AMMO 49 (UPDATED) QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026
1. Per NAVSEA OP 5 Vol.1, What is the primary danger in a hazardous classified
location?-CORRECT ANSWER- Explosive Atmosphere
2. Per NAVSEA OP 5 Vol. 1, when a misfire occurs during detonation operations,
how long must personnel wait before approaching the detonation area?-CORRECT ANSWER-
30
minutes (when using electric basting caps)
3. Which Publication provides ESSA program requirements?-CORRECT ANSWER-
NOSSAINST 8020.14
4. Per OPNAVIST 8023.24, what is the minimum level of certification required for
an individual directing explosives operations-CORRECT ANSWER- Designated Team Member
(TM)
5. Per NOSSAINST 8020.15, who is authorized to declare unused military muni
tions as waste?-CORRECT ANSWER- Designated Disposition Authority (DDA)
6. Per OPNAVIST 8023.24, which item is NOT required in a QUAL/CERT training
plan?-CORRECT ANSWER- Decertification Procedures
7. Per NAVSEA OP5 Vol. 1, can you safely store storage compatibility group A
material with storage compatibility group D material?-CORRECT ANSWER- No
8. Per NOSSAINST 8020.15, which activity requires an Explosives Safety Submis
sion (ESS)-CORRECT ANSWER- Operation, maintenance, or cleanup of ammunition and
explosives buildings in an active, standby, and
layaway status.
9. Captive Air Training Missile (CATMs) are authorized in an aircraft hangar if the
CATMs contain 25lb NEW (or less) of HC/D 1.4 material-CORRECT ANSWER- True
10. Per NOSSAINST 8020.22, which statement regarding site approval is true?-CORRECT
ANSWER-
ANSWERS 2026
1. Per NAVSEA OP 5 Vol.1, What is the primary danger in a hazardous classified
location?-CORRECT ANSWER- Explosive Atmosphere
2. Per NAVSEA OP 5 Vol. 1, when a misfire occurs during detonation operations,
how long must personnel wait before approaching the detonation area?-CORRECT ANSWER-
30
minutes (when using electric basting caps)
3. Which Publication provides ESSA program requirements?-CORRECT ANSWER-
NOSSAINST 8020.14
4. Per OPNAVIST 8023.24, what is the minimum level of certification required for
an individual directing explosives operations-CORRECT ANSWER- Designated Team Member
(TM)
5. Per NOSSAINST 8020.15, who is authorized to declare unused military muni
tions as waste?-CORRECT ANSWER- Designated Disposition Authority (DDA)
6. Per OPNAVIST 8023.24, which item is NOT required in a QUAL/CERT training
plan?-CORRECT ANSWER- Decertification Procedures
7. Per NAVSEA OP5 Vol. 1, can you safely store storage compatibility group A
material with storage compatibility group D material?-CORRECT ANSWER- No
8. Per NOSSAINST 8020.15, which activity requires an Explosives Safety Submis
sion (ESS)-CORRECT ANSWER- Operation, maintenance, or cleanup of ammunition and
explosives buildings in an active, standby, and
layaway status.
9. Captive Air Training Missile (CATMs) are authorized in an aircraft hangar if the
CATMs contain 25lb NEW (or less) of HC/D 1.4 material-CORRECT ANSWER- True
10. Per NOSSAINST 8020.22, which statement regarding site approval is true?-CORRECT
ANSWER-
