USACE Safety Message on Explosives from Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Dorko
Channel: HonoluluDistrict
Date: 2011-06-08

Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Dorko, Deputy Commanding General of Military and International Operations for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, gives an important safety message about the need to Recognize, Retreat and Report suspected munitions.  "Your safety is important to all of us at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers," said Dorko.

Our nation's history includes a time during World War II when military forces used wide-open spaces for training, testing and demonstrations. Some cleanup was done when these activities stopped, but old military munitions may remain and could still be dangerous.  Although these munitions are generally buried, some may occasionally appear on the surface of the ground.  If you should see something you think may be munitions, please follow the three R's of explosive safety.  RECOGNIZE: Do not touch or move it.  RETREAT: Move away from the object, noting its location.  REPORT: Call 911 to inform local law enforcement.