| 85. |
Knowledge of propellants: physical forms and associated purposes of small arms propellants; black gun powder and Pyrodex; nitrocellulose propellants, both single and double base |
| 86. |
Knowledge of projectiles: design (ogive shape, base shape, cannelure types, forming processes); construction and composition (lead alloy compositions, jacketing materials and styles, etc.) |
| 87. |
Cartridge cases: design (i.e., rimfire, centerfire, Boxer/Berdan priming systems); compositions (copper, brass, steel, aluminum) |
| 88. |
Manufacturer information: headstamps, color coding |
| 90. |
Knowledge of shotshell: design, construction and nomenclature; shot sizes and composition (hardened lead, plated steel, etc.); wad design and types of filler (buffering) materials |
| 91. |
Knowledge of primers: design, color, staking |
| 92. |
Knowledge of ammunition components |
| 93. |
Knowledge of ammunition manufacturing methods |
| 95. |
Knowledge of the principles of ammunition reloading |
| 96. |
Knowledge of the tools, sources, and types of components used in ammunition reloading, and when to use them |
| 115. |
Knowledge of the toolmarks created during the reloading of ammunition |
| 39. |
Ability torecognize, compare and identify various ammunition types and components |
| 43. |
Ability torecognize reloaded or handloaded ammunition |
| 46. |
Ability to recognize: (1) those attributes or characteristics of a particular firearm design which are reflected in the fired projectiles and fired cartridge cases; and (2) nonfirearm caused toolmarks on ammunition components |
| 47. |
Ability todetermine the source and uniqueness of various striated and/or static marks on bullets and cartridges |
| 77. |
Ability to identify the physical form and type of small arms propellant recovered from a gun, victim's clothing, etc. (e.g., flattened ball powder, perforated disc, flake powder, etc.) |
| 82. |
Ability to recognize the various physical and chemical forms of propellants, their purpose in various cartridges, and their value as physical evidence |
