EP 1110-1-18
24 Apr 00
(9) Always assume ordnance items contain a live charge until it can be determined
otherwise.
SPECIFIC ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN UPON LOCATING ORDNANCE
(1) Do not be misled by markings on the ordnance item stating practice bomb, a dummy
or inert. Even practice bombs have explosive charges that are used to mark/spot the
point of impact; or the item could be mismarked.
(2) Do not roll the item over or scrape the item to identify the markings.
(3) The location of any ordnance items found during site investigation should be clearly
marked so it can be easily located and avoided.
(4) Upon locating any OE, notify USAESCH at (256) 895-1582 during office hours,
(central time). If after hours, notify USAESCH at (256) 895-1180.
H-11. Site Control Measures.
a. Work zones and access points.
b. Site map delineating work zones (attached as appropriate).
c. Ionizing radiation restricted areas.
d. On-site and off-site communications:
(1) On-site Communication: Oral with a contingency for hand signals, or on-site cellular
phone / FM two way radio (in the absence of suspected ordnance).
(2) Off-site Communication (Either on-site cellular phone / FM two way radio (in the
absence of suspected ordnance) or specified readily accessible on/off-site public or
private phone):
e. Site security (physical and procedural) description:
(1) Physical Site Security.
(2) Procedural Site Security.
f. General site access description:
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