7. EO Markings Flashcards
- State the country of origin for the ammunition models listed below:
F2A1, L2A1, M2A1
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Australia
UK
USA
- When NAMING ammunition, what are the four elements which, when combined, make up the DESIGNATION?
Basic Name
Modifier
Additional Modifier
Model Number
eg. FLARE SURFACE TRIP A301
- Why use a NATO STOCK NUMBER (NSN)
Used by?
Uniform method of identification of Defence related stores. Used by NATO countries and their allies. Used by ADF.
- What are the 2 parts of the AMMUNITION SERIAL NUMBER (ASN)
5 character prefix utilizing the TSN (Training Serial Number)
2 character suffix which denotes:
- Model Number.
- Packaging method.
eg. 00145-02
- (NSN) comprises of 4 groups of characters with each
group describing an element of the item concerned.
eg. 1310 00 992 0451
What are those 4 groups?
NSC, NIN, Country, Part No. 1310 = NSC (National Supply Classification) (1310 is Ammunition 30mm to 75mm) 00 992 0451 = NIIN (National Item Identification Number) used on most documentation 00 = Country of manufacture / origin 992 0451 = Part No
- DG Classes? (9)
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Class 1 - Explosives
Class 2 - Gases
Class 3 - Flammable liquids
Class 4 - Flammable Solids
Class 5 - Oxidising substances & organic peroxides
Class 6 - Poisonous & infectious substances
Class 7 - Radioactive substances
Class 8 - Corrosive substances
Class 9 - Miscellaneous dangerous substances
Classes 2-9 - Can other Classes be stored or transported with Class 1?
What Sub-class is the exception?
NO.
Other DG cannot be transported or stored with Class 1
Exception: 4.1 can be considered Class 1
Name and Define HD 1.1
1.1 BLAST
-Contains ammunition which presents a mass explosion hazard,
-will produce severe structural damage
-severity of the damage is dependent upon the quantity of explosives involved and the distance of the buildings from the explosion site-
-Blast and high velocity fragments are the major
hazards
Name and Define HD 1.2
- 2 PROJECTION EFFECTS
- Contains ammunition which has a projection hazard but not a mass explosion hazard
- The explosion will result in items burning and exploding a few at a time.
- Fragments, firebrands and unexploded items may be projected in considerable numbers, some of which may explode on impact and so propagate fire, and/or explosion
- Blast effects will be limited to the immediate vicinity of the exposed site
Name and Define HD 1.2 Subdivisions
HD 1.2.1
HD 1.2.1 comprises those munitions that contain a high explosive charge and may also contain a
propelling or pyrotechnic charge. These items will have an individual NEQ greater than 0.73kg.
HD 1.2.2
HD 1.2.2 comprises those munitions that contain a high explosive charge and may also contain a propelling or pyrotechnic charge. These munitions will have an individual NEQ equal to or less than 0.73kg.
Name and Define HD 1.3
1.3 Fire and Radiant Heat
Contains ammunition which has a fire hazard and either a minor blast hazard or a minor projection hazard or both, but not a mass explosion hazard
Items in this division may explode but do not usually form dangerous fragments. Firebrands and burning containers may be projected.
- It includes some items which burn with great violence and intense heat emitting considerable thermal radiation (mass fire hazard) and others which burn sporadically.
Name and Define HD 1.3.3 Subdivisions
1.3.3 producing a mass fire effect
- consists of the more hazardous items of HD 1.3 and are
more likely to be bulk packed gun propellants which produce
a fireball with intense radiant heat, firebrands and some fragments.
The firebrands may be only small glowing particles of packaging materials but sometimes there may be massive fiery chunks of burning propellant.
Ammunition that gives rise to considerable radiant heat
Name and Define HD 1.3.4 Subdivisions
HD 1.3.4 not producing a mass fire effect
consists of the less hazardous items of HD 1.3 that produce a moderate fire with moderate projections and firebrands.
Name and Define HD 1.4
HD 1.4 – No Significant Hazard
Contains ammunition with only a moderate fire hazard which will not contribute excessively to the fire
The effects will be largely confined to the package,
however the external fire may cause the package to be degraded such that it will not entirely contain the effects of the ammunition
No fragments of appreciable size or range are to be expected. An external fire will not cause a mass explosion of the total contents of the package, irrespective of the number of items in the package
Name and Define HD 1.5
HD 1.5 – Blast
- Contains extremely insensitive ammunition which are a mass detonation hazard.
