EAWS Naval Aviation Weapons and Ordnance

Question 1

What does the term 'ordnance' refer to in naval aviation?

Accepted Answer

Weapons, ammunition, and explosives used in combat

Answer

Ordnance refers to military weapons, ammunition, and explosives, including bombs, missiles, and gun systems used in naval aviation.

Question 2

What color is used to identify explosive ordnance on the flight deck?

Accepted Answer

Yellow

Answer

Yellow jerseys and yellow markings are associated with ordnance handling on the flight deck, while red is used for firefighting.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a MK-82 bomb?

Accepted Answer

General purpose unguided air-to-ground attack

Answer

The MK-82 is a 500-pound general purpose unguided bomb designed for air-to-ground attack missions.

Question 4

What does 'hung ordnance' mean on a naval aircraft?

Accepted Answer

Ordnance that failed to release during a mission

Answer

Hung ordnance refers to weapons that failed to release from the aircraft during a combat mission and require special handling procedures upon landing.

Question 5

Which organization publishes the Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization (NATOPS) manual?

Accepted Answer

NAVAIR

Answer

NAVAIR (Naval Air Systems Command) is responsible for publishing and maintaining NATOPS manuals for naval aviation.

EAWS - Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist Practice Test

EAWS - Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist Practice Test

EAWS Naval Aviation Weapons and Ordnance