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1
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Why know improvised explosives?

A

-Reduce signature-For procurement of explosives-In conduct of sabotage and subversion

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2
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Define a chemical explosion.

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A very rapid, self-propagating, Energy Releasing decomposition, releasing high volumes of highly heated gasses that exert pressure.

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3
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What does DDT stand for and what does it mean?

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Deflagration to Detonation Transition, when a burn turns into a boom.

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4
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Black smoke?

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Lacking oxygen

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5
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Colorless smoke?

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1:1 ratio, balanced

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6
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Reddish orange or white smoke?

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Too much oxygen

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7
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Define HME

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An explosive that is not produced by conventional military or commercial manufacturing methods.

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8
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Define hygroscopic

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The ability of a substance to absorb water

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9
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Define Phlegmatize

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To reduce the sensitivity of an explosive.

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10
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Define precipitate

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An insoluble solid that is formed during a chemical reaction in solution.

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11
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Define Nitration

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A process of the introduction of a nitro group into a compound

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12
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Define slurry

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A mixture of insoluble matter

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13
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Define TNT equilivence

A

Another word for RE factor

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14
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What is energetic material?

A

An explosive

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15
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Define hyperbolic mixture

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An oxidizing agent and a fuel that ignite instantly upon contact

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16
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Define sublimation

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A process where a solid is converted directly to a gas and back to a solid(TATP->DATP)

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17
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What is tinder?

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Makes chemicals more sensitive to ignition

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18
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Three criteria to make and employ HME

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AccessKnowledgeOpportunity

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19
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Define MSDS

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Material Safety Data Sheet

20
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Where in MSDS is emergency contact info?

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Section 1

21
Q

Colors and meanings of the fire diamond?

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Red- FlamabilityYellow- InstabilityBlue- Health hazardsWhite- Special fire fighting measures/hazards

22
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Name five HME Primary’s

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Triacetone triperoxide (TATP)HMTD (Hexamine…)Lead AzideMethyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide (MEKP)Mercury FulminateSilver Fulminate, Azide and AcetylideLead PicrateLead Styphnate

23
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What goes into TATP

A

AcetoneHydrogen Peroxide (18%)Sulfuric Acid

24
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Improvised TATP ingredients?

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Acetone, soft swim (HP, 18%), liquid fire(SA)

25
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Ingredients of HMTD

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Hexamethylene Triperoxide Diamine,Hexamine, HP, Citrix Acid

26
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Exothermic?

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Sheds heat

27
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Endothermic?

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Develops heat

28
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HMTD temp must not exceed:

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35 degrees Celsius

29
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Name 6 secondary explosives

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PETNETNRDXNGEGDNUrea NitrateNitromethanePoor mans C4(Potassium Chlorate and Sugar)FOX mixtures

30
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What is the most efficient use of nitric acid?

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PETN

31
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What makes RDX?

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Nitric Acid and Hexamine,But it’s a poor use of NA

32
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What is HME sensitive to?

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HeatShockPressureFrictionElectrostatic discharge

33
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Field ID of HP?

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-Drip onto rust and watch for fizzing-Add a few drops of chlorine bleach and watch for vigorous fizzing

34
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Field ID of NA?

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Drip some on copper and watch for red fumes

35
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Field ID of AN?

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Soluble in water and gets cold when dissolved

36
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Field ID of Sulfuric Acid

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Turns paper blackMakes water hot

37
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Field disposal of precursors?

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Dilution is the Solution to Pollution. Wash it away.

38
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Define an incendiary system

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A group of components assembled to start a fire

39
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Easy incendiary igniter?

A

Potassium Chlorate and sugar, 3:2 by volume

40
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Nitrate Black Powder?

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Potassium Nitrate, Charcoal, Sulfur6:4:1

41
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Incendiary main charge?

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Sawdust/WaxFerric Iron Oxide/AL powderAlice Mix (AL Powder, Plaster of Paris, Water; 3:5:4 by volumes, 1:1:1 by weight)

42
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Chemical fire bottle?

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3/4 full of Gas,Full remaining with NA, AAA(!!)Cap tightly. Will get hot, just let it vent.NeutralizePrep igniter (pref. Potassium chlor., sugar)Place igniter in package secured to bottleThrow

43
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Molotov cocktail?

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1/3 oil, 2/3 gas, cloth, tip, light, sidearm

44
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Who gives authorization to lay booby traps?

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Army level or higher commanders

45
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What must booby traps be recorded on?

A

DA 1355-1-R

46
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Components of a booby trap

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InitiatorBoosterMain charge

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