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To Walk The Earth In Safety 3rd Edition (Fy2001), Us Dos Pm/Wra
To Walk The Earth In Safety 3rd Edition (Fy2001), Us Dos Pm/Wra
Global CWD Repository
The United States first became involved in humanitarian demining in 1988 when it sent a team to assess the landmine situation in Afghanistan. Five years later, U.S. demining-related programs were underway in Afghanistan and seven other countries. By the end of 2001, we will have provided more than $500 million to 38 countries, as well as the Province of Kosovo and northwest Somalia, for various humanitarian demining efforts such as deminer training, mine awareness and mine clearance, as well as orthopedic assistance to, and socioeconomic reintegration programs for, landmine accident survivors and their families. Almost $100 million of this amount …
Uxo Clearance In Guam And The Pacific Islands Is Considered Mostly "Emergency Removal." The Journal Examines How Improper Disposal, Fatalities And A Lack Of Survey Or Accident Data Compounds The Problem For This Region., Ruth Bottomley
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Despite the dangers, villagers often resort to clearing mine fields, especially when the use of valuable agricultural lands is at stake. This practice is a common topic for discussion in the demining community, although it is far from being resolved.
Bombs Away: A Proactive Approach, Lisa M. Vanada
Bombs Away: A Proactive Approach, Lisa M. Vanada
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
UXO clearance in Guam and the Pacific Islands is considered mostly "emergency removal." The Journal examines how improper disposal, fatalities and a lack of survey or accident data compounds the problem for this region.
Rhino In Cambodia, Manfred Joehnk
Rhino In Cambodia, Manfred Joehnk
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
RHINO, a large and powerful demining tool geared towards large clearance operations, has been put to the test--both on testing grounds and in the field. The result: a level of performance and operability that alleviates the concerns of critics.