Adapted from the manuals of the MINE CLEARANCE TRAINING
UNIT (UNTAC) UN Forces, Cambodia as a public service of Berserkistan.
Mine
Facts© is an interactive database program developed by the U.S. Department
of Defense. Mine Facts© contains information and graphics on over
675 landmines from around the world. Mine Facts is now part of ORDATA II Online
available here.
The ORDATA Online development effort consisted in converting how the data was presented to you the user. The data used in ORDATA II and ORDATA Online is the same. The images that are used in the ORDATA II application are the same images in ORDATA Online.
What changed was that now the data from ORDATA II can be found on the Internet - in a web site format. The ORDATA Online web site also took advantage of the tools of the internet to provide an updated look and feel. This makes the tool easier to use, does not require no you the user to have a particular kind of computer, and allows the ORDATA II data to be available to a wider audience!
So, with that, please let us know what you think of the next generation of the ORDATA application!!
The Course
Introduction
In response to threats posed by landmines and unexploded ordnance that plague over 65 nations suffering from years of war and civil disturbance, Explotech Ltd. Co. has established a comprehensive and flexible mine awareness training program. The Mine Awareness Course consists of eight (8) lessons as follows:
- Basic Mine and Explosive Ordnance Safety Lesson
- Landmine and Explosive Ordnance Recognition Lesson
- Location and Detection of Landmines and Explosive Ordnance Lesson
- Minefield and Clear-Lane Marking Lesson
- Clearance of Landmines and Explosive Ordnance Lesson
- Mine and Explosive Ordnance Disposal Lesson
- Landmine and Unexploded Ordnance Awareness Training Lesson
- Reports and Record Keeping Lesson
Course Training Objectives
The Mine Awareness Course is designed to train participants in the safe and effective detection, removal, and disposal of landmines and other unexploded ordnance. Each period of instruction will be presented to the trainees by one of the Trainers, and under the direct supervision of the Senior Instructor as scheduled. Each period of instruction will be conducted employing course specific lesson plans, trainee guides and instructional media materials ( actual inert mine and munition items, video tapes, slides, job sheets, information sheets, transparencies, etc.). The primary learning methods will be hands-on practical training and exercises in conjunction with short classroom lectures.
Mine Awareness Course
I. Scope
The Mine Awareness Course is a one (1) day eight (8) lesson program, structured for a minimum of ten (10) students at the Louisiana State Police Training Academy and Explosive Range in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and at Explotech's Minefield Training Site. This course is taught by instructors who possess extensive field operations experience in the international theater of clearance and training operations. Students will learn and demonstrate the general safety precautions and proper techniques for safe and effective landmine/unexploded ordnance clearance. At the completion of all training, students will plan and conduct a realistic mine and ordnance clearance exercise that covers all aspects of the training presented.
Lesson Outline for Mine Awareness
Course
Basic Mine and Explosive Ordnance Safety Lesson
I. PURPOSE
This lesson is designed to train students in the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and apply mine and explosive ordnance safety precautions in operations and training. The students will demonstrate the ability to apply and observe basic mine and ordnance safety precautions.
II. SCOPE
Students will learn Basic Safety Precautions that are applicable to all landmines and explosive ordnance when identifying, investigating, locating, or marking any mine or ordnance item. Instructional syllabus is comprised of 20% classroom lecture and 80% practical hands on exercises.
Landmine and Explosive Ordnance
Recognition Lesson
I. PURPOSE
This lesson is designed to train students in the recognition of general types of mines and explosive ordnance; what they look like, how they function, specific safety precaution to observe, mine and explosive ordnance effects and employment.
II. SCOPE
Instruction covers the identification by type
of anti-tank and anti-personnel mines, dropped munitions (bombs & submunitions),
projected munitions (mortars, projectiles, rockets, RPG's), grenades, boobytraps
and improvised explosive devices. Students will apply item specific safety
precautions; perform mine and explosive ordnance reconnaissance, determine
if an ordnance item is safe to handle, fired or unfired.
