CHAPTER  12 AMMUNITION STORAGE AND HANDLING ASHORE Ammunition  storage  ashore  applies  to  the  storage of  explosives,  ammunition,  and  ammunition components in two different types of environments and operational  conditions.  When  ammunition  is  stored  at permanently established storage locations, such as naval air  stations,  naval  stations,  or  other  ammunition activities,  extensive  safety  and  procedural  requirements exist. However, strategic operations may necessitate the establishment of ammunition storage facilities at advanced  bases.  Although  governing  regulations  exist for the storage of ammunition at advanced bases, they are not as extensive as those governing permanent storage requirements and regulations. The following text  covers  ammunition  storage  ashore  and  ammunition storage ashore for advanced bases. AMMUNITION  STORAGE ASHORE LEARNING    OBJECTIVE: Identify ammunition  magazines  used  ashore. Recognize  the  quantity-distance  requirements. Recognize the hazards posed by various classes of ammunition. Identify  storage  capability groups  and  their  use.  Identify  the  facilities used to store ammunition at advanced bases. All units of the Naval Shore and Marine Corps Establishments  that  produce,  store,  ship,  or  otherwise handle  ammunition,  explosives,  and  other  hazardous materials are under the management and control of NAVSEASYSCOM.   Also,   NAVSEASYSCOM manages   and   controls   the   technical   aspects   of assembling,  maintaining,  surveilling,  storing,  issuing, shipping, and handling ammunition, explosives, or other hazardous  materials. AMMUNITION IDENTIFICATION Ammunition  identification  is  an  important  part  of ordnance handling and administration. Ammunition identification tells you the service/nonservice type of ammunition, class of explosive contained in the round, Mark  (Mk)  and  modification  (Mod)  numbers,  lot numbers, and color codes representing the explosive hazards. Service  Ammunition Ammunition   intended   for   operational   use   is classified  as  service  ammunition.  The  warhead  contains explosives, pyrotechnics, or chemical agent filler. If required, the propellant is of service or reduced charge weight. Aircraft service ammunition is identified as either  armament  (kill  stores)  or  ordnance  (search stores). Nonservice  Ammunition Ammunition  used  for  training  personnel  is classified as nonservice ammunition. This ammunition may  be  actual  service  (tactical)  quality  or  may  be specially  modified  or  loaded  practice  ammunition,  inert training,  inert  dummy/drill,  or  exercise/recoverable ammunition. PRACTICE/TRAINING     AMMUNITION.— This  ammunition  is  designed  for  training,  practice,  or systems  testing  purposes.  It  is  actually  launched,  fired, or  dropped.  It  may  be  a  modification  of  service ammunition designed specifically for practice. Practice ammunition  may  or  may  not  contain  explosive  or pyrotechnic materials. Practice ammunition may be either  expendable  or  recoverable,  depending  upon  the device   involved. DUMMY   DRILL/INERT   AMMUNITION.— This ammunition is completely inert ammunition. It is used  to  represent  the  service  ammunition  for  display purposes,  testing  weapons,  and  weapons  handling operations. It is also used to develop assembly, testing, and handling proficiency of personnel without actually firing  or  launching  the  ammunition. EXERCISE/RECOVERABLE    AMMUNI- TION.— This is service ammunition that is functional in all respects except for the explosive payload. The payload furnishes operational data by the substitution of recoverable  exercise  components.  Pyrotechnics,  dye marker,  or  explosive  fittings  may  be  attached  to  or incorporated  in  the  ammunition. 12-1