Formative 7 - EO markings Flashcards
Lotting and batching post 1969
Define
Define a Lot
A lot is 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.
Lotting and batching post 1969
List
List the 5 aims of lottin/batching
ID a QTY of EO which should give uniform performance.
Reduce Manufacturer’s risk of large scale rejection or warranty claims.
Facilitate the tracing, ID and withdrawal of EO that is life expired or has given unsatisfactory performance.
ID a definite QTY for results of surveillance can be representative.
Facilitate establishment of records.
Lotting and batching post 1969
Define
Define an empty lot number
Empty Lots These are details that are allocated to components at the time of manufacture before they are filled with explosives.
Lotting and batching post 1969
List
Identify the base stampings on a piece of ammunition:
Imagine this is a round base
105mm HOW
LOT 0015 ADI
2004
Imagine this is a round base
105mm HOW
Empty lot No. - LOT 0015 ADI - manufacturer
2004 - Yr of manufacture
Lotting and batching post 1969
Define
What do the following fuze markings denote
Primers and fuzes:
VAD, 76, AC
Mech time fuzes
VAD, 78, 14
Primers and fuzes:
VAD - manafactures monogram
76 - Yr of manafacture
AC- Coded Lot No
Mech time fuzes
VAD - manafactures monogram
76 - Yr of manafacture
14 - Lot No
Lotting and batching post 1969
Define
Define a filled lot
When an empty component is filled with explosives, it is allocated a Filled Lot No by the manufacturer.
Lotting and batching post 1969
List
List the 4 points on how to read a filled lot number
Lot number 1 allocated to initial Lot filled for each mark of each store.
Numbered consecutively there after.
Filling of Lots restricted to one month.
If filling moves into month 2.
- Work date will show month filling commenced.
Lotting and batching post 1969
Define
define how to interpret the following filled lot stamps
001
ADI
05- 04
001 Filled Lot No.
ADI Fillers Monogram.
05-04 Month and Year of Manufacture.
Lotting and batching post 1969
Define
Define how to interpret filled propellant lot numbers:
BS 1436
BS - manufactures monogram
1436 - propellant lot number
Lotting and batching post 1969
Define
Define the assembled charge lot numbers
BS 1436 GD 07-17
BS Manufacturer Monogram
1436 Propellant Lot No.
GD Assemblers Monogram
07-17 Month & Year of Manufacture
Lotting and batching post 1969
Define
Define filled lotting for fuzes
From 1 January 1965 continuous series irrespective of manufacturing date:
1 to 999.
1A to 999A.
On model change back to one.
Lotting and batching post 1969
List
List the sizes of lots for
fuzes, igniters, primers, and tracers
Detonators
propellant
- single
- ddouble
fuzes, igniters, primers, and tracers
2500
2000 AS primers.
Detonators
1000 / 2000.
propellant
- single
100,000lb (45,360kg).
- ddouble
Depending on size and purpose.
5000 to 40000lb (2270-18145 kg).
Lotting and batching post 1969
Define
Where is the lotting found on a separate loading charge
Lotted on propellant lot number.
Marked on charge bag or cart case.
Lotting and batching post 1969
Define
Where is the lotting on a mortar round (81mm)
On the charge propellant increment
Lotting and batching post 1969
Define
Define how to interpret the following SAA ammunition
RG 24 02 75
RG Manufacturers Monogram.
240275 Day, Month and Year of Manufacture.
A, AA etc may be the lot that day/ part of day
Lotting and batching post 1969
Define
What is done when the lot number is unknown
- what is ensured when doing this? 4 points
It is formed in to local lots
The ammo is serviceable
each local lot is confined to a nature, tpye and mark or model
it is certain that no existing restriction apples
Quantity is no to exceed normal production lot QTY
Lotting and batching post 1969
Define
What does a local lot numberlook like
Allocated Local Lot numbers:
Local monogram.
Identification number indicating number of local lots that year.
Year allocated.
LOT: 005DEN11ADI09.
Marked “FIRST ISSUE” and “Training Use Only”.
Lotting and batching post 1969
Define
How many lots per outer packaging
what exceptions are there?
What to do if not a complete lot
One lot per Outer.
Exceptions:
DMEO, IEDD & EDD kits.
FRACTION marked:
If quantity is less than maximum for package.
Lotting and batching post 1969
Define
Define a batch
A batch is 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.
Lotting and batching post 1969
Define
Define a batch
A batch is 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.
