Practical Military Ordnance Identification, Second Edition

The threat variables associated with military ordnance are enormous, requiring the application of a structured process to identify unknown munitions. The book provides a seven-step procedure to identify unknown munitions by their category, group, and type, with detailed logic trees and safety precautions. It also covers ordnance construction characteristics, fuzing, and safety precautions.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 355 pages
Publication date: 07 May 2019
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc

The threat posed by military ordnance is immense, necessitating a rigorous and systematic approach to identify unknown munitions. This comprehensive guide, "Practical Military Ordnance Identification, Second Edition," delves into the application of a practical deductive process to accurately identify unknown ordnance items commonly recovered outside military control. Author John R. Hupp provides a seven-step procedure, categorized by type, group, and category, to guide users in identifying unknown munitions. Detailed logic trees assist in narrowing down possibilities, ensuring accurate identification.

The book encompasses essential safety precautions related to each category and group of ordnance, shedding light on various ordnance construction characteristics and delving into the fundamentals of military ordnance fuzing. Additionally, appendices offer definitions, abbreviations, and acronyms commonly used to describe military ordnances.

This edition introduces valuable coverage, including a comprehensive list of conventional markings, expanded safety precautions, an extensive list of high explosives, detailed information on explosives effects, hazards associated with pyrotechnics, pyrophorics, smoke compounds, and incendiaries, a section on pre-1870 projectiles, hand grenades, landmines, underwater ordnances, and rockets, and comprehensive details on Man-Portable-Air-Defense-Systems (MANPADS) missile systems.

By utilizing the practical insights and comprehensive guidance provided in "Practical Military Ordnance Identification, Second Edition," individuals and organizations involved in military operations, law enforcement, and explosive ordnance disposal can effectively mitigate the risks associated with unidentified munitions and ensure the safety of personnel and the environment.

Weight: 864g
Dimension: 179 x 239 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780815369424
Edition number: 2 New edition