Abstract
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 the land suitable for habitation and economic use.
Recommended Citation
Lowery, Brett
(2004)
"Mine Spike: A Landmine Neutralisation Tool for Combat Scenarios,"
Journal of Mine Action
: Vol. 8
:
Iss.
1
, Article 26.
Available at:
https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/cisr-journal/vol8/iss1/26
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