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(3) Emphasize the primacy of the EOD technician
regarding safety matters and the pace of the clean-up.
(4) Require adequate cushioning for transporting
munitions to the disposal site, consistent with the sensitivity
of the munitions.
(5) Allow ample break time and rest for the EOD
technicians.
e. Provide the 146th Ordnance Detachment (EOD) with six
hand held microfiche readers and one reader/printer to facilitate
better on-site reference to technical manuals.
f. Augment the 146th Ordnance Detachment (EOD) with at
least ten more EOD qualified technicians, vehicles, and
administrative support to complete the Doha clearance operation.
g. Consider, as an alternative, contracting the Doha
unexploded ordnance clearance operation because of the magnitude
and'duration of the effort.
h. Appoint an EOD officer at theater level for staff
proponency of EOD matters.
I* Continue to use an M113 to tow ordnance to the nearby
disposal pit, requiring drivers and track commanders to stay
inside their vehicle or move to a safe distance, along with all
others in the area, during unloading operations. Consider moving
tank track speed bumps at the exit gate as required.
j. Ensure qualified graves registration personnel recover
remains in the future, absent exigent circumstances.
k. increase the role of the 22d SUPCOM Safety office in EOD
operations and use the office to follow up an safety related.
recommendations in this report.
1. Take the following administrative and disciplinary
actions.
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