Chapter 1 Self Test

Question 0

(001) 2. How is IMDS an “event-oriented” system?

Answer 0

Data is usually entered to update the database as a result of a maintenance activity.

Question 1

(001) 1. How does IMDS enhance and increase the readiness and sustainability of the missile weapon system?

Answer 1

By improving the availability, accuracy, and flow of essential maintenance, operational, and supply information.

Question 2

(001) 3. Which IMDS subsystem provides the user a method for reporting inventory gains and losses?

Answer 2

Automated test equipment reporting system (ATERS)

Question 3

(001) 4. What system does the status and inventory IMDS subsystem report to and how often does it report?

Answer 3

To the reliability and maintainability information system (REMIS) on an hourly basis.

Question 4

(001) 5. Using which interface, can IMDS users make numerous supply system inquires?

Answer 4

IMDS/standard base supply system (SBSS) interface

Question 5

(001) 6. What office will serve as the first evaluator for any proposed changes or additional capabilities to IMDS?

Answer 5

The database manager (DBM)

Question 6

(001) 7. What IMDS subsystem enables MMOC controllers to display, enter, and modify discrepancies as the maintenance teams discover new or changed discrepancies?

Answer 6

JDD/debrief/maintenance supply subsystem

Question 7

(001) 8. What section inputs actual job times and completion remarks of all scheduled work that MMOC updates in IMDS?

Answer 7

Briefing/debriefing

Question 8

(001) 9. What does material control maintain to make parts research easier?

Answer 8

Frequently used item list (FUIL)

Question 9

(001) 10. What is the purpose of a supply document number?

Answer 9

Material control personnel can track the order status and update IMDS as to the status of the parts request.

Question 10

(002) 1. What does positive inventory control (PIC) allow you to do?

Answer 10

The ability to identify and account for NWRM by serial number, the condition of it, and where the item is located at almost real time.

Question 11

(002) 2. What two criteria must an item first meet in order to be considered for NWRM classification?

Answer 11

An item must be a component of a certified nuclear weapon system. The item must be owned and controlled by the AF.

Question 12

(002) 3. Why is the NWRM listing reviewed biennially?

Answer 12

This ensures only those items that need to be on the list are on the list and obsolete items are removed.

Question 13

(002) 4. Once a new NWRM listing has been generated, who approves or disapproves it?

Answer 13

HQ USAF

Question 14

(002) 5. Once items are approved to be added to the NWRM listing what happens to them?

Answer 14

A physical inventory and inspection must be conducted

Question 15

(002) 6. Why is an NWRM physical inventory conducted when key accountable personnel change?

Answer 15

To ensure all NWRM items are accounted for and present before the new accountable officer assumes responsibility.

Question 16

(002) 7. How is an NWRM inventory conducted on components installed on an ICBM?

Answer 16

A record check will suffice to ensure those serially controlled components are where they are supposed to be.

Question 17

(002) 8. Why is a root cause analysis conducted when an NWRM discrepancy is identified?

Answer 17

This will help in preventing recurrence or may reveal a gap in a process that needs to be fixed.

Question 18

(003) 1. Which MAJCOM is responsible for providing maintenance assistance?

Answer 18

Air Force Material Command (AFMC)

Question 19

(003) 2. A one-time authority to use a part that deviates from the TO is an example of what type of assistance?

Answer 19

Technical assistance

Question 20

(003) 3. What are the types of assistance requests? What TO covers them?

Answer 20

Technical assistance requests (TAR) and maintenance assistance requests (MAR); TO 00-25-107

Question 21

(003) 4. Which flight manages depot-level assistance requests?

Answer 21

The maintenance operations flight

Question 22

(003) 5. Which type of request would be appropriate if the problem has an immediate impact on the mission?

Answer 22

Telephone emergency

Question 23

(004) 1. What is the purpose of the test order published by the 576th Flight Test Squadron?

Answer 23

The order directs the test and outlines specific objectives

Question 24

(004) 2. Why is a complete review conducted on all SELM-related technical orders 13 weeks prior to testing?

Answer 24

If changes need to be made, the appropriate AFTO 22 can be worked through the system and be implemented prior to the test.

Question 25

(004) 3. What happens if a site fails an alert readiness test?

Answer 25

All malfunctions must be corrected and the test reaccomplished.

Question 26

(004) 4. Why are missile safing pins installed during the posturing phase?

Answer 26

As an added precaution to ensure the booster will not fire.

Question 27

(004) 5. Why does the SELM control monitor route certain ordnance signals to resistive loads?

Answer 27

This prevents arming the missile ordnance, activating the first stage battery, and ignition of the first stage.

Question 28

(004) 6. What is the purpose of the last look inspection?

Answer 28

To ensure the site is properly configured and has all the required equipment removed or installed as directed by the test order.

Question 29

(004) 7. How are SELM tests divided and how are they conducted?

Answer 29

An airborne test and a ground test phase. 50% of the LF test sorties are simulated launched, one after the other, by MCCs on the airborne launch control system (ALCS) aircraft on the first day. On the second day, the remaining LFs are simulated launched, one after the other, by MCCs in the parent LCC. The third test day serves as a backup for either airborne or ground test completion.

Question 30

(004) 8. Why is a test evaluation team required to be on the LF for sites where ordnance will be activated (not the launcher closure door)?

Answer 30

To maintain communications with the MCCs, to perform a quick-look inspection and retrieve the control monitor printouts.

Question 31

(005) 1. How many LFs and MAFs are tested annually at the wings?

Answer 31

Two MAFs and seven LFs

Question 32

(005) 2. Who is responsible for the JSIIDS?

Answer 32

Contractors

Question 33

(005) 3. What actions are taken for the LEP, LCP, and SDU?

Answer 33

Will be “zeroized” or removed and returned to MSB

Question 34

(005) 4. How many LFs will EMT have to install isolators at during LCC HSEP testing?

Answer 34

Each of the 10 LFs in the flight

Question 35

(005) 5. What action completely isolates a test site?

Answer 35

Each of the four HICS entering the test LCC will be severed outside the security fence by (HICS) section technicians.

Question 36

(005) 6. What is the purpose of the isolators that are installed in the I-box?

Answer 36

To prevent input line lost signals from reporting (GMR 24)

Question 37

(005) 7. What does the final configuration of HICS at the LF enable?

Answer 37

The test LF to remain isolated, yet the missile away continuity loop and pressure alarm loop will be maintained, and allows JSIIDS to be connected.

Question 38

(006) 1. What types of weapons are assessed during a WSEP test?

Answer 38

Conventional cruise and gravity-based weapon systems

Question 39

(006) 2. What are the three COIs of a NucWSEP?

Answer 39

COI 1- Accuracy; COI 2- Reliability; COI 3- Inadequate/degraded system

Question 40

(006) 3. Who is responsible for uploading the necessary telemetry systems on the munitions?

Answer 40

The evaluation instrumentation shop