EO Markings Flashcards
Ammunition can be formed into local lots: what must be assured?
the ammunition is serviceable
Each Local Lot is confined to nature, type and
mark or model.
Quantity is not to exceed normal production
Lot qty.
It is certain that no existing restriction applies.
Ammunition Serial Number (ASN)
Two Parts:
Five character Prefix which utilises the current (TSN).
Two character suffix which denotes;
Model Number.
Packaging method.
CG A:
Primary Explosive Substance.
CG B:
Article containing a primary explosive substance and
not containing two or more effective protective
features e.g. Detonators.
CG C:
Propellant explosive substance or other deflagrating
explosive substance or article containing such
explosive substance e.g. Pyrotechnics.
CG D:
Secondary detonating explosive substance or Black
Powder or article containing a secondary detonating
explosive substance, in each case without (its own)
means of initiation and without a propelling charge, or
article containing a primary explosive substance and
containing two or more effective features.
CG E:
Article containing a secondary detonating explosive
substance without means of initiation, with a
propelling charge.
CG F:
Article containing a secondary detonating explosive
substance with its own means of initiation, with a
propelling charge (other than one containing a
flammable or hypergolic liquid) or without a propelling
charge.
CG G:
Pyrotechnic substance, or article containing a
pyrotechnic substance, or article containing both an
explosive substance and an illuminating, incendiary
lachrymatory or smoke producing substance.
CG H:
An article containing both an explosive substance and white phosphorus.
CG J:
An article containing both an explosive substance and
a flammable liquid or gel.
CG K:
An article containing both an explosive substance and
a toxic chemical agent.
CG L:
Explosive substance or article containing an
explosive substance and presenting a special risk
needing isolation of each type.
CG Mixing Table
CG N:
Articles containing only extremely insensitive
detonating substances.
CG S:
Substance or article so packed or designed than any
hazardous effects arising from accidental functioning
are confined within the package unless that package
has been degraded by fire e.g. SAA.
DEOP Library Topics
TOPIC 010 DESCRIPTIVE DATA.
TOPIC 021 SURVEILLANCE PLANS.
TOPIC 024 LIFING DATA.
TOPIC 025 PACKAGING DATA.
TOPIC 031 EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL.
TOPIC 036 NON DESTRUCTIVE INSPECTION.
Experimental Development Codes
XM1:
During research.
M1:
On standardisation.
XM1E1:
Further research.
M1A1:
When put into production.
Fraction Labels:
Original packages containing less than the full
quantity of stores are to have a ‘FRACTION’ label
or the word stencilled in white on the package.
Front Face
Quantity.
Logistic Name.
Special feature markings:
For SAA denotes type of projectile.
Batch/Lot details including manufacturers
monogram: 001 ADI 08/96
Sub batch component model and lot detail.
HD 1.1
Blast
Contains ammunition which presents a mass explosion
hazard, which will produce severe structural damage to
surrounding buildings in the immediate neighbourhood.
The severity of the damage is dependent upon the
quantity of explosives involved and the distance of the
buildings from the explosion site.
Blast and high velocity fragments are the major hazards
although there may be a danger from heavy fragments
propelled from the structure in which the explosion
occurs.
HD 1.2 Projection Effects
Contains ammunition which has a projection hazard
but not a mass explosion hazard.
The explosion will result in items burning and exploding
a few at a time. Fragments, firebrands and
unexploded items may be projected in considerable
numbers, some of which may explode on impact and
so propagate fire, and/or explosion.
Blast effects will be limited to the immediate vicinity of
the exposed site.
HD 1.2 Subdivisions
HD 1.2.1
HD 1.2.1 comprises those munitions that contain a
high explosive charge and may also contain a
propelling or pyrotechnic charge. These items will have
an individual NEQ greater than 0.73kg.
HD 1.2.2
HD 1.2.2 comprises those munitions that contain a
high explosive charge and may also contain a
propelling or pyrotechnic charge. These munitions will
have an individual NEQ equal to or less than 0.73kg.
HD 1.3.3 Producing a mass fire effect.
Consists of the more hazardous items of HD 1.3 and are
more likely to be bulk packed gun propellants which
produce a fireball with intense radiant heat, firebrands
and some fragments.
