External Weapons/Stores EPs

Question 1

MTS Uncommanded Lasing

Answer 1

1. ACI Master Arm — SAFE
2. LASER Select switch — SAFE

If lasing continues:
3. FLIR bezel key > +FLIR OFF — Select

Complete this EP if the MTS continues to lase after the laser trigger is released OR the LASING alert is visible on the MTS display without operator command.

Question 2

20mm Gun System Stoppage and/or Failure to Fire

Answer 2

1. Point weapon in a safe direction. If a stoppage occurs with a “hot gun,” the weapon shall be pointed in a safe direction for a minimum of 10 minutes to guard against cook-off.

Question 3

20mm Gun System Runaway Gun and/or IZLID 1000P-W Uncommanded Lasing

Answer 3

1. Point weapon in a safe direction.
2. ACI MASTER ARM — SAFE

Question 4

Unexpended Ordnance Definition

Answer 4

Airborne weapons that remain unfired after takeoff where firing pulse was sent to system

Question 5

Hung Ordnance Definition

Answer 5

Airborne weapons that cannot be fired after a hangfire event, or cannot be jettisoned because of a system failure with a bomb rack, or jettison circuit malfunction resulting in an unkown weapon station status.

Question 6

Misfire Definition

Answer 6

RELEASE CONSENT is pressed but the rocket motor does not ignite after receiving a firing
pulse.

Question 7

Hangfire Definition

Answer 7

RELEASE CONSENT is pressed and the rocket motor ignites but the rocket remains fully or partially in the rocket pod.

Question 8

Rocket Hangfire

Answer 8

1. Point weapon in a safe direction.
2. Safe weapon.