AFTTP3-2.12 governs planning and operations in an explosive ordnance environment while minimizing impacts on friendly operations.
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The publication covers explosive ordnance hazards, protective measures, immediate action, self-extraction, marking UXO, ordnance recognition, and reporting. It provides commanders and units guidelines and safety recommendations, including requirements for hazard recognition, reaction, and reporting procedures.
Applies to: This MTTP publication applies to commanders, leaders, planners, staff, and warfighters.
Prior to operational commitment, unit commanders should ensure forces receive EO hazard recognition training and immediate-action training, including hazard reporting. (paragraph 1)
When planning to conduct operations in an EO environment, commanders and staffs should support EO operations with security, logistic support, safe holding areas, and disposal sites. (paragraph 1)
The EOD 9 line is the first report sent upon detecting EO and is transmitted by the fastest means available. (paragraph 2)
Mark hazards with colored triangular signs to indicate the danger involved. (paragraph 5)
To identify the location of UXO, place UXO markers above ground, at waist level (about three feet), with the bomb pointing down. (paragraph 8)