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24 Apr 00
Technical Escort Unit (TEU)
Military chemical agent response unit.
Unexploded Ordnance (UXO)
Military munitions that have been primed, fuzed, armed, or otherwise prepared for action, and
have been fired, dropped, launched, projected or placed in such a manner as to constitute a
hazard to operations, installation, personnel, or material and remain unexploded either by
malfunction, design, or any other cause. (40 CFR 266.201)
UXO Personnel
Contractor personnel who have completed specialized military training in EOD methods and
have satisfactorily performed the EOD function while serving in the military. Various grades and
contract positions are established based on skills and experience. Check with the OE MCX for
current ratings. (ER 1110-1-8153)
UXO Safety Officer (UXOSO)
Contractor personnel with the responsibility of enforcing the contractor's SSHP. This individual
must therefore be in the field whenever possible to observe operations. This individual will have
the same minimum qualifications as the UXO Supervisor. In addition, this individual will have
the specific training, knowledge, and experience necessary to implement the SSHP and verify
compliance with applicable safety and health requirements.
UXO Technician I
This individual will be a graduate of the EOD Assistant's Course at Redstone Arsenal, AL; Eglin
AFB, FL or a DOD certified equivalent course. A UXO Assistant may advance to a UXO
Specialist category after obtaining active duty military EOD and contractor UXO experience. A
UXO Assistant will not perform UXO procedures without the direct supervision of a UXO
Specialist, UXO Supervisor, or Senior UXO Supervisor.
UXO Technician II
This individual shall be a graduate of the U.S. Army Bomb Disposal School, Aberdeen Proving
Ground, MD or U.S. Naval EOD School, Indian Head, MD. The UXO Specialist may be a UXO
Assistant with combined military EOD and contractor UXO experience.
UXO Technician III
Supervises a UXO team. This individual will be a graduate of the U.S. Army Bomb Disposal
School, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD or the U.S. Naval Explosive Ordnance Disposal School,
Indian Head, MD. This individual will have combined active duty military EOD and contractor
UXO experience. This individual will have experience in OE clearance operations and
supervising personnel.
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