MIL PRF 38311 (USAF)
3.2.4.6.1.1 Alert. Textual material, amplified procedures and attendant checklist for emergencies
that the crew normally may be expected to encounter during periods of alert or maintenance
activity shall be included. The amplified procedures shall include sufficient textual material to
define the immediate affect the emergency condition will have on system alert capability and such
actions within crew capability to restore sortie effectiveness. This chapter shall include
procedures, as applicable to the weapon system, for use during a fire or overheat situation, hazard
situation, security system violations, weapon system safety rule violations, etc.
3.2.4.7 Chapter 5, Malfunction Procedures. Missile combat crew maintenance procedures shall
be located in this chapter. This chapter shall contain information for identification, isolation, and
correction of system malfunctions that occur. On those systems which have redundant or backup
equipment, the required procedures to maintain the alert or launch shall be provided. The
information shall be of sufficient scope to include corrective procedures for peacetime and tactical
conditions, and shall be in sufficient detail to enable crew personnel to accomplish appropriate
procedures using authorized technical data or under the direction of competent technical
authority; i.e., job control, command post, etc. Malfunction identification procedures shall be
developed to afford ready reference to a particular malfunctioning system and the malfunction
indication within that system. For easy reference, malfunctions shall be listed by subsystem and in
order of countdown sequence and further identified as applicable to the alert or countdown phase.
For ease of reference, malfunctions shall be listed by subsystem and in order of impact on launch
countdown or sustaining strategic alert for the weapon system. The procedures shall be as direct
and simple as possible consistent with the action necessary to remedy the malfunction. The
information shall indicate the effect of the malfunction on the system, probable cause, and
corrective action. Presentation of malfunction analysis procedures shall be standardized within a
weapon system insofar as possible. At the direction of the acquiring activity, remedial actions shall
be given in this chapter.
3.2.4.8 Chapter 6, Operating Limitations. This chapter shall contain those limitations which
impose a launch restriction, affect guidance accuracy or otherwise adversely affect system
operation or alert capable launch capability. Operating limitations, resulting from equipment or
system malfunctions shall be contained in Chapters 4 and 5. This chapter shall contain operating
limitations imposed as a result of system configuration, operational consideration and
environmental restrictions as applicable. It shall include a description of each specific limitation
and its application to the weapon system. In discussing limitations, applicable tables and graphs
shall be included. Operational limitations of a classified nature shall be included in a classified
supplement to the operation manual (see 3.3). Detailed information on peacetime/tactical launch
restrictions peculiar to the weapon system shall be included. The following are examples of
specific limitations.
3.2.4.8.1 Limitation on missile battery life. Information on the period of time the missile battery
may be safely operated under a tactical load/no load condition shall be included.
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