UXO and CEA Safeties Flashcards
1
Q
How many parts are there when disposing of UXO?
A
two parts:
- disposal of incident
- final disposition
2
Q
What is disposal of incident?
A
- the action taken to render a hazardous situation safe.
- render safe procedures
- blow in place (BIP)
3
Q
What is final disposition?
A
- disposal and final disposition at the same time (blow in place)
- final disposition (what is left after rendering a hazardous situation safe)
- the preferred and safest method of disposal is to destroy the UXO in its original position (BIP). There is no render safe procedures (EOD only) procedure needed
4
Q
Who does render safe procedures (RSP)?
A
EOD only
5
Q
What is not a disposal and what is not a procedure?
A
- RSP is not disposal
- BIP is not a procedure
6
Q
What is the main part of any UXO operation?
A
safety
7
Q
What equipment is needed when conducting UXO disposal?
A
- ballistic helmet
- level III body armor
- hearing protection
- ballistic eye protection
8
Q
When do you not take tools and equipment near the item?
A
until it can be determined that an object is not magnetically functioned
9
Q
What do you consider the explosive when it’s unknown?
A
the most hazardous type, with the most hazardous features, and under the most hazardous condition
10
Q
What is the minimum personnel when conducting UXO operation?
A
2 people
