Pyro Flashcards
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Where is pyro recorded?
Ordinance log
How many people does it take to perform a monthly inventory of Pyro?
Two
Ordinance logs shall be maintained as for official use only(FOUO) and required by what manual?
Classified information management program COMDTINST M5510.23
What is the daily inspection for Pyro?
A simple count to ensure all pyrotechnics are accounted for
Thermometers for Pyro storage lockers shall be calibrated how many years?
3 years
For ashore pyro lockers do you have to record the temperature daily?
No IAW: NAVSEA OP5
Pyro today has been made to withstand high temps in the range of?
130-160 degrees Fahrenheit
Studies have indicated that the temperature within conventional ordinance Storage magazines(pyro locker) seldom exceeds?
105 F
What can TYCOM or a higher authority do with Pyro lockers ashore?
Can override daily inspection policy ashore locations if unable to keep magazines below 105 F and can require units to do periodic temperature checks based on ambient air temperature
If temperatures exceed 110F follow the disposition in what chapter of the M8000.2D?
Chap 7
Temperatures exceed 100°F reports shall be made per the what?
NAVSEA OP4
Temp over 100 F must be recorded in the log with what color ink?
Red
What if Pyro temperatures reach 110-130F?
Should be artificially cooled as practical and the maximum storage temperature over 110 F reached each hour recorded. For dispositions of affected ammo see chapter 7
What if pyros temperatures exceed 130F?
Magazines should be artificially cooled as practical. For disposition of affected ammunition see Chapter 7
The thermometers shall be what?
Direct-reading, Bimetallic thermometers with maximum and minimum index pointers and a reset knob
Thermometers shall meet the specifications of what?
Mil-I-17244
Thermometers shall have a temperature range of ____-____F, a ____ inch, back connected dial, and a ____ inch stem.
Temp- -40-180F
Back connected dial- 3 inches
Stem- 4 inches
For additional guidance on pyrotechnics storage requirements see ____ for shore units and ____ for cutters.
NAVSEA OP 5- shore
NAVSEA OP 4- cutters
Missing, lost, or stolen(MLOS) pyrotechnics see what chapter in the M8000. 2D
Chap 5
Pyrotechnics, screening, marking, and countermeasure devices for operational procedures, what manual?
NAVAIR 11-15-7
MK-124 MOD 0 night end
- ____ rubber cap
- ____ raised ridges that encircles
- ____ ignition lever
- Red inscription “_______”
- _____ candlepower red flame
- _____ second duration
- Visible up to __ miles
- black cap
- Two raised ridges
- white ignition lever
- “NIGHT USE FLARE END”
- 3,600 candlepower
- 20-second
- 8 mile vis
MK-124 MOD 0 Day end
- ____ Rubber end cap
- ____ ignition lever
- orange inscription”_____”
- ____ smoke?
- ____ second duration
- visible up to_____ depending on wind conditions
- Black rubber cap
- red ignition lever
- “DAY USE SMOKE END”
- Orange smoke
- 20 second duration
- Visible up to 1/2 mile
Mk-124 characteristics
- burn time
- max length
- diameter
- approx weight (oz)
- burn time- 16-20 sec
- max length- 5.37
- diameter-1.63
- approx weight (oz) 7.60
MK-79 MOD-0 components and characteristics
- One ____ projecter
- ___ ____ flare cartridges
- Fires a ____ candlepower ____ pyrotechnic star
- Reaches altitude of____-____
- ____-Second duration
- Visible up to____ mile during daylight and____ miles at night.
- One MK-31 projecter
- Seven flare cartridges
- Fires a 12,000 candlepower red pyrotechnic star
- Reaches altitude of 250-650 feet
- 4.5-Second duration
- Visible up to 3/4th mile during daylight and 10 miles at night.
What are the characteristics of the mk-31 signal projector?
- What is it made of?
- How long is it?
- Diameter?
- How long is the polypropylene line?
- Made of steel
- It is 5.276 in max
- 1/2th in diameter
- line is 48 in long
To prevent premature ignition of the MK–80 projectile ensure what before firing?
Ensure that the firing lever on the MK–31 is pulled back and locked into the cock position prior to installing
Mk-80 flare composition
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How do you dispose of pyrotechnics properly?
- Disposition release order (DRO)
- Keep them for a minimum period of two years
- Goes to Coast guard liaison at NOLSC(he approves) in Mechanicsburg, PA
