Munitions

Question 1

What are the four types of munitions for mortar system?

Answer 1

NSB, Proximity, Delay, Impact

Question 2

How far off the ground does NSB explode?

Answer 2

0-3 feet

Question 3

How high does proximity explode off the ground?

Answer 3

3-13 feet

Question 4

How long does it take delay to explode after initial impact?

Answer 4

0.5 second

Question 5

What is the nomenclature of the Multi-Option Fuze?

Answer 5

M734

Question 6

What is the nomenclature of the Point-Detonating (Super Quick) Fuze?

Answer 6

M935

Question 7

What settings are on the M935 Fuze?

Answer 7

Super Quick, Delay

Question 8

What are the three components of all mortar ammunition?

Answer 8

Fuze, Cartridge, Propellent Charge/ Tail Fin with Propulsion System Assembly

Question 9

What are the four types of mortar rounds?

Answer 9

HE, Illumination, Phosphorus, Training

Question 10

What are the four purposes of a Phosphorus Round?

Answer 10

Screening, Signaling, Casualty Producing, Incendiary

Question 11

What are the two types of illumination round?

Answer 11

Visible and IR

Question 12

What is the nomenclature of the 81mm HE round?

Answer 12

M821/M821A1

Question 13

What is the nomenclature of the main HE round for the M224?

Answer 13

M720

Question 14

What are the colors of the four different munition types?

Answer 14

Illumination- White
HE- Orange
Training- Blue
Phosphorus- Green