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. REVIEW NUMBER 8 Q1. What   concept   simplified   the   handling   of guided missiles at the user level/ Q2. The  responsibility  for  assembling  individual missile components into complete RFI missiles rests with ____________________. Q3. What is the purpose of a Naval Air Weapons Maintenance Unit (NAWMU)? 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  accumulators and when handling the gas bottles or containers in which the gases are stowed. ·  When  testing  for  leaks  in  a  gas  container,  use soapy water. ·  When  cleaning  hydraulic  units,  use  only  the cleaning solvents or other materials specified in the particular missile publication. ·  Keep  your  hands  and  other  parts  of  your  body clear  of  exhaust  vents  when  working  with  test equipment that uses high pneumatic pressure. ·  When  any  hydraulic  unit  is  disassembled  for inspection or repair, make sure that the workbench  is  thoroughly  cleaned  of  dirt  and metal filings. ·  Missile   ordnance   materials,   including   rocket motors,  igniters,  fuzes,  warheads,  and  in  some cases boosters or auxiliary rockets, are potentially dangerous. Handle each unit according to the specific procedures authorized in the appropriate publication. 3-31