Ammo and Explosive Storage Safety Exam
A temporary worldwide suspension of ammunition applies only to stocks belonging to
the Service initiating the suspension. - ANSWER-false applies to all
AE is not normally stored in buildings being used for other purposes such as
basements, other portions of barracks, company supply rooms, etc - ANSWER-never
mix, ECM can't touch walls, single lots stored together
Ammunition may be suspended because of: - ANSWER-poor result, malfunction, failure
Are items from compatibility groups C, E, and S compatible while in storage? -
ANSWER-yes
Are items from compatibility groups D and F compatible while in storage? - ANSWER-
yes
At which of the following locations are you allowed to store small rockets and missiles in
any direction, except pointed upward or toward the door? - ANSWER-none
Battery, gasoline, or diesel-powered MHE can be stored in magazines and other
suitable areas designed for that purpose. The areas must be empty or only contain inert
materials. What other requirements apply? - ANSWER-10 ft apart, spaced to minimize
fire, aisle kept clear
DOT requires placards be posted on the outside of all vehicles or railcars transporting
AE off post. Where are the posting requirements? How many emergency warning
triangles must be onboard a vehicle carrying ammunition or explosives? - ANSWER-4
During your visit to the magazine you see an issue with the materiel in area A of this
partial planograph. How would you describe the coordinates of area "A" in your report? -
ANSWER-BDCE
Fire symbols are used to identify the type of hazard at a particular building or location
based on their shape. - ANSWER-make sure symbols are visible, silhouette is visible,
post symbol representing the highest hazard, interior location
If AE arrives at your facility after normal working hours, what must be done to handle it?
- ANSWER-held at the interchange
If an ammunition lot is suspended, an investigation is conducted to determine the
condition of the ammunition. Which of these could occur? The ammunition could be -
ANSWER-released with restrictions, reworked, demilitarized
A temporary worldwide suspension of ammunition applies only to stocks belonging to
the Service initiating the suspension. - ANSWER-false applies to all
AE is not normally stored in buildings being used for other purposes such as
basements, other portions of barracks, company supply rooms, etc - ANSWER-never
mix, ECM can't touch walls, single lots stored together
Ammunition may be suspended because of: - ANSWER-poor result, malfunction, failure
Are items from compatibility groups C, E, and S compatible while in storage? -
ANSWER-yes
Are items from compatibility groups D and F compatible while in storage? - ANSWER-
yes
At which of the following locations are you allowed to store small rockets and missiles in
any direction, except pointed upward or toward the door? - ANSWER-none
Battery, gasoline, or diesel-powered MHE can be stored in magazines and other
suitable areas designed for that purpose. The areas must be empty or only contain inert
materials. What other requirements apply? - ANSWER-10 ft apart, spaced to minimize
fire, aisle kept clear
DOT requires placards be posted on the outside of all vehicles or railcars transporting
AE off post. Where are the posting requirements? How many emergency warning
triangles must be onboard a vehicle carrying ammunition or explosives? - ANSWER-4
During your visit to the magazine you see an issue with the materiel in area A of this
partial planograph. How would you describe the coordinates of area "A" in your report? -
ANSWER-BDCE
Fire symbols are used to identify the type of hazard at a particular building or location
based on their shape. - ANSWER-make sure symbols are visible, silhouette is visible,
post symbol representing the highest hazard, interior location
If AE arrives at your facility after normal working hours, what must be done to handle it?
- ANSWER-held at the interchange
If an ammunition lot is suspended, an investigation is conducted to determine the
condition of the ammunition. Which of these could occur? The ammunition could be -
ANSWER-released with restrictions, reworked, demilitarized
