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FETT USA- Tactical Explosive Breaching Certification > Quiz 1: Explosive Safety Handling > Flashcards

Quiz 1: Explosive Safety Handling Flashcards

1
Q

To prevent accidental detonation, avoid exposing or introducing explosive material to undesirable. 

A
  • Heat
    -Shock
    -Friction
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2
Q

Smoking, matches, open flames, and sparks producing devices are not permitted within ________ minimum of any explosive material

A

50 Feet

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3
Q

Never cut explosives on surfaces which can produce a _______.

A

Sparks

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4
Q

Never use cutting tools which are likely to generate _________, heat and/or sparks.

A

Friction

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5
Q

Under what conditions should personnel attempt to fight fire which has made contact with explosive material?

A

None/Never

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6
Q

Which conditions permit breachers to cut explosive with scissors or shear-type cutters?

A

None/Never

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7
Q

Under non-operational conditions, explosives should not be primed and/or initiated if lightning is reported within _______ or observed within ________ of the handlers position.

A

10 Miles

5 Miles

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8
Q

In order to minimize injuries in case of an accidental detonation while handling blasting caps/ detonators always do the following.
1)._____________________
2)._____________________
3)._____________________

A
  1. Point blasting caps/ detonators away from- Face
  2. Point blasting caps/ detonators away from- Body
  3. Point blasting caps/ detonators away from- Other people
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9
Q

What is likely to occur when tampering with, cutting, and/or rough handling blasting caps/ detonators?

A

Detonation

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10
Q

Why should the empty explosive packing material never be burnt in a stove, fireplace, or other confined area?

  • ___________________________________
  • ___________________________________
A
  • Explosive residue may detonate.
  • Explosive residue is likely to emit toxic fumes.
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11
Q

Immediately seal the cut end of NONEL shock tube to:

  • ________________________________________
  • ________________________________________
A

-Protect the HMX and Aluminum mixture inside it from undesirable, heat, shock, and friction.

-Seal the explosive in, thereby keeping moisture out. 

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12
Q

Cutting FLSC and or ECT should be accomplished with a ______________on a ___________

A
  • Fixed or locking razor blade or knife
  • non-sparking surface
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13
Q

What are some of the safety concerns pertaining to the detonation of lead sheathed FLSC and what are the methods of mitigating them? 

A
  • Fragmentation, toxic fumes, lead vapors.
  • Ballistic or other stable, shielding and proper respirator 
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14
Q

-True or False

The use of ballistic Shields is strongly encouraged as the primary means of protecting personnel from primary fragmentation, doing so should be done automatically, and without further consideration 

A

False

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15
Q

Which of the following PPE must be worn by persons who are involved in the construction of priming systems, and/ or handling of blasting caps/ detonators

A. Ballistic vest
B. Eye protection
C. Ear protection,
D. Nomex clothing
E. A and B only
F. All of the above

A

E. A and B only

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16
Q

Live or spent priming systems, blasting caps/detonators shock tubes, 209 primers and/or any type of initiators are permitted in the following:

A. The charge building area while charges are being constructed
B. Areas where high explosives are being stored
C. Both A and B.
D. None of the above

A

D. None of the above

17
Q

Preparation of initiators/priming systems should be conducted at a minimum distance of_________ away from other blasting cap/detonators and explosives 

A

25 Feet

18
Q

All persons involved, or observing the detonation of explosive breaching charges, whether in training or operations, must wear the following PPE

A. Proper eye protection
B. Proper ear protection.
C. Ballistic helmet and ballistic body armor.
D. Long sleeve shirt, long sleeve pants, proper footwear.
E. A, B, and C only
F. All of the above.

A

F. All of the above.

19
Q

During all training exercises, the _________ should be the only person to give the authorization and signal to initiate/detonate the charge.

A

RSO

20
Q

True or False:

While training in this ballistic/intermediate course, participants will not store, explosive material on their persons, unless instructed to do so by the lead instructor and/or his assistant.

A

True

21
Q

Which person is authorized to stop live range exercises if they observe or suspect and unsafe condition?

A. RSO
B. LEAD INSTRUCTOR.
C. CERTIFIED BOMB TECHNICIAN/EOD .
D. CERTIFIED EXPLOSIVE HANDLER.
E. ANY PERSON REGARDLESS OF EXPERIENCE
F. A, B, C, AND D ONLY.
G. All of the above.

A

G. All of the above. 

22
Q

Which of the following individuals is permitted to carry a center punch on his/her person during training?

A. Any certified explosive handler
B. Any certified bomb technician/EOD .
C. Instructors/RSO’s.
D. All of the above.
E. B and C only.

A

C. Instructors/RSO’s.

23
Q

Proper and accurate explosive calculations will be completed verified and recorded by whom

A. The primary breacher.
B. Assistant breacher.
C. Person building the charge.
D. A minimum of two Breachers
E. Every breacher on the team

A

D. A minimum of two Breachers

24
Q

Which step is not authorized for student during training in case their initiator fails to fire

A. Immediately attempt to fire the initiator.
B. If it fails the second time off, “misfire, misfire misfire”
C. Make your initiator safe by removing the firing mechanism (center punch) and/or re-engaging the safeties
D. Alert the instructor/RSO, who will analyze and resolve the misfire.
E. A well trained student can resolve the misfire if he/she understands its nature.

A

E. A well trained student can resolve the misfire if he/she understands its nature.

25
Q

What is one of the most hazardous activities associated with explosive breaching?

A
  • Handling misfires
26
Q

As a general guideline, the standard wait time required for misfired charges during training is ____________

A

30 minutes

27
Q

Which person is responsible for conducting all charge misfire procedures during breach training?

A

RSO

28
Q

True or False:

The student may retain possession of the centerpunch while the instructor/RSO is handling the misfire procedures

A
  • False
29
Q

Immediately, after the initiation of an explosive breaching charge, the RSO and his assistance will search the immediate area for the following.

1.
2.
3.

A
  1. Any remaining explosive which fails to initiate.
  2. Explosive components.
  3. Inspect for any unsafe conditions.

FETT USA- Tactical Explosive Breaching Certification (2 decks)

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