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However, color markings cannot be relied upon to identify UXO—markings can be altered or removed by weather or exposure to the environment. .The following sections describe the basic features and characteristics associated with each general type of UXO. Additional information can be found in Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Procedures (U.S. Army 1994).

When personnel find UXO, they must follow these steps: Ž Recognize the UXO hazard. Ž Take immediate action (mark and evacuate). Ž Report the UXO hazard. Ž Use protective measures against the UXO hazard, if required.

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Mithix Pro UXO and Landmine Warning Signs are used throughout the world for marking suspect and actual hazardous areas, UXO’s, IEDs, Booby-traps, Landmines and Minefields.

* I’m going to tell you about UXO, what it is, why it is dangerous, and what to do so it doesn’t hurt you, your family, or a friend. * UXO is a shortened way of saying unexploded ordnance. U...

UXO hazards are marked using triangular signs, if available, that by their background color indicate the danger involved. The standard UXO marker is shown here. The background is red with a white bomb inset.

Mithix Pro UXO and Landmine Warning Signs are used throughout the world for marking suspect and actual hazardous areas, UXO’s, IEDs, Booby-traps, Landmines and Minefields. Our signs come in various shapes, sizes, materials, colors, prints and languages to satisfy the needs and requirements of the end user.

The dual-purpose Reconnaissance and Marking Kit is comprised of components that help teams to search, find, identify, mark, and/or mitigate the hazards of unexploded ordnance (UXO), improvised explosive devices (IED), homemade explosives (HME) and other hazardous materials.

Appendix B (Marking UXO)—Describes the procedures for marking UXO hazards to warn personnel operating in the proximity of the hazard and assists clearance personnel in finding the hazard.