AMMO 45 PRACTICE GUIDE 2026
AMMUNITION HANDLING EQUIPMENT AND
SAFETY OPERATIONS
◉ Identify and select the national stock number (NSN) on the
package and submit.
Answer: Example: 1305-01-534-2702
◉ Which alpha-numeric designator, systematically assigned at the
time of manufacture, identifies the manufacturer, month, year,
location, and batch?
Answer: Lot number
◉ What is the nomenclature for the contents of this outer pack?
Answer: CTGS, 7.62mm Match
◉ How are markings on ammo and ammo containers used? Select
four.
Answer: To accurately track ammunition
To identify what is in the container / pack
To safely store and ship ammunition
To ensure the right ammunition gets to troops
, ◉ Is this a service or training mine?
Answer: Service
◉ What does the color coding on this ammunition item represent?
Answer: The ammo contains high explosives.
◉ According to this bay limit sign, how many people can be in the
operating bay?
Answer: 11
◉ Thinking of general safety, which are not allowed in areas where
ammunition is inspected or stored? Select three.
Answer: Horseplay
Loose clothing
Jewelry
◉ According to this bay limit sign, how much explosives can be in
this bay?
Answer: 480 lbs or less
◉ If an SOP specifies personal protective equipment (PPE) be worn
and you do not have that PPE, what should you do?
AMMUNITION HANDLING EQUIPMENT AND
SAFETY OPERATIONS
◉ Identify and select the national stock number (NSN) on the
package and submit.
Answer: Example: 1305-01-534-2702
◉ Which alpha-numeric designator, systematically assigned at the
time of manufacture, identifies the manufacturer, month, year,
location, and batch?
Answer: Lot number
◉ What is the nomenclature for the contents of this outer pack?
Answer: CTGS, 7.62mm Match
◉ How are markings on ammo and ammo containers used? Select
four.
Answer: To accurately track ammunition
To identify what is in the container / pack
To safely store and ship ammunition
To ensure the right ammunition gets to troops
, ◉ Is this a service or training mine?
Answer: Service
◉ What does the color coding on this ammunition item represent?
Answer: The ammo contains high explosives.
◉ According to this bay limit sign, how many people can be in the
operating bay?
Answer: 11
◉ Thinking of general safety, which are not allowed in areas where
ammunition is inspected or stored? Select three.
Answer: Horseplay
Loose clothing
Jewelry
◉ According to this bay limit sign, how much explosives can be in
this bay?
Answer: 480 lbs or less
◉ If an SOP specifies personal protective equipment (PPE) be worn
and you do not have that PPE, what should you do?
