Gun Pod
What is the nomenclature of the Missionized Gun Pod (B and C)?
What is the nomenclature of the Gun?
GPU-8 C GPU-9 B
GAU-22
What is the difference between a Paveway and a JSOW
Paveway - Laser Guided
JDAM - GPS Guided
Alternate Mission Equipment
What are the five Ordnance qualifications?
Team Member
Team Leader
Quality Assurance
Safety Observer
Individual
Who is the most famous Ordnanceman? (50 bonus points if you say the rank he retired as)
Lieutenant John William Finn
Which rounds are we authorized to load?
(50 bonus points if you can spell out SAPHEI-T)
PGU-24 Dummy
PGU-23 TP
PGU-32 SAPHEI-T
What is the pitch valve for every bomb? (50 bonus points if you include JSOW)
12,49,31 75/25
38,54 level
32, JSOW 60/40
Which pieces of Ordnance goes with each Adapter? (ADU-932, 933, 930, 931)
932 - GBU-12, AIM-120
933 - GBU-38, GBU-54, GBU-32
931 - GBU-12, GBU-38, GBU-54, AIM-120
930 - GBU-31, AGM-154
What are the roles and responsibilities of a Team Leader?
To direct and supervise all Ordnance evolutions.
Who is the Ordnance Saint?
Saint Barbara
What are the different inspections we perform?
(For 50 bonus point you must say what DSI stands for)
When is the Gun turned in?
Acceptance, 45 Day Special Inspection, 2000 round lube cycle, 18,000 round turn in.
Which versions of the AIM-120 do we fly?
(50 bonus points if you can say which blocks)
Can we mix wings in fins between CATMs and AIMs?
AIM-120C (block 3 to 8) AIM-120D
NO
What is the PPS system and its components?
What does the PPS system pressurize to?
How many PPS systems are there?
Pneumatic Power Source, Motor Compressor, Filter Manifold, ECU
5000psi
One for internal stations, one inside each air to ground pylon
What is the difference between QA and SO?
Quality Assurance - Their job is to ensure that all Ordnance evolutions are conducted properly. (Adherence to all publications, Ordnance is configured correctly, and all qualification requirements are met during an evolution)
Safety Observer - Their job is to make sure that all Ordnance evolutions are conducted in a safe manner. (All safety standards are followed)
When is the Ordnance Birthday?
April 25th 1922
What is the weight of a full Missionized Gun Pod?
1023 lbs fully loaded
766 lbs no ammo
Name each IRCM we are authorized to load?
MJU-61, 64, 66, 68
What Adapter and BRU is required to load SDBs?
ADU-981 and BRU-61
What is an ESI?
Explosive Safety Inspection
What is the predecessor of the AIM-120?
AIM-7 Sparrow
What are the five safing mechanisms of the Gun Pod?
MIP OGSS - Flight
WOW - Off
Doors and Landing Gear - Up and Locked
Master Mode - DGFT
Ammunition Inventory - One round or more
Master Arm - ARM
What is the cool down period for an activated KMU-559?
2 hours
How many loop clamps of each size and color are required for a station 4 LIB/BRU GBU-54?
2 blue ones
3 small yellow ones
3 big yellow ones
What are the three pillar programs of the Explosive Safety Program?
Facilities
Qual Cert
Inventory Management
Name every single Fixed Wing Marine Corps Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA)?
112, 121, 122, 211, 214, 224, 225, 232, 242, 251, 311, 312, 314, 533, 542