EP 1110-1-17
16 Jul 99
CONSOLIDATED SHOTS
D1.0 Introduction
The U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville (USAESCH) includes the Ordnance
and Explosives Center of Expertise (OE-CX). Part of the OE-CX mission is development of
procedures for removal and destruction of munitions found on OE sites. Standard procedures are
to destroy the munitions by detonation on site. This includes both single round detonation in-
place and multiple round detonation (or consolidated shots) at a pre-determined location. The
procedures for multiple round detonation are described in this paper.
There are two situations that may describe the consolidated shot process: 1) munitions may be
collected from anywhere on site and detonated at a designated, sited disposal area or 2) munitions
may be collected within a grid and detonated at a designated spot within the grid. In either
situation the same procedures, as described in the following paragraphs, must be followed.
D2.0 Placement of Munitions
Munitions shall be placed with their sides touching such that their axis is horizontal as shown in
Figure D-1. The munitions shall be placed so that the nose of each munition is pointing in the
same direction. Munitions shall be oriented so that lugs and/or strong-backs, and nose and/or tail
plate sections are facing away from personnel locations.
Figure D-1 Placement of Munitions for Consolidated Shots
D-3
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