Q6. What types of items are contained in storage compatibility Group B? Q7. Black powder belongs in compatibility storage group _____. Q8. What    type    of    ammunition    is    found    in compatibility Group S? Q9. The  first  number  in  a  magazine  designator symbol shows the __________. Q10. The letter T in the third position of a magazine designator indicates that the ________. AMMUNITION STORAGE ASHORE FOR ADVANCED BASES LEARNING  OBJECTIVE: Identify am- munition 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, VOL 1, you need to refer to Ammunition Ashore, NAVSEA OP 5, VOL 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. Disposal  Areas.  Normally,  an  area  unusable  for other  purposes  is  chosen  for  an  ammunition  disposal area.  The  disposal  site  should  be  at  least  800  yards from   the   nearest   ammunition   storage   site   and   any inhabited area of the base. The site should be cleared of all vegetation. A powder burning area, detonation pits, and a component popping pit should be included in the site. Provide a splinter proof or other suitable shelter to protect personnel during demolition operations. Where facilities are available, ammunition may be destroyed  by  dumping  at  sea.  Existing  directives should be consulted for disposal procedures. Pier Areas. In the initial stages of construction of an  ammunition  storage  area  at  an  advanced  base,  an isolated   and   separate   ammunition   pier   should   be provided. Such a facility eliminates congestion, delay, and unnecessary hazards when loading and unloading general cargo, fuels, and ammunition. Enemy   Ammunition   Areas.   A   separate   area should    be    provided    for    storing    captured    enemy ammunition.  This  area  should  be  at  least  800  yards from the other storage areas. Administration and Personnel Areas. Administration  and  personnel  areas  must  be  at  least 800  yards  from  the  ammunition  storage  and  handling areas. Ammunition Storage Facilities Ammunition    is    stored    at    advanced    bases    in approved  magazines,  existing  buildings,  and  in  dry caves and tunnels. Ammunition may also be stored in the open, in quarries, pits, and similar areas. Don't put ammunition in caves, tunnels, quarries, or pits if there isn't adequate drainage. When possible, assign available magazines and buildings for storing the more fragile and perishable ammunition, such as pyrotechnics, ammunition containing smokeless powder, fuzes, and similar components. Store the more 12-13