Low-intensity Neutralisation Procedures and Their Relevance in EOD Tasks

Abstract

This article summarises the so-called low order or low-intensity neutralisation procedures used during EOD or mine clearance work, within international and domestic terms. In many cases, these procedures still need to be refined, but at the same time, they have already proven their efficiency during humanitarian relief procedures, which could even be used during professional tasks of domestic EOD public service work. In addition to international experiences, we present tests and investigations carried out in Hungary and their results. The article also aims to represent a kind of change of attitude, as both military explosives and the procedures currently in use require more modern technologies that are better adapted to today's challenges.