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1
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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
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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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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
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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
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Terms when referring to ammunition are:

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Caliber
Cartridge (shell or case)
Fuze
Projectile

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7
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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
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The three categories ammunition is classified into:

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Light
Medium
Heavy

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10
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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
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Packages the bullet, gunpowder, and primer into a single case made to fit the chamber of a barrel

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Cartridge

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14
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The cartridge seals the firing chamber is all directions except ________ _____ ________

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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
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A fuze is often used in _________ __________ _________

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

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stability

air resistance

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19
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A bullet encased in a copper coated steel or gilding metal jacket

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Full Metal Jacket

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20
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Full metal jacket helps prevent ___________ to the gun barrel

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damage

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21
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A full metal jacket reduces _________ of the bullet, reducing misfires

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deformation

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22
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Full metal jacket is designed to stop the bullet from ___________ within its target

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fragmenting

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23
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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

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ogive

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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
bourrelet
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The ____________ centers the forward part of the projectile in the tube and bears on the lands of the tube
bourrelet
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When the projectile travels through the bore, only the _________ and the ___________ _______ of the projectile bear on the lands of the tube
bourrelet | rotating band
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In small projectiles the entire body forward of the rotating band may be finished to _________ ________
bourrelet diameter
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Cylindrical portion of the projectile between the bourrelet and the rotating band
Body
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The ______ contains most of the projectile filler
body
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The ___________ _______ seals the bore, imparts rotation (spin), and positions and centers the rear end of the projectile
Rotating band
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The portion of the projectile below the rotating band
base
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The base type may be _______ or________ _______
square | boat tailed
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The most common type of base type
boat tailed
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Small pyrotechnic charge in the base, Ignited upon firing, the composition burns very brightly, making the projectile visible to the naked eye
tracer
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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
trajectory | visible
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Disadvantage of a tracer: they __________ the shooter's position, the tracer path leads back to its source
betray
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A metal cover that is crimped, caulked or welded to the base of the projectile
Base plate
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The ________ __________ prevents gases of the propelling charge from coming in contact with the explosive filler
base plate
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M240 and GAU-2C uses standard _____mm NATO ammunition
7.62
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GAU-18 and GAU-21 uses standard _____ caliber NATO ammunition
50
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For use in marksmanship training and against and light material targets
Ball ammunition
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Identification of ball ammunition
Unpainted tip
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Permits visual observation of bullet's trajectory to the point of tracer burnout or impact
Tracer ammunition
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7.62 mm tracer ammunition identification
Orange, red or maroon painted tip
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.50 Cal tracer ammunition identification
Orange, red, brown or purple painted tip
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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
Dim Tracer
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Dim tracer ammunition identification
Violet painted tip
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Utilizes a Tungsten core within the jacketed bullet to enhance armor penetration capabilities against lightly armored vehicles and fortifications
Armor piercing ammunition
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Armor piercing ammunition identification
Black painted tip
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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
Incendiary ammunition
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Incendiary ammunition identification
Blue or light blue painted tip
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For armor piercing effects combined with fire producing (incendiary) effects
Armor Piercing-Incendiary ammunition
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Armor Piercing-Incendiary ammunition identification
Silver, gray or aluminum painted tip
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Permits observation of projectiles trajectory to the point of tracer burnout or point of impact. Also used for armor piercing, incendiary effects and signaling
Armor Piercing-Incendiary-Tracer
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Armor Piercing-Incendiary-Tracer ammunition identification
Red over gray painted tip
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For use during training when simulated live fire is desired
Blank
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Blank ammunition identification
No bullet present, tip of cartridge is crimped or capped
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For training (completely inert)
Dummy
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Dummy Identification
Unpainted tip and holes drilled in cartridge casing
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Ammunition hazards
heat friction percussion
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Explosive elements in primers and fuzes are particularly sensitive to ______ and ______ ___________
shock | high temperatures
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Ensure equipment requirements for aircraft ammunition handling includes:
Two 150 lb. fire extinguisher or its equivalent
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In case of fire:
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
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Crew members fighting the fire will withdraw ________ when fire envelopes munitions or after arrival of fie fighters
2,500 ft
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When Net Explosive Weight exceeds 500 lbs 105HEon board, withdraw to _________
4,000 ft
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In regards to dropped munitions, ________ to munitions' personnel immediately
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