Ammo 49 Certification Exam 2026 – Ammunition
Handling & Safety | Complete exam questions
with correct answers.
INTRODUCTION
This is a 100% verified package for U.S. Army personnel (MOS 89B) and other service members
preparing for the Ammo 49 (Ammunition Stock Control and Accounting Specialist) certification
exam in 2026. All 120 questions and answers are verified against the current Army Ammunition
Management Policy (DA PAM 710-2-1, 2026), AR 740-26 (Stock Control of Ammunition), DA
Form 581 (Request for Issue and Turn-In of Ammunition), the Integrated Munitions Management
System (IMMS) / Standard Army Ammunition System - Modernization (SAAS-MOD) procedures,
and all relevant Technical Manuals (TMs) and safety regulations (AR 385-64) for the accounting,
storage, handling, and issue of conventional ammunition. Use this resource to guarantee
mastery of stock control procedures.
QUESTIONS (120 TOTAL)
1. According to DA PAM 710-2-1 (2026), what is the maximum allowable variance for a 100%
sensitive item inventory of small arms ammunition?
A. 0.0% (Zero tolerance)
B. 0.1%
C. 0.5%
D. 1.0%
Answer: A
Rationale: DA PAM 710-2-1, paragraph 4-7, mandates a zero tolerance (0.0%) variance for all
sensitive items, including small arms ammunition. Any discrepancy requires immediate
investigation via a Report of Survey (DA Form 4697) or Statement of Charges (DA Form 3626).
2. In SAAS-MOD, which transaction code is used to document the receipt of ammunition from a
manufacturing facility into the Army's inventory?
A. RECV
B. MFRR
C. XFER
,D. IUSA
Answer: B
Rationale: The transaction code MFRR (Manufacturer's Receipt) is used in SAAS-MOD to record
the initial acceptance of ammunition from a manufacturer or production facility into the Army
supply system, establishing the initial accountability record per AR 740-26.
3. What is the primary purpose of the Department of the Army Form 581 (Request for Issue and
Turn-In of Ammunition)?
A. To request ammunition for training exercises
B. To document the physical inventory of ammunition in a storage igloo
C. To serve as the authorized document for the issue, turn-in, or lateral transfer of ammunition
D. To report ammunition accidents to the installation commander
Answer: C
Rationale: DA Form 581 is the sole authorized document for the issue, turn-in, or lateral
transfer of conventional ammunition between accountable activities, as prescribed by AR 740-
26, Chapter 3. It provides the legal audit trail for all ammunition transactions.
4. When performing a Joint Inspection of newly received ammunition, who must be present
according to regulation?
A. The Ammunition Stock Control Specialist (89B) and the Unit Ammunition Handler only.
B. A representative from the receiving activity and a representative from the supplying activity.
C. The unit commander and the battalion S4.
D. A certified Ammunition Inspector (89E) and a Quality Assurance Specialist (QASAS).
Answer: B
Rationale: AR 740-26, paragraph 6-3, requires a Joint Inspection by representatives from both
the receiving and supplying activities to verify quantity, condition, and documentation at the
point of transfer, ensuring mutual agreement and accountability.
5. According to the DoD Ammunition Hazard Classification system, what Hazard Class and
Division is assigned to hand grenades?
A. Class 1, Division 1.1
B. Class 1, Division 1.2
,C. Class 1, Division 1.3
D. Class 1, Division 1.4
Answer: D
Rationale: Hand grenades are classified as Class 1 (Explosives), Division 1.4 (Consumer/Utility).
This indicates they present a minor explosion hazard (packaged and designed so that any
hazardous effects are confined within the package unless it is involved in a fire).
6. What is the frequency requirement for cyclic inventories of Class V (Ammunition) items in an
Ammunition Supply Activity (ASA) per DA PAM 710-2-1 (2026)?
A. Annually
B. Semi-annually
C. Quarterly
D. Monthly
Answer: D
Rationale: DA PAM 710-2-1, paragraph 5-2, requires monthly cyclic inventories for 10% of Class
V items in ASAs to ensure continuous accountability and detect discrepancies early.
7. In SAAS-MOD, which transaction code is used for the issue of ammunition to a using unit?
A. IUSA
B. TURN
C. XFER
D. RECV
Answer: A
Rationale: The transaction code IUSA (Issue to Unit) is used in SAAS-MOD to document the
transfer of ammunition from storage to a using unit, updating stock records per AR 740-26,
Chapter 4.
8. What form is used to request a temporary extension for ammunition storage compatibility
group deviations?
A. DA Form 581
B. DA Form 3161
, C. DA Form 5517
D. DA Form 4697
Answer: C
Rationale: DA Form 5517 (Deviation Approval and Risk Acceptance Document) is used to
request and approve temporary deviations from ammunition storage compatibility
requirements, as outlined in AR 385-64, paragraph 3-5.
9. According to AR 385-64, what is the minimum safe distance for personnel from a Hazard Class
1, Division 1.1 ammunition storage site during normal operations?
A. 50 feet
B. 100 feet
C. 300 feet
D. 600 feet
Answer: D
Rationale: AR 385-64, Table 5-1, specifies a minimum safe distance of 600 feet for inhabited
buildings from Hazard Class 1, Division 1.1 sites to mitigate blast overpressure risks.
10. What ammunition condition code indicates items that are serviceable and ready for issue?
A. Code A
B. Code H
C. Code P
D. Code S
Answer: A
Rationale: Ammunition Condition Code A (Serviceable - Issuable without Qualification) denotes
items in new, used, repaired, or reconditioned condition that are serviceable and issuable, per
DA PAM 710-2-1, Appendix B.
11. In IMMS, what procedure is followed when a lot of ammunition is suspended due to a
defect notice?
