Introduction to Ammunitions

Question 1

Materials that consist of explosives or chemical agents with their characteristics mechanical devices designed for use against military objectives

Answer 1

Military Ammunition

Question 2

Ammunition normally fired from rifles, pistols, machine guns and small automatic cannons, such as the 20 millimeter cannon. The ammunition falls within a range from caliber. 22 to 30 millimeter

Answer 2

Small Arms

Question 3

Ammunition in this group includes that which is fired by large cannons from 37 millimeters up to 8 inch Howitzer

Answer 3

Artillery

Question 4

There are two basic types of grenades;

Answer 4

• Hand grenades
• Rifle grenades

Question 5

These munitions are used for signaling, illuminating and simulating. They include flares, smoke and light signal and flash and noise simulator

Answer 5

Pyrotechnics

Question 6

These ammunitions are used for many purposes from anti-tank systems to signaling. It is easily identified because it is normally constructed with fins for stablization in flight and has rocket motor nozzles (vinturi) at the end

Answer 6

Rockets

Question 7

Any high explosive, chemical, pyrotechnic, or practice munitions designed for aerial delivery

Answer 7

Bomb

Question 8

A container or device used to carry and release sub munitions

Answer 8

Dispensers

Question 9

Are munitions dipensed from dispenser

Answer 9

Dispensed Munitions

Question 10

Explosive items planted in the path of the enemy to hinder movement or deny access to certain territory

Answer 10

Landmine

Question 11

A rocket with guidance and control system incorporated therein that guides it to the target after launch using heat seekers, radar, laser, etc. Essentially the same type of war heads found on the modern rockets are used in guided missiles, such as he, frag, heat, chemical and nuclear

Answer 11

Guided Missiles

Question 12

These munitions include the various demoltion block such as TNT and plastic compositions. Also found within this group are devices used in setting up demolition systems.

Answer 12

Demolition Materials, this includes the fuze, detonating cord, blasting caps and firing devices with detonators

Question 13

Classification of Ammunition

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Answer 13

1. Type (Physical Characteristics)
2. Standardization
3. Use
4. Form
5. Kind of Filler

Question 14

Classification of Ammo According to Type

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Answer 14

1. Small Arms
2. Artillery
3. Grenades
4. Landmines
5. Rockets
6. JATO
7. Bombs
8. Dispenser
9. Demolition Materials
10. Guided Missiles
11. Pyrotechnics
12. Dispensed Munition

Question 15

Classification of Ammo According to Standardization

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Answer 15

• Adopted Category
• Obsolete Catergory

Question 16

Classification of Ammo According to Use

3

Answer 16

• Service
• Practice
• Drill or Dummy

Question 17

Classification of Ammo According to Form

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Answer 17

• Fixed
• Semi Fixed
• Separated
• Separate Loading

Question 18

Generally, ammunition is identified by printing and marking which include the following:

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Answer 18

• Model
• Lot Numbers
• Federal Stock Number
• DODIC
• DODAC
• Nomenclature
• Color Coding

Question 19

The primer is located in a small well or socket, in the center of the cartridge case head

Classification of Small Arms Cartridges

Answer 19

Center Fire

Question 20

The priming mixture is loaded in the flat rim at the base of the cartridge case

Classification of Small Arms Cartridges

Answer 20

Rim Fire

Question 21

Examples of Combat Ammo (Service)

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Answer 21

• Armor piercing
• Grenade Cartridge
• Armor piercing incendiary
• Incendiary
• Tracer
• Ball

Question 22

Non-Combat (Special)

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Answer 22

• Blank
• High Pressure Test
• Dummy
• Match
• Frangible

Question 23

The complete round has the cartridge case permanently crimped to the projectile containing a non-adjustable propelling charge and a primer

Artillery Configurations

Answer 23

Fixer

Question 24

The cartridge case is loose fitted over the base of the projectile. The propelling charge is separately bagged in the cartridge case and is adjustable for the desired range

Artillery Configurations

Answer 24

Semi-Fixed

Question 25

The primed, adjustable propelling charge and the projectile come unassembled and are loaded separately in the weapon | Artillery Configurations

Answer 25

Separate Loading

Question 26

Consist of sealed primed cartridge case containing non-adjustable amounts of propellant within specfic cases. By choosing a certain case one can thus adjust distance | Artillery Configurations

Answer 26

Separated

Question 27

Small, offensive or defensive munitions, orginally designed to be thrown by hand but is now also designed to be projected from rifles, special laucnhers and dispensing munitions

Answer 27

Grenades

Question 28

Effect and/or Filler or Function | 7

Answer 28

1. Fragmentation (Defensive) 2. Blast (Offensive) 3. Heat 4. Riot Control 5. Smoke 6. Incendiary 7. Practice/Training

Question 29

Contains filler maybe made of steel, cast iron, rubber, plastic, pottery, etc. | Three Main Components

Answer 29

Body

Question 30

High Explosive (HE), riot control agents, and smoke | Three Main Components

Answer 30

Filler

Question 31

The part of the grenade used to initiate the explosive train | Three Main Components

Answer 31

Fuze

Question 32

Deliberately placed and commonly place individual or in cross contry groupings | Types of Mine Fields

Answer 32

Deliberate

Question 33

Normally improvised and placed to attack special targets or situations | Types of Mine Fields

Answer 33

Special

Question 34

Delivered by artillery, aircraft, missile, ground dispenser or thrown by hand. They are laid without regard to pattern | Types of Mine Fields

Answer 34

Scatterable

Question 35

Container for the use and main explosive charge. Mine bodies can be made of wood, glass or plastic are designated as non-metallic or non-detectable | Four Main Components of Landmines

Answer 35

Body

Question 36

Provides the energy necessary for the mine to inflict the desired damage of effect on the targets | Four Main Components of Landmines

Answer 36

Explosive Charge

Question 37

Usually activated by a direct force from the target which is transformed into an internal action to detonate the mine | Four Main Components of Landmines

Answer 37

Fuze (S)

Question 38

Not directly part of a landmine but necessary for the system included: | Four Main Components of Landmines, 5 Other Components

Answer 38

* connectors * adapters carrying case * demolition wire * attachment kits * blasting machine

Question 39

Landmine Classification | 8

Answer 39

1. Anti-Personnel (AP) 2. Anti-Vehicle (AV) 3. Anti-Tank (AT) 4. Inert 5. Harassment 6. Practice 7. Training 8. Improvised

Question 40

Special Precautions

Answer 40

1. Never use oil or grease on small arms cartridges 2. Whenever practicable, store small arms ammunitions under cover