AD) - answerare from the Secretary of the Army and establish or
change policy.
Army Regulations (AR) - answerdictate missions, policies, mandatory procedures, and
responsibilities.
DA Pamphlets (DA PAM) - answerimplement ARs by providing instructions, procedures,
and guidance.
Technical Manuals (TM) - answeraddress installing, operating, training, and supporting
weapons systems, components, and support equipment. They may apply to specific
maintenance levels.
