EOD MOD B: EXAM 2024 WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS

How far away do you store blasting caps from other explosives? *** - correct answer Minimum of 25 ft. *** What is the least sensitive of all military explosives? *** - correct answer Ammonium Nitrate *** What military explosive is classified as 'highly sensitive and very powerful'? *** - correct answer RDX (Research Department Explosive) or PETN (Pentaerythritol Tetranitrate) *** What is the most widely used explosive charge? *** - correct answer TNT (The 1/4 lb cylindrical charge is used for training) *** What is the primary demolition charge still in use? *** - correct answer M112 Demolition Charge *** What is a Ring Main? *** - correct answer A line or main line that folds back and forms a loop attached to itself. This is the preferred method over 'main line - branch line'. *** What angle must a branch line come off of on a Ring Main? *** - correct answer 90 Degree Angle *** What is the difference between the Common and Whipping method for wrapping det cord around a charge? *** - correct answer The Common Method is when you take an arms length of det cord and wrap around the charge 4 times (used on all explosives except plastic explosives). The Whipping Method is when you take two arms length of det cord and wrap around the charge 8 times (primarily used on C4 to provide extra squeeze).