106: Weapons Fundamentals

References:

106.1 State the objective of the Non-Nuclear Ordnance/Explosive Handling Qualification Program. -

Ensures that persons handling ordnance are trained and properly qualified to do so. The process includes classroom instruction, OJT, hands-on demonstration of ordnance handling, and an oral board chaired by the Weapons Officer, or Maintenance Officer in a squadron/IMA.

106.2 Explain the purpose of the following conditions:
[ref. a, pp. 11-31, 11-32]

Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance (HERO) -

Naval ordnance systems are generally armed, actuated, and detonated by means of electrical pulses. Electromagnetic radiation from transmitting antennae can may cause a voltage to be induced into these systems, which in turn would cause the actuation or detonation sequence to begin.

Emission Control (EMCON) -

Requires transmitting systems be secured to prevent enemy ships / aircraft from locating us through their passive detection systems. Goes back to the days of �radio silence�.

106.3 State the purpose of performing a stray voltage check. -

Aviation ordnance is activated, and detonated, by electrical current from the aircraft's 28vdc bus. Stray voltage checks are performed prior to ordnance loading to ensure that no electrical charges exist within the aircraft's firing circuits that would inadvertently cause the activation or detonation of the loaded ordnance.

106.4 Define and discuss the following acronyms: [ref. a]

106.5 Discuss the following missile guidance terms:
[ref. a, pp. 3-5, 3-6]

106.6 Discuss the purpose of the two types of weapons elevator:
[ref. a]

106.7 Explain the difference between hung ordnance and unexpended ordnance.

106.8 State the purpose of color coding in regards to ammunition. -

Identification of ammunition is extremely important when handling ordnance. Color codes represent explosive hazards associated with ammunition.

COLOR INTERPRETATION


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