designator 4XTX4, the letter X in the fourth position tells you that the magazine doesn’t have a sufficient separating distance from other structures or magazines, Before 1985, naval facilities used to store or maintain ammunition or explosives used a standard two-part system of identification-a color-hazard indicator and a magazine designator. The color hazard indicator has been replaced by a system of fire, chemical hazard, and fire-fighting direction symbols. When possible, mount placards at locations that are visible for a minimum distance of 500 feet in the daytime. Placards are placed on the road at distances of not less than 500 feet to indicate the magazine contents. This is required when visibility is obstructed by vegetation or curves in the road, When the contents of the magazine are changed or removed, the placards are also changed or removed. These placards are displayed to help fire fighters identify, from a safe distance, the type of hazards involved so they can determine the types of equipment and procedures to use. Q1. Q2. Q3. Q4. Q5. Q6. Q7. Q8. Q9. Q10. Q11. Q12. REVIEW NUMBER 1 Mandatory regulations governing the storage of ammunition ashore are found in . What prefabricated, concrete-constructed magazine is earth-covered and arch-shaped? What is the normal size of a box-type magazine? What concrete-constructed magazine is shaped like a beehive or dome? What magazine type consists of a tunnel or cave that has varied dimensions? WP-M23 igniters belong is what ordnance class? How many subdivisions are contained in DOD Hazard Class 1? What type of items are contained in storage compatibility Group B? Black powder belongs in compatibility storage group____. What type of ammunition is found in compatibility Group S? The first number in a magazine designator symbol shows the . The letter T in the third position of a magazine designator indicates that the _____________. AMMUNITION STORAGE ASHORE FOR ADVANCED BASES LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Identify ammunition storage ashore for advanced bases to include facilities, magazines, and handling requirements, Advanced base is the general term for a temporary base that is in or near a forward area outside the zone of the interior. The primary mission of an advanced base is to support wartime operations of the armed forces. Advanced bases are established to perform one or more of the following functions: to hold threatened strategic areas; to protect, or be part of, a line of communications and supply; to serve as a base for direct offensive operations; or to serve as a base for mounting or supporting further offensives. If a valid reason for not complying with storage and handling regulations/instructions at advanced bases is not contained in NAVSEA OP 5, volumes 1 and 2, you need to refer to Ammunition Ashore, NAVSEA OP 5, volume 3. AMMUNITION STORING AND HANDLING FACILITIES When you establish an advanced base, divide the storing and handling facilities into areas. These areas should correspond to the functions required by the mission of the base, to make ordnance handling operations easier and smoother, and to isolate hazards. Areas at advanced bases are designated as magazine, renovation, disposal, pier, enemy ammunition, and administration and personnel areas. These areas are discussed briefly in the following paragraphs. Magazine Areas. Provide two or more magazine or storage areas for each advanced base. This allows you to disperse ammunition stows, and makes it easier to receive and issue ammunition. The primary objective in dispersing ammunition is to prevent the complete loss of a single type of ammunition because of fire, accidental explosion, or hostile action. Ample provision should be made for expansion during the initial planning of magazine areas. Renovation Areas. Some ammunition received at advanced bases would become unserviceable if it were improperly handled or exposed to the elements. This would make it require renovation. Since renovation operations may be performed at advanced bases, a suitable area must be provided for segregation, exterior maintenance, and modification operations. 12-12