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 (SFF). Explosive Ordnance (EO). Interpreted as encompassing mine action’s response to the following munitions:
• Mines • Cluster Munitions
• Unexploded Ordnance • Abandoned Ordnance • Booby traps
• Other devices (as defined by CCW APII) • Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs)
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)
High risk area . An identifiable area that is typically mined in a Confirmed Hazardous Area, or an area that is described by a non-technical survey as being more likely to be mined, or contain ERW than others. (Source: IMAS 04.10 Second Edition, Amendment 10, February 2019)
Home Made Explosive (HME). A combination of commercially available ingredients combined to create an explosive substance. (Source: IMAS 04.10 Second Edition, Amendment 10, February 2019)
Humanitarian principles . A set of principles that guides humanitarian action, which include the principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence. Note: See IMAS 01.10 (6.2) for more on humanitarian principles in mine action. These principles are endorsed in UN resolutions 46/182 and 58/114 and considered the foundation for humanitarian action [UNOCHA]. (Source: IMAS 04.10 Second Edition, Amendment 10, February 2019) Improvised Explosive Device (IED). A device placed or fabricated in an improvised manner incorporating explosive material, destructive, lethal, noxious, incendiary, pyrotechnic materials or chemicals designed to destroy, disfigure, distract or harass. They may incorporate military stores, but are normally devised from non-military components [IATG 01.40:2011]. Note: An IED may meet the definition of a mine, booby trap, and/or other type of explosive ordnance depending on its construction. These devices may also be referred to as improvised, artisanal, or locally manufactured mines, booby traps, or other types of explosive ordnance. (Source: IMAS 04.10 Second Edition, Amendment 10, February 2019)
IED Disposal (IEDD). The location, identification, rendering safe and final disposal of IEDs. (Source: IMAS 04.10 Second Edition, Amendment 10, February 2019)
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