Who is responsible for alerting flight deck ordnance personnel when HERO has been set?

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Who is responsible for alerting flight deck ordnance personnel when HERO has been set?

HERO safety hinges on clear, immediate communication to the people who handle ordnance on the flight deck. The Air Officer is the person responsible for overseeing the air department and flight deck safety, including ordnance handling procedures. When HERO has been set, the Air Officer is the one who alerts flight deck ordnance personnel so they can implement the procedures—securing weapons, keeping clear of hazard zones, and following established precautions—before any movement or arming takes place. The Captain has ultimate command over safety, but the specific duty to initiate the HERO alert to those on the flight deck who manage ordnance lies with the Air Officer. The other roles cover different operational areas and aren’t the designated point of contact for this particular safety alert.

HERO safety hinges on clear, immediate communication to the people who handle ordnance on the flight deck. The Air Officer is the person responsible for overseeing the air department and flight deck safety, including ordnance handling procedures. When HERO has been set, the Air Officer is the one who alerts flight deck ordnance personnel so they can implement the procedures—securing weapons, keeping clear of hazard zones, and following established precautions—before any movement or arming takes place. The Captain has ultimate command over safety, but the specific duty to initiate the HERO alert to those on the flight deck who manage ordnance lies with the Air Officer. The other roles cover different operational areas and aren’t the designated point of contact for this particular safety alert.

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