Define LOADED Weapon Status.

Define LOADED Weapon Status.

• A. the weapon is manned, ammunition is in the feed tray, the bolt is forward, weapon selector is on FIRE
• B. weapon is stowed, chamber cleared, bolt forward, SAFE
• C. weapon is manned, no ammo, bolt forward, SAFE
• D. weapon is stowed, ammunition in the feed tray, bolt forward, FIRE

Answer: (A)

LOADED weapon status means the weapon is immediately ready to fire. This requires four conditions to be true at once: the weapon is manned (a crew member is in control and can engage), ammunition is in the feed tray (there’s a live supply available to feed into the chamber), the bolt is forward (a round is in the chamber ready to be fired), and the weapon selector is on FIRE (safety off, permitted to discharge). Together, these indicate a live, ready-to-fire condition. If any one part isn’t true—such as being stowed or cleared, the bolt not forward, or the selector on SAFE—the weapon is not considered loaded.

LOADED weapon status means the weapon is immediately ready to fire. This requires four conditions to be true at once: the weapon is manned (a crew member is in control and can engage), ammunition is in the feed tray (there’s a live supply available to feed into the chamber), the bolt is forward (a round is in the chamber ready to be fired), and the weapon selector is on FIRE (safety off, permitted to discharge). Together, these indicate a live, ready-to-fire condition. If any one part isn’t true—such as being stowed or cleared, the bolt not forward, or the selector on SAFE—the weapon is not considered loaded.