Armament Weapons Flashcards
Explain the basic functions of the aircraft armaments division
Preservation/upkeep/inventory
Explain the naval ordinance management policy and its purpose
Readiness and lifecycle management of ammunition and explosives as established by the cno
State who is responsible for the command ordnance qualification certification program
Commands commanding officer/ oic
Explain how the 20 MMM61A1 gun system is operated and controlled
Installed in the Navy aircraft electronic firing rate of either 4000 or 6000 rounds per minute
Discuss the firing Cycle of the M61A1 gun system
- Feeding
- Chambering
- Locking
- Unlocking
- Extracting
- Ejecting
Explain how the 20MM aircraft rounds are actuated
Electrically primed via aircraft power 28vdc
Explain HERO and state related hazards
Hazards electromagnetic radiation to ordnance
Fuel and other flammable material
Define AWIS and state how it is utilized
ALL WEAPONS INFORMATION SYSTEM designated by CNO for storage of ordnance logistics engineering and preformed data
List two types of AAS
Aircraft inventory material
Mission oriented material
Define SHOLS
SINGLE HOIST ORDNANCE LOADING SYSTEM
Define Mine Warfare
Strategic and tactical use of sea mines and their countermeasures
List two types of mine countermeasures
Offensive (proactive) and defense (enabling) countermeasures
Define LASER
Light Amplifications by stimulated emission radiation
Define a LASER mishap and list the steps to take when one occurs
Prompt medical attention given to laser injures. Investigate and report laser mishaps per appropriate references
PPE for LASER operations
Protective eyewear, clothing, barriers and screens
