Ammunition Publications (CERT) Exam-
Graded A
Which level of publication applies to the largest group of people? - Correct Answers-
Code of Federal Regulations
Lower-level publications should never - Correct Answers-contradict higher-level
publication
Your installation plans to construct 10 new earth-covered magazines. You need to find
the Department of Defense Explosives Safety Board (DDESB) requirements for this
project. What level of publication would you check first? - Correct Answers-DoD
Issuances
The primary purpose of a DoDD is - Correct Answers-establishing policy and
responsibilities
Which publication type would you use for detailed procedures for implementing DoD
explosives safety standards? - Correct Answers-DoDM
A DTM for Physical Access Control is different from a DoDI on Physical Access
because the DTM is issued for - Correct Answers-time-sensitive actions
Where would you find the most up-to-date and official copy of DoDD 5160.65, Single
Manager for Conventional Ammunition (SMCA)? - Correct Answers-washington
Headquarters Services website
Directive (DoDD) - Correct Answers-Establishes policy
Delegates authority
Assigns responsibilities
Does not provide procedures
Instruction (DoDI) - Correct Answers-Establishes policy
Assigns responsibilities in OSD Component functional areas
May provide general procedures
Manual (DoDM) - Correct Answers-Provides detailed procedures for implementing
DoDD or DoDI policies
Directive-Type Memorandum (DTM) - Correct Answers-Serves same purpose as DoDD,
DoDI or DoDM
, Issued only for time-sensitive actions
Administrative Instructions (AI) - Correct Answers-Establishes policies and procedures
for Washington Headquarters Services components
Unlikely to be used for AE activities
The color used to code blank ammunition would be defined in a - Correct Answers-
military standard
The required velocity of a tested M411 cartridge would be found in a - Correct Answers-
military specification
To find an up-to-date, official version of the publicly available MIL-STD-1320D you
would use the - Correct Answers-ASSIST Quick Search website
You need to know if a railcar transporting ammunition is loaded properly. Which type of
publication do you use? - Correct Answers-military standard
You need to know how to Manufacture Class 1 rubber O-rings that are fuel-resistant.
Which type of publication do you use? - Correct Answers-military specification
You need to know the durability requirements for the polycarbonate visors on flight
helmets. Which type of publication do you use? - Correct Answers-military specification
You need to know the electrical identification markings and the color coding for cord
used to charge electric forklifts. Which type of publication do you use? - Correct
Answers-military standard
Administrative Pubs - Correct Answers-Establish policies & procedures for
administrative tasks
Technical & Equipment Pubs - Correct Answers-Provide technical information &
procedures for equipment, munitions, or other items
Doctrine & Training Pubs - Correct Answers-Establish principles & standards for
operations and command-specific tasks
Army Directives (AD) - Correct Answers-are from the Secretary of the Army and
establish or change policy.
Army Regulations (AR) - Correct Answers-dictate missions, policies, mandatory
procedures, and responsibilities.
DA Pamphlets (DA PAM) - Correct Answers-implement ARs by providing instructions,
procedures, and guidance.
Graded A
Which level of publication applies to the largest group of people? - Correct Answers-
Code of Federal Regulations
Lower-level publications should never - Correct Answers-contradict higher-level
publication
Your installation plans to construct 10 new earth-covered magazines. You need to find
the Department of Defense Explosives Safety Board (DDESB) requirements for this
project. What level of publication would you check first? - Correct Answers-DoD
Issuances
The primary purpose of a DoDD is - Correct Answers-establishing policy and
responsibilities
Which publication type would you use for detailed procedures for implementing DoD
explosives safety standards? - Correct Answers-DoDM
A DTM for Physical Access Control is different from a DoDI on Physical Access
because the DTM is issued for - Correct Answers-time-sensitive actions
Where would you find the most up-to-date and official copy of DoDD 5160.65, Single
Manager for Conventional Ammunition (SMCA)? - Correct Answers-washington
Headquarters Services website
Directive (DoDD) - Correct Answers-Establishes policy
Delegates authority
Assigns responsibilities
Does not provide procedures
Instruction (DoDI) - Correct Answers-Establishes policy
Assigns responsibilities in OSD Component functional areas
May provide general procedures
Manual (DoDM) - Correct Answers-Provides detailed procedures for implementing
DoDD or DoDI policies
Directive-Type Memorandum (DTM) - Correct Answers-Serves same purpose as DoDD,
DoDI or DoDM
, Issued only for time-sensitive actions
Administrative Instructions (AI) - Correct Answers-Establishes policies and procedures
for Washington Headquarters Services components
Unlikely to be used for AE activities
The color used to code blank ammunition would be defined in a - Correct Answers-
military standard
The required velocity of a tested M411 cartridge would be found in a - Correct Answers-
military specification
To find an up-to-date, official version of the publicly available MIL-STD-1320D you
would use the - Correct Answers-ASSIST Quick Search website
You need to know if a railcar transporting ammunition is loaded properly. Which type of
publication do you use? - Correct Answers-military standard
You need to know how to Manufacture Class 1 rubber O-rings that are fuel-resistant.
Which type of publication do you use? - Correct Answers-military specification
You need to know the durability requirements for the polycarbonate visors on flight
helmets. Which type of publication do you use? - Correct Answers-military specification
You need to know the electrical identification markings and the color coding for cord
used to charge electric forklifts. Which type of publication do you use? - Correct
Answers-military standard
Administrative Pubs - Correct Answers-Establish policies & procedures for
administrative tasks
Technical & Equipment Pubs - Correct Answers-Provide technical information &
procedures for equipment, munitions, or other items
Doctrine & Training Pubs - Correct Answers-Establish principles & standards for
operations and command-specific tasks
Army Directives (AD) - Correct Answers-are from the Secretary of the Army and
establish or change policy.
Army Regulations (AR) - Correct Answers-dictate missions, policies, mandatory
procedures, and responsibilities.
DA Pamphlets (DA PAM) - Correct Answers-implement ARs by providing instructions,
procedures, and guidance.
