Ammo Questions and Answers Rated A+

Ammo Questions and Answers Rated A+ Navy gun ammunition is classified by what characteristic? By the size of the gun which it is used. What does fixed ammunitions mean? The projectile and the cartridge case, containing the primer and propellant charge all form one unit Guns through __-mm use fixed ammunition? 76-mm What is Separated ammunitions? The projectile and cartridge are rammed into the fun chamber together as one piece, but they are not physically joined Service ammo is used under what circumstances? Combat use Projectiles that are comparable in weight and shape to those of service ammo but normally contain no explosive are classified as what type of ammo? Target and training Ammo assembled without any explosives or with inert material substituted for explosives is known as what type of ammo? Dummy or Drill Projectiles are classified by what 2 things? By tactical purpose and construction Yellow colored ammunition identifies what? High explosives Brown colored ammunition means ________? Rocket motors/ low explosive Gray ammunition identifies that it __________? Irritant or toxic agents Gray ammo with a Red band means? irritant ( harassing agent) Gray ammo with dark green band signifies? ammo contains a toxic agent what is black ammo? armor- piercing Light green means that? smoke or marker Light red coloring means? incendiary or highly flammable White ammo identifies? illumination ammo Light blue ammo signifies that it used for? Training or firing practice Each time ammo is expended transferred, received or changes condition codes what must be submitted within 24 hrs? ATR ( ammunition transaction report) Prior to on loading or off loading ammunition what must happen? Bravo flag must be raised. (solid red flag) MHE operator certifications are good for how many years? 1 yr what is the most common forklift used aboard ship and surface activities? EE code 1370. What is the MK 45 hand truck used for? Large containers, skids, or cradles What instruction governs the Qual/ Cert program? 8023.24 How many weeks can a ship be in the yard before an offload of ammunition is required? 6 weeks What happens when a hermetic seal is broken on a box or pack of cads? the open date (month/year) must be written in indelible ink on every cad