Explosive Ordnance DisposalExplosive 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