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Costa Rica: The First Country In Latin America Free Of Anti-Personnel Landmines, Jaime Perales, Carl Case
Costa Rica: The First Country In Latin America Free Of Anti-Personnel Landmines, Jaime Perales, Carl Case
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
On December 10, 2002, Costa Rica declared itself the first country free from anti-personnel landmines in the Western Hemisphere. Placed in hills and brooks, bridges and roads, mines and UXO were buried for more than 15 years during the conflict in Central America.
The U.S. Humanitarian Mine Action Program: Helping Countries “Get On Their Feet”, Jenny Lange
The U.S. Humanitarian Mine Action Program: Helping Countries “Get On Their Feet”, Jenny Lange
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Since 1988, the U.S. Humanitarian Mine Action Program (formerly the U.S. Humanitarian Demining Program) has been involved in mine action efforts around the globe. While much has been written about the U.S. Humanitarian Mine Action Program over the past few years, it is useful to review the program’s fundamentals if only to remind ourselves of its policy and procedural aspects.
The Survey Action Center, David Hartley
The Survey Action Center, David Hartley
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The Survey Action Center (SAC) is an international organization with its headquarters in Washington, D.C. It is registered in the United States as a non-profit organization. SAC serves as the executing agency for Landmine Impact Surveys (LISs). These surveys will allow for greater prioritization of demining efforts and further integration of the various mine action sectors.
The Swedish Rescue Services Agency And Mine Action, Pehr Lodhammar
The Swedish Rescue Services Agency And Mine Action, Pehr Lodhammar
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The Swedish Rescue Services Agency (SRSA) is a Swedish governmental organization that has been involved in Mine Action since 1999. Currently, the SRSA is involved in mine action in Eritrea, Kosovo, Jenin, Lebanon and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The SRSA conducts a number of mine-related research and development (R&D) projects and hopes to become an operational mine clearance operator in the future.
International Mine Action Standards: Future Development Of Ppe Standards, Adrian Wilkinson
International Mine Action Standards: Future Development Of Ppe Standards, Adrian Wilkinson
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
This article explains developments since the issue of International Mine Action Standards (IMAS) 10.30 in order to illustrate the potential amendments to IMAS 10.30 over the next two years.
First Person: Deminers’ Stories, Cisr Jmu
First Person: Deminers’ Stories, Cisr Jmu
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Personal stories open a unique world by revealing the challenging experiences in the life of a deminer. These stories are compiled from the CD Landmines: Clearing the Way, which showcases field experiences and explains how the U.S. government and the international community are working together to solve the landmine problem.
Ocean Group: Explosive Ordnance Disposal/Landmine Clearance Division, Susanna Sprinkel
Ocean Group: Explosive Ordnance Disposal/Landmine Clearance Division, Susanna Sprinkel
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Since 2000, the Ocean Group Explosive Ordnance Disposal/Landmine Clearance Division (EOD Division) has been forming an extensive underwater clearance program by combining vast experience from different fields of mine action and by developing advanced underwater demining technologies
Canadian Centre For Mine Action Technologies, Susanna Sprinkel
Canadian Centre For Mine Action Technologies, Susanna Sprinkel
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Funded by the Canadian Landmine Fund, the Canadian Centre for Mine Action Technologies (CCMAT) works with Canadian and other international organizations to enhance the mine action community. To date, they have tested and evaluated a number of now widely used pieces of mine action equipment as well as researched new techniques to further develop demining technologies.
Mine Detection Dogs: An Integral Tool In Ronco Mine Clearance Operations, Ronco Consulting Corporation
Mine Detection Dogs: An Integral Tool In Ronco Mine Clearance Operations, Ronco Consulting Corporation
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Mine detection dogs (MDDs) have become an important tool to mine action organizations in many programs across the globe. For about 15 years, RONCO has been one such organization. This article describes the role of MDDs in RONCO’s operations.
Geneva Diary: Report From The Gichd, Ian Mansfield
Geneva Diary: Report From The Gichd, Ian Mansfield
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD) provides operational assistance to mine action programmes and operators, conducts research and provides support to the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention.
An Update On The Mine Action Support Group, Masg Masg
An Update On The Mine Action Support Group, Masg Masg
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The following article highlights the recent activities of the Mine Action Support Group (MASG). This includes updates on the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS), the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).
