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ARMY BOARD
17 January 2002 NSA(ARMY)1332-EOD/2377
Army Board Distribution List No. 5
STANAG 2377 EOD (EDITION 2) - EOD ROLES, RESPONSIBILITIES, CAPABILITIES

AND INCIDENT PROCEDURES WHEN OPERATING WITH NON EOD TRAINED
AGENCIES AND PERSONNEL
References:
a. MAS(ARMY)1497-EOD/2377 dated 8 December 1999 (Edition 2) (Ratification
Draft 1)
b. MAS(ARMY)212-EOD/2377 dated 11 December 1987 (Edition 1)
1. The enclosed NATO Standardization Agreement which has been ratified by

nations as reflected in page iii is promulgated herewith.
2. The references listed above are to be destroyed in accordance with local

document destruction procedures.
3. APP-4 should be amended to reflect the latest status of the STANAG and AP.
ACTION BY NATIONAL STAFFS
4. National staffs are requested to examine page iii of the STANAG and, if they have
not already done so, advise the Army Board, NSA, through their national delegation as
appropriate of their intention regarding its ratification and implementation.
Jan H ERIKSEN
Rear Admiral, NONA
Director, NSA
Enclosure:
STANAG 2377 (Edition 2)
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STANAG N° 2377
(Edition 2)
NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION
(NATO)
NATO STANDARDIZATION AGENCY

(NSA)
STANDARDIZATION AGREEMENT
(STANAG)
SUBJECT: EOD ROLES, RESPONSIBILITIES, CAPABILITIES AND INCIDENT

PROCEDURES WHEN OPERATING WITH NON EOD TRAINED
AGENCIES AND PERSONNEL
Promulgated on 17 January 2002
Jan H ERIKSEN
Rear Admiral, NONA
Director, NSA
RECORD OF AMENDMENTS
N° Reference/date of Date entered Signature

amendment
EXPLANATORY NOTES
AGREEMENT
1. This NATO Standardization Agreement (STANAG) is promulgated by the Director NSA

under the authority vested in him by the NATO Military Committee.
2. No departure may be made from the agreement without consultation with the tasking
authority. Nations may propose changes at any time to the tasking authority where they will be
processed in the same manner as the original agreement.
3. Ratifying nations have agreed that national orders, manuals and instructions
implementing this STANAG will include a reference to the STANAG number for purposes of
identification.
DEFINITIONS
4. Ratification is “In NATO Standardization, the fulfillment by which a member nation

formally accepts, with or without reservation, the content of a Standardization Agreement"
(AAP-6).
5. Implementation is "In NATO Standardization, the fulfillment by a member nation of its

obligations as specified in a Standardization Agreement" (AAP-6).
6. Reservation is “In NATO Standardization, the stated qualification by a member nation that
describes the part of a Standardization Agreement that it will not implement or will implement or
will implement only with limitations" (AAP-6).
RATIFICATION, IMPLEMENTATION AND RESERVATIONS
7. Page iii gives the details of ratification and implementation of this agreement. If no details
are shown it signifies that the nation has not yet notified the tasking authority of its intentions.
Page iv (and subsequent) gives details of reservations and proprietary rights that have been
stated.
FEEDBACK
8. Any comments concerning this publication should be directed to NATO/NSA -

Bvd. Leopold III - 1110 Brussels - BE.
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STANAG 2377
(Edition 2)
NAVY/ARMY/AIR
NATO STANDARDIZATION AGREEMENT

(STANAG)
EOD ROLES, RESPONSIBILITIES, CAPABILITIES AND INCIDENT PROCEDURES

WHEN OPERATING WITH NON EOD TRAINED AGENCIES
AND PERSONNEL
Annexes: A. Guidelines for the Management of an EOD Incident

B. Functions of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Staffs, Control and
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Units.
C. EOD Incident Guide for Formation Staff Officers
D. EOD Incident Guide for a Unit
E. Sample of Standing Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Explosive
Ordnance Disposal (EOD)
F. EOD Responsibilities and Capabilities Matrix by Nation
Related Documents: See Annex E
AIM
1. The aim of this agreement is to provide the foundation for EOD Roles,
Responsibilities, Capabilities and Incident Procedures to be adopted for control of an
Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Incident by non EOD trained agencies/personnel.
AGREEMENT
2. Participating nations agree to use the procedures at Annexes A-F, either directly or
as a basis for a national publication within NATO Forces concerned with management of
an explosive ordnance disposal incident.
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AGREEMENT
3. This STANAG is implemented when a nation has issued orders or instructions

prescribing use of the procedures therein to the Forces assigned to NATO.
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ANNEX A TO
STANAG 2377
(Edition 2)
GUIDELINES FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF AN EOD INCIDENT
INITIATION
1. An EOD incident starts when any of the following occur:
a. Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) is discovered following an attack.
b. The presence of UXO is suspected following explosions or other evidence

eg minestrike.
c. A suspect device has been found or a bomb warning has been received in
the case of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) incident.
d. A threat assessment has confirmed the need for a defensive or offensive

search operation.
IMMEDIATE ACTION
2. The Civil/Military authorities for the area are responsible for carrying out the
following immediate action drills:
a. Confirm the presence and location(s) of any UXO/IED through a co-

