EAWS Naval Aviation Weapons and Ordnance 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does the term 'ordnance' refer to in naval aviation?
- Weapons, ammunition, and explosives used in combat (Correct answer)
- Aircraft navigation equipment
- Engine maintenance tools
- Fuel and lubricants
Correct 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.
Question 2: What color is used to identify explosive ordnance on the flight deck?
- Red
- Yellow (Correct answer)
- Green
- Blue
Correct answer: Yellow
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?
- Electronic warfare
- General purpose unguided air-to-ground attack (Correct answer)
- Anti-submarine warfare
- Air-to-air combat
Correct 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.
Question 4: What does 'hung ordnance' mean on a naval aircraft?
- Ordnance stored in the hangar bay
- Ordnance that failed to release during a mission (Correct answer)
- Ordnance awaiting inspection
- Ordnance cleared for use
Correct 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.
Question 5: Which organization publishes the Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization (NATOPS) manual?
- NAVSEA
- NAVAIR (Correct answer)
- BUPERS
- CNO
Correct answer: NAVAIR
NAVAIR (Naval Air Systems Command) is responsible for publishing and maintaining NATOPS manuals for naval aviation.
Question 6: What is the minimum safe distance from a running jet engine intake for personnel?
- 10 feet
- 15 feet
- 25 feet (Correct answer)
- 50 feet
Correct answer: 25 feet
Personnel must maintain a minimum of 25 feet from a running jet engine intake to avoid the danger of ingestion.
EAWS Naval Aviation Weapons and Ordnance 1
What does the term 'ordnance' refer to in naval aviation?