The firebrands may be only small glowing particles of
packaging materials but sometimes there may be
massive fiery chunks of burning propellant.
Ammunition that gives rise to considerable radiant heat.
HD 1.3.4 Not producing a mass fire effect.
Consists of the less hazardous items of HD 1.3 that
produce a moderate fire with moderate projections
and firebrands.
HD 1.3
Fire and Radiant Heat
Contains ammunition which has a fire hazard and either
a minor blast hazard or a minor projection hazard or
both, but not a mass explosion hazard.
Items in this division may explode but do not usually
form dangerous fragments. Firebrands and burning
containers may be projected.
It includes some items which burn with great violence
and intense heat emitting considerable thermal radiation
(mass fire hazard) and others which burn sporadically.
Left Hand Face
-UN number.
-Orange HCC label.
-Subsidiary dangerous goods labels if
applicable. (Class 6 / class 8.)
Lot Sizes
Fuzes, Igniters, Primers or Tracers: 2500.
AS primers 2000
Detonators: 1000 / 2000.
Mandatory Markings Outer Packages
UN Number.
HCC Label.
UN Shipping Name.
Quantity.
Service nomenclature.
Stock Number (NSN).
Lot/Serial Number details.
Net Explosive Quantity for the package.
Volume and gross weight.
Operational abbreviation.
Mandatory Markings Outer Packages
SHIPCAT.
Contents label unless elsewhere on package:
Stock Number (NSN).
Quantity of items in package.
Lot/Serial Number.
Requisition/order details.
FRACTION Label.
First Issue Label (EO102).
DG Subsidiary Risk Label.
Exposed time expired date.
Metal or Plastic seals which are embossed with
station monogram. Plastic seals:
-Blue ADI.
-Red Inspectors working for DEOS (JLU EOS).
-Orange Proof & Experimental Units.
-Green Army or other Defence organisations.
-Black Deployed off shore.
Name the methods of identification?
Permanent markings.
Overall body colour.
Wide band or discs identifying primary role.
Narrow band identifying hazard.
Narrow band indicating tactical effect of chemical
store.
Non permanent markings ie: name of item.
Symbols.
Identification labels, plates and tags.
Naming Ammo Conventions
BASIC NAME;
Cartridge
MODIFIERS;
76mm
ADDITIONAL MODIFIERS;
Cannister
MODEL NUMBER;
L33A1
Package Marking Purpose
To ensure quick correct and sufficient
identification of contents:
To provide all necessary details to assist
inspection.
Identify EO that is faulty / suspended.
To facilitate the issue of the correct nature and
type of EO.
To provide sufficient information for storage and
transport.
Rear Face
Proper shipping name.
Contractors seal. (If required.)
Identification details: (UN) package detail.
Right Hand Face
-Mass (kg).
-Volume (m3).
-NEQ (Kg).
Top Face
Operational Name: Or logistic name if non operational /
abbreviated.
Technical Restrictive Marking: Not to be fired over heads of troops.
Firing Temperature Limitations.
Inspection Markings.
Types of ammunition sub batched:
Fixed ammunition.
Semi fixed ammunition.
Separate loaded ammunition.
Mortar ammunition.
HD 1.4
No Significant Hazard
Contains ammunition with only a moderate fire hazard
which will not contribute excessively to the fire.
The effects will be largely confined to the package,
however the external fire may cause the package to be
degraded such that it will not entirely contain the
effects of the ammunition.
No fragments of appreciable size or range are to be
expected. An external fire will not cause a mass
explosion of the total contents of the package,
irrespective of the number of items in the package.
HD 1.5
Blast
Contains ammunition which although potentially
mass explosive, very insensitive:
Usually when conditions of extreme confinement
plus large quantities are involved.
Ammunition in this division is confined to certain
types of bulk explosives which are so insensitive that
there is very little probability of a transition from
burning to detonation under normal conditions of
storage and transport.
Position of Identification package
Rectangular and cylindrical metal packages:
Embossed or engraved.
Rectangular wooden packages:
Branded or stamped.
Plastics:
Engraved, embossed, moulded or applied by
some other method.
Base or lower rear face
Colour of Markings (Text)
White on olive drab lustreless.
Black on unpainted or natural finishes
Black on grey.
Inspection and other work marking are to be
in golden yellow.
