Weapons Cooling

Question 1

As AFFF Hose Teams arrive on the scene, they shall knock down fire and smoke to enable identification of
fire-exposed _________.

Answer 1

Ordnance

Question 2

Once fire-exposed ordnance is identified, ordnance suspected of being heated by the fire shall be assessed and
________.

Answer 2

Cooled

Question 3

While cooling ordnance, the Hose Team shall lock their agent on that particular weapon or weaponry as a
weapons ________ team.

Answer 3

Cooling

Question 4

Fire exposed ordnance that is not jettisoned should be monitored closely for any signs of residual __________
heat.

Answer 4

Internal

Question 5

Where residual internal heating is suspected, strong consideration shall be given to ______________ the affected ordnance.

Answer 5

Jettisoning

Question 6

As Firefighting Hose Teams shift their positions to enable firefighting coverage or to take advantage of shifting
wind directions, Hose Teams shall relieve ordnance cooling teams who are locked in position. (True or False)

Answer 6

True

Question 7

Ordnance Cooling Teams may lock in place ______ _______ _______ for extended cooling and personnel safety.

Answer 7

Hose control devices

Question 8

The actual time for the cooling of weapons shall be determined by the ______ ______ based upon the degree
of actual exposure of the weapon to the fire.

Answer 8

Air Bos’n

Question 9

Historically weapons have been cooled for a minimum of ____ minutes or until deemed safe by EOD personnel.

Answer 9

15

Question 10

Post assessment cooling for minimal exposures may be of a duration of _____ than 15 minutes.

Answer 10

Less

Question 11

Severe exposures may require cooling in an _______ of 15 minutes.

Answer 11

Excess

Question 12

Once the weapon is cooled and downloaded, the Air Gunner will make the determination to jettison the weapon on behalf of the ___________ ___________.

Answer 12

Commanding Officer