I used to work with missiles (MGM-52 Lance) fueled with UDMH (unsymmetrical dymethylhydrazine) and a IRFNA (Inhibited Red Fuming Nitric Acid) oxidizer. Crazy stuff. Explosive and poisonous as hell. Even rust would set it off.
I guess I should have paid attention in chemistry class. There a lot of stuff out there that makes the mentos in Diet Coke look pretty tame.
Wow, that brings back memories.
I haven't heard of the "Lance" missile since I was a kid, and was crazy about rockets and missiles. I used to get up early on Saturday mornings to watch The Big Picture on TV. I had a poster showing all the Army's rockets (Honest John, Sergeant, etc.).
I'm glad you made it through that experience without being injured or maimed. The Army must have given you guys extremely good training (which probably included scaring the bejeezus out of you with ghastly films), although I've heard of a few horrific accidents (one in particular having been caused by a static discharge).