SAFETY TESTS
Below is an older test from 2005,
but is always good for a review.
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The test below is from 2005. Though it is almost the same as the new one, please click the CLICK HERE above to go directly to the NEW tests.
Infantry Safety Test: Note, all the answers can be found in the Pacific Area Civil War Reenactor Safety Rules.
Name:__________________________ Unit/Organization: 1st Louisiana, Company B
Date:___________________________
THANK YOU FOR TAKING THIS TEST. BE CAREFUL AND SAFE!
You need at lease 80% correct to pass Pass____ Fail ____
Verified by _________________
Pacific Area Reenactor General Safety Test -- 2005
1.) Rowdiness, public drunkenness, or abusive language are only allowed:
A.) after the public or spectators have left
B.) only where the public cannot witness it
C.) during an event for “authenticity” purposes
D.) at no time are any of the above allowed
2.) Smoking or open flames are prohibited:
A.) when handling black powder in any form
B.) when in the artillery powder magazine safety zone
C.) after battles until all weapons and cartridges have been secured
D.) all of the above
3.) You can pick up or handle another person’s weapon (or artillery implement):
A.) while rifling through the “dead” at the end of a battle
B.) only with the owner’s permission, or if you think it is lost
C.) anytime, after all, re-enactors are friendly
D.) when cleaning up your company street
4.) Spectators can handle weapons:
A.) whenever they would like to learn more about them
B.) to help convince them to join your unit
C.) only in controlled demonstration scenarios
D.) as long as they ask for permission first
5.) Loaded weapons, ammunition, powder, or caps:
A.) will never be put in the hands of spectators
B.) do not need to be guarded
C.) may be out of sight, possession, or control during battles only
D.) are not to be visible at any time
6.) In order to clear or fire a weapon (outside of the battlefield):
A.) you must be 5 yards from spectators/general camp
B.) you must yell “clearing!” to alert those nearby
C.) you must have authorization and supervision of the unit leadership
D.) you must be 5 yards from any picket line
7.) The front safety zone for a loaded artillery piece is:
A.) 10 yards
B.) 20 yards
C.) 30 yards
D.) 40 yards
8.) The side and rear safety zone for a loaded artillery piece is:
A.) 10 yards
B.) 20 yards
C.) 30 yards
D.) 40 yards
9.) When at a reenactment or event,
A.) you may call out for a “medic” when acting as a wounded soldier
B.) you must yell for a “medic” to have stretcher bearers take you off the field
C.) you may only call “medic!” in case of an actual medical emergency
D.) you must never use the word “medic” under any circumstances
10.) Hand to hand combat scenarios are allowed:
A.) if opposing combatants come within 5 yards of each other
B.) if rubber bayonets are used
C.) as long as combatants are at least 10 yards from spectators
D.) only with the approval of the army commanders and planned in advance with the participants beforehand
11.) The only participants allowed to call for a “cease fire” are:
A.) any officer of either army
B.) the commanding officers of each army
C.) any nco or officer who sees a safety violation
D.) any participant who sees a safety violation
12.) Ramrods or bayonets can be used on the battlefield:
A.) if an approved scenario using them is scripted and has been practiced
B.) trick question: they cannot be used on the battlefield at any time
C.) if you are close to spectators and want to demonstrate real loading
D.) only if you are outside of the safety zone
13.) All weapons must be field cleaned:
A.) at the end of each battle
B.) before leaving the battlefield
C.) at the end of the day
D.) before company or battalion drill
14.) How many grains of FFF black powder (no substitutes!) should be used?
A.) 80-90 grains for 54 to 58cal, 100 grains for 69cal, and 150 for 10ga shotguns
B.) at least 80 grains for a rifle and 140 grains for a shotgun
C.) 50 grains in any rifle and 100 grains in any shotgun, no more, no less
D.) 70 grains for 54 to 58cal, 90 grains for 69cal, and 130 for 10ga shotguns
(note: the correct answer is the MAXIMUM amount of grains allowed)
15.) If you see a cannon with implements held vertically on top of the wheels or hub:
A.) it means that the crew is challenging you, go capture them!
B.) stay clear and prepare for a boom – it’s loaded!
C.) the cannon has run out of ammunition
D.) the crew is preparing to load the piece
THANK YOU FOR TAKING THIS TEST. BE CAREFUL AND SAFE!
You need at lease 80% correct to pass Pass____ Fail ____
Verified by_____________________