093-401-5040 (SL1) - React to Unexploded Ordnance Hazards

1.  
Recognize the UXO hazard.

a.
Identify the four types
and subgroups of UXO.

(1) 
Dropped.

 (a)
Bombs (figure 093-401-5040-1):

-Vary
from 3 to 6 feet in length.

-Vary
in diameter from 5 to 36 inches.

-Often
have a sloped or
"bullet" shaped nose,
fins and/or a parachute on the
back.

-May
contain high explosive,
incendiary, or chemical fillers.

(b)
Dispensers (figure 093-401-5040-2):

-Contain
numerous submunitions or
bomblets.

-Most
have the same characteristics of
bombs.

-May
be found intact or partially
open.

Figure 093-401-5040-1.
Bombs

Figure 093-401-5040-2.
Dispensers

(c)   Submunitions (figures 093-401-5040-3a
through 093-401-5040-3e):

-May
contain the same hazards of
bombs (explosive, chemical,
biological, radiological,
incendiary). 

-Are
designed to be scattered over a
wide area.

-Come
in many shapes and sizes; may or
may not be "bullet"
shaped.

-May
look like balls, wedges, or
cylinders.

-May
have fins, ribbons, parachutes,
or trip wires.

Figure 093-401-5040-3a.

Figure
093-401-5040-3b.

Figure 093-401-5040-3c.

Figure 093-401-5040-3d

Figure 093-401-5040-3e.

(2) 
Projected.

(a)  
Projectiles (figures 093-401-5040-4a
through 093-401-5040-4b):

-Include
munitions from large machine guns,
artillery howitzers, and naval guns.

-Range
in size from 20mm up to 16 inches in
diameter; 10 to 30 inches in length.

-Most
resemble a "bullet" shape.

-Can
contain explosive, chemical,
biological, radiological, and/or
incendiary hazards.

Figure 093-401-5040-4a.

Figure 093-401-5040-4b.

(b)  
Mortars (figures 093-401-5040-5a
through 093-401-5040-5b):

-Most
have fins and a "bullet"
shape.

-Range
in size from 60mm to 120mm in
diameter; 12 inches to 36 inches in
length.

-Can
contain explosive, chemical, or
incendiary hazards.

Figure 093-401-5040-5a.

Figure 093-401-5040-5b.

(c)
Rockets (figures 093-401-5040-6a
through 093-401-5040-6c):

-May
or may not have fins.

-Have
some sort of rocket motor vents in
back.

-Range
in length from 24 inches to several
feet.

-Can
contain explosive, chemical, or
incendiary hazards.

Figure 093-401-5040-6a.

Figure 093-401-5040-6b.

Figure 093-401-5040-6c.

(d)  
Guided Missiles (figure 093-401-5040-7a
through 093-401-5040-7b):

-Most
have fins.

-Some
have wires in the end for guidance.

-Very
similar to rockets.

-Can
contain explosive or incendiary
hazards.

Figure 093-401-5040-7a.

Figure 093-401-5040-7b.

(e)  
Rifle Grenades (figures 093-401-5040-8a
through 093-401-5040-8b):

-Designed
to be fired from rifles or shoulder
fired launchers.

-Resemble
rockets but are smaller.

-Can
contain explosive or incendiary
hazards.

Figure 093-401-5040-8a.

Figure 093-401-5040-8b.

(3) 
Thrown (figures 093-401-5040-9a
through 093-401-5040-9b):

-Includes
all types of grenades, including
simulators.

-Most
are round or cylindrical.

-Are
small enough to be thrown by a
person.

-Can
contain explosive or incendiary
hazards.

-Dud
simulators require the same safety
procedures as other ordnance.

Figure 093-401-5040-9a.

Figure 093-401-5040-9b.

(4) 
Placed (figures 093-401-5040-10a
through 093-401-5040-10b):

-Includes
all land or sea mines.

-Range
in size from 2 inches in diameter
to several feet in length.

-Have
a variety of fuse types; pressure
plates, tilt rods, trip wires,
electronic sensors, or command
detonated.

-Can
contain explosive, incendiary, or
chemical hazards.

Figure 093-401-5040-10a.

Figure 093-401-5040-10b.

2.  
React to the UXO hazard.

a.
Do not touch or disturb
the UXO or any wires, parachutes, or
anything attached or surrounding the
UXO. 
Do not move closer to UXO.

b.
If any peculiar smells,
liquids, or dead animals are
present, chemical or biological
agents may be present; don mask and
MOPP gear immediately.

c.
Mark location with material
such as white engineer tape, marking
ribbon, clothing, or sign. 
Place marker above ground at
waist level if possible. 
Take note of physical terrain
features of location and route back
to UXO so EOD team can return and
dispose of UXO.

d.
Evacuate personnel and
equipment from area surrounding the
UXO:

(1) 
Bombs, dispensers, large
projected munitions (90-mm
diameter and larger)-evacuate a
360-degree perimeter at least 600
meters.

(2) 
Submunitions, placed,
thrown, small projected munitions
(smaller than 90-mm
diameter)-evacuate a 360-degree
perimeter at least 300 meters.

e.
If personnel or equipment
cannot be evacuated, seek as much
frontal and overhead cover as
possible.

f. 
If UXO is suspected to
have a chemical agent, ensure all
personnel stay upwind of item and
are in full MOPP.

3.  
Report the UXO hazard.

a.
Report UXO hazard to your
chain of command. 
You or your chain of command
should request Explosive Ordnance
Disposal (EOD) support using the
nine-line UXO Spot Report:

(1) 
Date and time of the
fall, impact, or finding of the
UXO item(s).

(2) 
The exact location of
item(s) including grid coordinate,
landmarks, reference points, or
street addresses.

(3) 
The name and
organization of person reporting
the incident including call sign
or phone number.

(4) 
Identify UXO by type
(Dropped, Projected, Thrown,
Placed) and subgroup.

(5) 
Any NBC contamination
present.

(6) 
What resources are
threatened?

(7) 
How the UXO has
affected unit mission.

(8) 
The safety measures
that have been taken including the
evacuation distances that have
been accomplished.

(9) 
The requested priority
for receiving EOD support
(Immediate, Indirect, Minor, No
Threat)

b.
Be prepared to provide a
guide to the EOD team.