Location
and Detection of Mines and Ordnance Lesson
I. PURPOSE
Students will learn the principals, techniques, equipment and safety employed in the detection of mines and explosive ordnance. Emphasis will be on the proper selection of equipment and techniques for safe mine and ordnance detection.
II. SCOPE
The students will be instructed in the proper
use of electronic mine/ordnance detection equipment and manual mine probing
techniques. The Training is conducted in a simulated minefield environment
as individuals and teams using both manual and electronic methods of detection.
Students will demonstrate the proper use and selection of equipment to
detect metal and plastic mines/ordnance; assembly and functional check
of equipment.
Minefield
and Clear-Lane Marking Lesson
I. PURPOSE
This lesson is designed to train students in the proper methods and safety precautions involved with the erection and recording of minefield markers and clear-lane markers.
II. SCOPE
Students will learn to mark minefield boundaries, clear- lanes, and areas containing boobytraps using the approved international methods to included proper spacing of markers and signs; the installation of carines, perimeter fencing, and barriers. Students will erect and properly install simulated minefield and clear-lane markers.
Mine & Unexploded Ordnance Awareness Training Lesson
I. PURPOSE
This goal of this lesson is to provide the student with training on how to educate the local population on mine, ordnance, boobytrap and improvised explosive device (IED) emplacement and hazards.
II. SCOPE
Students will learn how to prepare and conduct an awareness program. The student will conduct a simulated awareness lecture for the class using locally prepared and printed mine/ordnance awareness posters and guides; how to educate the community about these hazards, how the can protect themselves from these hazards, and what to do in the event of an accident involving mines or unexploded ordnance.
Mapping, Reports and Record Keeping Lesson
I. PURPOSE
This lesson is designed to train students in the requirements for accurate mapping, reports and record keeping covering mines and unexploded ordnance operations.
II .SCOPE
Students will learn content, structure, and
techniques to record accurate locations of mines, minefields, and other
explosive ordnance on maps and charts; They will learn to identify various
purposes, types and components of a mine action report, clearance report,
munitions sighting report, accident and incident response reports. The
student will demonstrate the ability to collect, record, and complete the
required reports.
Summary
All Training provided is based on real world, accepted techniques designed to take into consideration all current mine, unexploded ordnance, boobytrap, and improvised explosive device (IED) threats. Particular emphasis is placed on the Mine/Explosive Ordnance Awareness, Minefield Marking, and Mapping/Survey Training Program to ensure students receive education on the types, location, and potential dangers of mines and unexploded ordnance. Mine and Explosive Ordnance Recognition material will be distributed to course attendees.
Explotech has assembled the most effective team to support the Mine Awareness Training Course and has the real world minefield clearance and training experience to ensure a high degree of success and safety to the course graduates as they undertake the high personal risk inherent with demining and explosive ordnance clearance. Under no circumstances will Explotech, its staff, or associates be held liable for any errors or omissions regarding the course content or lack there of, when dealing with actual mine and ordnance clearance operations. These tasks a inherently DANGEROUS and have resulted in loss of life or serious injury. This training is only designed to increase your personal safety in these operations through awareness of the hazards.
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Please provide us with the following when registering for this course.
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COURSE FEE ( Must accompany registration)
This course requires a minimum of ten students.
Group Enrollment cost is $10,000.00 for up to ten students.
Individual Enrollment is $1,250.00 per single enrollment
Course Dates
June 9-11, 2003
August 11-13, 2003
September 15-17, 2003
December 8-10, 2003
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We suggest enrolling early due to limited space. Enrollment fee covers training, explosives, manuals, and training certificate. Upon receipt of payment the participant will receive confirmation, a guide covering course requirements and local area information. For a full refund, cancellations must be received in writing or by fax two weeks prior to the course. After that date, registrants are liable for the entire registration fee. Substitutions are accepted.
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