Abstract: A safe/arm mechanism for an air-delivered explosive device uses a slider containing explosive leads as the means of interrupting the explosive train. The slider is locked in the safe position such that the explosive leads are out-of-line with respect to the detonator. The slider is attached directly to the main parachute such that when two locks are removed the parachute deployment forces can overcome a shear pin lock and move the slider to an in-line or armed position where it is positively retained. In this position, initiation of the detonator will allow the explosive output of the detonator to be transferred to its associated explosive device and provide a dual point radial initiation of its booster charge.

Abstract: The method of performing an arming operation in a falling munition which comprises the steps of decelerating the munition, quickly converting a portion of the energy of deceleration to potential energy, and slowly utilizing the potential energy to perform the arming operation.

Abstract: A system for activating reserve batteries pyrotechnically, including silicone rubber for conducting the force of detonation from a primer to the ends of the batteries to deform them smoothly and uniformly, and to insulate their casings from metal fragments or combustion products resulting from the detonation.