Military Ordnance

Question 1

Who must deal with Military Explosive Ordnance?

Answer 1

Only Military EOD personnel must evaluate, render safe and dispose of military ordnance.

Question 2

What are the four categories of military ordnance?

Answer 2

• Dropped, Projected, Thrown, Placed

Question 3

What are some of the most dangerous military ordnance?

Answer 3

Dropped submunitions because they are considered armed when outside the dispenser and are usually found in groups.

Question 4

What are some of the more dangerous fillers found in projected military munitions?

Answer 4

Chemical and Picric Acid (found in some WWII Japanese munitions)

Question 5

Who should you contact if you suspect an item is military ordnance?

Answer 5

The nearest EOD unit or the Pentagon hotline.

Question 6

What information will the EOD unit request from the originating agency in regards to found military ordnance?

Answer 6

Length and diameter of the item, color markings, stamping so and other distinguishing marks.

Question 7

What are the four military ordnance color codes?

Answer 7

• Yellow Band - HE
• Brown Band - Low Explosive
• Blue Band - Practice (but not inert)
• Light Green - White Phosphorous

This applies to modern US ordnance only

Question 8

T or F, Color codes are adequate means of identification for ordnance that has been out of military control?

Answer 8

False, colors can be changed.

Question 9

Who must the request the assistance of a military EOD unit?

Answer 9

A civil safety or law enforcement official and must be on scene when EOD arrives.