AMMO 45 UPDATED LATEST TIPS QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔Projectile Explosive train and Propelling charge explosive train - ✔✔What are the
two types of Explosive Trains associated with Artillery Ammunition?
✔✔155mm Separate loading - ✔✔What type of ammunition is used with the M777A2?
✔✔The projectile square weight. - ✔✔What important information can be found on the
OGIVE of the projectile?
✔✔The Filler, the Nomenclature, the caliber, the DODIC and the LOT - ✔✔What
important information can be found on the BODY of the projectile?
✔✔Rotating band - ✔✔What portion of the projectile interacts with the lands and
grooves within the tube creating an air tight seal to prevent gasses from escaping?
✔✔Obturating band - ✔✔What portion of the larger Projectiles expands during firing
aiding the rotating band in creating an air tight seal to prevent hot gasses from
escaping?
✔✔Eyebolt Lifting Plug - ✔✔What portion of the projectile protects the fuze well from dirt
and debris?
, ✔✔Fuze Well - ✔✔What portion of the projectile is protected by the Eyebolt Lifting
Plug?
✔✔Service, Practice, Blank and Drill - ✔✔What are the 4 classifications of Artillery
Ammunition?
✔✔Ammunition used for its effects in combat. - ✔✔Define Service as a classification of
Artillery Ammunition.
✔✔Ammunition with a low Explosive Filler or is inert. Is used for training, spotting and
can be used in simulated combat. - ✔✔Define Practice as a classification of Artillery
Ammunition
✔✔Ammunition without a projectile, used for salutes or simulated firing. - ✔✔Define
Blank as a classification of Artillery Ammunition
✔✔Ammunition used in training, can not be fired, used for loading, extracting and
service of the piece. - ✔✔Define Drill as a classification of Artillery Ammunition
✔✔High Explosive (HE), Chemical, and Submunitions - ✔✔What are the three fillers
used in Artillery Ammunition?
✔✔(1)Weather, (2)Enemy Fire, (3)Improper Handling and (4) Careless Smokers -
✔✔What are the 4 hazards to Ammunition?
✔✔What proper actions are taken when a seal is missing or broken from an outer pack?
- ✔✔Report any unsealed outer packs to your supervisor
✔✔Which of the following applies to training ammo? Select all that apply. - ✔✔Training
ammo is used for practice.
Training ammo contains explosives.
Training ammo is capable of damaging property and personnel.
Follow safety precautions when handling training ammo.
✔✔What is the purpose of pallets? Select all that apply. - ✔✔To store ammo
To move ammo
For easier handling of ammo
✔✔How are outer packs stacked? - ✔✔To fit the pallet
✔✔What purpose does banding serve? - ✔✔Secures pallet to the truck for safe
transport.
AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔Projectile Explosive train and Propelling charge explosive train - ✔✔What are the
two types of Explosive Trains associated with Artillery Ammunition?
✔✔155mm Separate loading - ✔✔What type of ammunition is used with the M777A2?
✔✔The projectile square weight. - ✔✔What important information can be found on the
OGIVE of the projectile?
✔✔The Filler, the Nomenclature, the caliber, the DODIC and the LOT - ✔✔What
important information can be found on the BODY of the projectile?
✔✔Rotating band - ✔✔What portion of the projectile interacts with the lands and
grooves within the tube creating an air tight seal to prevent gasses from escaping?
✔✔Obturating band - ✔✔What portion of the larger Projectiles expands during firing
aiding the rotating band in creating an air tight seal to prevent hot gasses from
escaping?
✔✔Eyebolt Lifting Plug - ✔✔What portion of the projectile protects the fuze well from dirt
and debris?
, ✔✔Fuze Well - ✔✔What portion of the projectile is protected by the Eyebolt Lifting
Plug?
✔✔Service, Practice, Blank and Drill - ✔✔What are the 4 classifications of Artillery
Ammunition?
✔✔Ammunition used for its effects in combat. - ✔✔Define Service as a classification of
Artillery Ammunition.
✔✔Ammunition with a low Explosive Filler or is inert. Is used for training, spotting and
can be used in simulated combat. - ✔✔Define Practice as a classification of Artillery
Ammunition
✔✔Ammunition without a projectile, used for salutes or simulated firing. - ✔✔Define
Blank as a classification of Artillery Ammunition
✔✔Ammunition used in training, can not be fired, used for loading, extracting and
service of the piece. - ✔✔Define Drill as a classification of Artillery Ammunition
✔✔High Explosive (HE), Chemical, and Submunitions - ✔✔What are the three fillers
used in Artillery Ammunition?
✔✔(1)Weather, (2)Enemy Fire, (3)Improper Handling and (4) Careless Smokers -
✔✔What are the 4 hazards to Ammunition?
✔✔What proper actions are taken when a seal is missing or broken from an outer pack?
- ✔✔Report any unsealed outer packs to your supervisor
✔✔Which of the following applies to training ammo? Select all that apply. - ✔✔Training
ammo is used for practice.
Training ammo contains explosives.
Training ammo is capable of damaging property and personnel.
Follow safety precautions when handling training ammo.
✔✔What is the purpose of pallets? Select all that apply. - ✔✔To store ammo
To move ammo
For easier handling of ammo
✔✔How are outer packs stacked? - ✔✔To fit the pallet
✔✔What purpose does banding serve? - ✔✔Secures pallet to the truck for safe
transport.
