EAWS Armament Weapons Exam 2026
Questions and Answers
Explain the basic functions of the Aircraft Armament Division. - Correct answer-
Maintenance- Maintenance of AAE/AAS
Protection of AAE- Preservation/Upkeep
Inventory- Perform inventories as required
Improve Readiness-Issue/Receive/Ship/Stage AAE as required by operational
commands
Explain the Naval Ordnance Management Policy (NOMP) and its purpose. -
Correct answer-Designed to achieve operational readiness and life cycle
management of ammunitions and explosives as established by the CNO
(OPNAVINST 8023.24)
State who is responsible for the Command Ordnance Qualification Certification
Program. - Correct answer-Command's Commanding Officer (OPNAVINST
8023.24)
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, Discuss the levels of the Ordnance Qualification Certification Program. - Correct
answer-TM- Team Member-performs basic tasks
I -Individual- same as TM but perform tasks alone.
TL- Team Leader-directs others during the ordnance evolution safely and reliably.
QA- Quality Assurance-has detailed knowledge of the ordnance evolution.
SO- Safety Observer -has knowledge and experience of safety and procedures.
Overall responsible for safety during the evolution.
Explain how the 20MM M61A1 Gun System is operated and controlled. - Correct
answer-Hydraulically driven, Electrically controlled
Discuss the firing cycle of the M61A1 Gun System. - Correct answer-Feed,
Chamber, Lock and Fire, Unlock, Extract, Eject.
Explain how the 20MM aircraft rounds are actuated. - Correct answer-Electrically
Primed
Explain HERO and state the related hazards. - Correct answer-Electromagnetic
Radiation can pose a hazard to personnel, fuel, ordnance and other flammable
material.
Define AWIS and state how it is utilized. - Correct answer-All Weapons
Information System.
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Questions and Answers
Explain the basic functions of the Aircraft Armament Division. - Correct answer-
Maintenance- Maintenance of AAE/AAS
Protection of AAE- Preservation/Upkeep
Inventory- Perform inventories as required
Improve Readiness-Issue/Receive/Ship/Stage AAE as required by operational
commands
Explain the Naval Ordnance Management Policy (NOMP) and its purpose. -
Correct answer-Designed to achieve operational readiness and life cycle
management of ammunitions and explosives as established by the CNO
(OPNAVINST 8023.24)
State who is responsible for the Command Ordnance Qualification Certification
Program. - Correct answer-Command's Commanding Officer (OPNAVINST
8023.24)
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, Discuss the levels of the Ordnance Qualification Certification Program. - Correct
answer-TM- Team Member-performs basic tasks
I -Individual- same as TM but perform tasks alone.
TL- Team Leader-directs others during the ordnance evolution safely and reliably.
QA- Quality Assurance-has detailed knowledge of the ordnance evolution.
SO- Safety Observer -has knowledge and experience of safety and procedures.
Overall responsible for safety during the evolution.
Explain how the 20MM M61A1 Gun System is operated and controlled. - Correct
answer-Hydraulically driven, Electrically controlled
Discuss the firing cycle of the M61A1 Gun System. - Correct answer-Feed,
Chamber, Lock and Fire, Unlock, Extract, Eject.
Explain how the 20MM aircraft rounds are actuated. - Correct answer-Electrically
Primed
Explain HERO and state the related hazards. - Correct answer-Electromagnetic
Radiation can pose a hazard to personnel, fuel, ordnance and other flammable
material.
Define AWIS and state how it is utilized. - Correct answer-All Weapons
Information System.
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