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(DoD) As applied to explosives, weapons, and ammunition, the changing from a safe condition to a...

... DoD) As applied to weapons and ammunition, the changing from a state of readiness for initiation to a safe condition. Also called de-arming.

(ordnance) As applied to weapons and ammunition, the changing from a state of readiness for...

... flyaway in combat aircraft, but does not include expenditure of the weapon. Typical maneuvers include nuclear operational readiness maneuvers and tactical air operations. See also nuclear weapon exercise.

(DoD) That condition of materiel that is in fact, or is administratively classified as,...