US Army Explosives Safety
Familiarization (AMMO-63)15
What is the best description of an explosive? - ANSWERS-Reactive material with a lot of
potential energy
Materials that detonate are - ANSWERS-Supersonic
Materials that deflagrate are - ANSWERS-subsonic
What is not an example of a low explosive? - ANSWERS-Dynamite
What are three uses of low explosives? - ANSWERS-Delay Elements
Propellants
Pyrotechnics
Low explosives commonly used to thrust a projectile out of a weapon are called - ANSWERS-
Propellants
Black powder is an example of a low explosive because it - ANSWERS-Deflagrates
TNT is an example of a high explosive because it - ANSWERS-Detonates
What are three types of high explosives? - ANSWERS-RDX
PETN
, Dynamite
What is not an example of a high explosive? - ANSWERS-Propane
What are two key concepts you need to know about explosive trains? - ANSWERS-They allow for
safe storage and handling
They ensure the items function as intended
Which component is not part of a low explosive train? - ANSWERS-Booster
Which component is not part of a low explosive train? - ANSWERS-Primer, Detonator, Booster,
Bursting charge
Which three items will you find on a high explosive train? - ANSWERS-Booster
Detonator
Bursting charge
Which is not a characteristic of inert ammo? - ANSWERS-They have an explosive charge
What are three ways to determine if an ammo item is inert? - ANSWERS-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
Familiarization (AMMO-63)15
What is the best description of an explosive? - ANSWERS-Reactive material with a lot of
potential energy
Materials that detonate are - ANSWERS-Supersonic
Materials that deflagrate are - ANSWERS-subsonic
What is not an example of a low explosive? - ANSWERS-Dynamite
What are three uses of low explosives? - ANSWERS-Delay Elements
Propellants
Pyrotechnics
Low explosives commonly used to thrust a projectile out of a weapon are called - ANSWERS-
Propellants
Black powder is an example of a low explosive because it - ANSWERS-Deflagrates
TNT is an example of a high explosive because it - ANSWERS-Detonates
What are three types of high explosives? - ANSWERS-RDX
PETN
, Dynamite
What is not an example of a high explosive? - ANSWERS-Propane
What are two key concepts you need to know about explosive trains? - ANSWERS-They allow for
safe storage and handling
They ensure the items function as intended
Which component is not part of a low explosive train? - ANSWERS-Booster
Which component is not part of a low explosive train? - ANSWERS-Primer, Detonator, Booster,
Bursting charge
Which three items will you find on a high explosive train? - ANSWERS-Booster
Detonator
Bursting charge
Which is not a characteristic of inert ammo? - ANSWERS-They have an explosive charge
What are three ways to determine if an ammo item is inert? - ANSWERS-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
