Field Manual / Acronyms / UXO
UXO
ACRONYMUnexploded Ordnance
Unexploded Ordnance: a bomb, shell, mine or grenade that did not go off and is still dangerous.
On air
“Bravo Six, this is Bravo Two-Two, UXO on the road at the bridge. Over.”
In conversation
Never touch or move UXO, even if it looks old.
Mark the UXO, move away and report it.
The field was full of UXO after the cluster strike.
Children often pick up UXO, so warn the local people.