Usually where large quantities are stored in extremely confined conditions.
Name and Define HD 1.6
HD 1.6 – Fire and Radiant Heat
- Contains extremely insensitive articles which do not
present a mass detonation hazard
Define Compatibility Groups A-B-C
CG A
Primary Explosive substance
CG B
Article containing a primary explosive substance and not containing two or more effective protective
features
CG C
Propellant explosive substance or other deflagrating explosive substance or article containing such explosive substance
Define Compatibility Groups D-E
CG D
Secondary detonating explosive substance or Black
Powder or article containing a secondary detonating
explosive substance, in each case without (its own)
means of initiation and without a propelling charge, or
article containing a primary explosive substance and
containing two or more effective features
CG E
Article containing a secondary detonating explosive
substance without means of initiation, with a
propelling charge
Define Compatibility Groups F-G
CG F
-Article containing a secondary detonating explosive substance with its own means of initiation, with a propelling charge or without a propelling charge (other than one containing a flammable or hypergolic liquid)
CG G
-Pyrotechnic substance, or article containing a pyrotechnic substance, or article containing both an explosive substance and an illuminating, incendiary lachrymatory or smoke producing substance
Define Compatibility Groups H-J-K
CG H
-An article containing both an explosive substance and white phosphorus
CG J
-An article containing both an explosive substance and a flammable liquid or gel
CG K
-An article containing both an explosive substance and a toxic chemical agent
Define Compatibility Groups L-N-S
CG L
-Explosive substance or article containing an explosive substance and presenting a special risk
needing isolation of each type
CG N
-Articles containing only extremely insensitive detonating substances
CG S
-Substance or article so packed or designed, that any
hazardous effects arising from accidental functioning
are confined within the package unless that package
has been degraded by fire
- What two components make up a
Hazard Classification Code?
HD (1.4) + CG (S) = HCC (1.4S)
- What is the Purpose of Package Marking? (5)
- quick correct and sufficient identification of contents.
- Provide all necessary details to assist inspection.
- Identify EO that is faulty / suspended .
- Issue of the correct nature and type
of EO. - Provide information for storage and transport.
How are External Packages painted, what type of materials?
How is removable internal packaging painted, what type of materials?
Removable inner packages
- Wooden and metal outer packages
- Overall olive drab; lustreless
- Timber or cardboard boxes do not need to be painted
-Tin plate containers, cylinders and boxes
-Overall colour of Olive Drab Lustreless or a black
protective finish
What sort of painting for Intermediate Packages ?
What type of materials are the exceptions for painting? (5)
-Wooden and metal intermediate packages
-Overall colour of olive drab lustreless or black
protective finish
#Exceptions
-Galvanised steel
-Aluminium and its alloys
-Glass fibre
-Plastics and similar material
-Fibreboard.
Mandatory Markings Outer Packages (15 by side/top)
- Quantity
- Stock Number (NSN)
- Service nomenclature
- Lot/Serial Number details
- Volume and gross weight
- Net Explosive Quantity for the package
- Proper Shipping Name
- UN Pack Code
- UN Number
- HCC Label
- DG Subsidiary Risk Label
- Operational abbreviation
- Contents label unless elsewhere on package
- FRACTION Label
- First Issue Label (EO102)
- Exposed time expired date
What are Labels used for?
Labels are often used to convey contents identification and other information on external surfaces of packages as well as internally Dangerous Goods Labels Dangerous Goods Class 1 Label Dangerous Goods Subsidiary Risk Label
What are Packer’s Labels?
What are Fraction Labels?
When closing or reclosing any package
containing EO, and a packing and repacking
label is used, it is to be affixed before sealing or
resealing, on the inside of the lid of the package
Original packages containing less than the full
quantity of stores are to have a ‘FRACTION’ label
or the word stencilled in white on the package sealing, on the inside of the lid of the package
Format of a Workmark.
