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AMMUNITION COLOR CODES

The color codes and markings in this appendix are for informational purposes only. They are provided to help you identify the different types of UXO. Keep in mind that each country that manufactures munitions has devised its own color codes. Remember, do not approach a UXO any closer than necessary to make an immediate identification. Remember also, that you are not responsible for determining UXO fillers. The ammunition color codes in Tables A-1 and A-2 are used by the former Soviet Union. The markings used on Soviet chemical munitions are in Table A-3.

Table A-1. Former Soviet Union color codes for bombs.

Nose Band Green Green Orange Blue Red Red Green White Blue Red Blue Red Green Green White Black White Body Band Blue Blue and Green Type Fragmentation Fragmentation and Chemical Semiarmor Piercing Armor Piercing Incendiary Incendiary Dispenser Persistent Chemical Nonpersistent Chemical Parachute Flare Rocket Assisted Practice

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Table A-2. Former Soviet Union color codes for projectiles.

Color Codes (Bands) Red Blue Black White Yellow Khaki One Green Band Two Green Bands Type Incendiary Concrete Piercing Smoke Illumination Ball Shrapnel Bar Shrapnel Nonpersistent Agent Persistent Agent

Table A-3. Former Soviet Union markings for chemical munitions. Marking P-4 P-5 PC P-10 P-15 TP Chemical Filler White Phosphorus Mustard Agent Lewisite Agent Phosgene Agent Adamsite (DM) Thermite

The color codes shown in Figure A-1 are those used by the US and other NATO countries.

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