It also conducts explosive ordnance disposal operations.

Explosive ordnance disposal (Working Group report, para. 82)

This is because all explosive ordnance is capable of failing to explode as intended.

21. The collection of mines and other explosive ordnance should be discouraged and their destruction ensured in situ.

When planning or executing attacks using explosive ordnance during an armed conflict the United Kingdom applies the following principles

(b) Services related to garage facilities screen vehicles for access authority inspect delivery vehicles inspect vehicles for explosive ordnance

(d) They can provide for the removal of mines and explosive ordnance, which can reopen territory for peaceful use.

Explosive ordnance are required to be stored, transported and handled so as to ensure the best possible long term reliability.

The completion of a landmine impact survey, the recovery of 13,812 items of mines, explosive ordnance and unexploded ordnance and the clearance of 225,400 square metres are critical steps towards overcoming those obstacles.

Additional provision is made in the amount of 50,000 for the purchase of additional miscellaneous equipment including basic explosive ordnance disposal equipment ( 15,000).

It conducts a full range of activities, including those of manual clearance, explosive ordnance disposal survey, limited database management and mine awareness activities.

It is now formally registered under Bosnian law and has been carrying out mine clearance, surveying and explosive ordnance disposal since October 1997.

As such, information from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) community, both defence and NGO, could be used to further refine the British risk matrix.

156. In Afghanistan, Handicap International has developed a quick response team for explosive ordnance disposal, which will become operational before the end of 1998.

The procedures detail United Nations policy and the procedures to be used in mission areas where there is a threat from landmines, unexploded ordnance and improvised explosive devices.

Currently over 90 of IEDs in Iraq utilize a type of military explosive ordnance which has typically been recovered from storage sites damaged, destroyed or abandoned during the war.

These activities included mine awareness, explosive ordnance disposal, mine marking and community mine marking, all aimed at reducing the number of casualties to as close to zero as possible.

Ordnance clearance

Commanders are required to ensure that members of the NZDF are adequately trained in the use, storage and transportation of explosive ordnance in order to minimise the occurrence of ERW.

7. A composite engineering unit was formed with elements from Poland providing artisan, construction and maintenance skills as well as explosive ordnance disposal, mine clearing earthworks and road works capabilities.

In addition, Portugal has offered to provide 35 police trainers, while Japan has offered to provide training and material support in the areas of explosive ordnance disposal, traffic and community policing.

Background For the purpose of this policy, Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) is defined as a launched or emplaced munition that has been operationally employed but failed to function its explosive contents as intended.

The second project is a proximity clearance programme in Inhambane province, which consists of four self contained roving teams that have the capacity to carry out explosive ordnance disposal in addition to clearance.

Monitoring exports of ordnance

38. The Secretariat made a proposal to eliminate reimbursement in this category based on the premise that once an accommodation area is cleared there is no continuing need for sustaining an explosive ordnance disposal capability.

I'd turn them into Army ordnance.

In the interests of providing feedback on ERW found in current operational theatres the Australian Delegation sought advice on the experiences of its specialist ammunition technical and explosive ordnance disposal officers arising from their recent operational tours in Iraq.

Explosive yield

In addition, the following ordnance was found

In addition, the following ordnance was found

Explosive remnants of war Working Group on Explosive Remnants of War

Assistance is also being provided to the Professional Ethics Office, Crime Scene Office and Public Information Office of the national police and the immigration services, as well as in the areas of close protection, counter terrorism and explosive ordnance disposal.

(d) mine detection and unexploded ordnance detection devices

We worked in an ordnance factory, making bombs.

Heading Unstable Explosive

Rapid demolition explosive

Millions of various unexploded ordnance also represent additional hazards.

Explosive Remnants of War

Hazard statement Unstable Explosive

Explosive Substance Act, 1884

The United Kingdom recognises that all explosive munitions are capable of becoming Explosive Remnants of War.

(b) Explosive remnants of war

Explosive Remnants of War (ERW)

Explosive Remnants of War (ERW)

(a) Any nuclear explosive device