Describe the Condition Codes below:
- S
- SR
- SX
S (= Serviceable) indicating that EO that has been accepted into service and is ready for fitment or use except for user performed preparation for use
SR (= Serviceable Restricted) as for Serviceable but subject to a restriction in relation to use
SX (= Serviceable Not in Service) as for Serviceable but the EO has not been accepted into Service
-EO undergoing S3 assessment or awaiting trials
Format of a Workmark Describe the Condition Codes below: -R -RR -RX
R (= Repairable) indicating that the EO can be made serviceable through authorised maintenance activity
RR (= Repairable Restricted) as for Repairable, except that EO is subject to a restriction in relation to its use
RX (= Repairable Not in Service) as for Repairable, except that EO has not been accepted into Defence service
-EO is undergoing S3 assessment or awaiting trials but has failed known inspection criteria
Format of a Workmark
Describe the Condition Codes below:
- N
- P
N (= Not Repairable) indicating that the EO is not capable of being made serviceable through authorised maintenance activity, is uneconomical to repair or is being recommended as not to be repaired,
P (= Pending) indicating that the condition of the EO is yet to be determined, or is awaiting assessment of its condition prior to allocation to one of the above Condition Codes.
Format of a Workmark. What are they (4)
Explain the following based on above:
INSP(N)/Z007/OHL/10/02
OHL/02/023
-Inspection Identification Code (IIC)
-Station Monogram
-Date of Inspection
-Form EO100 Ser No.
Code-IIC-Depot-Oct2002. Form OHL/02/023
The workmark indicates that an EO Inspector
assigned IIC Z007 recommended a change of
condition for the EO to Not Repairable at Defence
Depot Orchard Hills in October 2002. Details available on Form EO 100 Serial No
OHL/02/023
Packaging General - Describe below:
U 4A/Y52/S/96
N AUS/ADI/10001
Depicts:
Package type 4A
Inner type (if applicable)
Max weight 52 kg
Country of origin AUS
Competent authority & No ADI /10001
Front Face markings?
-Quantity
-Logistic Name
-Special feature markings
- for SAA denotes type of projectile
-Batch/Lot details including manufacturers monogram
- 001 ADI 08/96
Sub batch component model and lot detail
Left Face Markings?
- UN serial number
- Orange HCC diamond
- Subsidiary dangerous goods labels if applicable
- Class 6 / class 8
- When are fraction labels used?
When there is less than the full quantity of stores
in the ORIGINAL package.
- Definition of a LOT?
-A lot is a discrete quantity of EO or components
(that are)
- homogeneous as possible and under similar conditions of use should give uniform performance
Define a BATCH?
A batch is a discrete quantity of EO
- assembled from two or more LOTTEDcomponents (one is the primary batching component),
and under similar conditions of use should give uniform performance.
Aim/Purpose of LOTTING / 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.
Explain LOT Numbers - Empty.
Unfilled number is NOT underlined
These are details that are allocated to components at the time of manufacture before they are filled with explosives.
Stamped on the bottom of the cartridge
Explain Lot Numbers - Filled
Lot Number IS underlined
When an empty component is filled with explosives, it is allocated a Filled Lot No. by the manufacturer.
Lot Numbers - Assembled Charge. Describe below
BS 1436 GD 07-17
BS Manufacturer Monogram 1436 Propellant Lot No. GD Assemblers Monogram 07 17 Month & Year of Manufacture
Lot/s Not Known
Ammo may be formed into Local Lots provided what? (4)
- Ammo is serviceable
- Local Lot is confined to nature, type and mark or model
- No existing restriction applies
- normal production Lot quantities only
Define a Sub-Batch?
- A Sub Batch is a division of a Batch.
- It incorporates the same Lot of the 2nd-most critical component.
- It limits the size of the sub batch.
What types of Ammunition is Sub-batched?
- Fixed ammunition.
- Semi fixed ammunition.
- Separate loaded ammunition.
- Mortar ammunition.
What is the current system of Batching Australia uses for the manufacture of ammunition?
- 1969 Batching System.
What must be confirmed IOT allow Ammunition to be formed into local lots?
(LOT/s not known)
- The ammunition is serviceable.
- Each Local Lot is confined to nature, type and mark or model.
- Quantity is not to exceed normal production Lot qty.
- It is certain that no existing restriction applies.
- Compilation of Old Style USA Lot Numbers (3)
Explain the breakdown of the old US Lotting System:
ABC - 8 - 124
- Manufacturers identification symbol.
- Interfix number.
- Serial number.
