Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) -- A Major National Environmental Cleanup

Requirement

Millions of Acres Potentially Contaminated Hundreds of Sites / Locations

Diverse Geologic / Environmental Conditions

Depths: Surface to ~ 10 m

Sizes: 20 mm Projectiles to 2,000 lb Bombs

UXO Clean-up is Highest Priority DoD Environmental Restoration Requirement

0.7 m or2.2 ft

155 mm

60 mm20 mm

20 mm

Scope of Problem

155mm High Explosive Projectiles

Source: ITRC

High Explosive Projectile

8-inch Projectile

3-inch Navy Projectile

Source: ITRC

60mm High Explosive Mortar

Fuze

Casing

Fins andpropelling charge

High explosivecharge

Bore-riding safety pin missing

Source: ITRC

81mm Illumination Mortar

Parachute Assembly

Source: ITRC

4.2 inch High Explosive and Illumination Mortars

Source: ITRC