Ammunition Storage And Handling Afloat Flashcards
Who can decertify and revoke certification?
COs are responsible for decert and/or revocation of individual cert whenever such action is considered to be in the best interest of safety
Name some of the reasons QUAL/CERT has been in place over 46 years?
Research continues to show that the majority of explosive mishaps are caused by personnel due to inadequate training, lack of adequate supervision , lack of or inadequate SOP( standard of operating procedures) complacency or just failure to follow orders.
Name some of the the qualification standards and certification levels.
IT(in training) must have supervision
TM(team member)performs under direct supervision of TL
I(individual)demonstrated proficiency to work alone in safe and reliable operations
TL(team leader)sufficient knowledge and be able to demonstrate proficiency to others
QA(quality assurance)determine AE material condition
SO(safety observer)sufficient knowledge and experience of applicable safety procedures
What is work task code 1?
Who does it most pertain to?
WTC 1 handling- physical act of breaking out, unpacking ,inspecting ,counting, lifting, transporting , repositioning or packaging of AE (does not include motor vehicle driver and shipping inspector) this is G 4s job
What is WTC 2?
Who does it most pertain to?
Act if stowing explosive and/or devices in designated and approved locations. This includes the act of inspecting magazines and ready service lockers for improperly secured storage, unsat packaging ,compatibility , abnormalities of sprinkler and alarm systems ,unusual orders and other abnormal conditions ,this is what G3 does everyday when ammunition is present
What is WTC 3?
Who does it most pertain to?
WTC 3 is act of taking AUR(all up rounds) and reconfiguring with authorized weapons from the weapons assembly manuals, tech manuals ,SOP and checklists also part of G3s job
What is WTC 4?
WTC 4 is loading or downloading AURs with their launching devices. This also includes installation and removal of CADs . This also includes all operations incidental to aircraft loading,clearing and downloading. This is G 1 s job on flight deck
What is WTC 5 ?
WTC 5 is arm /dearm -applies to procedures contained in the arm/dearm section of applicating governing technical manuals, checklists and MRC s that place an explosive device or system in an armed or safe conditions.
What is WTC 6?
WTC 6 is install/ removal removing explosive devices such as aircraft egress systems ,cable cutters fire extinguisher cartridges and CADs
What is WTC 7?
WTC 7 is testing on components, BIT(built in test) programming ,reprogramming and presetting
What are the alarm systems commonly associated with all magazine sprinkler systems?
FH- sprinkling alarm(detects sprinkler activation)
FD- flooding circuit alarm
F- fire/ high temperature
____is the amount of sq ft a thermostat is placed in a magazine
The minimum amount of feet a thermostat is placed is 250 sq ft
Who maintains and controls the magazine keys?
Who can it be logged out to?
Who does the responsibity fall to when the person is absent?
The ships gunner maintains the magazine keys including high security keys.keys must be logged out to authorized personnel only
WDO is in charge of them in gunners absence
How long are magazine temperature record cards retained on file?
A year is how long magazine temps are retained on file
When is a temperature logged in the permanent file?
Temperatures in excess of 100 F should be recorded permanently and in red ink.
What is the lowest weapon stage elevator areas ?
The lowest stage weapons elevator is from service magazines and ammunition handling areas from the 7th deck up to hangar deck
What is the lowest level served by the upper stage elevator?
The 2nd deck is the lowest a upper stage elevator services
Name the HERO conditions.
HERO Safe
HERO unsafe
HERO Susceptible
HERO Unreliable
Who is responsible for making sure that HERO unsafe ordnance is not handled in RF environments?
The CO
The HERO EMCON bill depends on what two factors?
The HERO EMCON bill depends on the amount and type of ordnance that is involved and knowledge of the RF environment locations during presence, handling ,loading ,storing ,assembly and transportation operation
What is the detailed aspect of HERO ?
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The navy personnel ammunition and explosives handling qualification and certification program is governed by what instruction? A OPNAVINST 8023.24 B OPNAVINST 8025.24 C NAVSEAINST 8023.24 D NAVAIRINST 8023.20
A OPNAVINST 8023.24
All navy personnel under the scope of QUAL/CERT instruction, includes officers enlisted and what other personnel?
