Tracer rounds are identified by the color of their tip.

• A. Blue
• B. White
• C. Red
• D. Green

Answer: (C)

Tracer rounds carry a colored tip to quickly identify them as the rounds that leave a visible trail in flight. The purpose is to let the shooter and observers see the trajectory so adjustments can be made and targets can be tracked, especially in low light or at distance. The color red is the conventional indicator used to signal a tracer load, making the round stand out against ordinary ball ammunition. While other tip colors exist for different ammunition types or training purposes in some systems, red is the standard cue that identifies a tracer round.