ordinated search of the area and lay down a provisional
evacuation/danger area.
b. Clearance and evacuation of the danger area of personnel and casualties.
c. Providing as accurate a description of the UXO/IED as possible in the

circumstances.
d. Reporting of the incident to superior Headquarters.
e. Establishment of an Incident Control Point (ICP).
f. The securing of the danger area by effective cordon.
g. Control of access to the danger area and ICP.
3. The responsible Headquarters should then:
a. Confirm the threat and decide upon the category of the Incident
(STANAG 2143). The category should normally be decided by a Staff
EOD officer.
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b. Task the appropriate EOR/EOD agency.
c. Establish contact with, and where necessary warn for possible action, the
following agencies and services:
(1) Emergency services, for example, Fire, Ambulance, Hospitals.
(2) Public utilities, for example, Water, Electricity, Gas and Sewerage.
(3) Appropriate Civil/Military authorities.
PRE-EOD ACTIVITIES
4. Whilst awaiting the arrival of the EOR/EOD operator the Incident Commander
should:
a. Redirect traffic to avoid congestion until arrival of appropriate civil or

military police.
b. After checking for UXO/IED, select a suitable and safe location for the RV
and pass its location to all tasked or responding agencies. When
selecting the RV, particularly in the case of an IED, a check should be
made to ensure that it has not been previously used.
c. Take appropriate action to dominate any hostile environment.
d. Ensure that key military witnesses are available and kept separated to
maintain the integrity of their information. Identify key civilian witnesses
and assist civil authorities in their handling of them.
e. Arrange for key holders to be available if there are locked premises.
f. Exercise discretion in dealing with representatives of the press and

television. At no time should EOD procedures be discussed or speculated
on and, if possible, identities of EOD personnel should not be
compromised.
5. Some of the above activities may only be applicable to an IED incident, but all
should be considered.
EOR/EOD ACTION
6. On arrival at the RV the EOR/EOD Operator will:
a. Be briefed fully by the Incident Commander.
b. Question witnesses if applicable.
c. Evaluate the situation and decide on a plan of action.
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d. In the case of a confirmed IED , the EOD Operator will deploy direct to the
ICP without an EOR being carried out.
7. EOR
a. The EOR Operator will assess the quantity and type of UXO.
b. Report back to next higher formation with recommendations for tasking of

EOD resources.
c. Give advice to the ICP Commander after his evaluation of the situation.
8. EOD. Following the actions at Paragraphs 6a, b and c, the EOD operator will
then execute his Render Safe Procedure (RSP), or other actions he considers
necessary.
9. On completion of the RSP the EOD operator may be required to:
a. Collect or supervise collection of fragments for intelligence or forensic

purposes.
b. Clear the area of explosive substances. Escort and route clearance tasks
may be necessary if the EOD operator is required to move quantities of
explosives, or explosive items, to a disposal area.
10. The final action of the EOD Operator at the incident will be to advise the
appropriate authorities of the status of the incident and issue a clearance certificate if
required.
AFTER ACTION
11. Agencies should, where possible, be briefed prior to departure from the site.
Where circumstances require careful handling of information or media access,
arrangements should be made for a formal statement to be given directly or at an
arranged Press Conference.
12. The cordon and security measures will be maintained at an effective level until
all agencies are clear of the area.
13. A post incident/operation report should be prepared after de-briefing, relating to

incident management and EOD.
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ANNEX B TO
STANAG 2377
(Edition 2)
FUNCTIONS OF EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL STAFFS, CONTROL AND

EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL UNITS
PART I - DUTIES OF THE STAFF EOD OFFICER
1. The Staff EOD Officer is to be responsible to the Commander for staff

supervision of EOD activities, including recommendations for organisation and
deployment of EOD units, and location of EOD control centres.
2. Planning. Planning for EOD must commence with the preparation of initial
personnel lists and operational plans and must be continuous throughout operations. It
will include plans for the initial provisioning of units based on estimates of land, sea and
air activity, phasing of units into the theatre of operations and their subsequent
movements as operations progress. It includes the preparation of pertinent paragraphs
for inclusion in orders and other directives for the transmission of essential data such
as procedures for the reporting of incidents, and the location of EOD control centres
and units.
3. Training. In co-operation with the appropriate staff branch, the Staff EOD Officer
is to be responsible for the the maintenance of the state of training of EOR and EOD
personnel and testing of mission capabilities.
4. Operations. The Staff EOD Officer is to co-ordinate EOD operations and

prepare EOD Standing Operating Procedures (SOPs). He is to co-ordinate, with
appropriate staff branches, provision of additional assistance by supporting personnel
when organic resources of subordinate commands prove inadequate.
5. Intelligence. The Staff EOD Officer is to ensure that EOR and EOD reports are
screened for information of technical intelligence value, that they are promptly and
reliably evaluated and the information is transmitted quickly to appropriate agencies
and staff branches.
6. Control. He is to exercise the following controls:
a. Establishment of policies governing EOD service in assigned areas of

operations.
b. Distribution of EOD units between control centres to balance workloads.
c. Distribution of special EOD equipment
d. Establishment and maintenance of the EOD incident reporting system.
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PART II - FUNCTIONS OF EOD CONTROL
7. The detailed functions performed by EOD Control are as follows:
a. To operate an EOD Control Centre and to assign specific EOD missions

