Module 10 Flashcards
Includes all ammunition containing high explosives, nuclear and CBR agents.
Explosive Ordnance
which has been fired, projected, dropped or placed in such a manner as to be capable of having become armed and has failed to detonate.
Unexploded Explosive Ordnance (UXO)
The detection, identification, Field evaluation, rendering safe, recovery, evaluation and disposal of explosive ordnance which has been fired, dropped, launched, projected or placed in such a manner as to constitute a hazard to operations, installations, personnel or material. It also includes the rendering safe and disposal of items, which have become hazardous or unserviceable by damage or deterioration when the disposal of such items is beyond the capabilities of personnel normally assigned the responsibility for routine disposition.
Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)
The suspected or detected presence of explosive ordnance which constitutes a hazard to operation, installations, personnel or materiel.
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Incident
Initial reconnaissance involving the detection, investigation, location, verification, evaluation of personnel, marking, identification, and reporting of suspected explosive ordnance in order to determine further action by EOD personnel.
Explosive Ordnance Reconnaissance (EOR)
Selected military personnel, civil police, civil fire department personnel and civil defense aides trained and assigned the responsibility for Explosive Ordnance Reconnaissance.
Explosive Ordnance Reconnaissance Agent (EORA)
Military personnel who have received special training in explosive ordnance disposal methods
EOD Personnel
A military organization capable of disposing United States and other foreign explosive ordnance.
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Detachment
A Military organization exercising operational control over EOD activities.
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Control Detachment
[Mission of EORA]
the investigation of UXO reported from any source in order to eliminate false report and verify actual EOD incidents.
Investigating
[Mission of EORA]
from evidence obtained at the site of the incident, the EORA must diagnose and determine the approximate size and type of UXO.
Diagnosing
[Mission of EORA]
if the UXO is not visible on the surface of the earth, thru calculations and the evidence available, determine the approximate location in building or estimate the location underground.
Locating
[Mission of EORA]
to insure the EOD personnel will find an item of UXO, without undue loss of time, each UXO will be clearly marked by the EORA. Marking is extremely important and markers must be plainly visible and easily recognized.
Marking
[Mission of EORA]
each EORA must know the correct channels of UXO reporting. If an item of UXO was reported by other than written means, it must be followed up by a written report through the incident reporting system.
Reporting
[Mission of EORA]
the EORA must initiate and supervise protective measures which are essential for the protection of life and property. The EORA must determine if total or partial evaluation is required and implement the evacuation plan as necessary for safety. If protective wall are required, he will supervise construction.
Protecting
[Mission of EORA]
the EORA must be prepared to give non-technical support to EOD personnel as requested, to facilitate safe and prompt removal of an EOD incident. The assistance may include, work parties, additional power equipment, lumber, arks, or other information regarding the facilities peculiar to a particular area.
Assisting
7 Missions of EORA
- Investigating
- Diagnosing
- Locating
- Marking
- Reporting
- Protecting
- Assisting
The oldest known and recorded explosive in history, discovered by a Syrian Engineer named KALLINMKOS dated back from the year 670 to 672 AD.
GREEK FIRE
Came after the Greek Fire.
BLACK POWDER
in _______ ALFRED Nobel discovered the explosive properties of ________ by means of nitrating paper.
1838
Nitrocellulose
IN _____, SOBRERO prepared ________ and described its explosive properties.
1847
NITROGLYCERIN
In ________, Alfred Nobel began the commercial production of _______ use of nitrocellulose and nitroglycerin.
1863
DYNAMITE
In _____, SCHULTZEE, successfully accomplished the production of________.
1864
SMOKELESS POWDER
In _____, Alfred Nobel discovered and introduced the use of ________ as detonator confined in a metal tube called blasting cap.
1867
MERCURY FULMINATE
Patented its uses as charge of projectiles in 1886 by TURPIN
PICRIC ACID
Introduced came after the greek fire
TOLUENE
Is a combination of Xenon and nitrates. This was developed after the discovery of trinitrates and toluene
CYCLONITE (RDX)
was formed after the cyclonite when series of Ammonium Nitrate mixed with other explosives
AMATOL
also followed and then the different combination of explosives were developed to obtain the desired effect.
