LSA Fundamentals

Question 1

Define Land Service Ammunitions

Answer 1

Items containing explosive or pyrotechnic compounds which are placed, thrown, launched, projected or fired so as to cause damage to personnel or equipment during land warfare.

Question 2

LSA Main Groups (5)

Answer 2

1. Projectiles
2. Mortars
3. Rockets
4. Grenades
5. Mines

Question 3

LSA Sub Groups (3)

Answer 3

1. HE
2. Carrier
3. Shot

Question 4

LSA Roles (9)

Answer 4

1. Blast/Frag
2. HESH
3. AP/ Semi-AP
4. Base Eject
5. Nose Eject
6. Bursting
7. Skin Shedding
8. Emission
9. HEAT

Question 5

LSA Hazards (9)

Answer 5

1. Blast/Frag
2. Shaped Charge
3. Contents
4. Tracer Pocket
5. DU
6. Propellent
7. Sub-Munitions
8. Incendiary
9. CBRN

Question 6

LSA Recognition Aids (5)

Answer 6

1. Hazard Bands
2. Stenciling
3. Colour Codes
4. Body Stamping
5. Body Colour