Explosive Ordnance Disposal Explosive Ordnance Disposal
An explosive-loaded tube used to clear a path through a minefield or other obstacles
bangalore torpedo
to break up or scatter in many directions; disperse; disappear
dissipate
dealing with all relevant details; including everything
comprehensive
warhead of a missile; cargo on an airplane
payload
to cover something; to prevent air from getting to it
smother
an explosive charge which concentrates its force in one direction
shaped charge
This indicates how easy it is to detonate an explosive.
Sensitivity
flexible fabric tube containing a filler of HE; primacord
detonating cord
a cylindrical detonator filled with HE used to initiate explosives
blasting cap
a demolition charge that produces a slow, pushing action to blast pits in the ground
cratering charge
a rear-loaded fuze activated by impact
base detonating fuze
preparing a charge for explosion
priming
a conductor that joins two points in an electrical circuit to form a parallel circuit
shunt
This causes an explosive to resist detonation under normal storage conditions.
Stability
A fuze located in the nose designed to actuate on impact.
Point detonating fuze
a short twist, bend, loop, or curl in a rope or a wire
kink
a fuze which has the target sensing element in the nose of the projectile
point initiating fuze
final disposition of a UXO by demolition, burning, dumping, etc.
DP
the procedure for making a UXO safe by separating the essential components of the ordnance
RSP
to eat; swallow
ingest
the perfect setting; the best or most favorable condition
optimum
a glassy, colored substance that coats metal as a protective cover
enamel
a device that holds things together
clip
a sticky substance like glue
adhesive
an air space or a hole in an explosive charge
cavity
a component of the explosive train that transmits the detonation from detonator to a booster charge. It is a small column of HE.
Lead
blasting caps that are not electric
nonelectric
In general, any explosive charge that blasts, shatters, or penetrates
demolition charge
a plastic explosive in a package of four sheets used for cutting or breaching steel
sheet explosive
when something is enough or is sufficient
suffice
to put weight above an explosive charge to concentrate the force downward; packing dirt, mud, or sand around the top of the explosive
tamping
to connect two wires or cords together either to extend the length or to branch the directions
splice
a slow burning black powder fuze covered with fiber
safety fuze
a slow burning black powder fuze covered with plastic
time blasting fuze
an electrical connection with the earth
ground
a device or mechanism consisting of two or more separate parts
assembly
failure to fire
misfire
devices used to test electrical equipment
test set
efficient and speedy; prompt and fast
expeditious
a place where two things are connected
joint
a hand operated machine which is used to generate an electrical signal to detonate a charge
blasting machine
a rough substance that creates friction like sandpaper
abrasive
a device that secures a blasting cap, fuze, or detonating cord into the activator well of a charge
priming adapter
two independent firing systems attached to a charge
dual firing circuit
equal amounts; matching or proportionate
commensurate
a tube or cylindrical case; the body of a fuze igniter
barrel
to pull out or remove
extract
an easily ignitable explosive charge used in electric primers and detonators. It transfers the explosion to a charge which is less sensitive and more brisant.
Flash charge
to stick out; project; extend out
protrude
very thin rope; string
twine
having a good connection in a joint; tightly attached
seated
a device which prevents the operation of a fuze igniter
safety pin
a large amount
substantial
a recession; the place where you put a blasting cap into a charge
well
adding strong material to something to make it stronger
reinforce
a hole made in something in which a charge is placed
borehole
an obstacle made from blown up trees and barbed wire
abatis
to take apart; disassemble
dismantle
to remove parts from broken equipment in order to make a new one; to eat people
cannibalize
the rotating part of a generator
armature
when an engine is running, but the vehicle is not moving
idling
to lean something against something else
prop
identifying name of material; technical words or language
nomenclature
overcrowded; lots of people, traffic, or other things which hinder movement
congested
the destructive force of an explosion which travels above ground and causes an increase in air pressure
blast effect
to force something stuck or jammed out of its position
dislodge
the sequence of components necessary to ignite a main charge
ignition train
to extend across something; to connect one side to the other side
span
a general rule or guideline based on experience or practice not on scientific knowledge
rule of thumb
tamping a borehole
stemming
articles, goods, or supplies
stores
easily affected or influenced
susceptible
favorable; advantageous
strategic