pyrotechnic delay — A pyrotechnic device added to a firing system which transmits the ignition flame after a predetermined delay … Military dictionary
Pyrotechnic initiator — A pyrotechnic initiator (also initiator or igniter) is a device containing a pyrotechnic composition used primarily to ignite other, more difficult to ignite materials, e.g. thermites, gas generators, and solid fuel rockets. The name is often… … Wikipedia
Pyrotechnic cocking charge — A pyrotechnic cocking charge is a device used to cock or re cock a gas operated automatic cannon, such as the Mauser BK 27 or the Gryazev Shipunov GSh 6 23. Such devices are not necessary in an externally powered cannon, such as the electrically… … Wikipedia
Improvised explosive device — Ammunition rigged for an IED discovered by Iraqi police in Baghdad in November 2005 … Wikipedia
Automatic activation device — in skydiving terminology refers to an electronic pyrotechnic or mechanical device that automatically opens the main or reserve parachute at a preset altitude or after a preset time.AADs are typically used to open the reserve parachute container… … Wikipedia
Destructive device — In the United States, a destructive device is a firearm or explosive device regulated by the National Firearms Act of 1934. Examples of destructive devices include grenades, and firearms with a bore over one half of an inch, including some semi… … Wikipedia
improvised explosive device — A device placed or fabricated in an improvised manner incorporating destructive, lethal, noxious, pyrotechnic, or incendiary chemicals and designed to destroy, incapacitate, harass, or distract. It may incorporate military stores, but is normally … Military dictionary
electro-explosive device — An explosive or pyrotechnic component that initiates an explosive, burning, electrical, or mechanical train and is activated by the application of electrical energy. Also called EED … Military dictionary
Pyrotechnics — The term pyrotechnics can also be used for fireworks events. Pyrotechnics is the science of materials capable of undergoing self contained and self sustained exothermic chemical reactions for the production of heat, light, gas, smoke and/or sound … Wikipedia
Waco siege — The Mount Carmel Center in flames during the assault on April 19, 1993 Date … Wikipedia
