Naval Aviation Weapons and Ordnance Flashcards
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What does the term 'ordnance' refer to in naval aviation?
Answer: Weapons, ammunition, and explosives used in combat
Ordnance refers to military weapons, ammunition, and explosives, including bombs, missiles, and gun systems used in naval aviation.
What color is used to identify explosive ordnance on the flight deck?
Answer: Yellow
Yellow jerseys and yellow markings are associated with ordnance handling on the flight deck, while red is used for firefighting.
What is the primary purpose of a MK-82 bomb?
Answer: General purpose unguided air-to-ground attack
The MK-82 is a 500-pound general purpose unguided bomb designed for air-to-ground attack missions.
What does 'hung ordnance' mean on a naval aircraft?
Answer: Ordnance that failed to release during a mission
Hung ordnance refers to weapons that failed to release from the aircraft during a combat mission and require special handling procedures upon landing.
Which organization publishes the Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization (NATOPS) manual?
Answer: NAVAIR
NAVAIR (Naval Air Systems Command) is responsible for publishing and maintaining NATOPS manuals for naval aviation.
What is the minimum safe distance from a running jet engine intake for personnel?
Answer: 25 feet
Personnel must maintain a minimum of 25 feet from a running jet engine intake to avoid the danger of ingestion.