Explosive Ordnance Clearance Agent - Closing the UXO Gap

Abstract

The Global War on Terrorism and the contemporary operating environment continue to demonstrate an increased need for the destruction of unexploded ordnance (UXO) on the battlefield. UXO is found throughout the operational area, often in theaters with poor infrastructure and severely restricted terrain, which limits movement. Moving explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) teams on the battlefield may require dedication from rotary-wing assets, because the lack of roads prevents rapid movement by ground. Also, maneuver commanders need an increased capability to destroy in-place UXO that endangers the mission or personnel.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2005
Accession Number
ADA592452

Entities

People

  • David M. Clark

Organizations

  • United States Army Engineer School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter IED

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ammunition
  • Army
  • Army Training
  • Battlefields
  • Clearances
  • Engineers
  • Explosive Devices
  • Explosive Ordnance Disposal
  • Explosives
  • Improvised Explosive Devices
  • Instructions
  • Munitions
  • Students
  • Training
  • Unexploded Ammunition
  • United States
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Munitions and Ordnance Engineering