Which term describes explosive devices such as grenades, mines, and mortars that are hazardous and should not be touched?

Which term describes explosive devices such as grenades, mines, and mortars that are hazardous and should not be touched?

• A. Electric IED components
• B. Homemade explosives
• C. Military ordnance
• D. TATP and HMTD

Answer: (C)

Military ordnance refers to weapons and ammunition produced for military use, including grenades, mines, and mortars. These devices are designed to explode and pose immediate danger, so they must be treated as live hazards and left untouched until trained personnel can assess and render them safe. The other terms describe parts or specific substances rather than the general category of weaponized devices: electric IED components are parts of improvised devices, homemade explosives are explosive materials or recipes rather than actual munitions, and TATP and HMTD are specific explosive compounds rather than the broad class of dangerous military devices.

Military ordnance refers to weapons and ammunition produced for military use, including grenades, mines, and mortars. These devices are designed to explode and pose immediate danger, so they must be treated as live hazards and left untouched until trained personnel can assess and render them safe. The other terms describe parts or specific substances rather than the general category of weaponized devices: electric IED components are parts of improvised devices, homemade explosives are explosive materials or recipes rather than actual munitions, and TATP and HMTD are specific explosive compounds rather than the broad class of dangerous military devices.