A. Immediate issue to training units
B. Segregate and mark as Code J
Handling & Safety | Complete exam questions
with correct answers.
INTRODUCTION
This is a 100% verified package for U.S. Army personnel (MOS 89B) and other service members
preparing for the Ammo 49 (Ammunition Stock Control and Accounting Specialist) certification
exam in 2026. All 120 questions and answers are verified against the current Army Ammunition
Management Policy (DA PAM 710-2-1, 2026), AR 740-26 (Stock Control of Ammunition), DA
Form 581 (Request for Issue and Turn-In of Ammunition), the Integrated Munitions Management
System (IMMS) / Standard Army Ammunition System - Modernization (SAAS-MOD) procedures,
and all relevant Technical Manuals (TMs) and safety regulations (AR 385-64) for the accounting,
storage, handling, and issue of conventional ammunition. Use this resource to guarantee
mastery of stock control procedures.
QUESTIONS (120 TOTAL)
1. According to DA PAM 710-2-1 (2026), what is the maximum allowable variance for a 100%
sensitive item inventory of small arms ammunition?
A. 0.0% (Zero tolerance)
B. 0.1%
C. 0.5%
D. 1.0%
Answer: A
Rationale: DA PAM 710-2-1, paragraph 4-7, mandates a zero tolerance (0.0%) variance for all
sensitive items, including small arms ammunition. Any discrepancy requires immediate
investigation via a Report of Survey (DA Form 4697) or Statement of Charges (DA Form 3626).
2. In SAAS-MOD, which transaction code is used to document the receipt of ammunition from a
manufacturing facility into the Army's inventory?
A. RECV
B. MFRR
C. XFER
,D. IUSA
Answer: B
Rationale: The transaction code MFRR (Manufacturer's Receipt) is used in SAAS-MOD to record
the initial acceptance of ammunition from a manufacturer or production facility into the Army
supply system, establishing the initial accountability record per AR 740-26.
3. What is the primary purpose of the Department of the Army Form 581 (Request for Issue and
Turn-In of Ammunition)?
A. To request ammunition for training exercises
B. To document the physical inventory of ammunition in a storage igloo
C. To serve as the authorized document for the issue, turn-in, or lateral transfer of ammunition
D. To report ammunition accidents to the installation commander
Answer: C
Rationale: DA Form 581 is the sole authorized document for the issue, turn-in, or lateral
transfer of conventional ammunition between accountable activities, as prescribed by AR 740-
26, Chapter 3. It provides the legal audit trail for all ammunition transactions.
4. When performing a Joint Inspection of newly received ammunition, who must be present
according to regulation?
A. The Ammunition Stock Control Specialist (89B) and the Unit Ammunition Handler only.
B. A representative from the receiving activity and a representative from the supplying activity.
C. The unit commander and the battalion S4.
D. A certified Ammunition Inspector (89E) and a Quality Assurance Specialist (QASAS).
Answer: B
Rationale: AR 740-26, paragraph 6-3, requires a Joint Inspection by representatives from both
the receiving and supplying activities to verify quantity, condition, and documentation at the
point of transfer, ensuring mutual agreement and accountability.
5. According to the DoD Ammunition Hazard Classification system, what Hazard Class and
Division is assigned to hand grenades?
A. Class 1, Division 1.1
B. Class 1, Division 1.2
,C. Class 1, Division 1.3
D. Class 1, Division 1.4
Answer: D
Rationale: Hand grenades are classified as Class 1 (Explosives), Division 1.4 (Consumer/Utility).
This indicates they present a minor explosion hazard (packaged and designed so that any
hazardous effects are confined within the package unless it is involved in a fire).
6. What is the frequency requirement for cyclic inventories of Class V (Ammunition) items in an
Ammunition Supply Activity (ASA) per DA PAM 710-2-1 (2026)?
A. Annually
B. Semi-annually
C. Quarterly
D. Monthly
Answer: D
Rationale: DA PAM 710-2-1, paragraph 5-2, requires monthly cyclic inventories for 10% of Class
V items in ASAs to ensure continuous accountability and detect discrepancies early.
7. In SAAS-MOD, which transaction code is used for the issue of ammunition to a using unit?
A. IUSA
B. TURN
C. XFER
D. RECV
Answer: A
Rationale: The transaction code IUSA (Issue to Unit) is used in SAAS-MOD to document the
transfer of ammunition from storage to a using unit, updating stock records per AR 740-26,
Chapter 4.
8. What form is used to request a temporary extension for ammunition storage compatibility
group deviations?
A. DA Form 581
B. DA Form 3161
, C. DA Form 5517
D. DA Form 4697
Answer: C
Rationale: DA Form 5517 (Deviation Approval and Risk Acceptance Document) is used to
request and approve temporary deviations from ammunition storage compatibility
requirements, as outlined in AR 385-64, paragraph 3-5.
9. According to AR 385-64, what is the minimum safe distance for personnel from a Hazard Class
1, Division 1.1 ammunition storage site during normal operations?
A. 50 feet
B. 100 feet
C. 300 feet
D. 600 feet
Answer: D
Rationale: AR 385-64, Table 5-1, specifies a minimum safe distance of 600 feet for inhabited
buildings from Hazard Class 1, Division 1.1 sites to mitigate blast overpressure risks.
10. What ammunition condition code indicates items that are serviceable and ready for issue?
A. Code A
B. Code H
C. Code P
D. Code S
Answer: A
Rationale: Ammunition Condition Code A (Serviceable - Issuable without Qualification) denotes
items in new, used, repaired, or reconditioned condition that are serviceable and issuable, per
DA PAM 710-2-1, Appendix B.
11. In IMMS, what procedure is followed when a lot of ammunition is suspended due to a
defect notice?
A. Immediate issue to training units
B. Segregate and mark as Code J
