LESSON 1
PRACTICE EXERCISE
The following items will test your grasp of the material covered in this lesson. There is only one correct answer
for each item. When you have completed this exercise, check your answers with the answer key that follows. If
you answered any item incorrectly, study again that part of the lesson which contains the portion involved.
1. When are the letter "M" and an Arabic numeral assigned to an ammunition item?
A.
When it starts development.
B.
When it receives a modification to the basic design.
C.
When it receives an experimental or non-certified modification.
D.
When it is adopted for use.
2. How many digits does the NIIN contain?
A.
13.
B.
11.
C.
9.
D.
4.
3. What is indicated when a DODIC is assigned to more than one NSN?
A.
That the items belong in the same Federal supply class.
B.
That the items are interchangeable for use and issue.
C.
That the items are from the same lot.
D.
That the items have the same model number.
4. What do the first two or three characters in a lot number indicate?
A.
The lot suffix number.
B.
The month of the production run.
C.
The year of production.
D.
The manufacturer's identification code.
5. Which two ammunition items are exempt from stenciled ammunition marking requirements?
A.
Small arms ammunition and blasting caps.
B.
Blasting caps and bulk explosive items.
C.
Grenades and small arms ammunition.
D.
Grenades and bulk explosives.
6. Where is the stamped marking located on small arms ammunition?
A.
On the cartridge case head.
B.
On the cartridge case body.
C.
On the bullet body just above the cannelure.
D.
On the bullet emplat.
7. What is the most important reason for painting ammunition?
A.
To aid in munitions identification.
B.
To camouflage munitions.
C.
To protect the ammunition.
D.
To enhance nomenclature visibility.
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