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