Bombs and Ordnance

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Military "bombs" and "ordnance" are terms that are often used interchangeably, but they actually have different meanings. A bomb is a type of explosive weapon that is designed to cause damage by detonating. Ordnance, on the other hand, refers to all types of military weapons, including bombs, missiles, and artillery shells.

Bombs can be classified by their size, shape, and type of explosive material. A grenade is one of the smallest bombs. Bombs can be either conventional or nuclear. Conventional bombs use a chemical explosive material, while nuclear bombs use a nuclear reaction to create an explosion.

Watch these videos to take a closer look at bombs and explore how they are used by militaries around the world.

 

Loading JDAMs on the F-15 Strike Eagle

F-15 Strike Eagle Bomb Loading in Afghanistan. Courtesy Video, American Forces Network Afghanistan, Date: 09.25.2008. Airmen responsible for equipping F-15's

All Out USMC Combat Compilation

US Marines taking out the Taliban in Helmand Province. Footage includes TOW missiles, 9mm pistols, JDAM air strikes, firefights and