US ARMY EXPLOSIVE SAFETY FAMILIARIZATION COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS

US ARMY EXPLOSIVE SAFETY FAMILIARIZATION
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS

◉ Materials that detonate are.
Answer: Supersonic


◉ Materials that deflagrate are.
Answer: subsonic


◉ What is not an example of a low explosive.
Answer: Dynamite


◉ What are three uses of low explosives.
Answer: Delay Elements
Propellants
Pyrotechnics


◉ Low explosives commonly used to thrust a projectile out of a
weapon are called.
Answer: Propellants

,◉ Black powder is an example of a low explosive because it.
Answer: Deflagrates


◉ TNT is an example of a high explosive because it.
Answer: Detonates


◉ What are three types of high explosives?.
Answer: RDX
PETN
Dynamite


◉ What is not an example of a high explosive?.
Answer: Propane


◉ What are two key concepts you need to know about explosive
trains?.
Answer: They allow for safe storage and handling


They ensure the items function as intended


◉ Which component is not part of a low explosive train?.

, Answer: Booster


◉ Which component is not part of a low explosive train?.
Answer: Primer, Detonator, Booster, Bursting charge


◉ Which three items will you find on a high explosive train?.
Answer: Booster
Detonator
Bursting charge


◉ Which is not a characteristic of inert ammo?.
Answer: They have an explosive charge


◉ What are three ways to determine if an ammo item is inert?.
Answer: It is a cloth-covered component marked "INERT"


It is drilled with holes, and the word "EMPTY" is stamped on it


It is small arms ammunition on public display with "INERT"
attached on a plate