Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) are any explosive devices (bombs, bullets, shells, grenades, land mines, naval mines, etc.) that did not explode as intended when employed. Hundreds of thousands of these UXO items exist worldwide and continue to pose a potentially lethal risk to this day, some even after many decades of lying dormant. Much UXO remains in former and active combat zones worldwide, as well as on millions of acres of training sites domestically. UXO is disposed of by highly-trained professional civilian Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) professionals.

Unexploded ordnance from at least as far back as the American Civil War still poses a hazard worldwide, both in current and former combat areas and on military firing ranges. One major problem with unexploded ordnance is that over the years the detonator and main charge deteriorate, frequently making them more sensitive to disturbance, and therefore more dangerous to handle. There are countless examples of civilians tampering with unexploded ordnance that is many years old – often with fatal results. Believing it to be harmless they handle the device and it explodes, killing or severely injuring them. For this reason it is universally recommended that unexploded ordnance should not be touched or handled by unqualified persons. Instead, the location should be reported to the local police so that EOD professionals can render it safe.

As recently as December 2007, construction areas outside Orlando, Florida discovered UXO in new development areas and had to halt construction efforts.[4] Other areas nearby, including UXO in the Indian River Lagoon[5] thought to be left from live bombing runs performed during WWII by pilots from nearby DeLand Naval Air Station have long been avoided by local boaters for fear of accidentally striking UXO as they motor by.

This UXO Tech 1 course was developed following the guidelines outlined in Department of Defense Explosive Safety Board Technical Paper 18 “Minimum Qualifications for Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technicians and Personnel,” 20 December 2004.

Front Range Training & Consulting, LLC is a Private Occupational School, accredited and regulated by the Colorado Department of Higher Education.

Front Range Training & Consulting, LLC is also proud to have its program affiliated with the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs (UCCS). Students attending the UXO Training program at FRTC will be eligible to receive college credits for the time invested in this advanced study program.

In 1965, the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs moved to a craggy hill with a panoramic view of Pikes Peak. Known as the Cragmor Parcel, this became the UCCS home for a growing following of scholars. Now, more than 40 years later, the university offers a broad range of degree programs in the liberal arts and sciences in addition to professional programs in business, engineering, nursing, education and public affairs to meet the needs of Colorado’s second-largest metropolitan area and beyond.

UCCS now offers 29 bachelor’s, 18 masters and four doctoral degrees and aims to become the premier comprehensive regional research university in the nation with 10,000-12,000 students. In recent years, U.S. News and World Report named UCCS a top Western public university, placing it seventh in its most recent edition. In addition to its academic programs, UCCS fields 14 men’s and women’s NCAA Division II sports teams and has a full range of student life programming.

Students will be enrolled into UCCS as part of their training and receive the course credit upon successful completion of the program. For further information on the course and the accreditation process please contact Front Range Training.

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Front Range Training and Consulting is proud to offer the Unexploded Ordnance Technician I course in response to the rapid growth in the Munitions Response programs worldwide. Our DoD approved Certified UXO Tech I course prepares students for an exciting career in the UXO field. Candidates will endure a challenging four week course studying subjects such as safety, explosives, unexploded ordnance from around the world, range clearance operations, and more. Front Range also offers the candidate certification in an OSHA approved 40 hour Hazardous Waste Operator (HAZWOPER) course. Our graduates have all of the knowledge and skills needed to immediately work as a certified UXO Tech I with the U.S. Army Corp of Engineer required HAZWOPER certification.

Upon course completion Front Range Training will assist all graduates in locating jobs with the leading UXO companies in the world.

“The UXO Tech I is the most in-demand position
in the industry today. Graduates will have
opportunities today like never before.”
-John Bobbich

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