Well, with as much security and procedures that are in place compared to conventional ordnance, I am flabbergasted that the simple conventional practice of painting appropriate markings on the components wasn't used and if it was, why wasn't it noticed on preflight. Our rocket motors and warheads all have markings to indicate live or inert. In this case, if ththe wahead section could be either way depending on how it was configured so that markings would not work, there are other options so loading crews and aircrews know what they have loaded. Regardless, no aircrew should conclude their preflight without knowing what's hanging on their aircraft and inspecting it to make sure loading was completed properly. That applies to conventional and other things hanging on or inside your aircraft. Even if someone else messes up, you'll be standing tall when someone falls off the aircraft unintentionally. Regardless, care and handling of these type weapons has always been under a zero defect mentality so there was a significant breakdown in their proven process and procedures for this to happen. It's no surprise as to actions that have been taken immediately and my guess is they won't stop there as accountability for the lapse is determined.
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