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