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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
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