Basic Terms
substance that absorbs and holds water, particularly from the air (ex; desiccant bags you find in pills and beef jerky)
Hygroscopic
US Stencil Markings/Bands: Red w/Black Markings
Incendiary
HE
High Explosive
Heavy metal, one piece, may have a solid or welded base plate.
High Explosive HE (Projectile)
During the detonation phase / fuze functioning, the action of firing the fuze
Fuze Firing
An objected projected by an applied force; within EOD it is generally applied to artillery rounds/recoilless rifle rounds
Projectile
Yellow Band
HE
IED
improvised explosive device
Plastic to metal junction, looks like a bowl.
Proximity VT (Bomb Fuze)
- Contains explosives and interrupts the explosive train in the unarmed position
- Moves during arming to complete the explosive train
> Setback/acceleration does this
Slider
An objected projected by an applied force; within EOD it is generally applied to artillery rounds/recoilless rifle rounds
Safe
Soviet Projectile Bands: Khaki
Bar Fragmentation
MTSQ
Mechanical Time Super Quick
Have provisions for a nose fuze ONLY, have a means of stabilization, usually have two seams on their axis 180 degrees.
Released (Dispenser)
Mechanical device that regulates the rate of transmission of energy
Escapement Device
Failure to fire or explode properly. Failure of a primer or propelling charge to function, wholly or in part
Misfire
US Overall Body Color: Grey
Chemical
PWP
Plasticized White Phosphorus
Small in height/diameter, designed to produce casualties through blast overpressure.
Blast (Land Mine Apers)
- A fuze with an impeller mounted on the front
- Connected directly to the generator
- Spins after firing arms electric fuze
Wind driven generators
Failure of ordnance to function in a normal or expected manner
Malfunction
US Stencil Markings/Bands: Green
Chemical
SMUD
Standoff Munitions Disruptor
Light/Lime green color is NOT a key ID feature. Will have a burster adapter where the fuze joins the body, typically cylindrical in shape, smooth or serrated outer body.
Bursting Smoke (Hand Grenade)
PIBD Electrical Fuze most commonly used in what?