2020 PACWR Safety Test

Welcome to the 2020 PACWR Safety Test. Please enter your basic information, and proceed to the questions. a minimum score of 85% is required to pass. Upon passing the test and paying dues, your safety card will be issued. Thank you!

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What unit do you belong to? *

A general (side) safety zone separating the public and live weapons not pointed at the public is: *

1 point

5 yards/15 feet

10 yards/30 feet

15 yards/45 feet

20 yards/60 feet

When off the field in camps and public areas, horses are to be ridden at: *

1 point

Walk

Trot

Cantor

Full Gallop

No weapon shall be pointed at or in the direction of a member of the public who is closer than: *

1 point

10 yards/30 feet

15 yards/45 feet

20 yards/60 feet

25 yards/75 feet

Rowdiness, public drunkenness, or abusive language is only allowed: *

1 point

After public or spectators have left

Only where the public cannot witness it

During an event for authenticity purposes

At no time

The required safety zone between fires and any form of canvas is: *

1 point

5 feet

10 feet

15 feet

20 feet

A fire extinguisher (or water bucket) is required to be near a fire at all times.

1 point

True

False

Clear selection

Smoking or open flames are prohibited: *

1 point

When handling black powder

Within the artillery powder safety zone

After battles until all weapons and cartridges have been secured

All of the above

Spectators and members of the public can handle weapons: *

1 point

Whenever they would like to learn more about them

To help convince them to join your unit

Only when a weapon is unloaded and in a controlled demonstration scenario

As long as they ask permission first

Loaded weapons, ammunition, powder or caps must be under active control at all times. *

1 point

True

False

In order to clear or fire a live weapon off the battlefield: *

1 point

You must be 10 yards/30 feet away from camp

You must have supervision of your unit leadership or a designee

You must be 20 yards/60 feet from any active picket line

You must yell "fire in the hole" three times prior to firing

All of the above

A cease fire may be called when a situation is in violation of a safety rule, if it is not immediately resolved. The only participants allowed to call for a cease fire are: *

1 point

Company commanders and above

Army commanders only

NCOs and above

Any participant who witnesses a safety violation

You can pick up another person's weapon or artillery implement: *

1 point

While rifling through the "dead" at the end of the battle

Only with the owner's permission, or you believe, in good faith, that it is lost

Any time--after all, reenactors are friendly

When cleaning the company street

Knives will not be drawn on the field, and will be tied or otherwise secured in their sheathes. *

1 point

True

False

All weapons will be field cleaned: *

1 point

At the end of the day

As needed

At the end of the season

Never

"Medic" shall only be called in the case of an actual medical emergency. *

1 point

True

False

Long-arms and pistols are reloaded on the battlefield with: *

1 point

Powder flasks

Prepared cartridges only

Either of the above

Hand-to-hand combat scenarios are allowed: *

1 point

If opposing combatants come within 5 yards of each other

If Rubber bayonets are used

As long as the combatants are at least 10 yards away from spectators

Only in scripted scenarios approved by both army commanders and planned in advance with all participants

For muskets and carbines, only FF or FFF grade black powder will be used (absolutely no gunpowder substitutes are allowed). *

1 point

True

False

Ramrods and bayonets cannot be used on the battlefield at any time. *

1 point

True

False

The minimum battlefield side safety zone between a loaded artillery piece and any other non-crew person is: *

1 point

5 yards/15 feet

10 yards/30 feet

15 yards/45 feet

20 yards/60 feet

For .58 caliber weapons, the maximum powder charge is: *

1 point

70 grains

75 grains

80 grains

85 grains

For .69 caliber weapons, the maximum powder charge is: *

1 point

80 grains

85 grains

90 grains

95 grains

For shotguns, the maximum powder charge is *

1 point

100 grains

110 grains

120 grains

130 grains

For .36 caliber weapons, the maximum powder charge is: *

1 point

15 grains

20 grains

25 grains

30 grains

For .44 caliber weapons, the maximum powder charge is: *

1 point

25 grains

30 grains

35 grains

40 grains

The minimum safety distance for aimed fire at horses and other livestock is: *

1 point

10 yards/30 feet

15 yards/45 feet

20 yards/60 feet

25 yards/75 feet

For muzzle-loading firearms, only the powder will be placed in the barrel (no paper). *

1 point

True

False

Pistols can only be sealed with: *

1 point

Cream of wheat

Crumbling floral foam

Either of the above, but not both in combination

Soldiers may only fire from the prone position by order of their commanding officer. *

1 point

True

False

Spare cylinders, when loaded, are only to be carried in a holster designed for that purpose. *

1 point

True

False

The front safety zone for a loaded artillery piece is: *

1 point

15 yards/45 feet

20 yards/60 feet

25 yards/75 feet

30 yards/90 feet

An artillery piece is fired only by use of an approved ignition method (friction primer, correct lint-stock, or lock). *

1 point

True

False

The minimum battlefield safety zone between a member of the public and an open pass-box or limber is: *

1 point

5 yards/15 feet

10 yards/30 feet

15 yards/45 feet

20 yards/60 feet

If an artillery piece fails to fire: *

1 point

Pour more powder down the barrel and try again

Immediately re-prime the piece and attempt to fire again

Use the implements to mark a misfire and follow the proper misfire procedures to re-prime or render the gun clear.

The distance between the rear of an artillery piece and the service (pass) box shall be: *

1 point

5 yards/15 feet

7 yards/21 feet

10 yards/30 feet

15 yards/45 feet

Cannon implements must be 7 feet above the ground to signal the piece is loaded. *

1 point

True

False

If one of the safety zones of an artillery piece is entered, the crew will: *

1 point

Speed up the loading drill to get another shot off

Not load the gun until the safety area is cleared

Double charge the piece

Wait for the brigade commander's order

Immediately prior to the command of "fire", the chief of piece will ensure that all safety zones are clear of people or hazards, and will then call: *

1 point

"Clear front" and/or "ready"

"On your mark"

Nothing

If the second firing attempt fails, after a minimum interval of three minutes the vent and bore are flooded completely with water. After another minimum interval of three minutes following flooding, worming clears the bore. *

1 point

True

False

Adopted rules may be specific to the artillery piece in use. *

1 point

True

False

After closing the breach of a breach-loading cannon, the piece is loaded and will not be left unattended or moved (with the exception of immediate safety requirements). *

1 point

True

False

When a misfire is called for an artillery piece, the implements will be crossed above the piece. *

1 point

True

False

Rules for mortars are the same as for muzzle-loading artillery pieces. On the gun line, mortars will be placed on a cart designed for the mortar. *

1 point

True

False

A surcingle is required with any saddle designed for their use. *

1 point

True

False

Horses on the picket line will be kept under guard. *

1 point

True

False

No fighting may take place within 20 yards/60 feet of an active picket line. *

1 point

True

False

Picket lines are established: *

1 point

In the parking lot

Never

Within 5 feet of the infantry camps

Where designated by the senior horseman

Please record the date. *

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