Unexploded ordnance (UXO) is any sort of military ammunition or explosive ordnance (EO) which has failed to function as intended. It includes sea mines or shells used by the Navy, mortar bombs, mines, artillery shells or hand grenades used by the Army; bombs, rockets or missiles used by the Air Force; and many other types of ammunition and ...

Defence's UXO categorisation criteria, complete with the respective UXO advice, and Defence's recommendations to State, Territory and Local Authorities, is available here under the heading: Categories for UXO Potential.

Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) is ammunition which has been fired, but has not functioned as designed and can be particularly dangerous as all the normal safety features have been overcome. In this case, very little handling may be needed to …

Defence's National Unexploded Ordnance Program (NUXOP) provides strategic management and remediation of unexploded ordnance (UXO) on the Defence estate. UXO is ammunition which has been fired but has not exploded as designed.

Where is Unexploded Ordnance (UXO)? Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) can be found in most States and Territories of Australia. Defence has undertaken research to identify and define these locations.

What is Defence Doing? Commonwealth Policy The Australian Government has approved policy for managing land affected by Unexploded Ordnance (UXO). The Department of Defence implements this policy. View the Commonwealth Policy on the Management of Land in Australia Affected by Unexploded Ordnance.

The following PDF documents detail a selection of ordnance items that may more commonly be encountered as UXO. Each category is further broken down into separate sub-categories - click on the links to take you to a description of the ordnance.

Sep 30, 2024 · It outlines detailed roles and responsibilities, guidance, standards, procedures and processes in which Defence personnel and authorised external service providers will undertake UXO and explosive ordnance materiel (EOM) management activities on the Defence estate and off the Defence estate on Defence’s behalf.

All Australian infantry units (Regular, Reserve and Militia) and numerous other military personnel fired the 3” mortar at many live firing ranges throughout Australia and many were dumped at sea. UXO of this type are one of the most common found by the civilian population and have caused a number of fatalities over the years.

UXO is any explosive ordnance (EO) (ammunition, projectile, mortar, bomb, grenade, torpedo etc.) which has been fired and failed to function as intended. EO that has functioned but which contains residual explosive is also treated as UXO.