Ammo Flashcards
What are the parts of a round?
Fuze
Projectile
Propelling charge
Primer
What are the roles of the driving band
Impart spin for stabilization
Provide obitration
Centers the Projectile in the barrel
Holds projectile at all angles
Provide resistance to ensure pressure
What are the classifications according to use
Service
Practice
Dummy
Blank
What are the classifications according to assembly?
Fixed
Semi Fixed
Separate Loading
What are the methods of marking?
Colour marking
Stencils
Stampings
Labels and tags
What are the purposes of painting
Quick and accurate identification at all time
Prevent rust
For camouflage
What does yellow mean ?
High explosive
What does brown mean?
Low explosive
What does black mean?
Armour defeating
What does blue mean?
Practice
What does white mean?
Illuminate
What does light green mean?
Smoke
What does light red mean?
Incendiary
What does green mean?
Chemical Agent
What does red mean?
Chemical harassment
What does bronze mean?
Dummy
What does grey mean?
Chemical
What does dark blue mean?
Inert
What does aluminum mean?
Counter-measures
What are the keys to care in the field?
Avoid rough handling
Keep clean and free of dust
Protect from moisture
Protect from direct sunlight
Protect from extreme heat
Adequate ventilation
Consult Ammo tech
Where do we find the lot number
Round
Tube
Projectile
Case
What is an artillery fuze
Artillery fuze is a device used with a projectile to cause it to function at the time and under the circumstances it is used for
What’s MACS
Modular
Artillery
Charge
System
What are the kinds of fuzes and which one is used for what kind of round
Igniferous : illumination and smoke
Disruptive: HE and HESH
What are the settings of a fuze
Time
Impact
Proximity
What’s special about the HESH round?
Its fuze is at the bottom of the round
