What is the correct course of action when ammunition is leaking or damaged?

• A. Attempt field repair to stop the leak.
• B. Continue operations with no special precautions.
• C. Isolate area, evacuate if necessary, and report to the proper authority; do not attempt field repair.
• D. Discard the ammunition as regular waste.

Answer: (C)

When ammunition leaks or is damaged, the first priority is safety through containment and notifying qualified personnel. Damaged rounds can be unstable and may detonate or release toxic materials, so trying to repair them in the field is extremely hazardous. The correct action is to isolate the area, keep people away, evacuate if necessary, and report the situation to the proper authority for assessment and disposal. Do not repair the ammo in the field, do not continue operations under these conditions, and do not treat it as ordinary waste. Qualified ordnance personnel will determine the safest way to handle or dispose of the item.