8.GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Clearance. In the context of mine action, the term refers to tasks or actions to ensure the removal and/ or the destruction of all Explosive Ordnance from a specified area to a specified depth or other agreed parameters as stipulated by the NMAA/Tasking Authority. (Source: IMAS 04.10 Second Edition, Amendment 10, February 2019)
Command (IED). A type of switch that is activated by the attacker in order to control the moment of initiation. (Source: UNMAS IED Lexicon)
Conclusive Sign. A conclusive sign indicates that an IED is or has been present. This can mean that it is classified as direct evidence in the land release process. (Not defined in IMAS)
Confirmed Hazardous Area (CHA). Refers to an area where the presence of mine/ERW contamination has been confirmed on the basis of direct evidence of the presence of mines/ERW. (Source: IMAS 04.10 Second Edition, Amendment 10, February 2019) Explosively Formed Projectile (EFP). Specially designed main charge configuration incorporating an explosive charge with a concave metal liner which by the force of the charge reshapes the plate into a high velocity metal slug capable of penetrating armor. (Source: UNMAS IED Lexicon) Note: In some literature, an EFP can sometimes be called an explosively formed penetrator, or a self- forging fragment. Explosive Ordnance (EO). Interpreted as encompassing mine action’s response to the following munitions:
• Mines
• Cluster munitions
• Unexploded ordnance
• Abandoned ordnance
• Booby-traps
• Improvised explosive devices Note: Improvised explosive devices (IEDs) meeting the definition of mines, booby-traps or other devices fall under the scope of mine action, when their clearance is undertaken for humanitarian purposes and in areas where active hostilities have ceased. (Source: IMAS 04.10 Second Edition, Amendment 10, February 2019) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD). The detection, identification, evaluation, render safe, recovery and disposal of EO. EOD may be undertaken:
• As a routine part of mine clearance operations, upon discovery of EO;
• To dispose of ERW discovered outside hazardous areas, (this may be a single item of ERW, or a larger number inside a specific area); or
• To dispose of EO which has become hazardous by deterioration, damage or attempted destruction. (Source: IMAS 04.10 Second Edition, Amendment 10, February 2019)
Explosive Remnants of War (ERW). Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) and Abandoned Explosive Ordnance (AXO). [CCW Protocol V]. (Source: IMAS 04.10 Second Edition, Amendment 10, February 2019)
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