Specified depth . In the context of humanitarian demining, the term refers to ... the depth to which a specified area is contracted or agreed to be cleared of mine and ERW hazards, as determined by the NMAA or an organisation acting on its behalf. (Source: IMAS 04.10 Second Edition, Amendment 10, February 2019) Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Instructions which define the preferred or currently established method of conducting an operational task or activity. Note: Their purpose is to promote recognisable and measurable degrees of discipline, uniformity, consistency and commonality within an organisation, with the aim of improving operational effectiveness and safety. SOPs should reflect local requirements and circumstances. (Source: IMAS 04.10 Second Edition, Amendment 10, February 2019) Suspected Hazardous Area (SHA). An area where there is reasonable suspicion of explosive ordnance contamination on the basis of indirect evidence of the presence of mines/ERW. (Source: IMAS 04.10 Second Edition, Amendment 10, February 2019)
Switch. A device for making, breaking, or changing a connection in an IED. A single switch can have multiple functions (i.e. arming and firing). (Source: UNMAS IED Lexicon)
Tension. A switch that functions when tension is applied to a firing mechanism – such as pulling a trip wire. The tension causes an action that releasing a firing pin or activates an electrical or electronic switch. (Source: UNMAS IED Lexicon)
Time. A type of switch that functions after a period of time. (Source: IMAS 04.10 Second Edition, Amendment 10, February 2019)
Unexploded Ordnance (UXO). Explosive ordnance that has been primed, fuzed, armed or otherwise prepared for use or used. It may have been fired, dropped, launched or projected yet remains unexploded either through malfunction or design or for any other reason. (Source: IMAS 04.10 Second Edition, Amendment 10, February 2019) Victim Operated. A type of switch designed to be initiated by a victim’s presence, proximity, contact or activity causing a device to function that may injure or kill one or more persons. (Source: IMAS 04.10 Second Edition, Amendment 10, February 2019)
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