DAOD 8000-0, Explosive Ordnance Disposal

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Definitions
3. Abbreviations
4. Policy Direction
5. Consequences
6. Authorities
7. References

1. Introduction

Date of Issue: 2003-09-12

Date of Last Modification: 2019-01-28

Application: This DAOD is a directive that applies to employees of the Department of National Defence (DND employees) and an order that applies to officers and non-commissioned members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF members).

Supersession:

• CFAO 36-31, Explosive Ordonance Disposal
• NDHQ Instruction DCDS 6/89, Operational Explosive Ordonance Disposal Policy

Approval Authority: Chief of the Army Staff

Enquiries: Officer in Charge (OIC) Canadian Armed Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal (CAFEOD)

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2. Definitions

defence explosive ordnance (explosifs et munitions militaires)

An item of explosive ordnance, currently or formerly the property of the CAF, a visiting force or other military force, that is located in Canada or in the territorial waters of Canada. (Defence Terminology Bank record number 43034)

explosive (explosif)

Means any thing that is made, manufactured or used to produce an explosion or a detonation or pyrotechnic effect, and includes any thing prescribed to be an explosive by the regulations, but does not include gases, organic peroxides or any thing prescribed not to be an explosive by the regulations. (Section 2 of the Explosives Act)

explosive ordnance (explosifs et munitions)

All munitions containing explosives, nuclear fission or fusion materials and biological and chemical agents. This includes bombs and warheads; guided and ballistic missiles; artillery, mortar, rocket and small arms ammunition; all mines, torpedoes and depth charges, demolition charges; pyrotechnics; clusters and dispensers; cartridge and propellant actuated devices; clandestine and improvised explosive devices; and all similar or related items or components explosive in nature. (Defence Terminology Bank record number 4220)

explosive ordnance disposal (neutralistation des explosifs et munitions)

The detection, identification, on-site evaluation, rendering safe, recovery and final disposal of unexploded explosive ordnance.

Note – Explosive ordnance disposal may also include explosive ordnance that has become hazardous by damage or deterioration. (Defence Terminology Bank record number 43388) 

explosive ordnance disposal procedures (procédures d'élimination des explosifs)

Those particular courses or modes of action taken by explosive ordnance disposal personnel for access to, diagnosis, rendering safe, recovery and final disposal of explosive ordnance or any hazardous material associated with an explosive ordnance disposal incident. (Defence Terminology Bank record number 4222) 

improvised explosive device (dispositif explosif de circonstance)

A device placed or fabricated in an improvised manner incorporating destructive, lethal, noxious, pyrotechnic or incendiary chemicals and designed to destroy, incapacitate, harass or distract. 

Note – It may incorporate military stores, but is normally devised from non-military components. (Defence Terminology Bank record number 4502)

non-defence explosive ordnance (explosifs et munitions non militaires)

A non-military ammunition, explosive, hazardous chemical, pyrotechnic or improvised explosive device. (Defence Terminology Bank record number 43150)

unexploded explosive ordnance (munition explosive non explosée)

Explosive ordnance which has been primed, fused, armed or otherwise prepared for action, and which has been fired, dropped, launched, projected or placed in such a manner as to constitute a hazard to operations, installations, personnel or material and remains unexploded either by malfunction or design or for any other cause. (Defence Terminology Bank record number 1519)

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3. Abbreviations

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4. Policy Direction

Context

4.1 The successful conduct of military operations is dependent in part on the ability of a military force to protect itself from threats from EO, which includes IEDs. EO can threaten DND employees, CAF members, infrastructure, ships, aircraft, vehicles and other materiel across the spectrum of conflict.

4.2 The DND and the CAF have the authority to use explosives for EOD in Canada in accordance with DAOD 8000‑1, Conduct of Explosive Ordnance Disposal.

4.3 Def EO is a concept used solely in the context of EOD in Canada in a domestic operation, and does not include a civilian explosive or related accessory. The DND and the CAF are responsible for the disposal of def EO.

Policy Statement

4.4 The DND and the CAF are committed to ensuring that only properly-trained CAF members using approved equipment and procedures are authorized to conduct EOD, and that only properly-trained DND employees are authorized to conduct EOD support activities.

Requirements

4.5 The DND and the CAF must provide EOD teams that have the ability to conduct EOD in a biological, chemical or radiological environment, and have the capability to counter any EO threat, including:

4.6 The DND and the CAF must issue EOD policies and instructions for domestic operations and deployments outside Canada in accordance with this DAOD.

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5. Consequences

Consequences of Non-Compliance

5.1 Should clarification of the policy statement, requirements or authorities set out in this DAOD be required, DND employees and CAF members may seek direction through their channel of communication or chain of command, as appropriate. The anticipated results set out in the policy statement may not be achieved by the DND and the CAF if the requirements specified in this DAOD are not properly implemented. Not achieving the anticipated results could affect the ability of the DND and the CAF to ensure that the CAF is prepared to undertake missions for the protection of Canada and Canadians and the maintenance of international peace and stability.

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6. Authorities

Authority Table

6.1 The following table identifies the authorities associated with this DAOD:

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7. References

Acts, Regulations, Central Agency Policies and Policy DAOD

• Explosives Act
• Visiting Forces Act
• Explosives Regulations, 2013
• DAOD 1000-8, Policy Framework for Safety and Security Management

Other References

• DAOD 3002-0, Ammunition and Explosives
• DAOD 8000-1, Conduct of Explosive Ordnance Disposal
• CANFORGEN 056/08, CDS Organizational Order – Stand-up of CF EOD
• B-GJ-005-316/FP-001, Canadian Forces Joint Publication 3-16: Explosive Ordnance Disposal
• B-GJ-005-316/FP-101, Canadian Forces Joint Publication 3-16.1: Improvised Explosive Device Disposal
• B-GL-361-001/FP-001, Land Force Engineer Operations – Volume 1
• B-GL-381-002/TS-001, Operational Training, Range Construction and Maintenance
• B-GS-055-000/AG-001, Provision of Services
• National Defence Security Orders and Directives
• Ammunition & Explosives Instructions (A&EIs)
• Naval Diving – Operational Concept of Employment (OCE) (available in English only)
• CJOC Domestic Explosive Ordnance Disposal Instruction
• CJOC Directives for International Operations
• STANAG 2143, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Principles and Minimum Standards of Proficiency
• STANAG 2186, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Information Security Standards
• STANAG 2221, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Reports and Messages
• STANAG 2282, Allied Tactical Publication For Explosive Ordnance Disposal
• STANAG 2283, Allied Tactical Doctrine for Military Search
• STANAG 2369, Identification and Disposal of Surface, Air, and Underwater Munitions
• STANAG 2370, Interservice Improvised Explosive Device Disposal Operations on Multinational Deployments - A Guide for Staff Officers / Operators
• STANAG 2377, EOD Roles, Responsibilities, Capabilities and Incident Procedures When Operating with Non EOD Trained Agencies and Personnel
• STANAG 2389, Minimum Standards of Proficiency for Trained Explosive Ordnance Disposal Personnel
• STANAG 2391, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Recovery Operations On Fixed Installations
• STANAG 2609, Interservice Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Explosive Ordnance Disposal Operations (CBRN EOD) On Multinational Deployments
• STANAG 2834, The Operation of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technical Information Centre (EODTIC)
• STANAG 2897, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Equipment Requirements and Equipment
• AAP-6, NATO Glossary of Terms and Definitions (English and French)