Explain the difference between 'suspect' and 'defective' munitions.

• A. Suspect has a potential issue; defective has an identified fault requiring segregation and reporting.
• B. Suspect indicates a confirmed fault and requires immediate disposition.
• C. Suspect means the munition is safe to use after inspection.
• D. Defective means no risk and can be ignored.

Answer: (B)

Suspicion and confirmation drive how you act. When a munition is labeled suspect, the fault is treated as real and unsafe, demanding immediate disposition to keep it from being used. Defective items are known faults that have been identified and must be segregated and formally reported to follow the proper accountability and disposition process. The emphasis on taking immediate disposition for suspect items is why that statement fits best.