PC 1 Flashcards
When does a CLEAR RANGE condition exist?
Indicates that no land, a vessel , aircraft or unintended target other than the towed target -towing vessel or aircraft have been detected in the safety firing arcs and or missile pattern.
What is the definition of RANGE FOUL ?
Indicates that land, a vessel , aircraft or an unintended target other than the towed target -towing vessel or aircraft have been detected in the safety firing arcs and or missile pattern..
Define the term CHECK FIRE ?
CHECK CHECK CHECK is the emergency order to stop firing it is called after command has given the order to carry on the fring, and shall be called by anyone if an unsafe condition exists.
Define MISFIRE ?
A failure of ammo component in whole or in part to fire or explode.
Define HANGFIRE
An intentional delay in the firing of an ammo between the application of inatiting energy and actual firing of the round.
When will a HOT GUN situation exist, with regard to 57mm gun ?
40 rounds in 1 hour or 60 rounds in 4 hours.
Define Mechanically Safe ?
A safety measure in which to prevent a weapon system from firing through an mechanical cut out.
Define Electrically Safe ?
A safety measure in which to prevent a weapon system from firing through an electrical cut out.
When is a weapons system considered loaded?
When ammo is supplied to a feed or inserted into the weapons system.
Who is responsible for ensuring Warning Pipes are made and when are they to be made ?
OOW. or FCS
What publication lists the locations of the OOB signs for weapons firing ?
Navords 4995-0
Each ship in the Royal Canadian Navy has a Weapons Safety Organization. What people make up the organization ?
CO,OOW,ORO,DSO,SAC and MSO
When conducting a 57mm “Open Ocean “ firing, what is the maximum height the rounds may go ?
5000 ft
When is the 57mm considered Mechanically safe ?
On Gun Mount Gun/Safe switched to safe
Where are the Veto panels located on a CPF ?
Bridge and OPS Room