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Current system AS
- 1969 batching system
Lotting and batching post 1969
Define
Why do we use a batching system
Modern artillery and tank guns require greater importance to be applied to certain components of ammunition than was previously necessary.
Lotting and batching post 1969
Define
Define how arty and tank ammo is batched?
Artillery and tank ammunition is Batched on the following two major components:
Propellant (the Batching component).
Primer (the Sub Batching component).
Lotting and batching post 1969
List
List the type of ammunition that will be sub batched
Fixed ammunition.
Semi fixed ammunition.
Separate loaded ammunition.
Mortar ammunition.
Lotting and batching post 1969
Define
Define sub batch
A Sub Batch is a division of a Batch.
It incorporates the same Lot of the second most critical component.
It limits the size of the sub batch.
Lotting and batching post 1969
Define
Define abatch data card - 4 points
Found inside lid of all Batched items.
Has info on Lot details of all components.
Kept in depot and info is passed onto AS&P.
Info is confirmed on initial receipt inspection.
Colour Coding and Markings of Ammunition Post 70
List
List the 5 purposes of markings?
Provide all necessary manufacturing and filling details.
Issue of the correct nature and type.
Clearly identify the nature, type and function under all conditions.
Provide information for storage and transport.
Provide, by basic colour or finish, protection against corrosion, damage.
Colour Coding and Markings of Ammunition Post 70
List
List and define the 6 marking categories?
Operational.
- The filled combat store
Practice.
- Usually inert filled or solid, may contain small explosive charge, or trace
Blank.
- A cartridge without projectile to produce battle noise
Dummy.
- inert replica of an operational store
Instructional.
- An inert replica of the service ammunition, may be sectionalised. has additional marking - INERT, INSTRUCT
Experimental.
- Specific coding colour may be allocated
Colour Coding and Markings of Ammunition Post 70
List
List the Methods if identification 8 points both permanent and non- permanent
- Permanent markings.
Overall body coding colours (Role).
Wide bands or discs identifying primary role(s) (role band).
Narrow bands denoting nature of hazard(s) (hazard band).
Narrow band(s) indicating tactical effect of chemical stores. - Non permanent markings.
Symbols and other markings indicating special features of characteristics.
Identification labels, plates and tags.
Colour Coding and Markings of Ammunition Post 70
Define
What will be he same colour as the marking text?
What characters can be used for markings?
what other consideration ist ehre for markings?
The role or hazard band colour
Arabic or Latin
characters must be a size to provide clarity, inside the limits of the ammo size.
Colour Coding and Markings of Ammunition Post 70
Define
Approved abbreviations only are used for marking, what is the exception
Except when designating the colour effect of smoke or flare ammunition.
Colour Coding and Markings of Ammunition Post 70
List
List the exceptions to colour coding
Cased or uncased propelling charges.
Experimental ammunition.
Sporting ammunition.
Commercial explosives.
Display models.
Liquid propellants.
Components and demolition accessories.
Colour Coding and Markings of Ammunition Post 70
Define
Where is camouflage colours prohibited
Chemical ammunition
Colour Coding and Markings of Ammunition Post 70
Define
how is the primary role of ammunition os to be indicated by what?
The primary role of the ammunition is to be indicated by the appropriate coding colour.
Colour Coding and Markings of Ammunition Post 70
Define
What is the maximum width of a role band?
one of the calibre, but max of 50mm
Colour Coding and Markings of Ammunition Post 70
Define
What is the maximum width of a hazard band
one quarter of calibre, but maximum of 25mm
Colour Coding and Markings of Ammunition Post 70
List / define
What do the following colours denote
Yellow Brown Grey Dark red Dark green violet black silver light green light red] blue bronze chrome
UK national colour coding: Dark blue dark violet light orange orange pink
Yellow - HE or presence of HE Brown - Low explosive or presence of LE Grey - riot control, toxic chem or incap agent Dark red - riot control agent filler Dark green - toxic chem agent violet - incap agent black - Armour defeating or armour defeating capability silver - counter-measure ammo light green - screening or marking smoke light red - incendiary or inflammable material blue - prac ammo bronze - summy amm - except SAA chrome - dummy SAA
UK national colour coding:
Dark blue - Drill ammo with exeptions
dark violet - experimental ammo
light orange - nuclear or radioactive material
orange - Eval or training guided missile for photos
pink - certain training guided missile
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