Definition: (DOD, NATO) A mechanism whose primary purpose is to prevent an unintended functioning of the main charge of the ammunition prior to completion of the arming delay and, in turn, allow the explosive train of the ammunition to function after arming.
safing and arming mechanism
From Department of Defense, for About.com
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