Systematized information on the device of special bullets, their classification by action; brief information on external ballistics; principles of construction and calculation of pyrotechnic compositions, safe technology of their manufacture and processing are considered; incendiary test methods. In addition, the calculation of the working and measuring tools for monitoring cartridges and their elements is described in detail. Designed for university students, as well as for engineers specializing in the design and production of special bullets equipped with pyrotechnic composition.