A government employees
B civilian magazine construction engineers
C only officers and enlisted fall under the instruction
D none of the answers are correct
A government employees fall under QUAL/CERT instructions
Which of the following personnel work under the QUAL/CERT PROGRAM?
A security guards and magazine sprinkler maintenance crews
B weapons safety assistant teams and inspectors
C ammunition and explosive stowage/issue personnel
D crane operators and elevator operators
C Ammunition and explosives stowage/issue personnel
Which of the following magazine types are provided on ships?
A ammunition cargo holds,primary, universal, missile, ready service lockers and chemical
B ready service lockers, locker, primary, and misc
C misc, missile, small arms, primary and chemical
D chemical,locker , misc , primary and missile
A ammunition cargo holds, primary , universal , missile, ready service lockers and chemical
What type of magazine is located within the armor box and is used for the stowage of completely assembled rounds of weapons ? A primary B missile C locker D ready service
D ready service is the type of magazine located within the armor box and used for the stowage of AUR of weapons
Generally, each magazine aboard is designed to hold a total of how many types of ammunition?
One per type for each magazine
When mixed ammunition stowage must be used, you should refer to the stowage tables listed in what NAVSEA Publication? A op 4 B op5 C op 2165 D op3347
A op 4
If a magazine without environmental control shows a temperature in excess of 100 F , what action should be taken?
Use portable ventilation
MK 58 marine location marked NOT in an original water sealed container should be stowed in which of the following magazines?
A magazine with sprinkler system
B magazine located on the damage control deck
C magazine without sprinklers
D magazine with remote control valves
A MK 58 not in it’s original watertight seal container should be placed in a magazine without a sprinkler system
Sprinkler systems are fitted in which of the following magazines?
A primary magazines only
B ready service magazines only
C missile magazines only
D primary,ready service, and missile magazines
D sprinkler systems have primary , ready service and missiles
What minimum number of thermostats should be installed in each magazine?
Two
What minimum amount of airspace should be provided between any ammunition stowage stack and surface of adjacent plating or sheathing? A 2 inches B 4 inches C 6 inches D 8 inches
A 2 inches of provided air space between any ammunition stack and surface of adjacent plating or sheathing
Abound ships, magazine inspections are mandatory according to what OPNAVINST? A 3120.32 B 4790.2 C 4790.4 D 8023.2
C NAVSEAINST 4790.4
The maximum and minimum temperature conditions in a magazine should be observed, recorded and reported at least how often? A daily B bi weekly C weekly D monthly
A daily
There are a total of how many basic types of hoists? A two B three C four D five
B three
Any piece of handling equipment that has satisfactory passed a periodic load test should be marked with which of the following information? A test exp. date B name of the testing activity C SWL D all of the answers are correct
D all of the answers are correct
What are the two major classifications of weapons elevators?
A conventional and special
B lower stage and upper stage
C electrically operated and hydraulically operated
D manually operated and pneumatic ally operated
B lower stage and upper stage are the two major classifications of weapon elevators
What weapons elevators provides weapons transportation to the flight deck? A upper stage, hydraulic elevator B upper stage, wire rope elevator C lower stage, hydraulic elevator D lower stage , wire rope elevator
B upper stage wire rope elevator
An ordnance mishap is most likely to occur under which condition?
A when seas are rough
B when magazine hatches are not properly secured
C when weapons or explosives are removed from proper stowage environment
D when weapons or explosives are stored in magazines and elevators maintenance is being performed
C when weapons or explosives are removed from proper stowage environment
Pier side ammunition handling operations may be conducted after daylight hours under which of the following conditions?
A when the pier is adequately lit only
B when the pier is adequately lit and an emergency exists
C when authorized by the ships gunner
D ships CO has approved the night ordnance handling operation
D when the ships CO has approved the night ordnance handling operation
An ordnance item is classified as HERO susceptible if proven to contain which of the following items? A ECDs B EEDs C RFEs D BDEs
B EEDs
Detailed information pertaining to HERO (hazards of electromagnetic radiation to ordnance)is contained in which instructions
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