Attachment: Definitions

DOE-STD-1091-96

AMMUNITION is a type of munitions normally containing explosives, propellant,

pyrotechnics, initiating composition, nuclear, or chemical material which is designed to

inflict damage upon structures, personnel, or material. It also includes assembled

cartridges, projectiles, grenades, bombs, pyrotechnics, and mines together with

projectiles such as bullets, shot, and their necessary primers, propellants, fuzes, and

detonators.

APPROVED is being in compliance with the provisions of this standard and the

instructions issued by the authority having jurisdiction.

ARMORER is an individual who by schooling, experience, and assignment is certified

by the Safeguards and Security Central Training Academy to operate, maintain, and

repair firearms used by protective force personnel.

AUTHORIZED FIREARMS are firearms authorized by the Department and issued by the

responsible contractor or Departmental Element to be used by protective force

personnel in the performance of their duties.

AUTOMATIC RIFLE is a lightweight firearm normally shoulder fired, designed to fire

rifle ammunition, and capable of firing more than one round of ammunition by a single

manipulation of the trigger.

BLANK AMMUNITION is a cartridge loaded with powder but containing no projectile, or

ammunition that is deemed by the manufacturer to be incapable of firing a projectile

that will kill, wound, or otherwise harm any individual at a distance greater than 10 feet

(3.05 meters).

BLANK FIRE ADAPTER (BFA) is a mechanical device attached to a firearm for the

purpose of adapting it for use with blank ammunition.

BULLET CONTAINMENT DEVICE (see Clearing Barrel).