Ground Salutes should be made of paper or the equivalent, and must not be constructed of which materials?

• A. Metal or brittle Plastic
• B. Paper
• C. Wood
• D. Glass

Answer: (A)

Ground salutes are intended to be safe to handle and minimize hazardous fragments. They should be made from paper or an equivalent non-sparking, low-mass material because such materials reduce the risk of sharp fragments and excessive heat being produced during the salute. Metal housings can fragment into dangerous shrapnel, and brittle plastics can crack into sharp shards when subjected to the blast and heat. Using paper or similar materials keeps the device safer for nearby personnel and property. Materials like wood or glass are not specified here as prohibited, but they carry their own safety concerns (burning, splinters, breakage) that aren’t part of this stated requirement.