Which AGE accessory is used for loading JASSMs on shoulder stations of the ICSMS pylon?

Which AGE accessory is used for loading JASSMs on shoulder stations of the ICSMS pylon?

• A. ADU-468/E Missile Adapter
• B. ADU-468/F Missile Adapter
• C. ADU-460/E Missile Adapter
• D. ADU-468/E Locking Ring

Answer: (A)

Loading a JASSM on an ICSMS shoulder station requires the specific Missile Adapter that matches the weapon’s mounting interface and the pylon’s geometry. The ADU-468/E Missile Adapter is designed for this exact pairing, providing the correct fit, clearance, and load path so the weapon can be safely hoisted, mated, and secured to the shoulder station. Other adapters are configured for different missiles or pylons, so they wouldn’t correctly align or support the JASSM in that location. The locking ring is a separate accessory used to secure the weapon after it’s mated, not the primary mounting interface needed for loading.

Loading a JASSM on an ICSMS shoulder station requires the specific Missile Adapter that matches the weapon’s mounting interface and the pylon’s geometry. The ADU-468/E Missile Adapter is designed for this exact pairing, providing the correct fit, clearance, and load path so the weapon can be safely hoisted, mated, and secured to the shoulder station. Other adapters are configured for different missiles or pylons, so they wouldn’t correctly align or support the JASSM in that location. The locking ring is a separate accessory used to secure the weapon after it’s mated, not the primary mounting interface needed for loading.