LESSON 1
chloride (HC)), tear producing munitions other than water activated or which contains WP, or flammable
liquid or gel. In other words group G is ammunition that when functioned results in incendiary,
illumination, lachrymatory (tear producing), and smoke (except White Phosphorous (WP)). Examples
are cartridges illuminating, chemical ammunition (tear or smoke producing), riot control grenades, and
smoke grenades. (See figure 1-6.)
Figure 1-6. Examples of Storage Compatibility Group G Items
Group H: This group includes ammunition containing white phosphorous (WP) or plastized white
phosphorous (PWP), with or without explosives. Ammunition in this group is filled with WP or PWP. An
example of group H munitions are a separate loading projectile and a WP grenade. (See figure 1-7.)
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