US Army Explosives Safety
Familiarization (AMMO-63) Exam-Graded
A
What is the best description of an explosive? - Correct Answers-Reactive material with
a lot of potential energy
Materials that detonate are - Correct Answers-Supersonic
Materials that deflagrate are - Correct Answers-subsonic
What is not an example of a low explosive? - Correct Answers-Dynamite
What are three uses of low explosives? - Correct Answers-Delay Elements
Propellants
Pyrotechnics
Low explosives commonly used to thrust a projectile out of a weapon are called -
Correct Answers-Propellants
Black powder is an example of a low explosive because it - Correct Answers-
Deflagrates
TNT is an example of a high explosive because it - Correct Answers-Detonates
What are three types of high explosives? - Correct Answers-RDX
PETN
Dynamite
What is not an example of a high explosive? - Correct Answers-Propane
What are two key concepts you need to know about explosive trains? - Correct
Answers-They allow for safe storage and handling
They ensure the items function as intended
Which component is not part of a low explosive train? - Correct Answers-Booster
Which component is not part of a low explosive train? - Correct Answers-Primer,
Detonator, Booster, Bursting charge
, Which three items will you find on a high explosive train? - Correct Answers-Booster
Detonator
Bursting charge
Which is not a characteristic of inert ammo? - Correct Answers-They have an explosive
charge
What are three ways to determine if an ammo item is inert? - Correct Answers-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
What are two exceptions to the requirement to drilling holes into inert ammo? - Correct
Answers-Empty or inert ammo used in loading drills
Empty or inert ammo whose use would be reduced by the holes
Using the the Chemical Group Job Aid, which three chemicals produce extreme heat
and are difficult to extinguish when burning? - Correct Answers-PT
TH
HC
Using the Chemical Group Job Aid, select two types of PPE/Special Equipment for
Chemical Group C - Correct Answers-Fire resistant gloves, coveralls, and safety face
shields
Water barrels available to submerge leaking WP ammunition
Which distance is intended to prevent propagation between two operating buildings
containing explosives? - Correct Answers-ILD
Why are there divisions within Class 1? - Correct Answers-To identify the specific
hazard posed
Magazine A contains HC/D 1.1. Magazine B contains HC/D 1.4. Which HC/D requires
the smallest safe separation distance? - Correct Answers-1.4
The maximum NEW this magazine is permitted to hold is 12,500 lbs of HC/D 1.1. It
currently contains 11,000 lbs. Using the Yellow Book, how many pallets of the
ammunition listed below can be placed in the facility? - Correct Answers-4 pallets
The RM process works to prevent what three hazards? - Correct Answers-Illness
Familiarization (AMMO-63) Exam-Graded
A
What is the best description of an explosive? - Correct Answers-Reactive material with
a lot of potential energy
Materials that detonate are - Correct Answers-Supersonic
Materials that deflagrate are - Correct Answers-subsonic
What is not an example of a low explosive? - Correct Answers-Dynamite
What are three uses of low explosives? - Correct Answers-Delay Elements
Propellants
Pyrotechnics
Low explosives commonly used to thrust a projectile out of a weapon are called -
Correct Answers-Propellants
Black powder is an example of a low explosive because it - Correct Answers-
Deflagrates
TNT is an example of a high explosive because it - Correct Answers-Detonates
What are three types of high explosives? - Correct Answers-RDX
PETN
Dynamite
What is not an example of a high explosive? - Correct Answers-Propane
What are two key concepts you need to know about explosive trains? - Correct
Answers-They allow for safe storage and handling
They ensure the items function as intended
Which component is not part of a low explosive train? - Correct Answers-Booster
Which component is not part of a low explosive train? - Correct Answers-Primer,
Detonator, Booster, Bursting charge
, Which three items will you find on a high explosive train? - Correct Answers-Booster
Detonator
Bursting charge
Which is not a characteristic of inert ammo? - Correct Answers-They have an explosive
charge
What are three ways to determine if an ammo item is inert? - Correct Answers-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
What are two exceptions to the requirement to drilling holes into inert ammo? - Correct
Answers-Empty or inert ammo used in loading drills
Empty or inert ammo whose use would be reduced by the holes
Using the the Chemical Group Job Aid, which three chemicals produce extreme heat
and are difficult to extinguish when burning? - Correct Answers-PT
TH
HC
Using the Chemical Group Job Aid, select two types of PPE/Special Equipment for
Chemical Group C - Correct Answers-Fire resistant gloves, coveralls, and safety face
shields
Water barrels available to submerge leaking WP ammunition
Which distance is intended to prevent propagation between two operating buildings
containing explosives? - Correct Answers-ILD
Why are there divisions within Class 1? - Correct Answers-To identify the specific
hazard posed
Magazine A contains HC/D 1.1. Magazine B contains HC/D 1.4. Which HC/D requires
the smallest safe separation distance? - Correct Answers-1.4
The maximum NEW this magazine is permitted to hold is 12,500 lbs of HC/D 1.1. It
currently contains 11,000 lbs. Using the Yellow Book, how many pallets of the
ammunition listed below can be placed in the facility? - Correct Answers-4 pallets
The RM process works to prevent what three hazards? - Correct Answers-Illness
