Which misfire procedure includes 'cradle 1 minute on safe' as part of its sequence?

• A. M240B
• B. M320
• C. LAAW
• D. SMAW

Answer: (C)

When handling a misfire, the main idea is to control risk through safe handling, secure positioning, and sequencing that allows any potential delayed ignition or pressure changes to become evident before you reattempt or dispose of the round. The step that says cradle the launcher for one minute on safe is a specific safety measure tied to the Light Anti-Armor Weapon’s design. It requires you to secure the weapon in a stable, safe position and keep it on safe for a full minute, giving time for any latent issues to surface and reducing the chance of a dangerous ignition or propellant flash while you assess the situation.

This particular cradle-and-wait sequence is not part of the misfire procedures for the other listed systems, which have their own distinct steps tailored to their mechanisms. So the inclusion of that 1-minute cradle on safe points to the LAAW’s misfire protocol as the one that uses this exact sequence.