UXO LAO

THE UXO PROBLEM: THREAT

BOMBIES		LAND SERVICED AMMUNITION
	Cluster munitions are the main cause of UXO casualties. Bombies are considered as the highest risk. 48% of UXO found, removed or destroyed		Rockets, shells, mortars, and the like are a hazard, but not high risk. 51% of UXO found, removed or destroyed
GENERAL PURPOSE BOMBS		LAND MINES
	GP bombs are a hazard, but not high risk.1% of UXO found, removed or destroyed 1% of UXO found, removed or destroyed		Mines cause very few casualties, hazard, but not high risk. 1% of UXO found, removed or destroyed

Difference between a mine and UXO

Mine – munition designed to be placed under, on or near the ground or other surface area and to be exploded by the presence, proximity, or contact of a person or a vehicle

Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) – explosive ordnance that has been primed, fused, 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.