Define ARMED Weapon Status.

Define ARMED Weapon Status.

• A. weapon is stowed, ammunition in the feed tray, bolt forward, SAFE
• B. weapon is manned, ammunition in the feed tray, bolt locked to the rear, weapon safety selector is on FIRE
• C. weapon is manned, ammunition in the feed tray, bolt forward, SAFE
• D. weapon is manned, ammunition in the feed tray, bolt locked to the rear, weapon safety selector is on FIRE

Answer: (D)

Arming a weapon means it is in a state ready to fire immediately. In this status, a crew member is actively handling the weapon (manned), there is ammunition in the feed path so a round can be chambered, the bolt is in the cocked/rearward position so the mechanism can move forward to chamber and fire, and the safety selector is set to FIRE, meaning no safety barrier prevents a trigger pull. This combination shows the weapon is not just loaded, but ready to discharge with a trigger stab, which is the essence of being armed.

Arming a weapon means it is in a state ready to fire immediately. In this status, a crew member is actively handling the weapon (manned), there is ammunition in the feed path so a round can be chambered, the bolt is in the cocked/rearward position so the mechanism can move forward to chamber and fire, and the safety selector is set to FIRE, meaning no safety barrier prevents a trigger pull. This combination shows the weapon is not just loaded, but ready to discharge with a trigger stab, which is the essence of being armed.