US Army Explosives Safety Familiarization (AMMO-63) Exam
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US Army Explosive Safety Familiarization
What is the best description of an explosive? - Answer--Reactive material with a lot of potential energy
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 t...
US Army Explosives Safety Familiarization (AMMO-63) Exam
What is the best description of an explosive? - Answer--Reactive material with a lot of potential energy
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
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