A term applied to an assemblage of explosive and nonexplosive components designed to perform a specific function at the time and under the conditions desired. Examples of complete rounds of ammunition are: a. Separate loading, consisting of a primer, propelling charge and, except for blank ammunition, a projectile and a fuze; b. Fixed or semifixed, consisting of a primer, propelling charge, cartridge case, a projectile and, except when solid projectiles are used, a fuze; c. Bomb, consisting of all component parts required to drop and function the bomb once; d. Missile, consisting of a complete warhead section and a missile body with its associated components and propellants; and e. Rocket, consisting of all components necessary to function.
- Μέρος του λόγου: noun
- Κλάδος/Τομέας: Στρατιωτικά
- Category: General military
- Company: U.S. DOD
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