The full line of Schonstedt magnetic locators is now available through GSA to qualified government purchasers. Information on the demining tools can be found through GSAAdvantage! or at www.findUXO.com.

Columbus, Texas Explosives training courses have traditionally been focused towards EOD/UXO and law enforcement personnel. However, in these days of increased terrorist threats from IEDs focused on civilian targets both in the U.S. and aboard, the need exists for explosives awareness training for civilians. Bonetti Explosives is meeting that need through the Explosives Awareness Course. The class is designed to provide civilians a firsthand look at what explosives look like and what they are capable of doing. The course is designed to help students recognize explosive components such as detonators and det-cord as well as various types of common explosives used by terrorist so that they can better inform the police and investigators if they encounter any future threats.

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UXO TECHNICIAN LEVEL 1 TRAINING

Next Class: 26 April - 31 May 2010

In 2005, DND created the Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) and Legacy Sites Program to manage UXO risk on behalf of DND at legacy sites, both on land and offshore. The program was created to address a known problem:

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At the request of the U.S. Army, Schonstedt Instrument Company has modified its GA-72Cd magnetic locator for use in Army theaters of operations.

The GA-72Cd-ML military version, of which over 2000 have been fielded to date, is now also available to commercial users.

For more information on the new locator including a description and specifications of the unit please visit Schonstedt's www.findUXO.com or email us at mrgroup@schonstedt.com. A product information sheet can also be viewed by using the download link below.

Bob Ebberson
Manager, Munitions Response Group

UXO Global is proud to offer the Unexploded Ordnance Technician I course in response to the rapid growth in the Munitions Response programs worldwide. This UXO Tech 1 course was developed following the guidelines outlined in Department of Defense Explosive Safety Board Technical Paper 18 "Minimum Qualifications for Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technicians and Personnel," and prepares students for an exciting career in the UXO field. Candidates will endure a challenging four week course studying subjects such as safety, explosives, unexploded ordnance from around the world, range clearance operations, and more.

Front Range also offers the candidate certification in an OSHA approved 40 hour Hazardous Waste Operator (HAZWOPER) course. Our graduates have all of the knowledge and skills needed to immediately work as a certified UXO Tech I with the U.S. Army Corp of Engineer required HAZWOPER certification.

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