Use Of Mechanical Equipment In Mine Clearance, Johannes Dirscherl
Use Of Mechanical Equipment In Mine Clearance, Johannes Dirscherl
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
In recent years, mechanical equipment has become more and more prominent in demining programs around the world. This article provides an overview of mechanical demining equipment and highlights the involvement of the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD) in promoting such equipment.
The U.S. Department Of Defense Humanitarian Demining Research And Development Program, Sean Burke
The U.S. Department Of Defense Humanitarian Demining Research And Development Program, Sean Burke
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
In 1994, the United States initiated a research and development (R&D) program to develop new, internationally shareable technologies for humanitarian deminers and for U.S. troops performing peacekeeping and stability operations. The Humanitarian Demining (HD) R&D Program is part of the overall U.S. effort to assist with the global landmine problem.
Spoiled Soil, Eddie Banks
Spoiled Soil, Eddie Banks
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
While it is necessary to remove explosive items from the land to facilitate repatriation, reconstruction and rehabilitation, it is crucial that, in undertaking this action, the soil structure is not inadvertently damaged, creating short-, medium- and long-term problems for agriculture, and in particular, the sustainable farming that supports vulnerable communities.
Adopt-A-Team: Adopt-A-Minefield® Responds To The Situation In Afghanistan, Megan Burke
Adopt-A-Team: Adopt-A-Minefield® Responds To The Situation In Afghanistan, Megan Burke
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Afghanistan is considered one of the most mine-affected countries in the world. This is the sad legacy of 23 years of near-continuous war—first against Soviet occupiers, then between rival Afghan factions. The majority of the population has not experienced a time of peace in their lives. According to the United Nations, between 150 and 300 people are injured or killed every month due to landmines or UXO. Seventy percent of those accidents involve civilians—many of whom are returning refugees or internally displaced persons (IDPs).
Security Devices (Pvt) Limited, Trevor Thomsen
Security Devices (Pvt) Limited, Trevor Thomsen
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Security Devices (PVT) Limited has expanded its manufacture of metal detectors to include an entire range of personal protective equipment (PPE) and manual demining hand-tools.
Low-Profile Disposal Of U.S. Ordnance, Frederick L. Barthold
Low-Profile Disposal Of U.S. Ordnance, Frederick L. Barthold
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The mission was simple enough; monitor air operations at Thumrate bombing range from a safe distance, locate ordnance that did not detonate, ensure a positive identification of said ordnance and ensure a complete disposal of said ordnance is accomplished with the lowest profile possible. Oh, if life could be so easy! The ordnance: MK82, 500-pound bombs using M904E point detonating nose fuzing with a M990 series, inertia tail fuze back-up, and GBU-10, laser guided bombs (MK84) with a MK346 electric tail fuze. What normally would have been a “blow-n-go” operation took a brutal turn for the worse when a herd …
New Partnership Brings Man’S Best Friend To Armenia, Nicole Kreger
New Partnership Brings Man’S Best Friend To Armenia, Nicole Kreger
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
As a result of the 1988–1994 war between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Armenia suffers from landmine infestation in those areas where fighting took place.Generous donations from the Armenian Assembly of America and the U.S. government will allow the Marshall Legacy Institute (MLI) to send several mine detection dogs (MDDs) to help eliminate Armenia’s landmine problem.
Victim Assistance Efforts: The Niagara Foot, Mary Bashai, Tim Bryant
Victim Assistance Efforts: The Niagara Foot, Mary Bashai, Tim Bryant
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
A team of Canadian researchers and professionals has designed and tested a novel prosthetic foot tailored for active amputees in post-conflict regions.
The International Test And Evaluation Program, Itep Itep
The International Test And Evaluation Program, Itep Itep
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
On 17 July 2000, Belgium, Canada, the Netherlands, Sweden, the United Kingdom, the United States and the European Commission (EC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to create the International Test and Evaluation Program (ITEP); Germany became a Participant on 14 June 2002.
Messiah College’S Minefield Simulation, Donald Pratt
Messiah College’S Minefield Simulation, Donald Pratt
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
As a part of their Mine Awareness Week, members of the Messiah College Landmine Action Project (MCLAP) built a simulated minefield to draw attention to the landmine issue and give members of the community a taste of what it might be like to live in a place where mines are a part of daily experience.
