For a projectile with bursting smoke categorized as bd, which safety elements apply?

• A. He, frag, move, fire, wp, c/s
• B. He, frag, move, fire, wp, 1hrwt
• C. He, frag, move, fire, wp
• D. He, frag, move, fire, wp, c/s, emr, static, 1hrwt

Answer: (C)

A bursting smoke round that falls into this category carries hazards from its bursting charge and any incendiary payload, so the safety elements focus on protecting against those core effects: High Explosive means there is a bursting charge that can produce dangerous overpressure and initiate fragments; fragmentation (frag) means the casing can break apart and project sharp pieces; move and fire are about achieving a safe standoff—you should relocate or position yourself to avoid the burst and use remote firing to initiate from a distance; and White Phosphorus adds a burning, persistent hazard that requires control and avoidance during and after the burst. The other potential considerations listed in some options aren’t part of this item’s standard safety elements, such as additional chemical/toxic, electromagnetic, static, or time-wind-related factors, which aren’t required for this bursting smoke scenario.