10.1.6.3 SMS Operating Modes

Question 1

What is the function of Idle Mode and when is it active?

Answer 1

Normal mode of SMS
Occurs after confirming the weapon load
Required for weight and balance
(And buoy/weapon release)

Question 2

Note regarding Jettison All and External Jettison with MCDS

Answer 2

Jettison All and External Jettison are hardwired and can be performed without MCDS/TOMS energized.

Question 3

How hot start can take up to…

Answer 3

Forty-five seconds

Question 4

Note regarding cold/hot start

Answer 4

If a cold or hot start is performed, the operator must reconfirm the weapon load, even if they have previously done so.

Question 5

What is the function of unknown mode (SMS Mode)?

Answer 5

System is not processing message from SMC.

Question 6

Weapon releases may be terminated any time prior to release by any of the following options:

Answer 6

Selecting the Master Arm switch to Disarm;

Deselecting the weapon on the Kill Stores PEP;

Selecting AUTO Release Suspend on the Kill Stores PEP.