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100

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

100

What is the difference between a Paveway and a JSOW

Paveway - Laser Guided

JDAM - GPS Guided

100
What does AME stand for?

Alternate Mission Equipment

100

What are the five Ordnance qualifications?

Team Member

Team Leader

Quality Assurance

Safety Observer

Individual

100

Who is the most famous Ordnanceman? (50 bonus points if you say the rank he retired as)

 Lieutenant John William Finn

200

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

200

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

200

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

200

What are the roles and responsibilities of a Team Leader?

To direct and supervise all Ordnance evolutions.

200

Who is the Ordnance Saint?

Saint Barbara

300

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.

300

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

300

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

300

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)

300

When is the Ordnance Birthday?

April 25th 1922

400

What is the weight of a full Missionized Gun Pod?

1023 lbs fully loaded

766 lbs no ammo

400

Name each IRCM we are authorized to load?

MJU-61, 64, 66, 68

400

What Adapter and BRU is required to load SDBs?

ADU-981 and BRU-61

400

What is an ESI?

Explosive Safety Inspection

400

What is the predecessor of the AIM-120?

AIM-7 Sparrow

500

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

500

What is the cool down period for an activated KMU-559?

2 hours

500

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


500

What are the three pillar programs of the Explosive Safety Program?

Facilities

Qual Cert

Inventory Management

500

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

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