# Yellow Book

> Reference for ammunition, missiles, and rockets data and regulatory criteria. (iPhone/iPad app by Serco Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yellow-book/id520715004 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Serco Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/475349774)
- Category: Utilities, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.23/5 from 13 App Store ratings · 32 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 38 MB
- Released: 2012-04-25
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yellow-book/id520715004/reviews.md

## What is Yellow Book?

The Yellow Book provides THE USER IN THE FIELD with a ready "user friendly" consolidated reference to basic data and regulatory criteria. Hazard classification, physical security, marking, transportation and storage data and criteria for selected conventional ammunition and explosive items, guided missiles and rockets, current at the time of publishing, are presented in this listing.

The data and criteria contained in this app are primarily derived from:

- Joint Hazard Classification (JHCS) database
- Federal Logistics Information System data on Compact Disc (FED LOG) 
- Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR)
- 2008 Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG2008)

This mobile app is not intended to supersede, contravene, or modify any of these publications or any other DoD or service criteria.

## Key features

- Hazard classification data
- Physical security criteria
- Marking requirements
- Transportation and storage data
- Regulatory criteria
- Consolidated reference

## Recent user reviews (10 of 32)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yellow-book/id520715004/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 2sick

*2021-08-23, version 2.0.0*

Super Duper sick app yo

### 5/5 — A much needed update

*2019-09-11, version 2.0.0*

Thank you so very much 🙏

### 3/5 — Needs update

*2019-08-09, version 1.5*

Awesome app for us MG’s but desperately needs an update for new DODDACs

### 3/5 — Great Reference but Needs updates

*2019-08-05, version 1.5*

This is a great tool for Ammo managers, Range OIC/RSOs and distro personnel.  However, it is years out of date and need to be updated with current DODICS, such as DA71, AB86, AB79, etc.  any plans for bringing this up to date?

### 4/5 — Update

*2019-02-28, version 1.5*

Can we get an update or nah?

### 5/5 — Essential app, works great!

*2017-05-07, version 1.5*

Great app! Must have for anyone who's going to be doing ranges as OIC/NCOIC without access to a computer. Helpful for those in-a-pinch questions too! Great app, no crash issues to note!

### 2/5 — Yellow book is average

*2017-05-05, version 1.5*

Updates and missing DODIC make this app frustrating.

### 5/5 — Be a logistics hero

*2017-02-17, version 1.5*

I use this to answer random questions about ammo I get from dumb scouts. I always sound like a certified stud when I rattle off nomenclature

### 3/5 — UN number?

*2016-08-01, version 1.5*

Great app just needs the UN number included and it will be perfect! Hopefully it will be included in the next update!

### 5/5 — Crash fix

*2016-04-15, version 1.5*

Delete and redownload and it will fix your crashing issues. Love this app use it all the time at work.

## Frequently asked questions about Yellow Book

### What kind of information does this app provide?

This app provides a consolidated reference for basic data and regulatory criteria related to conventional ammunition, guided missiles, and rockets. It includes information on hazard classification, physical security, marking, transportation, and storage.

### Where does the data in the app come from?

The data and criteria presented in the app are primarily derived from official sources such as the Joint Hazard Classification (JHCS) database, Federal Logistics Information System data, Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR), and the 2008 Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG2008).

### Is this app a replacement for official publications?

No, this mobile app is not intended to supersede, contravene, or modify any of the official publications or DoD or service criteria from which its data is derived. It serves as a user-friendly reference tool.

### Who is the intended user for this application?

The app is designed for users in the field who need a readily accessible and user-friendly consolidated reference to essential data and regulatory criteria concerning ammunition, missiles, and rockets.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.0 — 2022-05-01

- Saved favorites will remain saved during application updates.
- DODIC list updated.
- DODIC detail view cleaned up.
- NSN data has been added to the DODIC view. 
- Favorites can now be selected by DODIC in the Search list.
- Visually identify favorites in Search list and detail screen.
- New app icon.

### 2.0.0 — 2019-09-10

** Saved favorites will be lost with this app update. **
** Future updates will not lose your saved favorites. **

- DODIC list updated.
- DODIC detail view cleaned up.
- Favorites can now be selected by DODIC in the Search list.
- Visually identify favorites in Search list and detail screen.
- Fresh new app icon.

### 1.5 — 2015-11-05

Provided updated yellow book information.

### 1.04 — 2014-05-21

Bug fixes.

### 1.03 — 2013-11-20

Experience API Integration

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