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Humanitarian Vs. Military Mine Action, Nicole Kreger
Humanitarian Vs. Military Mine Action, Nicole Kreger
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and commercial companies are well-known in the mine action community for conducting demining operations all over the world. But there is another breed of deminer that is becoming more and more common—the military. Militaries often have different objectives, tactics, opinions and experiences from professional mine action practitioners, which is frequently reflected in the way they conduct clearance operations. Can two groups so different find some common ground and work towards a world in which they not only coexist, but actually work in tandem to assist one another in carrying out demining?
International Conference Sheds Light On Mine Action Trends And Concerns, Jan Cornelis, Hichem Sahli
International Conference Sheds Light On Mine Action Trends And Concerns, Jan Cornelis, Hichem Sahli
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
During the "International Conference on Requirements and Technologies for the Detection, Removal and Neutralization of Landmines and UXO" held in Brussels September 15–18, 2003, many global viewpoints and models emerged from the discussions. Some of the ideas triggered strong emotional reactions during the conference. Several of the new ideas might have a short lifetime; others have the potential of forcing breakthroughs; and all of them are subject to further debate.
Mine Spike: A Landmine Neutralisation Tool For Combat Scenarios, Brett Lowery
Mine Spike: A Landmine Neutralisation Tool For Combat Scenarios, Brett Lowery
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Landmine clearance operations can be broadly categorised into two roles: military and humanitarian demining. Military operations often require a fast passage through minefields to maintain the tempo of advance. This is known as "breaching" and it involves either rapidly clearing mines from an intended route (for example by a mineplough) or marking the mines so they can be avoided. Other military scenarios may require the clearance of mines and UXO before setting up a military outpost. Once the main conflict and initial military clean-up has ended, humanitarian demining agencies move in to clear the area of mines and UXO, making …