US ARMY EXPLOSIVES SAFETY
FAMILIARIZATION (AMMO-63) EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. VERIFIED
2025/2026.
What is the best description of an explosive? - ANS Reactive material with a lot of potential
energy
Materials that detonate are - ANS Supersonic
Materials that deflagrate are - ANS subsonic
What is not an example of a low explosive? - ANS Dynamite
What are three uses of low explosives? - ANS Delay Elements
Propellants
Pyrotechnics
Low explosives commonly used to thrust a projectile out of a weapon are called -
ANS Propellants
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,Black powder is an example of a low explosive because it - ANS Deflagrates
TNT is an example of a high explosive because it - ANS Detonates
What are three types of high explosives? - ANS RDX
PETN
Dynamite
What is not an example of a high explosive? - ANS Propane
What are two key concepts you need to know about explosive trains? - ANS They allow for
safe storage and handling
They ensure the items function as intended
Which component is not part of a low explosive train? - ANS Booster
Which component is not part of a low explosive train? - ANS Primer, Detonator, Booster,
Bursting charge
Which three items will you find on a high explosive train? - ANS Booster
Detonator
Bursting charge
Which is not a characteristic of inert ammo? - ANS They have an explosive charge
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, What are three ways to determine if an ammo item is inert? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS PT
TH
HC
Using the Chemical Group Job Aid, select two types of PPE/Special Equipment for Chemical
Group C - ANS Fire resistant gloves, coveralls, and safety face shields
Water barrels available to submerge leaking WP ammunition
Which distance is intended to prevent propagation between two operating buildings containing
explosives? - ANS ILD
Why are there divisions within Class 1? - ANS To identify the specific hazard posed
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FAMILIARIZATION (AMMO-63) EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. VERIFIED
2025/2026.
What is the best description of an explosive? - ANS Reactive material with a lot of potential
energy
Materials that detonate are - ANS Supersonic
Materials that deflagrate are - ANS subsonic
What is not an example of a low explosive? - ANS Dynamite
What are three uses of low explosives? - ANS Delay Elements
Propellants
Pyrotechnics
Low explosives commonly used to thrust a projectile out of a weapon are called -
ANS Propellants
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,Black powder is an example of a low explosive because it - ANS Deflagrates
TNT is an example of a high explosive because it - ANS Detonates
What are three types of high explosives? - ANS RDX
PETN
Dynamite
What is not an example of a high explosive? - ANS Propane
What are two key concepts you need to know about explosive trains? - ANS They allow for
safe storage and handling
They ensure the items function as intended
Which component is not part of a low explosive train? - ANS Booster
Which component is not part of a low explosive train? - ANS Primer, Detonator, Booster,
Bursting charge
Which three items will you find on a high explosive train? - ANS Booster
Detonator
Bursting charge
Which is not a characteristic of inert ammo? - ANS They have an explosive charge
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, What are three ways to determine if an ammo item is inert? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS PT
TH
HC
Using the Chemical Group Job Aid, select two types of PPE/Special Equipment for Chemical
Group C - ANS Fire resistant gloves, coveralls, and safety face shields
Water barrels available to submerge leaking WP ammunition
Which distance is intended to prevent propagation between two operating buildings containing
explosives? - ANS ILD
Why are there divisions within Class 1? - ANS To identify the specific hazard posed
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