PENTARYTHRITOLTETRANTRATE (PETN)
Are substances that thru chemical reaction violently change and release pressure and heat equally in all directions.
EXPLOSIVES
2 Types of Explosives
Low Explosive
High Explosive
- Conversion of a solid explosive into a gaseous state below the speed of sound.
- Are said to burn rather than detonate.
- Used primarily as propellants.
- Used in blasting operations.
- Energy released exerts a pushing effect rather than a shattering effect.
LOW EXPLOSIVE
4 Examples of Low Explosives
- Black Powder
- Pyrodex-Black Powder Substitute
- Flash Powder
- Time Blasting Fuse
- Conversion of a solid explosive into a gaseous state above the speed of sound.
- Designed to shatter and destroy.
- Comes in a wide range of detonation velocities.
- This explosive must be initiated by a shock wave (detonator).
HIGH EXPLOSIVE
3 Types of High Explosive
- Primary High Explosive
- Secondary High Explosive
- Blasting Agent
- Extremely sensitive to initiation by heat, friction, static electricity, shock or a combination of these.
- Used in small quantities.
- Used to initiate explosive materials.
PRIMARY HIGH EXPLOSIVE
- Relatively insensitive to heat, friction, shock, flame or static electricity.
- Usually require the help of a primary high explosive to begin the detonation process.
- Use as a main charge or booster.
SECONDARY HIGH EXPLOSIVE
Example of Primary High Explosive
Blasting Cap (Electric) Blasting Cap (Non-Electric)
9 Examples of Secondary High Explosive
- TRINITROTOLUENE (TNT)
- COMPOSITION 4 (C4)
- FLEX-X
- DYNAMITE
- DETONATING CORD (DETCORD)
- BOOSTERS
- SLURRIES
- DEMEX
- SEMTEX
- By definition cannot be exploded by use of a detonator by itself and required a booster to initiate the material.
Example: ANFO (Ammonium Nitrate Fuel Oil) Mixture
Blasting Agent
The sudden and rapid escape of gasses from a confined space accompanied by high temperature, violent shock and a loud noise.
Explosion
3 LETHAL EFFECTS OF EXPLOSION
- BLAST
- FRAGMENTATION
- INCENDIARY
Material that consist of explosives or chemical agents with their characteristics mechanical devices for used against military objectives.
MILITARY AMMUNITION
A specifically-designed container filled with explosive, chemical agent, or a combination thereof, which is propelled from a weapon, placed, thrown, dropped, guided, including the initiating and/or detonating elements necessary for the complete functioning of the unit in the desired manner.
MILITARY AMMUNITION
That ammunition normally fired from rifles, pistols, machine guns and small automatic cannons, such as the 20- millimeter cannon. The ammunition falls within range from caliber .22 to 30 millimeter.
SMALL ARMS (Bullet)
Ammunition in this group includes that which fired from large cannons from 37 millimeters up to 280 millimeters or 8- inch howitzers.
ARTILLERY (Projectile)
TRUE or FALSE
There are two basic types of grenades; hand grenade and rifle grenades. There is also a combination of hand and rifle grenade that projected from a rifle type launcher.
TRUE
These ammunitions are used for signaling, illuminating and simulating.
They include flares, smoke and light signals and flash and simulator.
PYROTECHNICS
This ammunition is used for many purposes from anti-tank systems to signaling. It is identified because it is normally constructed with fins for stabilization in flight and has a rocket motor nozzles (venturi) at the end.
ROCKETS (Warheads)
Any high explosives, chemical, pyrotechnics or practice munitions designed for aerial delivery. (43,600 lbs- largest bomb) HERA HESH PD MT SQ MTSQ PIBD HEAT RPG
BOMB
Dropped Munitions
Explosive items planted in the path of the enemy to hinder movement or deny access to certain territory. Placement is generally concealed so that their location cannot be found or until initiated by the enemy’s presence, contact or command fire.
