Which statement about electrically primed munitions and electrostatic discharge is correct?

Which statement about electrically primed munitions and electrostatic discharge is correct?

• A. They are not sensitive to electrostatic discharge
• B. They are sometimes sensitive to electrostatic discharge
• C. They are never affected by ESD
• D. They are sensitive to electrostatic discharge

Answer: (D)

Electrical initiation means the detonator in these munitions is triggered by an electric impulse. Electrically primed munitions rely on accurate electrical energy to arm and fire, so any unintended electrical energy can set them off. Electrostatic discharge is a rapid, high-voltage spark that can deliver just enough energy to the initiation circuit to cause detonation. Because of this, electrically primed munitions are sensitive to electrostatic discharge and must be handled with strict static-control measures—grounding, anti-static work surfaces, and procedures to prevent charge buildup. The statements suggesting they are not sensitive, never affected, or only sometimes sensitive don’t fit the reality of an initiation system designed to respond to electrical energy, including ESD.

Electrical initiation means the detonator in these munitions is triggered by an electric impulse. Electrically primed munitions rely on accurate electrical energy to arm and fire, so any unintended electrical energy can set them off. Electrostatic discharge is a rapid, high-voltage spark that can deliver just enough energy to the initiation circuit to cause detonation. Because of this, electrically primed munitions are sensitive to electrostatic discharge and must be handled with strict static-control measures—grounding, anti-static work surfaces, and procedures to prevent charge buildup. The statements suggesting they are not sensitive, never affected, or only sometimes sensitive don’t fit the reality of an initiation system designed to respond to electrical energy, including ESD.