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(3) DO NOT use a radio or cellular phone in the vicinity of a
suspect ordnance item.
(4) DO NOT walk across an area where the ground cannot be
seen.
(5) DO NOT drive a vehicle into a suspected OE area; use cleasly
marked lanes.
(6) DO NOT cany matches, cigarettes, lighters or other flame
producing devices into an OE site.
(7) DO NOT rely on color code for positive identification of
ordnance itenis or their contents.
(8) Approach ordnance items from the side; avoid approaching
from the front or rear.
(9) Always assume ordnance items contain a live charge until it
can be determined othenwise.
(1 0) Dead vegetation and animals may indicate potential chemical
contamination. If a suspect area is encountered, persormel should
leave the inimediate area and evaluate the situation before
continuing the site visit.
Specific Action Upon Locating Ordnance
(1 DO NOT touch, move or jar any ordnance item, regardless of
its apparent condition.
(2) DO NOT be misled by markings on the ordnance item stating
"practice", "dummy" or "inert". Practice munitions may contain an
explosive charge used for spotting the point of impact. The item
may also be mislabeled.
(3) DO NOT roll the item over or scrape the item to read the
markings.
(4) The location of any ordnance items found during site
investigations should be clearly marked so it can be easily located
and avoided.