UXO TECHNICIAN LEVEL 1 TRAINING BASELINE

UXO Technician Level I

The Department of Defense established a baseline to identify the best method for training entry level civilian UXO technicians to become UXO Technicians Level I. The baseline contains three phases: (a) requirements definition, (b) identification and review, and (c) requirements and training program integration.

UXO TECHNICIAN LEVEL 1 TRAINING BASELINE

UXO Technician 1: This skill level allows the individual to assist fully qualified personnel (UXO Technician II and above) in the following functions:

Subject	Description	Objective
Introduction	Overview course introduction	Provide students with an introduction to the course, the facilities and the staff.

Conducting reconnaissance and classification of UXO Identification of all ordnance types to include:

Locate surface UXO by visual means

Subject	Description	Objective
UXO Environmental Remediation Overview	Knowledge and comprehension of clearance of ranges and impact areas	State the purpose for clearing ranges and impact areas. Describe planning requirements for range clearance operations; and range clearance operations.
Mathematics	Knowledge and comprehension of mathematics.	Define metric prefixes. Describe mathematics conversions (English: metric)
Electricity	Knowledge of basic electricity	Define abbreviations, terms, and symbols; electrical conductivity and its characteristics in different materials; types of cells and batteries, their construction features, and process used to generate electro-motive force (EMF).
Physics	Knowledge and comprehension of physics	Define terms, abbreviations and symbols; forces and how they are graphically represented; Newton's 1st and 3rd laws with respect to stationary bodies, difference between weight and mass, hydrostatics with respect to fluid pressure, properties of matter, types of motion, work and energy, fuze forces, magnetism, gas laws.
Explosives and Explosive Effects	Knowledge and comprehension of explosives and explosive effects	Summarize the history of explosives. Define I terms, abbreviations and characteristics related I to explosives and propellants; types of high explosive groups; forms and classes of propellants; black powder; pyrotechnic and tracer compositions; explosive train; terms and abbreviations related to explosive effects; explosion and types of explosions; forms of energy produced by explosions; types of detonations; and effects of a detonation.
Fuze Functioning	Knowledge and comprehension of fuze functioning	Describe fundamental principles of fuzes, fuze arming and firing principles, terms and abbreviations for fuzing and components, method of employment and use, typical arming/functioning fuzes, general fuze types.
Ordnance Safety Precautions	Knowledge and comprehension of ordnance safety precautions	State the purpose of UXO operations. Describe the events of an UXO operation. Describe search techniques in applicable publication to positively identify fuze/f/ring systems and ordnance. Describe tasks associated with gathering information. Describe tasks associated with disposal procedures. Describe final disposition of items. Identify tasks associated with remote movement procedures. Describe documentation necessary to support EOD operations.

Projectiles and projectile fuzes
Land mines and associated components
Pyrotechnic items
Rockets and rocket fuzes
Grenades and grenade fuzes
Submunitions

Subject	Description	Objective
Ordnance Identification (Surface ordnance)	Knowledge and comprehension of identification of surface fired ordnance.	Recognize terms, abbreviations, and symbols for ordnance identification. Define "category", "group" and "safety precautions". Describe ordnance to the detail required to comprehend category and group for live and practice items. Recognize ordnance color code and markings. Describe the basic safety precautions for explosive initiating components. Describe the general safety precautions for explosive ordnance to the detail required to comprehend its application to category and group.

Bombs and bomb fuzes
Guided missiles
Rockets and rocket fuzes
Pyrotechnic items
Submunitions

Subject	Description	Objective
Ordnance Identification (Air ordnance)	Knowledge and comprehension of air launched ordnance.	Recognize terms, abbreviations, and symbols for ordnance identification. Define "category", "group" and "safety precautions". Describe ordnance to the detail required to comprehend category and group for live and practice items. Recognize ordnance color code and markings. Describe the basic safety precautions for explosive initiating components. Describe the general safety precautions for explosive ordnance to the detail required to comprehend its application to category and group.

