EOC Flashcards
What are the 2 degrees of search used in EOC?
100%
12.5%
What are the types of search used in EOC?
Visual
Shallow instrument
Deep instrument
Geophysical survey
What is the size of the box?
50 m²
State the safety distances between:
Sections
Pairs box method
Pairs echelon
Sections - 150 m
Pairs box method - 10 m
Pairs echelon - 3 m
State 2 reasons why a deep instrument search would be carried out?
Likely to be used by the general public
Reforestation is planned
Name the point between two permanent objects used to start marking out an area to search?
Datum point
Who can authorise a 12.5% search?
Tp Cmdr
OC
What is the term used when no UXO has been found in 100 m?
Fade out
What is the width of a search lane?
1 m
After a datum point has been established name the following 5 steps in order to complete laying the search?
Datum line Start point Start line Intermediate lines Intermediate points
What is the overlap used on all boxes searched?
1 m
What must happen once a UXO has been found during a 12.5% search?
Return to the last 100% point and continue with a 100% search
What is the initial actions on prior to begin?
Inform the NCO/BCO
Who is qualified to decide if an item of EO is safe to move?
NCO/BDO
What instrument might be used for a deep search?
The Ferex locator 4032