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Ammunition Flashcards

1
Q

The basic function of any weapon is:

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to deliver a destructive force on an enemy target

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2
Q

Since each type of target presents a different physical destruction problem, a variety of general and special purpose ammunitions are required so that each target may be attacked with __________ ____________

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maximum effectiveness

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3
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Targets of today, to name a few, include:

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military bases
factories
bridges
ships
tanks
missile launching sites
artillery emplacements 
fortifications
troop concentrations
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4
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Every cartridge, projectile, and round is developed with:

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a specific purpose in mind

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5
Q

A _________ ____________ of ammunition classification, types and specifications is vital to an understanding of the capabilities of the modern weaponry you may encounter as a US Air Force Special Missions Aviator

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general knowledge

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6
Q

Terms when referring to ammunition are:

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Caliber
Cartridge (shell or case)
Fuze
Projectile

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7
Q

The diameter of the inside of the barrel

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Caliber

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8
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Caliber is measured in :

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inches or hundredths of an inch or in millimeters

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9
Q

The three categories ammunition is classified into:

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Light
Medium
Heavy

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10
Q

What is Light ammunition

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anything less than 20mm

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11
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Medium ammunition

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20mm-100mm

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12
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Heavy ammunition

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anything greater than 100mm

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13
Q

Packages the bullet, gunpowder, and primer into a single case made to fit the chamber of a barrel

A

Cartridge

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14
Q

The cartridge seals the firing chamber is all directions except ________ _____ ________

A

down the bore

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15
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Mechanical or electrical detonating device for setting off the bursting charge of a projectile

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Fuze

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16
Q

A fuze is often used in _________ __________ _________

A

large caliber projectiles

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17
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Any object projected through the air by the application of some force

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projectile

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18
Q

Modern projectiles are designed for maximum __________ and minimum _____ ___________ to flight

A

stability

air resistance

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19
Q

A bullet encased in a copper coated steel or gilding metal jacket

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Full Metal Jacket

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20
Q

Full metal jacket helps prevent ___________ to the gun barrel

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damage

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21
Q

A full metal jacket reduces _________ of the bullet, reducing misfires

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deformation

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22
Q

Full metal jacket is designed to stop the bullet from ___________ within its target

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fragmenting

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23
Q

Full metal jacket ammunition is acceptable for military use by the countries that signed the _________ _________ ____ ______, which prohibits the use of hollow point or expanding bullets in war between the countries which signed the agreement

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Hague Convention of 1899

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24
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The curved portion of a projectile between the “fuze well” and the bourrelet

A

ogive

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25
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The forward bearing surface of a projectile that is machined to a fine finish to reduce friction and minimize wear of the gun

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bourrelet

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26
Q

The ____________ centers the forward part of the projectile in the tube and bears on the lands of the tube

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bourrelet

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27
Q

When the projectile travels through the bore, only the _________ and the ___________ _______ of the projectile bear on the lands of the tube

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bourrelet

rotating band

28
Q

In small projectiles the entire body forward of the rotating band may be finished to _________ ________

A

bourrelet diameter

29
Q

Cylindrical portion of the projectile between the bourrelet and the rotating band

30
Q

The ______ contains most of the projectile filler

31
Q

The ___________ _______ seals the bore, imparts rotation (spin), and positions and centers the rear end of the projectile

A

Rotating band

32
Q

The portion of the projectile below the rotating band

33
Q

The base type may be _______ or________ _______

A

square

boat tailed

34
Q

The most common type of base type

A

boat tailed

35
Q

Small pyrotechnic charge in the base, Ignited upon firing, the composition burns very brightly, making the projectile visible to the naked eye

36
Q

Advantage of a tracer: it enables to shooter to follow the bullet _________ relative to the target in order to make corrections to his aim and can direct fire at a given target because it is _________ to other combatants

A

trajectory

visible

37
Q

Disadvantage of a tracer: they __________ the shooter’s position, the tracer path leads back to its source

38
Q

A metal cover that is crimped, caulked or welded to the base of the projectile

A

Base plate

39
Q

The ________ __________ prevents gases of the propelling charge from coming in contact with the explosive filler

A

base plate

40
Q

M240 and GAU-2C uses standard _____mm NATO ammunition

41
Q

GAU-18 and GAU-21 uses standard _____ caliber NATO ammunition

42
Q

For use in marksmanship training and against and light material targets

A

Ball ammunition

43
Q

Identification of ball ammunition

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Unpainted tip

44
Q

Permits visual observation of bullet’s trajectory to the point of tracer burnout or impact

A

Tracer ammunition

45
Q

7.62 mm tracer ammunition identification

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Orange, red or maroon painted tip

46
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.50 Cal tracer ammunition identification

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Orange, red, brown or purple painted tip

47
Q

Tracer cartridge that is invisible when viewed with the naked eye but is visible when viewed through NVGs. Does not cause visual interference of night vision devices

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Dim Tracer

48
Q

Dim tracer ammunition identification

A

Violet painted tip

49
Q

Utilizes a Tungsten core within the jacketed bullet to enhance armor penetration capabilities against lightly armored vehicles and fortifications

A

Armor piercing ammunition

50
Q

Armor piercing ammunition identification

A

Black painted tip

51
Q

Designed to ignite flammable materials after impact. The immense heat created by friction at impact will ignite a slow burning chemical incased inside the bullet. The bullet itself does not explode

A

Incendiary ammunition

52
Q

Incendiary ammunition identification

A

Blue or light blue painted tip

53
Q

For armor piercing effects combined with fire producing (incendiary) effects

A

Armor Piercing-Incendiary ammunition

54
Q

Armor Piercing-Incendiary ammunition identification

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Silver, gray or aluminum painted tip

55
Q

Permits observation of projectiles trajectory to the point of tracer burnout or point of impact. Also used for armor piercing, incendiary effects and signaling

A

Armor Piercing-Incendiary-Tracer

56
Q

Armor Piercing-Incendiary-Tracer ammunition identification

A

Red over gray painted tip

57
Q

For use during training when simulated live fire is desired

58
Q

Blank ammunition identification

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No bullet present, tip of cartridge is crimped or capped

59
Q

For training (completely inert)

60
Q

Dummy Identification

A

Unpainted tip and holes drilled in cartridge casing

61
Q

Ammunition hazards

A

heat
friction
percussion

62
Q

Explosive elements in primers and fuzes are particularly sensitive to ______ and ______ ___________

A

shock

high temperatures

63
Q

Ensure equipment requirements for aircraft ammunition handling includes:

A

Two 150 lb. fire extinguisher or its equivalent

64
Q

In case of fire:

A

Notify the Aircraft Commander and crew
Notify the fire department
Fight fire and remove munitions if possible
All non-essential personnel will withdraw to 2,500 feet

65
Q

Crew members fighting the fire will withdraw ________ when fire envelopes munitions or after arrival of fie fighters

66
Q

When Net Explosive Weight exceeds 500 lbs 105HEon board, withdraw to _________

67
Q

In regards to dropped munitions, ________ to munitions’ personnel immediately

SMA (30 decks)

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