If a missile has overheated, which action is recommended?

• A. Put the round in shade to cool
• B. Replace the battery
• C. Flip the safety switch
• D. Call maintenance

Answer: (A)

When a missile overheats, the immediate goal is to let it shed heat safely. Placing the round in shade blocks direct sun and reduces ambient heat, allowing passive cooling without introducing moisture, contamination, or mechanical stress. This approach lowers the temperature of the missile’s components and helps prevent heat-related damage or unintended arming.

Replacing the battery doesn’t address the overheating and could create electrical hazards or complications if the unit is hot. Flipping the safety switch while the round is overheated isn’t a reliable or safe cooling method and could introduce risks to handling or future armed status. Calling maintenance is important for follow-up, but the priority action to manage heat is to cool the round in shade first.