Which are the four weapon statuses?

Which are the four weapon statuses?

• A. Clear, Loaded, Armed, Stowed
• B. Safe, Ready, Fire, Stowed
• C. Clear, Safe, Loaded, Firing
• D. Unloaded, Locked, Active, Inert

Answer: (A)

Weapon statuses are the four standard conditions used to describe a helicopter’s weapon readiness and safety, so crew know exactly how to handle the weapon at any moment. Clear means the system is safe and empty of ammunition in the firing path; no rounds are in the chamber or feed system, and the weapon can be handled without risk. Loaded indicates there is ammunition in the weapon (in the magazine and/or chamber), but the system is not yet in firing condition—it's prepared, but not ready to discharge. Armed takes it a step further: the weapon is configured to fire (safety off or the firing mechanism engaged), with rounds in place and the weapon capable of discharging. Stowed means the weapon is secured and not readily accessible for firing, typically placed in a safe storage position for movement or flight. The other option sets mix terms that don’t align with these standard states, so they don’t provide the clear, unambiguous readiness signals the crew relies on.

Weapon statuses are the four standard conditions used to describe a helicopter’s weapon readiness and safety, so crew know exactly how to handle the weapon at any moment.

Clear means the system is safe and empty of ammunition in the firing path; no rounds are in the chamber or feed system, and the weapon can be handled without risk. Loaded indicates there is ammunition in the weapon (in the magazine and/or chamber), but the system is not yet in firing condition—it's prepared, but not ready to discharge. Armed takes it a step further: the weapon is configured to fire (safety off or the firing mechanism engaged), with rounds in place and the weapon capable of discharging. Stowed means the weapon is secured and not readily accessible for firing, typically placed in a safe storage position for movement or flight.

The other option sets mix terms that don’t align with these standard states, so they don’t provide the clear, unambiguous readiness signals the crew relies on.