Common use of Pyrotechnics Clause in Contracts

Pyrotechnics. Devices used to produce smoke or light, either for signaling or to simulate combat situations such as artillery fire Rocket – Self-propelled unguided projectile; fired from a vehicle-mounted or shoulder-fired rocket launcher ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Stakes – High-visibility markers used by the U.S. Army to identify areas that are off- limits for training activity Shoulder-Fired – A type of weapon system for aiming and launching rocket or missile while it is held on one’s shoulder Simunition – A type of training ammunition that fits in standard small-arms weapons but fires paint balls instead of bullets Small Caliber – A firearm with a barrel diameter of up to one-half inch (.50 caliber) or 12.7 millimeters; examples include the 5.56mm carbine and .30 caliber rifle Small Arms – Small caliber, portable firearms designed for individual use; examples include handguns, shotguns, light machine guns, rifles, and carbines Special Operations – Unconventional missions conducted by specialized units, often involving combined forces from multiple branches of the U.S. military Squad – The basic military unit consisting of 4-10 soldiers; see section 3.1 Tactical – Relating to planned military actions or combat tactics Targeted Impact Area – Area currently used for routine military live-fire training with inert ordnance; UXO from previous training may be present Targeted High Hazard Impact Area – Area currently used for routine military live-fire training with high-explosive or incendiary ordnance; UXO is present Tilt-rotor aircraft – A hybrid aircraft that can takeoff and land like a helicopter, then tilt its engines to fly like an airplane; the Marine Corps V-22 Osprey is the primary example Touch-and-Go – A type of aviation training that involves quick landings and takeoffs without activity or extended time on the ground Training Ammunition – Projectile ammunition used during training actions; includes paint- marking ammunition, short-range training ammunition (STRA) with rubber or plastic bullets, and non-dud-producing large-caliber ordnance Training Area – Large geographic area used by the U.S. Army to conduct military training actions; subdivided into training ranges Training Range – Small geographic subdivision of a training area often designated for specific weapons qualifications or other training actions