MIL-STD-709D

Question 1

This form will describe what markings and colors on ammunition are intended for.

Answer 1

MIL-STD-709D

Question 2

Ammunition void of all energies such as propellant fill and primer.

Answer 2

Inert Ammo

Question 3

Ammo which contains two or more chemicals that remain separated until use. Not lethal or explosive until mixed on demand or by shock.

Answer 3

Binary Munitions

Question 4

A chemical that produces temporary irritation or disabling effects when in contact with the eyes, skin, or when inhaled.

Answer 4

Riot Control Agent

Question 5

An agent that produces temporary physiological or mental effects, or both, which will render individuals incapable of concerted effort in the performance of
their assigned duties.

Answer 5

Incapacitating Agent

Question 6

Tier I - Silver Tip

Answer 6

Dummy

Question 7

Tier I - Green

Answer 7

Ball (FMJ)

Question 8

Tier I Red

Answer 8

Tracer

Question 9

Tier I - Orange

Answer 9

Tracer

Question 10

Tier I - Black

Answer 10

Armor Piercing

Question 11

Tier I - Blue

Answer 11

Short Range Training

Question 12

Tier I - Purple

Answer 12

Dim Tracer

Question 13

This ammo is invisible to the naked eye but can be seen with night vision.

Answer 13

Dim Tracer

Question 14

Tier I - .50 Cal Gray/Red

Answer 14

Armor Piercing/Incendiary/Tracer

Question 15

Tier I - .50 Cal Gray/Green

Answer 15

Armor Piercing/Incendiary

Question 16

Tier I - .50 Cal Gray/Purple

Answer 16

AP/Incendiary/Dim Tracer

Question 17

Tier II - Yellow

Answer 17

High Explosives

Question 18

Tier II - Brown

Answer 18

Low Explosives

Question 19

Tier II Gray ⅙

Answer 19

Toxic chemical, incapacitating, or riot control agent.

Question 20

Tier II - Dark Red

Answer 20

Identifies riot control agent filler

Question 21

Tier II - Dark Green

Answer 21

Identifies a toxic chemical agent

Question 22

Tier II - Violet

Answer 22

Incapacitating Agent Filler

Question 23

Tier II - Black ⅓

Answer 23

Armor defeating ammo

Question 24

Tier II - Silver

Answer 24

Counter-measure ammo. Radar echo, leaflets

Question 25

Tier II - Light Green 1

Answer 25

Identifies screening or marking smoke ammunition.

Question 26

Tier II - Light Red

Answer 26

Incendiary ammo, or highly flammable material.

Question 27

Tier II - White

Answer 27

Illuminating Ammo

Question 28

Tier II - Orange

Answer 28

Ammo used for tracking and recovery tests. Ex: underwater mines or torpedoes

Question 29

Tier II - Bronze/Gold/Brass

Answer 29

Inert Ammunition designed for activities other than practice.