What is the final maneuver in hangfire procedures to reach the dud pit?

• A. Keep the missile pointed downrange, take it 150 meters to the dud pit maintaining a clear backblast
• B. Keep the missile pointed downrange, take it 125 meters to the dud pit maintaining a clear backblast
• C. Keeping the missile pointed downrange, take it 100 meters to the dud pit maintaining a clear backblast
• D. Move the missile to the side and end the backblast

Answer: (C)

The correct approach is to keep the missile pointed downrange and move 100 meters to the dud pit while maintaining a clear backblast path. Why this fits: pointing the launcher downrange directs the backblast and any discharge away from you and your teammates, reducing the risk from the exhaust, debris, or a potential misfire as you close the distance to the dud pit. The 100-meter distance provides a proven safety buffer so that, if the hangfire escalates or the round remains hazardous, you’re far enough away to avoid injury or damage while you complete disposal or safing actions at the pit. Moving farther than 100 meters or shifting to the side would either unnecessarily extend exposure time, complicate the backblast path, or introduce new hazards, so the straight, downrange approach to a 100-meter gap best follows the safety procedures for reaching the dud pit.