LANDMINES (Placed Munitions)
A rocket with guidance and control systems incorporated therein that guides it to the target after launch using heat seekers, radar, laser, etc. Essentially the same type of warheads found on modern rockets are used in guided missiles such as; HE, Fragmentation, HEAT, Chemical and Nuclear.
GUIDED MISSILES
These munitions include the various types or demolition block such as that and plastic compositions. Also found within this group are devices used in setting up demolition systems. These include the fuse, detonating cord, blasting caps and firing devices with detonators.
DEMOLITION
10 CLASSIFICATIONS OF AMMO ACCORDING TO TYPE
Small Arms Demolition Materials JATOS (Jet Assisted Take-Off) Bombs Landmines Grenades Rockets Artillery Pyrotechnics Guided Missiles
2 CLASSIFICATIONS OF AMMO ACCORDING TO STANDARDIZATION
Adopted Category (Present in inventory)
Obsolete Category (Not in inventory/Phase-out)
3 CLASSIFICATIONS OF AMMO ACCORDING TO USE
- Service
- Dummy or Drill
- Practice
4 CLASSIFICATIONS OF AMMO ACCORDING TO FORM
- Fixed (Small Arms Ammo)
- Semi-Fixed (Mortar Ammo- 60 & 81 mm)
- Separated (105 mm)
- Separate Loading (155 mm)
4 CLASSIFICATIONS OF AMMO ACCORDING TO FILLER
> Explosive (low & high explosive)
Chemical (screening smoke, incendiaries, and simulated military gasses)
Leaflet (for spreading information)
Inert (drill or dummy)
5 CLASSIFICATIONS OF AMMUNITION
- ACCORDING TO TYPE
- ACCORDING TO STANDARDIZATION
- ACCORDING TO USE
- ACCORDING TO FORM
- ACCORDING TO FILLER
TRUE or FALSE
The terrorist attacks on some part of the world, like the World Trade Center in New York made a big impact on every nation. CBRNE incidents can cause thousands or even more injuries or death
Because the victims of CBRNE incidents need urgent medical care, your awareness, recognition of signs and speedy notification to authorities can save your life and lives of others
Understanding CBRNE incidents require an understanding in Terrorism.
TRUE
4 CBRN Agents
- Chemical
- Biological
- Radiological/Nuclear
- High-yield Explosive
Compound that has toxic effects on human health, used for various reasons, ranging from controlling crowds to chemical warfare or terroristic activities
Chemical Agents
5 Types of Chemical Agents
- Nerve Agent
- Blood Agent
- Choking Agents
- Blister Agents
- Riot Control Agents
[Type of Chemical Agent]
Can be lethal and affect the central nervous system
Nerve Agent
[Type of Chemical Agent]
Can affect the ability of cells to use oxygen, causing cell death through the body
Blood Agent
[Type of Chemical Agent]
Affects the respiratory system
Choking Agents
[Type of Chemical Agent]
Affects and damage the skin and airways
Blister Agents
[Type of Chemical Agent]
Non lethal that irritate the skin, eyes and inside mouth
Riot control Agents
is a bacterium, virus or toxins that can be used purposefully as a weapon in bioterrorism or biological warfare.
Biological Agent
3 Types of Biological Agents
- Bacteria
- Viruses
- Toxins
are micro organisms that are the basis of fermentation and infectious diseases.
Bacteria
is an extremely tiny parasite that can only reproduce if it is within a living being, or anything that corrupts something.
Viruses
any poison produced by an organism, characterized by antigenicity in certain animals and high molecular weight
Toxins
Radioactive materials released that have adverse health effects. Radiation emergencies may be intentional or unintentional.
Radiation can be dangerous, depending on how much received and the length of exposure, Observe Time, Distance and Shelding.
Radiological/Nuclear Agents
The shock wave and heat from an explosion are what injure and kill people.
Great pressure of an explosion can disperse shrapnel or can create great pressure on the body, rupturing organs
Explosion can also cause fire, resulting in burns and smoke inhalation injury or suffocation
High-Yield Explosive
Largest bomb is ________ lbs
43,600