based on priorities established by EOD staff.
b. To allocate EOD personnel and equipment.
c. To provide operational and technical direction and to co-ordinate support

such as air transport, military police, technical intelligence teams and
engineer and decontamination equipment.
d. To evaluate activities of the EOD units and recommend distribution of

personnel and equipment to balance the workload.
e. To conduct liaison with Rear Operations and Damage Control Centres

and, through them, with police forces and Civil Defence organisations.
f. To alert EOD units during movement of nuclear, biological or chemical

explosive ordnance through their area.
PART III - FUNCTIONS OF EOD UNITS
8. EOD units perform detection, identification, field evaluation, rendering safe,

recovery and final disposal of UXO. The EOD Operator is responsible for determining
the proper EOD procedure; RSPs are to be carried out only by the EOD unit, although
this does not preclude technical specialists of other fields from rendering technical
advice to the EOD unit as required. Upon completion of a mission, the EOD unit is to
notify and submit a report to the EOD Control Centre of actions taken.
9. There are occasions when some nations employ Field/Combat Engineers on

tasks such as Mine Clearance and Battlefield Munitions Disposal tasks which are
generically EOD by nature.
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ANNEX C TO
STANAG 2377
(Edition 2)
EOD INCIDENT GUIDE FOR FORMATION STAFF OFFICERS
1. Receive notification of incident from:
a. Subordinate Headquarters (HQ) (usually it is appointed to be the Incident

HQ Control Centre called Lower Control).
b. Other means.
2. Open EOD Log. If Paragraph 1b applies then notify responsible subordinate HQ

(Lower Control).
3. Disseminate bomb warning according to SOPs.
4. Confirm that an Incident Control Point (ICP) has been established and record its
location.
5. Task EOR/EOD agency on request of Lower Control. Decide, or take advice, on

category of task and priority. (See STANAG 2143 Annex E.)
6. Request civil or specialised military assistance on request of Lower Control:

emergency services, public utilities, police, helicopters, engineering plant, special
photographic. Special forces and special project team requests should be referred to
the relevant authority.
7. Liaise with specialist resources, facilities and advisers where necessary.
8. Liaise with civil administration at the appropriate level.
9. Process requests from Lower Control for diversion of trains, shipping or aircraft.
10. Ensure current information policy is known and implemented. Control

dissemination of information to the media.
11. Co-ordinate the provision of any specialised equipment required by teams.
12. In the event of multiple situations allocate or re-allocate priorities of special

resources to tasks.
13. Alert all agencies on the ground and in adjacent operational areas of any EOD
actions involving the use of ammunition and explosives (ie warn of controlled
explosions in the area).
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14. Ensure relevant intelligence agencies are aware of any special characteristics of
the operation and to pass on any special intelligence requirements.
15. Co-ordinate with appropriate civil and military authorities, for recovered
explosives, movement plan, such as escort and route clearance/movement of heavy
plant or sensitive cargoes.
16. Ensure that security of all agencies and the overall integrity of the operation are
maintained.
17. Keep the Commander informed at all times.
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ANNEX D TO
STANAG 2377
(Edition 2)
EOD INCIDENT GUIDE FOR A UNIT
1. Receive notification of incident. Establish Incident HQ Control Centre. Open

EOD Log.
2. Pass initial information to superior Headquarters. Disseminate bomb warning

according to SOPs.
3. Ensure immediate action drills have been carried out. Confirm the nature of the
threat or incident. Confirm or nominate Incident Commander. Confirm Incident Control
Point (ICP) established.
4. Request superior HQ to task EOR/EOD agency. Give initial assessment of

category of threat. Co-ordinate transport of EOR/EOD Team and equipment. Select
safe route for EOR/EOD Team.
5. Advise EOR/EOD Team on:
a. Special transport, for example, helicopter or boat.
b. Route.
c. Rendez-vous (RV) with Incident Commander.
6. Pass Warning to Emergency Services. Act as liaison for call-out of Emergency

Services and Public Utilities.
7. Establish liaison, co-ordinate and implement an overall traffic plan with the
relevant authorities.
8. Relay any request for civil or specialised military assistance to superior HQ.
9. Relay any request for diversion of trains, shipping or aircraft to superior HQ.
10. Appoint and brief Information Officer to assist media at ICP. Send Information
Officer to ICP to deal with media.
11. Ensure all relevant up-to-date intelligence is available at the ICP to assist the
EOR/EOD operator’s evaluation. Send up-to-date intelligence representative to the
ICP to advise.
12. Disseminate information from the ICP on EOD procedures using ammunition or
explosives. Pass information to superior HQ and all sub-units.
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13. Monitor concurrent activities on incidents and control priorities of tasks within the
area of responsibility.
14. Re-allocate resources as directed by superior HQ.
15. Keep the Commander informed at all times.
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ANNEX E TO
STANAG 2377
(Edition 2)
SAMPLE OF STANDING OPERATING PROCEDURES (SOPs)

FOR EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL (EOD)
GENERAL
1. The object of these SOPs is to define general procedures for performing

Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) in operations by the NATO Armed Forces.
2. EOD operational capabilities are to detect and effect the neutralisation of EOD
incidents which, by their existence, impair the freedom of movement of combat units,
disrupt lines of communications, degrade morale, or paralyse industrial complexes,
seaports, waterways, air bases or population centres. While EOD operations extend
throughout the rear areas and forward combat areas, it must be realised that the
existence of EOD incidents in civilian areas will often have serious repercussions on
the military situation. In such cases co-operation between military EOD units and
national military and civilian officials will be essential.
3. Lessons from the past show a requirement that the following principles are
observed:
a. Reporting of all suspected EOD incidents to an appropriate EOR/EOD

authority so that the incident can be investigated by a person qualified to
discredit false reports.
b. Reporting of confirmed EOD incidents to an appropriate EOD authority.

