Accurate Locators XL16 IMAGER User Manual page 51

(UXO CONT.)
All UXO should be considered extremely dangerous!
What types of areas would I encounter UXO? What areas are the most dangerous?
Areas that the military uses for weapons training or for testing weapons or munitions are most
likely to contain UXO. Signs, like those below, normally mark these areas, which are normally
on military installations or bases.
Signs
It is however important to know that some areas that were used in the past to prepare our
military for war (i.e., World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and Viet Nam) are no longer
used by the military. Some of these areas, from which the government attempted to remove any
dangerous UXO, are now being used for other purposes, like recreational or industrial parks, or
even housing areas. Some of these areas may also be marked with signs warning that UXO may
be found on them.
What should you do if you see UXO?
1) Do not continue to move toward a suspected UXO. Some UXO are sensitive to motion and
could explode if you come too near.
2) Do not move or disturb UXO. It could explode, resulting in injury or death.
3) Do not move any object on or near UXO. UXO can become unstable over time and detonate
with any motion.
4) Note the location. Note the direction, any landmarks, or other features that would aid in
locating the UXO.
5) Leave the UXO hazard area the same way area was entered. If there is one, there may be
more UXO.
6) Contact the local law enforcement agency and report the UXO.
7) Stay away from areas of known or suspected UXO. Do not enter fenced areas or areas with
posted UXO warnings. This is the best way to prevent injury or death.
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