Which type of round is used for training and has no projectile?

• A. M199
• B. Dummy Round
• C. Blank Round
• D. M200

Answer: (C)

In training, you want something that simulates a real round without any firing risk. A dummy round is an inert cartridge designed for practice; it looks and feels like a live round but contains no propellant and no primer, so there is no pressure or projectile. This lets you safely practice loading, chambering, feeding from a magazine, and clearing malfunctions without any danger of discharge.

Blanks, while similar in appearance, do have a powder charge and primer but no bullet, so they produce a muzzle flash and gas. They’re used for specific training scenarios or ceremonies but aren’t inert like a dummy round.