Minimum information requirements are shown at STANAG 2221.
c. Categorization of EOD incidents is shown at Annex A to STANAG 2143.

Allocation of priorities for work within categories.
d. Co-ordination of work of all available EOD units, to include re-deployment

as required.
e. Rapid collection and dissemination of EOD intelligence.
DEFINITIONS
4. Terms, definitions and categories are shown at Annex A to STANAG 2143.
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RELATED DOCUMENTS
5. STANAG 2002 NBC - Warning Signs for the Marking of Contaminated or

Dangerous Land Areas, Complete Equipment,
Supplies and Stores.
STANAG 2008 ARTY - Bombing, Shelling, Mortaring and Location Reports.
STANAG 2079 TAC - Rear Area Security and Rear Area Damage Control.
STANAG 2084 INT - Handling and Reporting of Captured Enemy

Equipment and Documents.
STANAG 2143 - Explosive Ordnance Reconnaissance and Explosive

Ordnance Disposal (EOD/EOR)
STANAG 2221 - EOD Reports and Messages (AEODP-6). (Not yet

promulgated)
STANAG 2369 - Identification and Disposal of Surface and Air

Munitions (AEODP -2).
STANAG 2370 - Principles of Improvised Explosive Disposal

(AEODP-3A).
STANAG 2371 - EOD Radiography (AEODP -4)
STANAG 2389 - Minimum Standards of proficiency for trained EOD

Personnel.
STANAG 2391 - EOD Recovery Operations on Fixed Installations

(AEODP - 5).
STANAG 2834 - Operation of EODTIC.
STANAG 2884 - Underwater Munition Disposal (AEODP -1).
STANAG 2897 - Standardization of EOD Requirements and

Equipment to ensure Interoperability in the NATO
Environment.
STANAG 2929 - Airfield Damage Repair.
AAP6 - NATO Glossary of Terms and Definitions.
AAP15 - Glossary of Abbreviations used in NATO

Documents.
AEODP-1 - Underwater Munition Disposal Procedures.
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AEODP-2 - Identification and Disposal of Surface and Air

Munitions.
AEODP-3 - Principles of Improvised Explosive Device Disposal.
AEODP-4 - EOD Radiography.
AEODP-5 - EOD Recovery Operations on Fixed Installations.
ATP-45 - Reporting Nuclear Detonations, Biological and

Chemical Attacks, and Predicting and Warning of
Associated Hazards and Hazard Areas.
(Further STANAGs and AEODPs under development will be added once agreed and
promulgated).
DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS
6. Procedures for EOD operations follow the following sequence:
a. An untrained person locates what appears to be an EOD incident and

reports to an EOR trained person through appropriate channels.
b. The EOR trained person confirms the EOD incident and reports it to the
EOD Control or the nearest EOD Team for action, and takes necessary
EOR precautions until the EOD Team arrives.
c. The EOD Team begins the response and simultaneously notifies the EOD
Control.
d. The EOD Control assigns the category based on priorities allocated by the
EOD Staff, and if appropriate, work priority, provides support and notifies
the Command.
e. The EOD Staff provides additional support and advice as required, and if
appropriate, notifies the Command.
FUNCTIONS FOR EOR PERSONNEL
7. EOR personnel are trained to be responsible for the investigation, location,

marking, initial identification and reporting of suspected UXO/IED in order to determine
further action by EOD. Their task includes, where necessary, recommending initial
evacuation of personnel from the area of the incident, and other protective measures.
FUNCTIONS OF THE EOD UNITS
8. EOD units perform detection, identification, field evaluation, render-safe,

recovery and final disposal of UXO. The EOD Operator or his designated non-
commissioned officer (NCO) is responsible for determining the proper EOD procedure:
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render-safe procedures (RSP) are to be accomplished only by the EOD unit, although
this does not preclude technical specialists of other fields from rendering technical
advice to the EOD units are required. Upon completion of a mission, the EOD unit is to
notify and submit a report to the EOD Control Centre of actions taken.
FUNCTIONS OF EOD CONTROL
9. The detailed functions performed by EOD Control are as follows:
a. To operate an EOD Control Centre and to assign categories and specific

