Urban Land Release in Libya: BAC and Land Release in Built-up Areas

Authors

Robert Keeley, RK Consulting, Ltd.Follow

Abstract

This article's aim is to present several land-release principles for use in the battle-area clearance of Libya's built-up areas, also called Urban Land Release. Based on the practical, empirical experience of DanChurchAid, it is not intended as a one-size-fits-all solution to BAC task planning, but it may be helpful in other locations when compared with local knowledge of the situation on the ground. It does not apply to landmine clearance. BAC is the traditional means of clearing unexploded ordnance in open areas. Libya is now contaminated with UXO and explosive remnants of war as a result of the uprising that occurred in 2011. This article also examines the effectiveness of BAC as reconstruction occurs, particularly in Misrata, based on the experience of DanChurchAid deminers.

Recommended Citation

Keeley, Robert (2012) "Urban Land Release in Libya: BAC and Land Release in Built-up Areas," The Journal of ERW and Mine Action : Vol. 16 : Iss. 2 , Article 20.
Available at: https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/cisr-journal/vol16/iss2/20