Ammunition Storage And Handling Ashore Flashcards
What type of magazine is made from concrete and is shaped like a beehive or dome
Corbetta
The ESQD hazard classification system contained a total of how many classes of hazardous materials
Nine
What storage compatibility group are detonators and similar initiating devices not containing two or more effective protective features
Group B
There are a total of how many storage compatibility groups
13
Items containing WP or plasticized WO are in what storage compatibility group
Group H
The storage compatibility groups assigned to ammunition and explosives are approved by what command
NOSSA
Magazine symbol hazard placards are used for which of the following purposes
To help firefighters determine the types of equipment and procedures to use
What are ammunition storage and handling facilities of advanced bases identified as
Ammunition Supply Points
Each advance base should have at least how many magazines or storage areas
Two
At an advanced base , ammunition modification should be performed in what area
The renovation area
At an advanced base , the disposal area should be what minimum distance from the nearest ammunition storage site
1,800 feet
Personnel engaged in operations that involve ammunition , explosives , and similar hazardous materials must meet which of the following criteria
Be trained , qualified , and certified as physically qualified by a physician
The mast-type system and the overhead wire system are what type of lightening protection systems
Primary
For specific requirements regarding posting , fencing , unguarded facilities , unguarded vehicles , emergency events , and security systems , you should refer to which of the following instructions
OPNAVINST 5530.13
A regularly scheduled magazine area inspection is conducted for which of the following reasons
All answers are correct
A. To ensure firebreaks are maintained
B. To ensure fire protection equipment is available and serviceable
C. To ensure roads are in good and useable condition
For detailed instructions on shipping , receiving , and reporting ammunition shipments , you should refer to which of the following NAVSEAS publications
SW020-AG-SAF-010
Magazines ashore are designated according to their intended use . There are high explosive magazines , ready service magazines , and what other magazines
Smokeless powder magazines
Don shore activities should not store any ammunition and explosives that is in excess of their ammunition stowage _______
Allowance
Service ammunition is intended for what use
Operational
What are the interior floor dimensions of a key point magazine
6 feet by 8 feet 6 inches
AO’s are primarily involved with what class hazard classification
Class 1
ammunition storage ashore applies to the storage of explosives , ammunition , and ammunition components in how many different types of environments and operational conditions
two
the sage storage of ammunition and explosives at DON shore activities , including tenant activities (Coast Guard , Federal Bureau of Investigation , etc.) , regardless of ammunition and explosive ownership , is under the cognizance of what
NOSSA(naval ordnance safety and security activity )
DON shore activities should not store ammunition and explosives that is in excess to their ammunition storage allowance or to their research , development, testing , or manufacturing needs , unless specifically directed to do so , in writing by the inventory control points or by the designated what
disposition authority (DDA)
what flag should be prominently displayed by all ships and craft engaged in ammunition and explosives loading and unloading operations
bravo
ammunition intended for operational use is classified as what type of ammunition
service
what is ammunition and components that contain no explosive material
inert
what is the application of the final body coating to ammunition, ammunition components , or ammunition containers by authorized activities
painting
what ammunition color code is used to identify high explosives
yellow
what ammunition color code is used to identify rocket motors , JATOs , or low explosive items or components
brown
what ammunition color code is used to identify ammunition that contains irritant or toxic agents when used as an overall body color except for underwater ordnance
gray
what ammunition color code is used to identify countermeasure ammunition
silver/aluminum
what ammunition color code is used to identify armor defeating ammunition
black
what ammunition color code is used to identify screening or marking smoke ammunition
light green
what ammunition color code is used to identify incendiary ammunition or indicates the presence of highly flammable material for producing damage by fire
light red
what ammunition color code is used to identify ammunition used for tracking or recovery such as underwater mines and torpedoes
orange
what is the application of colored spots , bands , or symbols on ammunition , ammunition components , or ammunition containers
marking
lettering is put on ammunition by die stamping , stenciling , dealing , etching , or what other method
rubber stamping
the department of defense identification code (DODIC) is a how many digit code assigned by the defense logistics information service center (DLISC) or Naval operational logistics support center (NOLSC)
four
what is quantity of ammunition assembled from uniform components under similar conditions
ammunition lot
what designs and designates all magazines or storage areas
NAVSEASYSCOM
magazines are classified depending on their designs or construction as above ground , arch-type (igloo) , box type , earth covered , or what else
barricaded
what type of magazine is earth covered and arch shaped with a prefabricated concrete construction
keyport
what type of magazine is of concrete construction and is similar to the keyport type , but is shaped like a beehive or dome
corbetta
what type of magazine is a tunnel or cave
gallery
the DOD uses what classification system for dangerous materials to identify the hazardous characteristics of ammunition and explosives
UNO
the UNO classification system contains how many hazard classes
nine
ammunition and explosives that are considered mass detonating hazards are what hazard c/d
class 1 , division 1
ammunition and explosives are designed to a storage compatibility group (SCG) when they can be stored together without significantly increasing either the probability of an accident — or for a given quantity — the magnitude of the effects from such an accident . how many groups have been established
thirteen
the magazine designator is a how many group symbol , composed of numbers and letters
three
what is the first number of the magazine designator symbol
magazine group number
what symbols represent the type of agent being stored or processed
hazard
a posted symbol should be situated so it is visible during daylight from a distance of how many feet
500
what is the general term for a temporary base that is in or near a coward area outside the zone of the interior
advanced base
what is normally established to facilitate the through-put for all Class V (ammunition) material received into the area responsible for consolidation and redeployment of this material
ASP
provide how many or more magazine or storage areas for each advance base
two
a demolition area is used for destroying unserviceable ammunition and explosives . this area may be selected within the confines of the ASP provided that it is a minimum of 1,800 feet from any stored ammunition and explosives and how many feet from any other component areas
2,340
commercial shipping containers used for ammunition storage will be considered an above ground magazine unless how many feet of earth cover can be maintained over the entire container to qualify it as an ECM
2
each FSU is limited to a maximum of how many short tons with spacing between units established by OP 5 volume 3
400
each stack within an FSU is limited to a maximum of how many short tons
20
stacks within an FSU must be separated by a minimum of how many feet
50
what is that part of the lightening protection system designed to provide a primary attachment point for a lightning strike
air termination system
the best method to protect extremely sensitive operations from all sources of electromagnetic radiation (not just lightning) is to enclose the operations or facility inside of a what
faraday cage
lightning protection system down conductors shall meet the minimum requirements of what
NEPA 780
the majority of the ordnance items in the naval inventory today has been designed to withstand high temperatures in the range of what
130 to 160 degrees F
studies have indicated that the temperature within conventional ordnance storage magazines seldom exceeds what
105 degrees
what contains the general information needed for personnel to safely perform the duties required when shipping ordnance material
NAVSEA SW020-AG-SAF-010
for military personnel to qualify as explosives drivers special duty physical examination is required every five years until what age , and annually thereafter
50
explosive drivers must be 18 years of age or older to operate motor vehicles transporting AE on station , and shall be how many years of age or older for off station operations
21
what provides in depth guidance on the Navy’s explosives safety training program
NAVSEA OP 5 Volume 1
if a ship is expected to remain in the yard for less than how many weeks , the ship of foods , as a minimum, all ammunition or explosives that can’t be stowed in a sprinkler-protected or floodable spaces
6
