AT SGT EO Marking Flashcards
What do the parts of the 7 numbers on Ammunition Serial Numbers mean?
First 5 TSN (training serial number
Next 1 Model Number
Next 1 Packaging type
What is the first letter in equipment designations stand for?
L British
M US
F Australian
How is the designation name for ammunition made up (4 elements)?
Basic Name
Modifier
Additional Modifier
Model Number
Expand the follow and how many numbers make them up.
NSN
NSC
NIIN
NSN - NATO stock number 13 numbers
NSC - National supply classification 4 at front of NSN
NIIN - National item identification number 9 numbers
What is the country of origin location on NIIN?
First 2 characters
66 = Australian
What is the first number of a training serial number (TSN) and what does it mean?
It identifies the type of EO
0 - Extant Army EO - anything
1 - Bombs and close support
2 - Missiles
3 - MC (long range)
4 - MC (short range)
5 - Bombs & Close support (bombs and sea mines)
6 PCMAD (Pyros and CMs)
7 PCMAD (Actuated Device)
8 Torpedoes Product team
What are the topic number designations?
10 Descriptive data
21 Surveillance plans
24 Lifting data
25 Packaging data
31 Explosive ordnance disposal
36 Non destructive inspection
Define compatibility group B
Articles containing primary explosive and not containing two or more effective protective features.
Define compatibility group C
Propellant explosive substance or other deflagrating substance or article that contains such an explosive substance.
Define compatibility group D
Secondary explosive detonating substance or black powder or article containing secondary detonating explosive substance, in each case without a means of initiation and without a propelling charge, or an article containing a primary explosive substance and contains 2 or more effective protective features.
Define compatibility group E
Article containing a secondary detonating explosive substance, without it’s own means of initiation, with a propelling charge (other than a flammable liquid or gel or hypergolic liquids)
Define compatibility group F
Article containing a secondary detonating substance with it’s own means of initiation, with a propelling charge (other than a flammable liquid or gel or hypergolic liquid) or without a propelling charge.
Define compatibility group H
Article containing both an explosive substance and WP
Define compatibility group S
Substance or article so packed or designated that any hazardous effects arriving from accidental functioning are confined within the package unless that package has been degraded by fire.
What is a hazard division?
Indicates the hazard that can be expected in the event of a fire, explosion or related event
Define Hazard Division 1.1 and what could occur in an incident?
Substances and articles which have a mass explosion hazard.
Severe structural damage to structures in the immediate neighbourhood. Blast, heavy and high velocity fragments are the major hazards.
Define hazard division 1.2 and what could occur in an incident?
1.2 Substances and articles which have a projection hazard but not a mass explosion hazard.
Items burning and exploding a few at a time. Fragments, firebrands and unexploded items may be projected in considerable numbers and may explode on impact propagating the fire/explosion
Define 1.2.1 and 1.2.2 (They are not UN recognised codes)
1.2.1 munitions that contain a high explosive charge and may also contain a propelling or pyrotechnic charge with an individual NEQ >0.73kg
1.2.2 munitions that contain a high explosive charge and may also contain a propelling or pyrotechnic charge with an individual NEQ =<0.73kg
Define hazard division 1.3 and what could occur in an incident?
Substances or articles which have a fire hazard and either a minor explosion hazard or minor projection hazard but not a mass explosion hazard.
Some items will burn with great violence, intense heat as a mass fire hazard and others sporadically. Large burning clumps, firebrands and burning packaging may be projected from an explosion but not usually dangerous kinetic fragments.
Define 1.3.3 and 1.3.4 (They are not UN recognised codes)
1.3.3 producing a mass fire effect. Items such as bulk propellant producing fireballs with projected burning fragments and intense heat which can be channelled by structures.
1.3.4 not producing a mass fire effect. Items may produce similar but more moderate effects compared to 1.3.3.
Define hazard division 1.4 and what could occur in an incident?
Substances and articles which present no significant hazard.
Only a small hazard in an incident with effects largely contained within the packaging with no appreciable sized fragments being projected. Items should not contribute to any fire and an external fire will no function all the components. Generally packed as 1.4S.
What makes up a Hazard Classification Code (HCC)?
Hazard division + Compatibility group
1.4S
1.1E
List the dangerous goods classes.
