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AMMUNITION AND EXPLOSIVES STORAGE
SAFETY WITH ACTUAL CORRECT
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED DETAILED
RATIONALES ANSWERS 2024 ALREADY
GRADED A+
You enter a heated warehouse and see AE stacks placed next to the radiators. Is this practice permitted?
No, stacks can't be with in 18" of heat source
At which of the following locations do rockets, rocket motors, and missiles need to be pointed in the
direction that presents the least exposure to personnel and property or toward strong artificial or
natural barriers?
AGM
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?
ECM
It's July and you are at an AGM in the Nevada desert that contains rockets, rocket motors, and missiles.
This is probably not a safe practice because you know these items should not be stored in locations
where temperatures exceed __.
120*F
Are items from compatibility groups D and F compatible while in storage?
yes with special permission (Z)
Are items from compatibility groups C, E, and S compatible while in storage?
yes
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?
should be located at least 10 feet from any combustible material, should be spaced to minimize the
spread of fire, kept clear of aisles
You notice an MHE item that was last inspected seven months ago. How often must MHE pass a load
test to make sure it is capable of handling its intended load?
yearly
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To operate MHE inside a magazine containing ammunition and explosives, all of these stipulations must
be met EXCEPT
Operator must be a QASAS or Ammo Manager.
Gasoline and diesel powered equipment used in an AE area must have a fire extinguisher with a
minimum rating of
minimum of 5BC
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?
CEBD
You are given this planograph before you arrive at the magazine. What does the area circled in red
represent?
vacant
You are reviewing this planograph information before a site visit to the magazine. What is the total
amount of explosives contained in this magazine?
196,206 lbs
Motor vehicles that will carry which of the following hazard classes/divisions must first be inspected
using DD Form 626?
HC 1.2
What are some general safety requirements for Government vehicles used to transport hazardous
materials?
engine is cut off and tires are chocked, after loading the blocking and bracing of A&E needs to be
verified to be in accordance with approved drawings
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?
4
The AE shipment has been accepted, checked, verified, and moved to its assigned storage location.
What must happen next?
stored according to AMC storage drawing, inventory personnel records into system,
When AE is at the interchange yard and cannot be stored within 24 hours of receipt, it must be located
where QD rules apply. The official receipt begins when
enters the interchange yard
If AE arrives at your facility after normal working hours, what must be done to handle it?
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hold the shipment at the interchange yard until it can be moved to its intended location
A temporary worldwide suspension of ammunition applies only to stocks belonging to the Service
initiating the suspension.
F, applies to all stocks regardless of owner
Ammunition may be suspended because of
poor result from an inspection, malfunction or accident, failed functions test
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 __.
release with possible restrictions, rework, demilitarize
When ammunition is in a suspended status, which of the following limitation statements could be
annotated on the DD Form 1575 or DD Form 1575-1 tag?
suspended issue prohibit; suspended from issue, movement, and use; emergency combat use
Which of these operations are routinely permitted inside a magazine?
storage, inspection, inventory, and shipping
Which of the following is not a type of lightning protection system (LPS)?
bonded
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?
AGM
Items stored together are said to be compatible if they?
would not increase the probability of an accident occurring, would not increase the severity of an
accident.
You are inspecting a forklift that is important for daily magazine operations. Everything seems in order,
but you notice the engine does not shut off when the operator dismounts the forklift. Does this present
a safety issue?
Yes, deadman switch isn't working
You are reviewing this planograph information before a site visit to the magazine. What is the total
amount of explosives contained in this magazine? (STK WT)
456, 658 lbs
what forms are used to indicate ammo has been suspended without headquarters authorization?
DD 1575 and DD 1575-1
OUTSIDE magazine ops
AMMUNITION AND EXPLOSIVES STORAGE
SAFETY WITH ACTUAL CORRECT
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED DETAILED
RATIONALES ANSWERS 2024 ALREADY
GRADED A+
You enter a heated warehouse and see AE stacks placed next to the radiators. Is this practice permitted?
No, stacks can't be with in 18" of heat source
At which of the following locations do rockets, rocket motors, and missiles need to be pointed in the
direction that presents the least exposure to personnel and property or toward strong artificial or
natural barriers?
AGM
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?
ECM
It's July and you are at an AGM in the Nevada desert that contains rockets, rocket motors, and missiles.
This is probably not a safe practice because you know these items should not be stored in locations
where temperatures exceed __.
120*F
Are items from compatibility groups D and F compatible while in storage?
yes with special permission (Z)
Are items from compatibility groups C, E, and S compatible while in storage?
yes
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?
should be located at least 10 feet from any combustible material, should be spaced to minimize the
spread of fire, kept clear of aisles
You notice an MHE item that was last inspected seven months ago. How often must MHE pass a load
test to make sure it is capable of handling its intended load?
yearly
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To operate MHE inside a magazine containing ammunition and explosives, all of these stipulations must
be met EXCEPT
Operator must be a QASAS or Ammo Manager.
Gasoline and diesel powered equipment used in an AE area must have a fire extinguisher with a
minimum rating of
minimum of 5BC
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?
CEBD
You are given this planograph before you arrive at the magazine. What does the area circled in red
represent?
vacant
You are reviewing this planograph information before a site visit to the magazine. What is the total
amount of explosives contained in this magazine?
196,206 lbs
Motor vehicles that will carry which of the following hazard classes/divisions must first be inspected
using DD Form 626?
HC 1.2
What are some general safety requirements for Government vehicles used to transport hazardous
materials?
engine is cut off and tires are chocked, after loading the blocking and bracing of A&E needs to be
verified to be in accordance with approved drawings
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?
4
The AE shipment has been accepted, checked, verified, and moved to its assigned storage location.
What must happen next?
stored according to AMC storage drawing, inventory personnel records into system,
When AE is at the interchange yard and cannot be stored within 24 hours of receipt, it must be located
where QD rules apply. The official receipt begins when
enters the interchange yard
If AE arrives at your facility after normal working hours, what must be done to handle it?
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hold the shipment at the interchange yard until it can be moved to its intended location
A temporary worldwide suspension of ammunition applies only to stocks belonging to the Service
initiating the suspension.
F, applies to all stocks regardless of owner
Ammunition may be suspended because of
poor result from an inspection, malfunction or accident, failed functions test
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 __.
release with possible restrictions, rework, demilitarize
When ammunition is in a suspended status, which of the following limitation statements could be
annotated on the DD Form 1575 or DD Form 1575-1 tag?
suspended issue prohibit; suspended from issue, movement, and use; emergency combat use
Which of these operations are routinely permitted inside a magazine?
storage, inspection, inventory, and shipping
Which of the following is not a type of lightning protection system (LPS)?
bonded
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?
AGM
Items stored together are said to be compatible if they?
would not increase the probability of an accident occurring, would not increase the severity of an
accident.
You are inspecting a forklift that is important for daily magazine operations. Everything seems in order,
but you notice the engine does not shut off when the operator dismounts the forklift. Does this present
a safety issue?
Yes, deadman switch isn't working
You are reviewing this planograph information before a site visit to the magazine. What is the total
amount of explosives contained in this magazine? (STK WT)
456, 658 lbs
what forms are used to indicate ammo has been suspended without headquarters authorization?
DD 1575 and DD 1575-1
OUTSIDE magazine ops
