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     am- munition  magazines  used  ashore.  Recognize the explosive safety quantity-distance (ESQD) 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,   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