- Explain the Current USA Lotting System (6)
AMC - 75 D 018 - 124B
- Manufacturers symbol one, two or three letters
- Last two digits of year of manufacture
- Letter A through M denoting month
- Lot interfix number
- Lot sequence number
- Ammunition lot suffix
Types of Ammunition / Marking Categories (6)
- Operational
- Practice
- Blank
- Dummy
- Instructional
- Experimental
Describe the following:
- Operational
- Practice
- Blank
- The filled combat store
- Usually inert filled or solid, may contain small explosive charge, or trace
- A cartridge without projectile to produce battle noise
Describe the following:
- Dummy
- Instructional
- Experimental
- Inert replica of an operational store
- An inert replica of the service ammunition, may be
sectionalised - Specific coding colour may be allocated
Methods of Identification on ammunition (8)
#Permanent markings -Overall body coding colours (Role) -Wide bands or discs identifying primary role(s) (role band) -Narrow bands denoting nature of hazard(s) (hazard -Narrow band(s) indicating tactical effect of chemical stores #Non permanent markings --Symbols and other markings indicating special features of characteristics -Identification labels, plates and tags
Methods for Permanent Markings. (5+2)
When (why) is Embossing used?
Stamped, engraved, edged, embossed, moulded
- Provide primary identification, details of manufacture of the empty store
- Embossing used where night identification is a service requirement
Methods for Non Permanent Markings. (3)
- transfer
- printing,
- printed film
- adhesive labels,
- paper labels
- metal/plastic plates or tags.
- Tags normally restricted to conveying an instruction or warning to the handler or user
What are the types of letters & numbers for Application of Markings?
Only Latin and Arabic characters (English) are used for
main identification markings
What would be the overall body colouring for the following types of projectiles under the post 1970 system?
a. Coloured smoke and WP
b. Incendiary.
c. Drill.
d. Anti Armour.
a. Coloured smoke and WP.
- Eau de nil.
b. Incendiary.
- Signal Red.
c. Drill.
- Oxford Blue.
d. Anti Armour.
- Black.
Name the items that do NOT require colour codes. (7)
SCEDLAC
- Sporting ammo
- Commercial ammo.
- Experimental ammo.
- Display models.
- Liquid propellant.
- Ammo components and demolition accessories.
- Charge Bags/Propelling Charges
What shape is used for hazard colour codes indicated on projectiles?
Bands
Role Coding Colours
- The primary role of the ammunition is to be indicated by the appropriate coding colourw
- More than one role, eg high explosive proj with armour defeating capability, different roles be indicated by combination of the appropriate colour codes
- The primary role of the ammunition is to be indicated by the appropriate coding colour
What are the Interpretations for each of these? Golden Yellow Middle Brown Light Grey Black Light Green (Eau-denil) Light red (signal red) Blue Bronze/Chrome Dark Green Silver Dark Violet
- HE
- LE
- riot control, or toxic chemical
- Armour defeating
- Screening or marking smoke
- incendiary or highly flammable
- Prac, drill
- Dummy
- Toxic chemical
- Counter Measures
- Experimental
What are weight Zone Markings for?
- Advise user that there are weight variations due to different types of fill (of the projectile)
- obtain greater accuracy due to variations in projectile weight
- Indicated by squares, or symbols, stencilled on the body of the projectile
Special Coding Rules
- Smoke Ammunition containing WP or RP is identified colour light green, and has a band in light red to indicate its incendiary hazard.
- Ammo containing mass scatterable mines marked with a circumferential band of triangular shaped figures in addition to the main identification letters or figures marked in yellow.
- marked with a circumferential band of yellow diamond shaped patches
Training Serial Number - what are the
Number Product Line Identifiers? (0-8)
0 - Extant Army EO. 1 - Close Support EO. 2 - Missiles. 3 - MC (Long Range EO). 4 - MC ( Short Range EO). 5 - Bombs and Sea Mines. 6 - PCMAD (Pyro and CMs). 7 - PCMAD (Actuated Devices). 8 - Torpedoes Product Team.
What do the following mean, IRT Research/Standardisation/Production?
XM1
M1
XM1E1
M1A1
XM1 - during research.
M1 - On standardisation.
XM1E1 - Further research.
M1A1 - In production.
What are the 2 basic ways to mark packaging?
Permanent
Non-Permanent
Name the types of labels that may be used? (9)
- DG
- Packer’s
- Fraction
- Condition status
- Contents
- Special ID
- Warning
- Tropical
- EO 047 :Warning - Damaged store”
Sealing types? Whom do they indicate?
Blue - Red - Orange - Green - Black -
Blue - ADI. Red - Inspectors. Orange - Proof. Green - Army. Black - Deployed off-shore.
What are the maximum lot sizes for Propellant:
- Double based - Single based
5,000 to 40,000 lbs
100,000
Regarding the US Lotting system, When is the Interfix number changed?
- Variation in the manufacturing Process.
- Variation in the ammunition design…
- serial number exceeds 999