Common items to air and surface groups

Subject	Description	Objective
Ordnance Identification (Chemical ordnance)	Knowledge and comprehension of chemical ordnance	Recognize terms, abbreviations and symbols for ordnance identification. Define "category", "group" and "safety precautions". Describe ordnance to the detail required to comprehend category and group for live and practice items. Recognize ordnance color code and markings. Describe the basic safety precautions for explosive initiating components. Describe the general safety precautions for explosive ordnance to the detail required to comprehend its application to category and group.
Ordnance Identification (Pyrotechnics)	Knowledge and comprehension of pyrotechnic ordnance	Recognize terms, abbreviations, and symbols for ordnance identification. Define "category", "group" and "safety precautions". Describe ordnance to the detail required to comprehend category and group for live and practice items. Recognize ordnance color code and markings. Describe the basic safety precautions for explosive initiating components. Describe the general safety precautions for explosive ordnance to the detail required to comprehend its application to category and group.
Ordnance Identification (Underwater Ordnance)	Knowledge and comprehension of underwater ordnance.	Recognize terms, abbreviations, and symbols for ordnance identification. Define "category", "group" and "safety precautions". Describe ordnance to the detail required to comprehend category and group for live and practice items. Recognize ordnance color code and markings. Describe the basic safety precautions for explosive initiating components. Describe the general safety precautions for explosive ordnance to the detail required to comprehend its application to category and group.
Ordnance Identification (Application)	Field exercise	Perform identification of ordnance by category and group; employ basic safety precautions for explosive loaded ordnance, chemical loaded ordnance, pyrotechnic and incendiary loaded munitions, smoke loaded munitions, explosive initiating components, drill and practice ordnance and general safety precautions for all ordnance.

Location of subsurface UXO using military and/or civilian magnetometers (and related equipment
Performing excavation procedures on subsurface UXO

Subject	Description	Objective
Detection Equipment	General, physical, functional, operational and maintenance description of ordnance detection equipment	State the purpose of ordnance detection equipment; operational characteristics and capabilities; describe the theory of operation; describe all major and associated components including displays, controls and indicators; describe operational tasks and preventive maintenance procedures.
Detection Equipment (Application)	Field exercise and test in ordnance detection equipment	Perform the tasks for operation of ordnance detection equipment; adhere to personnel and equipment safety precautions during operations.
Equipment Maintenance and Inventory	Inventory and maintenance of training equipment.	Ensure current and complete inventory of all equipment and current maintenance requirements are complete.

Inspection of salvaged UXO related material and the erection of UXO related protective works

Subject	Description	Objective
UXO Remediation Operations Planning	Knowledge and comprehension of the elements of UXO remediation operations planning.	State the purpose for clearing ranges and impact areas. Describe planning requirements for range clearance operations; and range clearance operations.
UXO Remediation Operations Planning Practical Exercise	Practical demonstration of knowledge and comprehension of UXO remediation operations planning.	Demonstrate an understanding of all elements of UXO remediation operations planning.
Personal Protective Equipment	Knowledge and comprehension of all relevant personal protective equipment.	Understand the capabilities and limitations of personal protective equipment and demonstrate the ability to don and doff appropriate personal protective equipment.

Preparation of firing systems, both electric and non-electric, for disposal operations
Military explosives and demolition materials

Subject	Description	Objective
Demolition Materials	Knowledge and comprehension of demolition materials	State the purpose of specialized explosive techniques. Define common abbreviations and terms used with specialized explosive techniques. Describe tools and equipment used during demolition operations; demolition accessories; electric power sources and test sets used with demolition circuits; demolition charge initiators; demolition charges, charge kits and assemblies.
Firing Systems	Knowledge and comprehension of firing systems	Describe detonating cord demolition procedures, non-electric firing systems, electric firing systems and general safety precautions for preparation and firing of demolition materials.
Non-electric Firing Systems Application	Field exercise and test in non-electric firing systems	Practical demonstration of student's knowledge and comprehension of non-electric firing systems.
Electric Firing Systems Application	Field exercise and test in electric firing systems	Practical demonstration of student's Knowledge and comprehension of electric firing systems.
Disposal Procedures	Knowledge and comprehension of disposal procedures for conventional explosives and hazardous materials	State the purpose for disposal procedures for conventional explosives and related hazardous materials. Describe the methods of disposal; the types of ammunition and explosives that may be disposed of by authorized methods; requirements for disposal operations; safety precautions for disposal operations and demilitarization of conventional explosives and related hazardous materials.

Transportation of UXO and demolition materials

Subject	Description	Objective
Storage, Handling and Transportation of Explosives	Knowledge and comprehension of storage, handling and transportation of explosives	State the purpose of storage, handling and transportation of explosives. Describe the fire hazard classification system; storage compatibility groups, safety requirements; transportation requirements for ammunition and explosives.

Students must demonstrate a minimum level of proficiency in all areas through classroom and practical testing.

Subject	Description	Objective
Comprehensive Test	All parts	Test student's knowledge of all course aspects.
Instructional Component Testing	Each Instructional Block
Component Reviews	Each Instructional Block

The following training requirements may be met during the 40 Hour Hazardous Emergency Response Training:

Operation of Personnel Decontamination Stations.
Must be able to don & doff personnel protective clothing.

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