ordnanceman
Military munitions handler
An ordnanceman is a military specialist responsible for handling, maintaining, and loading weapons and ammunition—particularly in naval aviation, where ordnancemen prepare bombs, missiles, and other munitions for aircraft.
The role requires expertise in explosives safety and weapons systems: The ordnancemen armed the fighter jets before the mission.
Explosive initiation device
- dynamitePowerful blasting compound
- nitroglycerinExplosive compound, cardiac drug
- C4Moldable military explosive
- TNTPowerful blasting compound
plastique · grenade · mine · blast · fuse · demolition · shrapnel · claymore
Encased charges for firing
- shellsProtective outer layers
- bulletsFirearm projectiles
- roundsAmmunition or bout divisions
- magazinesPeriodic illustrated publications
caliber · ballistics · projectiles · belted · buckshot · slugs · jacketed · armor-piercing
Military equipment maintainer
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
- cleaningRemoving dirt and mess
- repairRestore to working order
- assemblyConstructing from components
disassembly · troubleshooting · lubrication · storage · serviceability · calibration · testing · certification
Vehicles under unified command
- warshipArmed naval vessel
- destroyerOne that ruins completely
- carrierOne that transports
- submarineUnderwater naval craft
frigate · cruiser · battleship · navy · maritime · shipboard · magazine · armory
detonator
Explosive initiation device
- dynamitePowerful blasting compound
- nitroglycerinExplosive compound, cardiac drug
- C4Moldable military explosive
TNT · plastique · grenade · mine · blast · fuse · demolition · shrapnel · claymore · detonation
cartridges
Encased charges for firing
magazines · caliber · ballistics · projectiles · belted · buckshot · slugs · jacketed · armor-piercing · tracer
armorer
Military equipment maintainer
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
- cleaningRemoving dirt and mess
- repairRestore to working order
assembly · disassembly · troubleshooting · lubrication · storage · serviceability · calibration · testing · certification · barrel
fleet
Vehicles under unified command
submarine · frigate · cruiser · battleship · navy · maritime · shipboard · magazine · armory · deck
precaution
Preventive safety measure
fireproof · training · drills · emergency · hazmat · regulations · compliance · hazard · signage · protocols
ordnancemancorpsman
Military enlisted medical personnel
medic · combat medic · chaplain · yeoman · cook
ordnancemaninfantryman
Ground-based combat soldier
foot soldier · rifleman · grunt · pacifist · conscientious objector