Plays Nicely With Others: Some Thoughts On Issues Raised At The 6th International Meeting Of Mine Action Directors, Geneva, March 17–20, 2003, Dennis Barlow
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
At the Mine Action Information Center (MAIC), we have tried to drive this demon away and to deal in (to paraphrase Woodrow Wilson), “open information, openly arrived at.” We were gratified at the directors’ meeting when someone from outside the mine action community (Niels Harild of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees) suggested that the paradigm has now shifted. To share information in today’s world, he asserts, is to increase—not diminish—one’s power. It is through that hopeful and re-polished lens that we would like to review two critical issues facing the mine action community—strategic planning and coordination, which were raised …
The Evolution Of Mine Detection Dog Training, Dan Hayter
The Evolution Of Mine Detection Dog Training, Dan Hayter
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Global Training Academy has been building mine detection dog (MDD) capacities for years, even while they worked under skeptic voices and much criticism. Now the academy serves as the main MDD sub-contractor for the Department of State (DOS), and has experienced many successes with their program.
The Mine Action/Mine Risk Education Integrated Approach, Hanoch Barlevi
The Mine Action/Mine Risk Education Integrated Approach, Hanoch Barlevi
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Integration is a popular buzzword in current dialogues among United Nations’ experts and practitioners. The integration of mine risk education (MRE) into mine action programs is crucial if a program is to be successful in addressing the mine threat in a holistic and comprehensive way.
Humaid’S Demining Efforts In Guinea-Bissau, Susanna Sprinkel
Humaid’S Demining Efforts In Guinea-Bissau, Susanna Sprinkel
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Guinea-Bissau may not have one of the largest landmine problems in the world, but the lives of native Guineans continue to be threatened on a daily basis by landmines/UXO that remain from previous conflicts. This study highlights the efforts of the non-governmental organization (NGO) HUMAID, whose main objective is to keep working until Guinea-Bissau is landmine-free.
Ppe: Effective Protection For Deminers, J. Nerenberg, Jean-Philippe Dionne, Aris Makris
Ppe: Effective Protection For Deminers, J. Nerenberg, Jean-Philippe Dionne, Aris Makris
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
This article briefly explains the work that Med-Eng Systems, Inc., has done on personal protective equipment (PPE) over the past few years.
The Demining Technology Information Forum, Dtif Dtif
The Demining Technology Information Forum, Dtif Dtif
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The Demining Technology Information Forum (DTIF) organizes conferences and publishes proceedings and relevant papers in an effort to increase communication between users and developers of demining technology.
Regional Seminar On Antipersonnel Landmine Victims, Cisr
Regional Seminar On Antipersonnel Landmine Victims, Cisr
Global CWD Repository
More than 125 representatives from across the Hemisphere met in Bogotá from November 12 through 14, 2003 to take part in the “Regional Seminar on Antipersonnel Landmine Victims,” sponsored by the Organization of American States Mine Action Program, the Mine Action Information Center of James Madison University and the Office of the Vice President of the Republic of Colombia, and made possible with financial support from the Department of State of the United States. The purpose of the seminar was two-fold. First, it aimed to bring together experts and practitioners in the field of victim assistance from national and local …
Regional Seminar On Mine Action In The Americas, Cisr
Regional Seminar On Mine Action In The Americas, Cisr
Global CWD Repository
The third annual regional landmine action seminar entitled “En Camino Hacia un Hemisferio Libre de Minas Antipersonal,” hosted by the Government of Perú and sponsored by the Government of Canada and the Mine Action Program (AICMA, for its initials in Spanish) of the Organization of American States (OAS), was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Lima, Perú, on August 14–15 2003. The two-day gathering brought together over 100 mine action experts from 24 countries and more than a dozen regional and international organizations to discuss a wealth of mine action topics including, among others, the definition of national …
The Survey Action Center, Cisr Jmu
The Survey Action Center, Cisr Jmu
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The Survey Action Center (SAC) is an international organization with headquarters in Washington, D.C. It is registered in the United States as a non-profit organization. SAC serves as the executing agency for Landmine Impact Surveys (LIS). These surveys will allow greater prioritization of demining efforts and further integration of the various mine action sectors. On the SAC board of directors are four of the world’s top landmine-related non-governmental organizations (NGOs): Handicap International (France), Mine Clearance Planning Agency (Afghanistan), the Danish Demining Group (Denmark) and Norwegian People’s Aid (Norway). Jean Baptiste Richardier is SAC’s President; Bob Eaton is the Executive Director …