Document ID:	MIL-HDBK-757       Scroll down to access document images

Overview

Title:  Fuzes Scope:  The word fuze is used to describe a wide variety of devices used with munitions to provide basically the functions of (1) safety, i.e., keeping the munitions safe for storing, handling (including accidental mishandling), transportation, and launching or emplacing,(2) arming, i.e.sensing the environment(s) associated with actual use including safe separation and, thereupon, aligning explosive trains, closing switches and/or establishing other links or logic to prepare the munition for functioning, and (3) firing, i.e., sensing the point in space or time at which initiation is to occur and effecting such initiation. Status:  Active Document Date:  07-JUL-2023         Next Review Due:  05-JUL-2028 FSC/Area:  13GP Doc Category:   Defense Handbook

Responsibilities

Lead Standardization Activity:  AR  US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, Armaments Center     Preparing Activity: AR  US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, Armaments Center Coordination:  Limited   Army Custodian:  AR   US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, Armaments Center

Changes to military standards or handbooks issued after August 1, 2003 are incorporated in the modified document.

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