Nomenclature of Small Arms Ammunition

Question 1

Ammunition is a generic term derived from the French word [BLANK 1] which probably came from the Latin [BLANK 2] to prove

Answer 1

1. la munition
2. munire

Question 2

This refers to one unit of unfired ammuntion designed to be loaded in modern small arms.

It consists of explosive charge and bullet contrained in a cylindrical ase precisely made to fit the firing chamber of a firearm

Answer 2

Cartridge, technically

Question 3

What are large caliber (artillery) guns are loaded with

Answer 3

Shells

often with explosive-filled projectiles

Question 4

A “round” is a term synonymous with a fully loaded cartridge containing…?

4

Answer 4

• projectile
• propellant
• primer
• casing

Question 5

Shotguns are normally fed with ammunition called [BLANK] that contain small projectiles intended to be fired all at once in a single dischardge

Answer 5

shot shells

Question 6

When fully loaded ordnance (such as mortar shell) fails to functions as intended, what is it called

Answer 6

Dud

Dud ammuntuion or unexploded ordance (UXO) is regarded as highly dangerous