Which 2W subdivision loads nuclear and non-nuclear weapons on aircraft?

• A. 2W2 (Nuclear Weapons)
• B. 2W0 (Munitions Systems)
• C. 2W1 (aircraft armament systems aka loaders)
• D. 2W3 (Flight operations)

Answer: (C)

The main idea is that the crew responsible for arming aircraft with munitions—the aircraft armament systems specialists—handle loading both nuclear and conventional weapons. This role, 2W1, covers the actual loading, arming, and related handling of all types of munitions on aircraft, ensuring proper procedures and safety.

So, 2W1 is the subdivision that loads both nuclear and non-nuclear weapons on aircraft because their responsibilities center on preparing and arming aircraft with the full range of munitions, not just a subset. The other subdivisions focus on different areas: 2W0 is the broader munitions systems field, not the hands-on loading; 2W2 concentrates on nuclear weapons specifically (not conventional ones); and 2W3 deals with flight operations, not weapons loading.