1 - Explosives
2 - Gases
3 - Flammable liquids
4 - Flammable solids
4.1 - flamable solids (matches)
4.2 - Liable to spontaneously conbust
4.3 - Emits flamable gases when wet
5 - Oxidising substances and organic peroxides
5.1 - Oxidising Substance
5.2 - Oxdisaing organic peroxide
6 - Poisonous and infectious substances
6.1 - Poisonous substance
6.2 - Infectious substance
7 - Radioactive substances
8 - Corrosives
9 - Miscellaneous dangerous goods
What is a lot?
A discrete quantity of EO or components that are as homogeneous as possible and under similar conditions of use may be expected to give uniform performance.
What is a batch?
A discrete quantity of EO that is assembled from two or more lotted components (one of which will be the primary batching component), and under similar conditions of use, may be expected to give uniform performance.
List 15 mandatory markings on EO containers
UN number
HCC label
UN shipping name
Quantity
Logistical name
NSN
Lot/Serial numbers
NEQ
Volume and gross weight
Operational abbreviation
Contents label unless elsewhere on package
Fraction label
First issue label (EO102)
DG subsidiary risk label
Exposed time expired date
What markings are on the front face of EO container?
Quantity
Logistical name
Special feature markings
NSN
Lot/Batch numbers
What markings are on the left face of EO container (hinge side)?
UN number
Orange HCC label
Subsidiary DG labels
What markings are on the right hand face of EO container?
Gross weight
Volume
NEQ
What markings are on the rear face of EO container?
Proper shipping name
Contractors seal if required
Identification details (UN) package details
What markings are on the top face of EO container?
Operational name / Logistics name if non-operational
Technical restrictive marking
Firing temperature limits
Inspection markings
When and how are fraction labels used?
ORIGINAL packaging containing a fraction must have a “FRACTION” label or the word stencilled in white on package
What do these condition codes mean?
S
SR
SX
R
RR
RX
N
P
S Serviceable
SR Serviceable Restricted
SX Serviceable Experimental
R Repairable
RR Repairable Restricted
RX Repairable Experimental
N Not Repairable
P Pending
How do you recognise if a number is a Lot or Batch?
Lot number is listed first and batch lot follows with first numbers underlined
list 4 reasons we need quick, correct identification of EO container contents?
Provide all details for inspections
Identify faulty/suspect EO
Ensure the correct issue of EO to users (double)
Sufficient information for transport and storage (double)
List 5 reasons markings are applied to EO store and their packages?
Provide all necessary manufacturing and filling details
Issue of correct nature and type
User can identify nature, function and type under all conditions
Information for storage and transport
Protection against corrosion, damage
List 8 methods of identification
Permanent marking
Overall body colour
Wide bands or discs (primary role)
Narrow bands (hazard band)
Narrow band (effect of chemical stores)
Non-permanent markings
Symbols and other markings
Identification labels, plates, tags
What is the purpose of bands painted on EO?
Wide bands or discs (primary role)
Narrow bands (hazard band)
Narrow band (effect of chemical stores)
What are the 2 main types of markings?
Permanent
Non-permanent
List 7 exceptions to colour coding standards
Propelling charges
Experimental ammunition
Sporting ammunition
Commercial explosives
Display models
Liquid propellants
Components and demolition accessories
AP - Black
API - Silver
Incendiary - Blue
Observing - Yellow
Tracer - Red
Ball - Uncoloured
What 3 reasons are there for weight zone markings in artillery projectiles?
Advise user of weight variations due to different fills
Obtain greater accuracy with known variations in weight
Indicated by squares or symbols stencilled on projectile
What is the 7 embossing marks for illumination?
Red
Green
Yellow
White
Signal success
Parachute illumination
1” illumination cartridge
What are 5 aims of lotting?
ID a qty of EO which should give uniform performance
Reduce manufacturer risk of large scale rejection or warranty claims
Facilitate the tracing, ID of life expired EO and unsatisfactory performance
ID a definite qty for results of surveillance can be representative
Facilitate establishment of records
3 packing rules with in relation to lotting?
One lot per outer package
Fraction marked - should only be one per lot
Exceptions are DMEO, IEDD % EDD kits
What 4 items of EO is sub-batched?
Fixed
Semi-fixed
Separate
Mortar
What is the current system of batching in Australia?
1969 Batching System
What 4 things must be assured to generate a local lot?
Ammunition must be serviceable
Each local lot confined to nature, type, and mark/model
Qty not exceed production lot qty
Certain no existing restrictions on EO
How is the old US lotting system laid out?
Basic Id symbol from manufacturer- Interface no. - Serial no
What is the new US lot system layout?
ABD-75 D 018-123 B
Manufacturers ID sysbol
Year
Month
Lot Interface
Lot sequence
Ammo suffix (mod)
