US Military Training: Identifying Ammunition

At a glance..

This detailed 78-page US Military training resource, written by the U.S. Army, highlights different methods for identifying ammunition, including small arms, artillery, mortar, rocket, hand grenades, land mines, missile ammunition and more!

The details..

Identifying Ammunition is an essential resource for any army personnel looking to become an expert in recognizing various types of military-grade weapons. This book from the United States Army Combined Arms Support Command offers detailed information on how to identify different kinds of munitions based on size, shape and physical features; color code; markings; packing; and type.

The subcourse consists of one lesson which focuses on nine tasks related to identification: fuze recognition; artillery ammo knowledge; mortar round expertise; small arms awareness; grenade familiarity ; mine detection skillset ;small guided missile know-how ; demolition material savviness ; pyrotechnic savvy . The reader will learn about each task through examples that provide insight into what they should look out for when trying to recognize different munition types.

In addition to teaching readers how to properly identify these items with ease, this text also explains why it's so important for them do so accurately - issuing or storing the wrong kind can lead disastrous results! With its four credit hours after successful completion, this book is perfect for anyone wanting gain proficiency in understanding all aspects of weapon identification .

Whether you're a beginner or experienced veteran seeking additional training in this area, Identifying Ammunition has something valuable offer everyone who reads it.