EOD missions based on priorities established by the EOD staff.
b. To allocated EOD personnel and equipment.
c. To provide operational and technical direction, and to co-ordinate support

such as air transport, military police, technical intelligence teams and
engineer and decontamination equipment.
d. To evaluate activities of the EOD units and recommend distribution of

personnel and equipment to balance the workload.
e. To conduct liaison with rear area operations and damage control centres,
and through them with local police forces and civil defence organisations.
f. To alert EOD units during movement of nuclear, biological or chemical

explosive ordnance through their area.
FUNCTIONS OF THE EOD STAFF OFFICER
10. The EOD Staff Officer is to be responsible to the commander for staff
supervision of EOD activities, including recommendations for organization and
deployment of EOD units, and location of EOD control centres. This responsibility also
includes EOD planning, supervision of training, intelligence, co-ordination of operations
and testing of mission capabilities.
CIVIL - MILITARY CO-OPERATION
11. The basic principle of civil - military co-operation, namely that contact between
Allied Military Forces and the national civil authorities shall be made through the
national forces, will continue to be applied in all EOD requirements.
12. The procedures set out in this SOP should be made known to all national military
and civil authorities, in order that they may co-ordinate their own procedures.
13. Provision should always be made for emergency situations in which it may be
necessary for a local civil administration to make direct approach to neighbouring Allied
Forces.
14. EOD Control should observe the basic principle in paragraph 11 to ensure full
co-ordination of national military and civil EOR/EOD organizations.
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ANNEX F TO
STANAG 2377
(Edition 2)
EOD RESPONSIBILITIES AND CAPABILITIES MATRIX BY NATION
1. To assist nations in planning for Operations and training of a joint nature

matrices of EOD Responsibilities and Capabilities by nation are on the following
Tables:
Table 1 - Belgium
Table 2 - Canada
Table 3 - Denmark
Table 4 - France
Table 5 - Germany
Table 6 - Greece
Table 7 - Italy
Table 8 - Netherlands
Table 9 - Norway
Table 10 - Portugal
Table 11 - Spain
Table 12 - Turkey
Table 13 - United Kingdom
Table 14 - United States of America
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APPENDIX 1 TO
ANNEX F TO
STANAG 2377
(Edition 2)
TABLE 1 - BE EOD RESPONSIBILITIES AND CAPABILITIES
Ser Task Navy Engineer ATO/AT SEDEE Air Police Remarks

1
DOVO Force
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h)
1 Below the low water mark XX
2 Naval Munitions and mine countermeasures XX X
3 Munitions underwater on inland /waterways X X XX SEDEE/DOVO has the responsibility to
clear munitions underwater.
4 Range Area Clearance XX
5 Battlefield Area Clearance X XX Engineer: only in wartime and PSO². The
use of the force depends on the ROE³ and
the national decisions.
6 Land Mine Clearance XX X - Engineers: only in wartime and PSO².
The use of the force depends on the ROE³
and the national decisions.
- Air Force: only in wartime on their
4
property .
7 Aircraft Bombs & dropped weapons X XX X - Navy: only at sea and on ships
4
property .
8 Counter Terrorist and other search X XX
9 Conventional Munitions Disposal (other than X X XX X - The responsibility for destruction depends
area clearance) of the location of the muntions.
- Engineer: only in wartime on their
property.
4
property .
10 Counter terrorist and criminal improvised X XX X - Marine: only at sea and on ships.
explosive devices - Air Force: only in wartime on their
4
property .
11 Improvised Munitions XX IM considered as IED's (see Ser 10)
12 Clearance of enemy ammunition dumps XX
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13 NATO aircraft bombs X XX X The responsibility for destruction depends

of the location of the munitions
14 Crash & armed aircraft XX X Air Force: only in wartime on their
4
property .
15 Airfield clearance in support of Air Ops XX X Air Force: only in wartime on their
4
property .
1. Service d'Enlèvement et de Destruction d'Engin Explosifs, unit which is composed with Bomb Disposal technicians of the Army, Air Force and Navy
2. PSO: Peace Support Operations
3. ROE: Rules of Engagement
4. And during deployments within their area of tactical responsibilities
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APPENDIX 2 TO
ANNEX F TO
STANAG 2377
(Edition 2)
TABLE 2 - CA EOD RESPONSIBILITIES AND CAPABILITIES
Ser Task Navy Engineers ATO/AT Air Force Police Remarks

Diving Airfield
Units Engr
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h)
1 Below high water mark/Naval property XX X Engineers are responsible only for
inland waterways and water bodies
to a depth of 15m.
2 Naval munitions and mine countermeasures XX
3 Munitions underwater on inland waters/waterways XX X As for serial 1(h) above
4 Range/Battlefield Area Clearance X XX X X Range area clearance is each
environment’s responsibility
5 Land Mine Clearance XX X
6 Aircraft Bombs & dropped weapons X X X XX Includes Chemical/Biological.
7 Counter terrorist and other search
8 Conventional Munitions Disposal (other than area X X XX X
clearance)
9 Counter terrorist and criminal Improvised Explosive XX X XX XX Civilian Police are lead agency for
Devices IEDD in civilian areas
10 Improvised Munitions X X XX X X IM classed as IEDs - Ser 9
11 Clearance of enemy ammunition dumps X X Engineers lead in sp of mobility,
ATO for logistic disposal
12 NATO Aircraft Bombs X X X XX
13 Crashed & armed Aircraft X X X XX
14 Airfield clearance in sp of air Ops X XX
X: - Denotes capability
XX: - Denotes lead Service
ATO/AT: - Denotes Ammunition Technical Officer/Ammunition Technician
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APPENDIX 3 TO
ANNEX F TO
STANAG 2377
(Edition 2)
TABLE 3 - DA EOD RESPONSIBILITIES AND CAPABILITIES
Ser Task Navy Engineer ATO/AT Air Police Remarks

