Pyro

Question 0

Where is pyro recorded?

Answer 0

Ordinance log

Question 1

How many people does it take to perform a monthly inventory of Pyro?

Answer 1

Two

Question 2

Ordinance logs shall be maintained as for official use only(FOUO) and required by what manual?

Answer 2

Classified information management program COMDTINST M5510.23

Question 3

What is the daily inspection for Pyro?

Answer 3

A simple count to ensure all pyrotechnics are accounted for

Question 4

Thermometers for Pyro storage lockers shall be calibrated how many years?

Answer 4

3 years

Question 5

For ashore pyro lockers do you have to record the temperature daily?

Answer 5

No IAW: NAVSEA OP5

Question 6

Pyro today has been made to withstand high temps in the range of?

Answer 6

130-160 degrees Fahrenheit

Question 7

Studies have indicated that the temperature within conventional ordinance Storage magazines(pyro locker) seldom exceeds?

Answer 7

105 F

Question 8

What can TYCOM or a higher authority do with Pyro lockers ashore?

Answer 8

Can override daily inspection policy ashore locations if unable to keep magazines below 105 F and can require units to do periodic temperature checks based on ambient air temperature

Question 9

If temperatures exceed 110F follow the disposition in what chapter of the M8000.2D?

Answer 9

Chap 7

Question 10

Temperatures exceed 100°F reports shall be made per the what?

Answer 10

NAVSEA OP4

Question 11

Temp over 100 F must be recorded in the log with what color ink?

Answer 11

Red

Question 12

What if Pyro temperatures reach 110-130F?

Answer 12

Should be artificially cooled as practical and the maximum storage temperature over 110 F reached each hour recorded. For dispositions of affected ammo see chapter 7

Question 13

What if pyros temperatures exceed 130F?

Answer 13

Magazines should be artificially cooled as practical. For disposition of affected ammunition see Chapter 7

Question 14

The thermometers shall be what?

Answer 14

Direct-reading, Bimetallic thermometers with maximum and minimum index pointers and a reset knob

Question 15

Thermometers shall meet the specifications of what?

Answer 15

Mil-I-17244

Question 16

Thermometers shall have a temperature range of ____-____F, a ____ inch, back connected dial, and a ____ inch stem.

Answer 16

Temp- -40-180F
Back connected dial- 3 inches
Stem- 4 inches

Question 17

For additional guidance on pyrotechnics storage requirements see ____ for shore units and ____ for cutters.

Answer 17

NAVSEA OP 5- shore

NAVSEA OP 4- cutters

Question 18

Missing, lost, or stolen(MLOS) pyrotechnics see what chapter in the M8000. 2D

Answer 18

Chap 5

Question 19

Pyrotechnics, screening, marking, and countermeasure devices for operational procedures, what manual?

Answer 19

NAVAIR 11-15-7

Question 20

MK-124 MOD 0 night end

• ____ rubber cap
• ____ raised ridges that encircles
• ____ ignition lever
• Red inscription “_______”
• _____ candlepower red flame
• _____ second duration
• Visible up to __ miles

Answer 20

• black cap
• Two raised ridges
• white ignition lever
• “NIGHT USE FLARE END”
• 3,600 candlepower
• 20-second
• 8 mile vis

Question 21

MK-124 MOD 0 Day end

• ____ Rubber end cap
• ____ ignition lever
• orange inscription”_____”
• ____ smoke?
• ____ second duration
• visible up to_____ depending on wind conditions

Answer 21

• Black rubber cap
• red ignition lever
• “DAY USE SMOKE END”
• Orange smoke
• 20 second duration
• Visible up to 1/2 mile

Question 22

Mk-124 characteristics

• burn time
• max length
• diameter
• approx weight (oz)

Answer 22

• burn time- 16-20 sec
• max length- 5.37
• diameter-1.63
• approx weight (oz) 7.60

Question 23

MK-79 MOD-0 components and characteristics

• One ____ projecter
• ___ ____ flare cartridges
• Fires a ____ candlepower ____ pyrotechnic star
• Reaches altitude of____-____
• ____-Second duration
• Visible up to____ mile during daylight and____ miles at night.

Answer 23

• One MK-31 projecter
• Seven flare cartridges
• Fires a 12,000 candlepower red pyrotechnic star
• Reaches altitude of 250-650 feet
• 4.5-Second duration
• Visible up to 3/4th mile during daylight and 10 miles at night.

Question 24

What are the characteristics of the mk-31 signal projector? - What is it made of? - How long is it? - Diameter? - How long is the polypropylene line?

Answer 24

- Made of steel - It is 5.276 in max - 1/2th in diameter - line is 48 in long

Question 25

To prevent premature ignition of the MK–80 projectile ensure what before firing?

Answer 25

Ensure that the firing lever on the MK–31 is pulled back and locked into the cock position prior to installing

Question 26

Mk-80 flare composition

Answer 26

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Question 27

How do you dispose of pyrotechnics properly?

Answer 27

- Disposition release order (DRO) - Keep them for a minimum period of two years - Goes to Coast guard liaison at NOLSC(he approves) in Mechanicsburg, PA