Bombs/Practice Bombs
What is the primary purpose of practice bombs?
Safety when training new or inexperienced
pilots and ground-handling crew
Who can stop a load or explosive ordnance evolution?
Anyone
Ammunition and Explosive afloat manual
OP4
What is Work Task Code 1?
Handling
What flag shall be prominently displayed by all ships and craft engaged in ammunition and explosives loading or unloading operations?
Bravo
Of the following cartridges - MK-1, MK-2, MK-3, and MK-4, which is used in a MK-76 practice
bomb?
MK-4
What precautions should be taken when live ammunition is staged in the hanger
deck?
Post a Watch
Approved handling equipment for ammunition and explosives
OP 2173
What is Work task code 2?
Storage/Stowage
What does the acronym NOSSA stand for?
Naval Ordnance Safety and Security Activity
What practice bomb is used to simulate a MK-82
retarded bomb?
BDU-48
What are the HERO classifications of electrically initiated ordnance?
Hero Safe, Hero Susceptible, Hero Unsafe
Physical security intrusion for conventional arms, ammunition and explosives
OP 5530.13
What is Work task Code 3?
Assembly/Disassembly
What does the acronym EID stand for?
electrically initiated devices
What is the loading factor (explosive content)
of MK-80 series general purpose bombs?
45%
What is C/C A?
Serviceable Issuable Without Qualification
Transportation and storage data for ammunition explosive and related hazardous material
SWO20-AC-SAF-010
What is Work task Code 4?
Load/Download
What distance may a rocket motor be dropped before it cannot be used?
YOU CANNOT USE A ROCKET MOTOR AFTER ITS BEEN DROPPED!!!!
What is the standard explosive filler in BLU
series GP bombs?
PBXN-109
Where are missile magazines normally located on
a carrier?
Below the waterline and within the armored box
Explosive safety accidents and lessons learned (written in blood)
SWO20-AD-SAF-010
OPNAV 5530/1
Report of Screening for Personnel Assigned Arms, Ammunition
and Explosives Related Duties.
What is the burning time of the Mk 25 MLM?
13.5-18.5 minutes
What publication is used to assemble LASER
guided bombs?
NA 11-140-17
When, if ever, can the SWL of ordnance handling
equipment be exceeded?
Never
What shall be read prior to beginning any ammunition handling operation?
safety precautions
OPNAV 8020/4
Ammunition and Explosives On-the-Job Training and
Professional Training Record Sheet.
What is the average cook off time for MK.82, 83, and 84 MODs Unprotected?
3 minutes and 30 seconds
What amount of thermal coating may be missing -
in one area and cumulative- from the
BLU-110/111 bomb body?
15 square inches in one area or 56 square
inches total
When recording magazine temperatures in the
permanent log, record temperatures in excess of
100 degrees in what way?
In Red ink
Where can you find configure for armament weapons support equipment?
NAVAIR 11-140-25
OPNAV 8020/5
Personnel Ammunition and Explosives Handling Qualification
and Certification.
How many tables make up the A/F32K-1/1/A bomb assembly stand?
3 tables
What markings identify the BLU-126/B Low
Collateral Damage special purpose bomb body?
Three yellow stripes on the nose and an extra
yellow band around the aft end of the bomb body
When operating in a HERO environment, you must
comply with procedures and precautions
contained in what publication(s)?
NAVSEA OP 3365/
NAVAIR 16-1-529
Where can you find all instructions governing the safe handling of Cartridge Actuated Devices and Propellant Actuated Devices?
NAVAIR 11-100-1.1
OPNAV 8020/6
DON Medical Examiner’s Certificate.
On the A/F32K-1/1A bomb assembly stand how many trays are placed on top of three tables?
4 trays
What procedure is to be followed if during an
underway replenishment a pallet of bombs is
immersed in saltwater?
Wipe down immediately and if time permits wash
down with fresh water and then stow
When ammunition is reclassified as unsafe to
handle, what authority should be notified?
EOD
Where can you find sentencing criteria associated with temperature limitations?
NAVSUP P-805
How long is your Qual/Cert Valid for?
Certification or recertification is valid to the last day of the 12th month
after the OPNAV 8020/5 has been signed and dated by the board chair.
What is the SWL of each tray on the A/F32K-1/1A bomb assembly stand?
2,000 LBS
You should install the electrical tail fuzes in
BLU series bombs at what point in during
assembly and at what location?
Before the bomb leaves the assembly area, below
decks
Ship's magazine temperatures should be taken
and recorded on a magazine temperature record
card at what minimum intervals?
Every 24 hours
Only qualified personnel IAW what instruction shall be engaged in ammunition handling operations?
OPNAVINST 8023.24
Who is the Board Chair?
LCDR Maxwell
What environment must the Mk 122 safety switch be removed in?
A RADHAZ free environment