Force
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h)
1 Below high water mark/Naval property XX
2 Naval Munitions and mine countermeasures XX
3 Munitions underwater on inland XX
waters/waterways
4 Range/Battlefield Area Clearance X XX X
5 Land Mine Clearance XX
6 Aircraft Bombs & dropped weapons X X XX
7 Counter Terrorist and other search XX
8 Conventional Munitions Disposal (other than X XX X
area clearance)
9 Counter terrorist and criminal Improvised X XX X (1) 1. In Wartime.
Explosive Devices (1&2) 2. Faroe Islands and Greenland in
Peacetime.
10 Improvised Munitions X XX X (1) 1. In Wartime.
(1&2) 2. Faroe Islands and Greenland in
peacetime
IM classed as IEDs - Ser 9
12 NATO Aircraft Bombs X X XX
13 Crashed & armed Aircraft X X XX
- The Faeroe Island and Greenland is the sole responsibility of the Navy. EOD operations outside the operational area is the
responsibility of the civil defence in war
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TABLE 4 - FR EOD RESPONSIBILITIES AND CAPABILITIES
Ser Task Navy Army Engineer Air Force Police Remarks

Diving MINEX NEDEX
Units NEDEX
NEDEX
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h)
3 Munitions underwater on inland waters/waterways XX Navy is responsible for inland
waterways and water bodies
4 Range/Battlefield Area Clearance XX XX XX XX Battle Area Clearance depends on
location, Engr lead in sp of Ops.
Police responsible in Civilian areas.
6 Aircraft Bombs & dropped weapons XX XX XX Depends on location
7 Counter Terrorist and other search
8 Conventional Munitions Disposal (other than area X XX XX depends on location, Ordnance corps
clearance) for the Army
9 Counter terrorist and criminal Improvised Explosive XX XX(1) XX XX Civilian police are lead agency for
10 Improvised Munitions XX XX(1) XX XX Is each environments responsibility
IM classed as IEDs - Ser 9
11 Clearance of enemy ammunition dumps X XX X Engr lead in sp of mobility
12 Crashed & armed Aircraft X X(1) XX
13 Airfield clearance in sp of air Ops X XX Airfield Engr Sqn for Air Force
NEDEX: - Denotes EOD and IEDD Technician.
MINEX: - Level 2 and 3: Denotes landmines and Aerial Denial sub-munitions capabilities with RSPs only on known munitions Level 4:
Denotes EOD Technician
(1) - NEDEX only
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(Edition 2)
TABLE 5 -_GE EOD RESPONSIBILITIES AND CAPABILITIES
Ser Task Navy Engineer ATO/AT Air Force Police Remarks

Diving Logistics
Units
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h)
1 Below high water mark/Naval property XX X
3 Munitions underwater on inland waters/waterways XX X
4 Range/Battlefield Area Clearance X X XX
5 Land Mine Clearance X XX X
7 Counter terrorist and other search X X X XX In peacetime military help is possible
8 Conventional Munitions Disposal (other than area X XX X
clearance)
9 Counter terrorist and criminal Improvised Explosive X X X XX Civilian Police are lead agency for
Devices IEDD in civilian areas. In peacetime
military help is possible
10 Improvised Munitions X X XX X IM classed as IEDs - Ser 9
11 Clearance of enemy ammunition dumps X XX X X
14 Airfield clearance in sp of air Ops X X XX
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(Edition 2)
TABLE 6 - GR EOD RESPONSIBILITIES AND CAPABILITIES

Ordnance
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h)
1 Below high water mark/Naval property XX Navy is responsible for inland
waterways and water bodies
3 Munitions underwater on inland waters/waterways
4 Range/Battlefield Area Clearance X XX X Range area clearance is each
5 Land Mine Clearance XX X
6 Aircraft Bombs & dropped weapons XX
7 Counter terrorist and other search X XX
8 Conventional Munitions Disposal (other than area X XX X Munitions Disposal is each
clearance) environment’s responsibility
9 Counter terrorist and criminal Improvised Explosive XX X Civilian Police area lead agency for
10 Improvised Munitions XX X IM classed as IEDs - Ser 9
12 NATO Aircraft Bombs XX X
13 Crashed & armed Aircraft XX X
14 Airfield clearance in sp of air Ops XX X
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(Edition 2)
TABLE 7 - IT EOD RESPONSIBILITIES AND CAPABILITIES
Ser Task Navy Engineer AT Air Force Police Remarks

Diving
Units
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h)
3 Munitions underwater on inland waters/waterways X XX
4 Range/Battlefield Area Clearance X XX X X Range area clearance is each
environments responsibility
6 Aircraft Bombs & dropped weapons XX X AF only in wartime on their
properties
7 Counter terrorist and other search X X XX AF only in wartime on their
properties
8 Conventional Munitions Disposal (other than area X XX X Munition disposal is each
clearance) environment responsibility
9 Counter terrorist and criminal Improvised Explosive X X X XX In peacetime military cooperation is
Devices possible
10 Improvised Munitions X XX X AF only in wartime on their
properties
11 Clearance of enemy ammunition dumps XX Engineer lead in sp of mobility
12 NATO Aircraft Bombs X XX X Bomb disposal is each environment
responsibility
13 Crashed & armed Aircraft X XX
14 Airfield clearance in sp of air Ops XX X AF only in wartime on their
properties
AT: - Denotes Ammunition Technician
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(Edition 2)
TABLE 8 - NL EOD RESPONSIBILITIES AND CAPABILITIES

