Expedient Charges

Question 1

Expedient Shape Charges produce Tubular or Linear Fractures known as what ?

Answer 1

Monroe Effect

Question 2

What is the optimum angle of cavity for a expedient shape charge ?

Answer 2

42 degrees

Question 3

Stand off is how many times base of the cone ?

Answer 3

1.5 times

Question 4

Height of the explosives is how many times the Height of cone ?

Answer 4

2 times

Question 5

Determine volume of the cylinder ?

Answer 5

Volume = 3.14 X Radius (Squared) X Height of Explosive

Question 6

Determine volume of the cone ?

Answer 6

Volume = 3.14 X Radius (Squared) X 1/3 Height of cone

Question 7

Expedient Platter Charge produces a powerful blunt-nose projectile known as what ?

Answer 7

Miznay -Chardin Effect

Question 8

How heavy should a platter charge plate be ?

Answer 8

2-6 pounds

Question 9

Expedient Platter Charge has a maximum effective range of ?

Answer 9

25 meters

Question 10

When building an Expedient Platter Charge what is critical ?

Answer 10

Buffer Material

Question 11

What is the explosive to projectile ratio for Expedient Grapeshot Charge ?

Answer 11

1 pound of explosive to 4 pounds of projectiles.

1/4

Question 12

What is the formula for Dust initiator Charge ?

Answer 12

1) Length X Width X Height = Cubic Feet
2) Cubic feet Divided by 1000
3) Multiply by 3 or 5
4) Divide by 40, Round up

Question 13

What does multiplying by 3 or 5 represent ?

Answer 13

3 Poorly Ventilated

5 Well Ventilated

Question 14

How much M-4 fuel thickening compound would you use for a 55 gallon fuel drum ?

Answer 14

150 Ounces of M-4 Fuel thickening compound and 50 gallons of fuel.
* Pour out 5 gallons of fuel to prevent over flow.*

Question 15

Time Fuse Measurement with Crimpers

Base of leg to top of Jaw is how many seconds ?

Answer 15

25 seconds

Question 16

Time Fuse Measurement with Crimpers

Top of tightening nut to top of jaw is how many seconds ?

Answer 16

4 seconds

Question 17

Time Fuse Measurement with Crimpers

The nut itself is how many seconds ?

Answer 17

1 second

Question 18

How much M112 is placed on a 60 mm mortar ?

Answer 18

1/4 Block

Question 19

How much M112 is placed on a 81 mm mortar ?

Answer 19

1/3 Block

Question 20

How much M112 is placed on a 4.2 inch mortar ?

Answer 20

1/2 Block

Question 21

How much M112 is placed on a 120 mm mortar ?

Answer 21

1 Block

Question 22

Expedient Platter Charge is equal the amount of Explosive to weight of the plate. How do you figure number of packages for a specific explosive ?

Answer 22

Weight of Plate (divide) by Package weight.

Question 23

How many ounces of Fuel thickener would you need for Four 55 gallon Drums ?

Answer 23

4 (times) 50 (5 gallons poured out of drum) = 200 (times) 3 (Ounces) = 600 ounces of thickener.

Question 24

How to figure a Silo for a dust initiator charge ?

Answer 24

Pi 3.14 (X) Radius (squared) (X) Height

Question 25

What is the ratios for dust initiator charge cover ?

Answer 25

Incendiary or 2 part aluminum/ magnesium powder with 3 parts ferric oxide.

Question 26

What is the ratio of the base charge for a dust initiator ?

Answer 26

1/2 explosive & 1/2 incendiary