state of readiness--state 2--armed

The state of a demolition target in which the demolition charges are in place, the firing and priming circuits are installed and complete, and the charge is ready for immediate firing. See also state of readiness--state 1--safe.

Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.

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charged demolition target
state of readiness--state 1--safe

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