EOD EOD Army EOD
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h)
1 Below high water mark/Naval property XX X X
3 Munitions underwater on inland waters/waterways XX X X
5 Land Mine Clearance X XX X X Engineers in wartime/humanitarian
ops
7 Counter terrorist and other search X X XX
clearance)
9 Counter terrorist and criminal Improvised Explosive X(1) XX X(2) (1) on board of a navyship and only
Devices in wartime
(2) only in wartime
10 Improvised Munitions X(1) XX X(2) IM classed as IEDs - Ser 9
11 Clearance of enemy ammunition dumps X XX X
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TABLE 9 - NO EOD RESPONSIBILITIES AND CAPABILITIES

Diving Ordnance
Units Corps
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h)
1 Below high water mark/Naval property XX (X)
2 Naval munitions and mine countermeasures XX (X)
3 Munitions underwater on inland waters/waterways XX (X)
4 Range/Battlefield Area Clearance X XX X (X) Range area clearance is each
5 Land Mine Clearance X XX X X (X)
6 Aircraft Bombs & dropped weapons X X XX (X)
7 Counter terrorist and other search (X)
8 Conventional Munitions Disposal (other than area X XX X (X)
clearance)
9 Improvised Explosive Devices XX XX XX (X) IEDD is each environment’s
responsibility
10 Improvised Munitions XX XX XX (X) IM classed as IEDs - Ser 9
12 NATO Aircraft Bombs X X XX (X)
13 Crashed & armed Aircraft X X XX (X)
(X): - Police responsibility in peace time, but do no EOD work
Navy: - Responsible for all underwater operations (when diving assistance is necessary)
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(Edition 2)
TABLE 10 - PO EOD RESPONSIBILITIES AND CAPABILITIES

Diving
Units
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h)
3 Munitions underwater on inland waters/waterways X XX At present Engineers do not have
capability
environments responsibility
7 Counter terrorist and other search XX PSP in cities/large towns
GNR in small towns
8 Conventional Munitions Disposal (other than area X X X X Munition disposal is each
clearance) environment responsibility
9 Counter terrorist and criminal Improvised Explosive X X X XX Police are lead agency in civil areas
Devices
10 Improvised Munitions X X X X IM classed as IEDs - Ser 9
11 Clearance of enemy ammunition dumps X X XX X ATO for logistic disposal
13 Crashed & armed Aircraft XX
14 Airfield clearance in sp of air Ops XX
GNR: - Republican National Guard
PSP: - Civilian Police
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(Edition 2)
TABLE 11 - SP EOD RESPONSIBILITIES AND CAPABILITIES

Logistic
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h)
3 Munitions underwater on inland waters/waterways XX
4 Range/Battlefield Area Clearance XX Range area clearance is each
6 Aircraft Bombs & dropped weapons XX X
7 Counter terrorist and other search XX
clearance)
9 Counter terrorist and criminal Improvised Explosive XX XX Navy & Engr in each environment’s
Devices responsibility
10 Improvised Munitions XX X IM classed as IEDs - Ser 9
11 Clearance of enemy ammunition dumps X
12 NATO Aircraft Bombs X XX
13 Crashed & armed Aircraft X
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TABLE 12 - TU EOD RESPONSIBILITIES AND CAPABILITIES

Army
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h)
3 Munitions underwater oninland waters/waterways XX
4 Range/Battlefield Area Clearance X XX X
5 Land Mine Clearance X XX X
6 Aircraft Bombs & dropped weapons X XX
7 Counter terrorist and other search XX
8 Conventional Munitions Disposal (other than area X X X XX
clearance)
9 Counter terrorist and criminal Improvised Explosive X XX
Devices
10 Improvised Munitions X X IM classed as IEDs - Ser 9
11 Clearance of enemy ammunition dumps XX X
12 NATO Aircraft Bombs X XX If in water Navy lead
13 Crashed & armed Aircraft X XX If in water Navy lead
14 Airfield clearance in sp of air Ops X XX If in water Navy lead
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(Edition 2)
TABLE 13 - UK EOD RESPONSIBILITIES AND CAPABILITIES
Ser Task Environment Royal Royal Royal Royal Remarks
Navy Engineers Logistic Air
Corps Force
ATO/AT
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h)
1 Below high water mark/RN property All XX X X
2 Naval munitions and mine countermeasures All XX
3 Munitions underwater on inland All X XX
waters/waterways
4 Battle Area Clearance All XX
5 Land Mine Clearance All XX
6 Allied Air Delivered Weapons All X XX XX Depends on location
7 Enemy Air delivered Weapons All X XX X
8 Search All XX
9 CMD of Land Service Ammunition Peace X X XX X
10 CMD of Land Service Ammunition War & OOTW X XX X X
11 IEDD Peace & IS Ops X XX X
12 IEDD War & OOTW X XX X X
13 Improvised Munitions Peace & IS Ops X X XX IM classed as IEDs - Ser 11,12
14 Improvised Munitions War & OOTW X XX X IM classed as IEDs - ser 11,12
15 Clearance of enemy ammunition dumps All X X RE lead in sp of ops, RLC for
logistic disposal
16 Crashed Armed Aircraft All X X XX RE responsible for enemy
aircraft
17 Airfield clearance in sp of air Ops All X XX Lead currently under review
OOTW: - Operations other than War
IS - Internal Security
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(Edition 2)
TABLE 14 - US EOD RESPONSIBILITIES AND CAPABILITIES
Ser Task Navy Combat Army Air USMC Police Remarks

