Explosive Ordnance Disposal

Definition/Scope: (AAP-6) The detection, identification, on-site evaluation, rendering safe, recovery and final disposal of unexploded explosives ordnance. It may also include explosives ordnance which has become hazardous by damage or deterioration. (JP 1-02 & FM 1-02) The detection, identification, on-site evaluation, rendering safe, recovery, and final disposal of unexploded explosive ordnance. It may also include explosive ordnance which has become hazardous by damage or deterioration. OLD VERSION Detection, identification, on-site evaluation, rendering safe, recovery, and final disposal of unexploded explosive ordnance. May also include explosive ordnance which has become hazardous by damage or deterioration.

Used For:

bomb disposal

Acronym:

EOD

Broader Terms:

CBRN operations
disposal
Eglin Air Force Base
Explosives Detector Dog
Protection WFF

Narrower Terms:

combat engineering
post blast analysis

Related Terms:

20th Support Command
combined explosives exploitation cell
deactivation (explosives)
explosive ordnance
Fort Leonard Wood
lead agency
Military Munitions Rule (EPA)
unexploded ordnance