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 the 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.
You have received a copy of MIL-STD-644A, dated 3 December 1984. It replaces MIL-STD-
644, dated 22 October 1980. Which of the following statements is true?
A.
MIL-STD-644A is a change to MIL-STD-644.
B.
MIL-STD-644A supersedes MIL-STD-644.
C.
MIL-STD 644A revises MIL-STD-644.
D.
MIL-STD-644A deletes MIL-STD-644.
2.
What are three types of technical and supply publications?
A.
Technical manuals, supply bulletins, and technical bulletins.
B.
Technical manuals, supply catalogs, and DA pamphlets.
C.
Technical manuals, BOE Tariff Number 6000-E, and technical bulletins.
D.
Technical manuals, Army regulations, and DA pamphlets.
3.
The number of an equipment technical manual containing information on demolition materials is
TM 9-1375-213-34. What do the last two digits indicate?
A.
Series number.
B.
FSC.
C.
Identifier.
D.
Maintenance category.
4.
Which of the following publications is a parts manual?
A.
TM 9-1375-213-34 (Parts).
B.
TM 9-1375-213-34P.
C.
TM 9-1375-213-34.
D.
TM 9-1375-213-34-PM.
5.
What is the most commonly used series number for technical and supply publications in the
A.
Series 6, Field Artillery.
B.
Series 9, Ordnance.
C.
Series 43, Maintenance.
D.
Series 55, Transportation.
6.
What is the purpose of a caution in a technical publication?
A.
To avoid injury to personnel.
B.
To avoid death to personnel.
C.
To avoid damage to equipment.
D.
To ensure that the right tools are used.
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