96TWI21-102 — Parking, Launch And Recovery Of Explosive Loaded Aircraft

96TWI21-102 governs safety criteria and policies for parking, launching, arming, safing, and recovering explosives-loaded aircraft.

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  • Publication number: 96TWI21-102
  • Title: PARKING, LAUNCH AND RECOVERY OF EXPLOSIVE LOADED AIRCRAFT
  • Date: 2019-02-06

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It defines arming, safing, hung ordnance, inadvertent release, explosives, and areas for live ordnance loading or recovery. It requires specified training, designated transportation routes, and Maintenance Operations Center notification for certain munitions operations.

Applies to: It applies to all activities assigned, attached, TDY or supported by the 96th Test Wing (TW).

Topics covered

  • Explosives-loaded aircraft parking
  • Aircraft launch and recovery
  • Arming and safing
  • End of runway procedures
  • Hung ordnance
  • Explosives transportation
  • Munitions notification requirements

Questions and answers

What does arming mean in 96TWI21-102?

The operation performed by ground personnel that transfers control of the armament or external stores system to the pilot (such as removing safety pins or clips). (paragraph 2)

What counts as hung ordnance?

Any item attached to the aircraft for the purpose of dropping or firing which has malfunctioned or failed to release. (paragraph 2)

How does 96TWI21-102 define an inadvertent release?

Uncommanded launch or release of a store or ordnance, or launch/release of a store/ordnance other than those selected when a launch/release command was generated (i.e.; system malfunction); does not include an unintentional release. (paragraph 2)

Who normally tows and transports explosives?

Normally, personnel with a 2W0X1 AFSC will tow and transport explosives. (paragraph 91-202)

What training is required for personnel assigned to explosives vehicles?

Personnel with a 2W1X1 or other AFSCs assigned to vehicles required to tow, transport or handle explosives on the 96 TW aircraft parking ramp, the LOLA, or Hot Gun Line 1/3, must have completed Explosive Safety, Explosives Transportation, and weapons academic training. (paragraph 91-202)

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