fins. When a container, missile, or wings and fins do not meet the inspection criteria listed in the appropriate technical manual, they must be tagged non-RFI and kept separate from RFI material for later turn-in. Missiles, wings, and fins can be either deep stowed in magazines still in their sealed containers, or they can be decanned, inspected,  and  stowed  in  stanchions  located  in ready-service   magazines   or   missile   magazines. Missiles  that  are  deep  stowed  in  their  sealed  containers can  be  off-loaded  as  RFI.  However,  when  the  seal  has been broken and/or the missiles, wings, or fins removed from the container, the missiles, wings, and fins must be tagged  non-RFI  and  off-loaded  to  the  appropriate  NAD, NWS, or MMMU. When  missiles  are  decanned  for  ready  service,  the missile   logbooks   are   removed   from   the   empty containers and turned into the aviation ordnance control station (AOCS), where they are kept on file until the missile  is  fired  (expended)  or  off-loaded.  When  the missile is fired, the missile logbook is mailed to the appropriate NAD or NWS. When the missile is to be off-loaded, the logbook must be placed in the missile container. ASHORE Guided  missile  handling  functions  for  naval  air stations  or  shore-based  squadrons  are  the  same  as shipboard functions except for the obvious difference in working   environments.    Space limitations are not as critical ashore and allow for an increase in handling capability. Other details of missile handling, such as MOAT (missile on aircraft test), supply procedures, missiles firing reports, quality deficiency reports, and loading procedures,  are  discussed  in  the  appropriate  chapters throughout  this  manual. Q1. Q2. Q3. REVIEW NUMBER 8 What  concept  simplified  the  handling  of  guided missiles at the user level? The  responsibility  for  assembling  individual missile components into complete RFI missiles rests  with  ______________. What   is   the   purpose   of   a   mobile   missile maintenance  unit  (MMMU)? SAFETY  PRECAUTIONS LEARNING   OBJECTIVE:   Recognize   the safety precautions to follow when working with guided  missiles. Safety  precautions  have  been  established  for  each particular type of missile. All missile handling must be carried  out  according  to  the  approved  local  safety regulations of the ship, depot, or wherever the work is being done. All of the safety precautions cannot be discussed  in  this  chapter.  However,  some  of  the  general safety precautions are as follows: Observe  detailed  precautions.  Follow  specific instructions for each type of guided missile. You will find  the  specific  instructions  in  the  manual  issued  for each  particular  type  of  aircraft. Keep  work  areas  clear  of  obstructions,  loose cables, hoses, and any unneeded equipment during missile assembly and testing. Permit only assigned personnel engaged in the work in the area or vicinity of the  missile. Use only the authorized handling equipment with any  missile,  or  any  missile  section,  component,  or related  parts,  including  shipping  crates  and  containers. Make sure that all electrical equipment used in missile handling operations is adequately shielded and grounded. Also, avoid injury from sharp edges often present  on  nose  assemblies,  wings,  and  fins.  After assembly,   cover   all   sharp   edges   with   protective covers. Use tools specified in the missile manual when uncrating  missile  components  and  for  assembling missiles. Do not force any unit. If it does not fit or function properly, determine the cause and correct it before   proceeding. Before  connecting  igniters  in  missile  motors, check the firing leads for stray or induced voltages and for  static  charges. Before handling any piece of ordnance material, inspect the safety device to be sure that it is in a SAFE position.  If  not,  the  unit  must  be  made  safe  by experienced  personnel  before  further  work  is performed. The  wing  servo  units  in  many  missiles  are supplied   with   primary   power   by   means   of   an accumulator charged from gas bottles (or cylinders) containing compressed air or nitrogen; both of which contain  pressure.  Use  extreme  caution  when  charging 3-33