Exposives & Ammo Flashcards
Military explosives are divided into what general classifications?
Hi and low explosives
Define brisance?
The speed at which an explosive develops its maximum pressure
Define Hygroscopicity?
The tendency of a material to absorb moisture
Define stability?
Explosive ability to remain unaffected by storage conditions
Define booster?
The intermediate charge that builds up the initiating shock to obtain full detonation of the burster charge
The rate of detonation of is also known as what?
The explosives burning speed
What type of explosive is contained in a weapon with a yellow band around it?
High explosive
It is not feasible to use high explosives as a propellant for what reason?
The rate of detonation cannot be controlled
The United Nations has organized hazardous materials into different classes. From these classes, the DOD used what total number?
(3)L
What is used to assist the identification of ammunition as to its use or explosive hazard?
Color codes ( e.g., Yellow/brown)
Of the following features – letter designations, Mark and mod, color codes, and construction and shape, which is used to assist in the identification of ammunition as to its use or explosive hazard?
Color codes
What is the most sensitive component of the explosive train?
Primer
The booster in a high explosive train services what purpose?
It detonates the main charge
Non-service ammunition is used for what purpose?
Training personnel
On the following types of ammunition - dummy drill, service, practice, and captive carry, which contains explosive material and is intended for operational training?
Practice
