204: ARMAMENT SYSTEM
SH/HH-60F/H EAWS SPECIFIC
1. State the purpose of the following cartridge actuated devices/pyrotechnic/squibs:
b. Cargo hook:
Contains a squib to disable the linkage and open the cargo hook in an emergency.
c. Fire bottles:
Contains a CAD to discharges the fire extinguishing agent through the lines
d. BRU-14/A:
M264: Contains a CAD to jettison torp. or aux. tank in the event of mechanical failure or emergency
M934:
Contains a CAD to jettison torp. or aux. tank in the event of mechanical failure or emergency
e. Chaff:
Contains CADs to release shower of metal pieces to confuse radar missiles.
f. Flare:
Contains CADs to release hot flares to confuse infrared (IR) missiles.
b. Flare:
Attracts IR missiles because IR missiles are heat seekers.
c. Jammer:
Type of chaff.
d. AIRBOC:
Large chaff, provides coverage for ships deployed by helo—Sonobouy size.
Automatic weapon; needs to be mounted to A/C or tripod. Air cooled and pneumatic driven.
AW1 Benjamin Kunz
kimberly.a.king@navy.mil
AZC(AW/NAC) Kimberly King