west point uxo safety program

1: Middle School Briefing West PointUXO Safety Program In this presentation, I will explain what UXO is, why it is dangerous, and impresses upon you the 3 �R�s� of what to do if you or someone else comes across UXO. It is important that you are aware of the danger involved with UXO and know what actions you need to take so it doesn�t cause any harm to you, your family, or your friends. In this presentation, I will explain what UXO is, why it is dangerous, and impresses upon you the 3 �R�s� of what to do if you or someone else comes across UXO. It is important that you are aware of the danger involved with UXO and know what actions you need to take so it doesn�t cause any harm to you, your family, or your friends.

Slide 2:UXO is a shortened way of saying unexploded ordnance. U for �un,� X for exploded, and O for ordnance. What is ordnance? Ordnance is a word that means military supplies, like tanks, helicopters, trucks, ammunition and weapons. Ammunition includes such things like: bullets, hand grenades, mines, missiles, and bombs. Other types of ordnance include: parts, like fuzes, warheads and missile motors, as well as TNT, C-4, and blasting caps. In May 2000, a 16 year old was killed playing with UXO removed from a military base. And his friend was critically injured when the device exploded. UXO is a shortened way of saying unexploded ordnance. U for �un,� X for exploded, and O for ordnance. What is ordnance? Ordnance is a word that means military supplies, like tanks, helicopters, trucks, ammunition and weapons. Ammunition includes such things like: bullets, hand grenades, mines, missiles, and bombs. Other types of ordnance include: parts, like fuzes, warheads and missile motors, as well as TNT, C-4, and blasting caps. In May 2000, a 16 year old was killed playing with UXO removed from a military base. And his friend was critically injured when the device exploded.

3: Some UXO Is Hard to Identify UXO can be found in many  shapes, sizes, and types. Size doesn�t matter. Small items can kill or injure. Age doesn�t matter. Old rusty items can kill or injure. Items may not look bad, but they are dangerous! This slide shows what some more unexploded ordnance items look like. UXO comes in many shapes and sizes. Items like flares, simulators, and blasting caps don�t look threatening, but they are dangerous. Don�t be fooled by the word simulator. Simulators are explosive devices that can take a hand off. Size doesn�t matter, small items like blasting caps can seriously injure you. Do not assume war souvenirs are safe. Soldiers were kill and injured after picking up UXO left over from the Gulf WarThis slide shows what some more unexploded ordnance items look like. UXO comes in many shapes and sizes. Items like flares, simulators, and blasting caps don�t look threatening, but they are dangerous. Don�t be fooled by the word simulator. Simulators are explosive devices that can take a hand off. Size doesn�t matter, small items like blasting caps can seriously injure you. Do not assume war souvenirs are safe. Soldiers were kill and injured after picking up UXO left over from the Gulf War

10: UXO Is Dangerous! People have been seriously hurt or killed by UXO: Do not touch anything that could be UXO. Do not enter areas with �Danger� signs. UXO comes in many shapes, sizes, and types. There are flares, simulators, and blasting caps that don�t look threatening, but are very dangerous. Don�t be fooled by the word �simulator.� Simulators act like the real thing. Size does not matter. Even small items, like bullets and pieces and parts of ammunition can kill or hurt you. UXO comes in many shapes, sizes, and types. There are flares, simulators, and blasting caps that don�t look threatening, but are very dangerous. Don�t be fooled by the word �simulator.� Simulators act like the real thing. Size does not matter. Even small items, like bullets and pieces and parts of ammunition can kill or hurt you.

11: Learn What To Do� Keep Yourself and Your Friends Safe! Recognize! Retreat! Report!  If you find something, or someone else has something - you must know the 3 �R�s� Recognize Run Report If an area is posted with warning signs - stay out. If an area is known to have been a former munitions sites, like a training range or ammunition factory, stay out. No matter what, don�t you touch it. If you find something, or someone else has something - you must know the 3 �R�s� Recognize Run Report If an area is posted with warning signs - stay out. If an area is known to have been a former munitions sites, like a training range or ammunition factory, stay out. No matter what, don�t you touch it.

12: Recognize It. If you find UXO: It may not look deadly - but it is! Leave it alone. Try and remember the area where you found the UXO. If you find something in a military area or a place marked with warning signs - or even if you find it somewhere else (maybe washed up on a beach) leave it alone. If it looks like a bullet or bomb, it is - leave it alone. The scary part is that it may not look like a bullet or a bomb. It may be shiny or rusty, but if it comes from a military base, you must treat it like it is very dangerous. Leave it alone If you find something in a military area or a place marked with warning signs - or even if you find it somewhere else (maybe washed up on a beach) leave it alone. If it looks like a bullet or bomb, it is - leave it alone. The scary part is that it may not look like a bullet or a bomb. It may be shiny or rusty, but if it comes from a military base, you must treat it like it is very dangerous. Leave it alone

13: Retreat! Don�t touch it. Don�t go near it. Leave the area. If you�re away from UXO, it can�t hurt you. Leave the item and your curiosity at the discovery site. Look to see where you are in respect to landmarks, so you can remember where you found it. If you�re away from UXO, it can�t hurt you. Leave the item and your curiosity at the discovery site. Look to see where you are in respect to landmarks, so you can remember where you found it.

14: Report it! Tell an adult if you find something that could be UXO: a parent a teacher a military police officer a firefighter Call West Point Military Police at: (845) 938-3333 If someone is injured by UXO, call 911 immediately! Think about who you should report this discovery to. You must let a parent, a teacher, or even a policeman or fireman know what you have found. You can even call 911. They will contact the right people to safely get rid of it. Think about who you should report this discovery to. You must let a parent, a teacher, or even a policeman or fireman know what you have found. You can even call 911. They will contact the right people to safely get rid of it.

15: Remember What To Do If You Find UXO� Recognize it Retreat Report it If you find something, or someone else has something - you must know the 3 �R�s� Recognize Run Report If an area is posted with warning signs - stay out. If an area is known to have been a former munitions sites, like a training range or ammunition factory, stay out. No matter what, don�t you touch it. If you find something, or someone else has something - you must know the 3 �R�s� Recognize Run Report If an area is posted with warning signs - stay out. If an area is known to have been a former munitions sites, like a training range or ammunition factory, stay out. No matter what, don�t you touch it.

16: Be Safe! UXO can kill you. If you find UXO, leave it alone. Tell an adult if you find UXO. Keep yourself and your friends safe. Unexploded ordnance comes in many shapes and sizes. Ammunition and explosive devices were designed to kill, destroy, and maim. With age and weather, safety devices may no longer work. Old explosives may become even easier to explode. If you find something, leave it alone, get away from it. Tell your parents, your teacher, a fireman, or a policeman. Just be sure to report your discovery to a responsible adult. Remember - Don�t Blow It.Unexploded ordnance comes in many shapes and sizes. Ammunition and explosive devices were designed to kill, destroy, and maim. With age and weather, safety devices may no longer work. Old explosives may become even easier to explode. If you find something, leave it alone, get away from it. Tell your parents, your teacher, a fireman, or a policeman. Just be sure to report your discovery to a responsible adult. Remember - Don�t Blow It.