Who is responsible for insuring weapons skids are accurate?

Who is responsible for insuring weapons skids are accurate?

• A. QA Inspectors
• B. AO's
• C. G-1
• D. CO

Answer: (B)

Aviation Ordnance personnel are the ones who handle and load ordnance, and they are responsible for verifying that every weapon skid is correctly configured for the aircraft and mission. They read the load data, confirm the weapon type, fuze, lot, and configuration, and ensure the skid’s mounting hardware, data plates, and connections match what the aircraft is authorized to carry. This hands-on responsibility means they must verify and sign off on the accuracy of the skid and its related setup before flight, ensuring safe and correct installation. QA Inspectors provide quality assurance and verify that procedures and records are followed, but the on-the-spot accuracy of weapon skid configuration and mounting rests with the ordnance handlers. The G-1 handles administrative and manpower matters, and the CO is in command, but neither is directly responsible for the day-to-day accuracy of weapon skids.

Aviation Ordnance personnel are the ones who handle and load ordnance, and they are responsible for verifying that every weapon skid is correctly configured for the aircraft and mission. They read the load data, confirm the weapon type, fuze, lot, and configuration, and ensure the skid’s mounting hardware, data plates, and connections match what the aircraft is authorized to carry. This hands-on responsibility means they must verify and sign off on the accuracy of the skid and its related setup before flight, ensuring safe and correct installation.

QA Inspectors provide quality assurance and verify that procedures and records are followed, but the on-the-spot accuracy of weapon skid configuration and mounting rests with the ordnance handlers. The G-1 handles administrative and manpower matters, and the CO is in command, but neither is directly responsible for the day-to-day accuracy of weapon skids.