EOD Engr* EOD Force EOD
EOD
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i)
1 Below high water mark/ Navy property XX
2 Naval munitions and mine countermeasures XX X X
3 Munitions underwater on inland XX
wsaters/waterways
4 Area Clearance X XX X X Army EOD has publications and some
training
5 Land Mine Clearance X X X X X Cmbt Engr have breaching capability only
6 Non NATO Aircraft Bombs X X XX X
7 Counter Terrorist and other search X X EOD provides support to other agencies
8 Conventional Munitions Disposal (other than X XX X X
area clearance)
9 Counter terrorist and criminal Improvised X X X X XX EOD provides assistance and support to
Explosive Devices Federal, state and local law enforcement
agencies
10 Improvised Munitions X XX X X X
11 Clearance of enemy ammunition dumps X XX X
12 NATO Aircraft Bombs X X XX X
13 Crashed and armed Aircraft X X XX X
14 Airfield clearance in sp of air Ops X X XX X
*: - Combat Engineer forces possess no EOD capability or responsibility - minefield breaching only
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17 January 2002 NSA(ARMY)1332-EOD/2377

Army Board Distribution List No. 5

STANAG 2377 EOD (EDITION 2) - EOD ROLES, RESPONSIBILITIES, CAPABILITIES

1. The enclosed NATO Standardization Agreement which has been ratified by

2. The references listed above are to be destroyed in accordance with local

ACTION BY NATIONAL STAFFS

NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION

NATO STANDARDIZATION AGENCY

SUBJECT: EOD ROLES, RESPONSIBILITIES, CAPABILITIES AND INCIDENT

Promulgated on 17 January 2002

N° Reference/date of Date entered Signature

1. This NATO Standardization Agreement (STANAG) is promulgated by the Director NSA

4. Ratification is “In NATO Standardization, the fulfillment by which a member nation

5. Implementation is "In NATO Standardization, the fulfillment by a member nation of its

RATIFICATION, IMPLEMENTATION AND RESERVATIONS

8. Any comments concerning this publication should be directed to NATO/NSA -

NATO STANDARDIZATION AGREEMENT

EOD ROLES, RESPONSIBILITIES, CAPABILITIES AND INCIDENT PROCEDURES

Annexes: A. Guidelines for the Management of an EOD Incident

Related Documents: See Annex E

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AGREEMENT

3. This STANAG is implemented when a nation has issued orders or instructions

GUIDELINES FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF AN EOD INCIDENT

1. An EOD incident starts when any of the following occur:

a. Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) is discovered following an attack.

b. The presence of UXO is suspected following explosions or other evidence

d. A threat assessment has confirmed the need for a defensive or offensive

a. Confirm the presence and location(s) of any UXO/IED through a co-

b. Clearance and evacuation of the danger area of personnel and casualties.

c. Providing as accurate a description of the UXO/IED as possible in the

d. Reporting of the incident to superior Headquarters.

e. Establishment of an Incident Control Point (ICP).

f. The securing of the danger area by effective cordon.

g. Control of access to the danger area and ICP.

3. The responsible Headquarters should then:

b. Task the appropriate EOR/EOD agency.

(1) Emergency services, for example, Fire, Ambulance, Hospitals.

(3) Appropriate Civil/Military authorities.

a. Redirect traffic to avoid congestion until arrival of appropriate civil or

c. Take appropriate action to dominate any hostile environment.

e. Arrange for key holders to be available if there are locked premises.

f. Exercise discretion in dealing with representatives of the press and

6. On arrival at the RV the EOR/EOD Operator will:

a. Be briefed fully by the Incident Commander.

b. Question witnesses if applicable.

c. Evaluate the situation and decide on a plan of action.

b. Report back to next higher formation with recommendations for tasking of

9. On completion of the RSP the EOD operator may be required to:

a. Collect or supervise collection of fragments for intelligence or forensic

13. A post incident/operation report should be prepared after de-briefing, relating to

FUNCTIONS OF EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL STAFFS, CONTROL AND

PART I - DUTIES OF THE STAFF EOD OFFICER

1. The Staff EOD Officer is to be responsible to the Commander for staff

4. Operations. The Staff EOD Officer is to co-ordinate EOD operations and

6. Control. He is to exercise the following controls:

a. Establishment of policies governing EOD service in assigned areas of

b. Distribution of EOD units between control centres to balance workloads.

c. Distribution of special EOD equipment

d. Establishment and maintenance of the EOD incident reporting system.