Magazines, lockers, and staging areas located near embarked aircraft are referred to as what?

The term "Ready-service lockers" specifically refers to magazines, lockers, and staging areas that are situated in close proximity to embarked aircraft. These lockers are designed to provide readily accessible storage for ammunition and explosives required for aircraft operations, ensuring that munitions are available for immediate use while still adhering to safety protocols on board an aircraft carrier.

In contrast, other options such as "storage lockers," "ammunition vaults," and "supply depots" do not accurately capture the operational intent and strategic placement of these specific facilities. Storage lockers might imply general purpose storage without the emphasis on proximity to operational aircraft. Ammunition vaults typically refer to more secure and less accessible storage designed for long-term storage rather than immediate use. Supply depots suggest a larger scale storage area, often for general supplies rather than specifically for munitions in a ready-use capacity. Thus, "Ready-service lockers" accurately defines the area focused on providing safe and immediate access to munitions for aircraft.