US Army Explosives Safety Familiarization (AMMO-63) 2024 Exam Questions And Answers

US Army Explosives Safety Familiarization (AMMO-63) 2024 Exam Questions And Answers What is the best description of an explosive? - ANSWER- Reactive material with a lot of potential energy Materials that detonate are - ANSWER- Supersonic Materials that deflagrate are - ANSWER- subsonic What is not an example of a low explosive? - ANSWER- Dynamite What are three uses of low explosives? - ANSWER- Delay Elements Propellants Pyrotechnics Low explosives commonly used to thrust a projectile out of a weapon are called - ANSWER- Propellants Black powder is an example of a low explosive because it - ANSWER- Deflagrates TNT is an example of a high explosive because it - ANSWER- Detonates What are three types of high explosives? - ANSWER- RDX PETN Dynamite What is not an example of a high explosive? - ANSWER- Propane What are two key concepts you need to know about explosive trains? - ANSWER- They allow for safe storage and handling They ensure the items function as intended Which component is not part of a low explosive train? - ANSWER- Booster Which component is not part of a low explosive train? - ANSWER- Primer, Detonator, Booster, Bursting charge Which three items will you find on a high explosive train? - ANSWER- Booster Detonator Bursting charge Which is not a characteristic of inert ammo? - ANSWER- They have an explosive charge What are three ways to determine if an ammo item is inert? - ANSWER- 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? - ANSWER- 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? - ANSWER- PT TH HC Using the Chemical Group Job Aid, select two types of PPE/Special Equipment for Chemical Group C - ANSWER- 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? - ANSWER- ILD Why are there divisions within Class 1? - ANSWER- To identify the specific hazard posed Magazine A contains HC/D 1.1. Magazine B contains HC/D 1.4. Which HC/D requires the smallest safe separation distance? - ANSWER- 1.4