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