Formative 7 - EO markings Flashcards
(36 cards)
Lotting and batching post 1969
Define
Define a Lot
A lot is a discrete quantity of EO or components that are as homogeneous as possible and under similar conditions of use may be expected to give uniform performance.
Lotting and batching post 1969
List
List the 5 aims of lottin/batching
ID a QTY of EO which should give uniform performance.
Reduce Manufacturer’s risk of large scale rejection or warranty claims.
Facilitate the tracing, ID and withdrawal of EO that is life expired or has given unsatisfactory performance.
ID a definite QTY for results of surveillance can be representative.
Facilitate establishment of records.
Lotting and batching post 1969
Define
Define an empty lot number
Empty Lots These are details that are allocated to components at the time of manufacture before they are filled with explosives.
Lotting and batching post 1969
List
Identify the base stampings on a piece of ammunition:
Imagine this is a round base
105mm HOW
LOT 0015 ADI
2004
Imagine this is a round base
105mm HOW
Empty lot No. - LOT 0015 ADI - manufacturer
2004 - Yr of manufacture
Lotting and batching post 1969
Define
What do the following fuze markings denote
Primers and fuzes:
VAD, 76, AC
Mech time fuzes
VAD, 78, 14
Primers and fuzes:
VAD - manafactures monogram
76 - Yr of manafacture
AC- Coded Lot No
Mech time fuzes
VAD - manafactures monogram
76 - Yr of manafacture
14 - Lot No
Lotting and batching post 1969
Define
Define a filled lot
When an empty component is filled with explosives, it is allocated a Filled Lot No by the manufacturer.
Lotting and batching post 1969
List
List the 4 points on how to read a filled lot number
Lot number 1 allocated to initial Lot filled for each mark of each store.
Numbered consecutively there after.
Filling of Lots restricted to one month.
If filling moves into month 2.
- Work date will show month filling commenced.
Lotting and batching post 1969
Define
define how to interpret the following filled lot stamps
001
ADI
05- 04
001 Filled Lot No.
ADI Fillers Monogram.
05-04 Month and Year of Manufacture.
Lotting and batching post 1969
Define
Define how to interpret filled propellant lot numbers:
BS 1436
BS - manufactures monogram
1436 - propellant lot number
Lotting and batching post 1969
Define
Define the assembled charge lot numbers
BS 1436 GD 07-17
BS Manufacturer Monogram
1436 Propellant Lot No.
GD Assemblers Monogram
07-17 Month & Year of Manufacture
Lotting and batching post 1969
Define
Define filled lotting for fuzes
From 1 January 1965 continuous series irrespective of manufacturing date:
1 to 999.
1A to 999A.
On model change back to one.
Lotting and batching post 1969
List
List the sizes of lots for
fuzes, igniters, primers, and tracers
Detonators
propellant
- single
- ddouble
fuzes, igniters, primers, and tracers
2500
2000 AS primers.
Detonators
1000 / 2000.
propellant
- single
100,000lb (45,360kg).
- ddouble
Depending on size and purpose.
5000 to 40000lb (2270-18145 kg).
Lotting and batching post 1969
Define
Where is the lotting found on a separate loading charge
Lotted on propellant lot number.
Marked on charge bag or cart case.
Lotting and batching post 1969
Define
Where is the lotting on a mortar round (81mm)
On the charge propellant increment
Lotting and batching post 1969
Define
Define how to interpret the following SAA ammunition
RG 24 02 75
RG Manufacturers Monogram.
240275 Day, Month and Year of Manufacture.
A, AA etc may be the lot that day/ part of day
Lotting and batching post 1969
Define
What is done when the lot number is unknown
- what is ensured when doing this? 4 points
It is formed in to local lots
The ammo is serviceable
each local lot is confined to a nature, tpye and mark or model
it is certain that no existing restriction apples
Quantity is no to exceed normal production lot QTY
Lotting and batching post 1969
Define
What does a local lot numberlook like
Allocated Local Lot numbers:
Local monogram.
Identification number indicating number of local lots that year.
Year allocated.
LOT: 005DEN11ADI09.
Marked “FIRST ISSUE” and “Training Use Only”.
Lotting and batching post 1969
Define
How many lots per outer packaging
what exceptions are there?
What to do if not a complete lot
One lot per Outer.
Exceptions:
DMEO, IEDD & EDD kits.
FRACTION marked:
If quantity is less than maximum for package.
Lotting and batching post 1969
Define
Define a batch
A batch is a discrete quantity of EO that is assembled from two or more lotted components (one of which will be the primary batching component), and under similar conditions of use, may be expected to give uniform performance.
Lotting and batching post 1969
Define
Define a batch
A batch is a discrete quantity of EO that is assembled from two or more lotted components (one of which will be the primary batching component), and under similar conditions of use, may be expected to give uniform performance.
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Current system AS
- 1969 batching system
Lotting and batching post 1969
Define
Why do we use a batching system
Modern artillery and tank guns require greater importance to be applied to certain components of ammunition than was previously necessary.
Lotting and batching post 1969
Define
Define how arty and tank ammo is batched?
Artillery and tank ammunition is Batched on the following two major components:
Propellant (the Batching component).
Primer (the Sub Batching component).
Lotting and batching post 1969
List
List the type of ammunition that will be sub batched
Fixed ammunition.
Semi fixed ammunition.
Separate loaded ammunition.
Mortar ammunition.
Lotting and batching post 1969
Define
Define sub batch
A Sub Batch is a division of a Batch.
It incorporates the same Lot of the second most critical component.
It limits the size of the sub batch.
