AMMO-49 U.S. NAVY AMMUNITION
TRANSPORTATION AND HANDLING PRACTICE
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
1. What is the primary purpose of proper ammunition transportation in
the Navy?
A. To increase speed of delivery
B. To prevent damage and ensure safety
C. To reduce paperwork
D. To improve storage efficiency
B. To prevent damage and ensure safety
Rationale: Proper transportation ensures that ammunition is not
damaged and reduces the risk of accidents, maintaining safety for
personnel and equipment.
2. When transporting explosives, which document must always
accompany the shipment?
A. Maintenance log
B. Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
C. Shipping manifest
D. Personnel roster
C. Shipping manifest
, Rationale: The shipping manifest provides detailed information
about the type, quantity, and handling requirements of the
explosives being transported.
3. What is the safest way to load ammunition into a vehicle?
A. Toss it in loosely
B. Stack it randomly
C. Secure it with restraints and follow segregation rules
D. Place it near the driver for easy access
C. Secure it with restraints and follow segregation rules
Rationale: Properly restraining ammunition prevents movement,
reduces damage risk, and ensures safety during transport.
4. Which type of vehicle is preferred for transporting high explosives?
A. Open-bed pickup truck
B. Passenger car
C. Approved ammunition truck or van
D. Motorcycle
C. Approved ammunition truck or van
Rationale: Approved ammunition vehicles are specifically designed to
safely transport explosives and comply with Navy regulations.
5. What should be done if an ammunition package is found damaged
before transport?
A. Transport it immediately
B. Mark it as safe and continue
C. Isolate and report it to the supervisor
D. Repackage it without inspection
, C. Isolate and report it to the supervisor
Rationale: Damaged ammunition can be unstable; isolating and
reporting prevents accidents and ensures proper handling.
6. What is the maximum speed limit for vehicles transporting
ammunition on base roads?
A. 25 mph
B. 35 mph
C. 45 mph
D. 55 mph
B. 35 mph
Rationale: Navy regulations set speed limits for ammunition
transport to prevent accidents caused by sudden stops or
movements.
7. How often must drivers of ammunition vehicles be trained in handling
procedures?
A. Every 5 years
B. Every 3 years
C. Annually
D. Once during initial assignment
C. Annually
Rationale: Annual training ensures drivers are up-to-date on safe
handling procedures and regulatory changes.
8. When transporting different types of ammunition, what must be done to
ensure safety?
A. Store all types together
, B. Separate incompatible types according to Navy regulations
C. Place smaller rounds on top
D. Keep only one type per trip regardless of quantity
B. Separate incompatible types according to Navy regulations
Rationale: Segregating incompatible ammunition prevents
accidental reactions or detonations during transport.
9. What is the purpose of using placards on ammunition transport
vehicles?
A. Decoration
B. Identification of cargo type and hazard level
C. Advertising
D. Reducing insurance costs
B. Identification of cargo type and hazard level
Rationale: Placards provide critical information to responders and
personnel about the hazardous nature of the cargo.
10. How far should a vehicle carrying ammunition be parked from a
populated area when unattended?
A. 25 feet
B. 50 feet
C. 100 feet
D. As specified in Navy regulations
D. As specified in Navy regulations
Rationale: Parking distances are set in regulations to minimize risk to
personnel and property.
11. During Loading, Why Must Ammunition Be Handled Gently?
TRANSPORTATION AND HANDLING PRACTICE
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
1. What is the primary purpose of proper ammunition transportation in
the Navy?
A. To increase speed of delivery
B. To prevent damage and ensure safety
C. To reduce paperwork
D. To improve storage efficiency
B. To prevent damage and ensure safety
Rationale: Proper transportation ensures that ammunition is not
damaged and reduces the risk of accidents, maintaining safety for
personnel and equipment.
2. When transporting explosives, which document must always
accompany the shipment?
A. Maintenance log
B. Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
C. Shipping manifest
D. Personnel roster
C. Shipping manifest
, Rationale: The shipping manifest provides detailed information
about the type, quantity, and handling requirements of the
explosives being transported.
3. What is the safest way to load ammunition into a vehicle?
A. Toss it in loosely
B. Stack it randomly
C. Secure it with restraints and follow segregation rules
D. Place it near the driver for easy access
C. Secure it with restraints and follow segregation rules
Rationale: Properly restraining ammunition prevents movement,
reduces damage risk, and ensures safety during transport.
4. Which type of vehicle is preferred for transporting high explosives?
A. Open-bed pickup truck
B. Passenger car
C. Approved ammunition truck or van
D. Motorcycle
C. Approved ammunition truck or van
Rationale: Approved ammunition vehicles are specifically designed to
safely transport explosives and comply with Navy regulations.
5. What should be done if an ammunition package is found damaged
before transport?
A. Transport it immediately
B. Mark it as safe and continue
C. Isolate and report it to the supervisor
D. Repackage it without inspection
, C. Isolate and report it to the supervisor
Rationale: Damaged ammunition can be unstable; isolating and
reporting prevents accidents and ensures proper handling.
6. What is the maximum speed limit for vehicles transporting
ammunition on base roads?
A. 25 mph
B. 35 mph
C. 45 mph
D. 55 mph
B. 35 mph
Rationale: Navy regulations set speed limits for ammunition
transport to prevent accidents caused by sudden stops or
movements.
7. How often must drivers of ammunition vehicles be trained in handling
procedures?
A. Every 5 years
B. Every 3 years
C. Annually
D. Once during initial assignment
C. Annually
Rationale: Annual training ensures drivers are up-to-date on safe
handling procedures and regulatory changes.
8. When transporting different types of ammunition, what must be done to
ensure safety?
A. Store all types together
, B. Separate incompatible types according to Navy regulations
C. Place smaller rounds on top
D. Keep only one type per trip regardless of quantity
B. Separate incompatible types according to Navy regulations
Rationale: Segregating incompatible ammunition prevents
accidental reactions or detonations during transport.
9. What is the purpose of using placards on ammunition transport
vehicles?
A. Decoration
B. Identification of cargo type and hazard level
C. Advertising
D. Reducing insurance costs
B. Identification of cargo type and hazard level
Rationale: Placards provide critical information to responders and
personnel about the hazardous nature of the cargo.
10. How far should a vehicle carrying ammunition be parked from a
populated area when unattended?
A. 25 feet
B. 50 feet
C. 100 feet
D. As specified in Navy regulations
D. As specified in Navy regulations
Rationale: Parking distances are set in regulations to minimize risk to
personnel and property.
11. During Loading, Why Must Ammunition Be Handled Gently?
