ON FOOT	CASUALTY RECOVERY
STOP stand still - alert others	Continually reasure casualty
If in a group move 1 at a time	Exit yourself marking path
Try to maintain a 10m spacing	Re-enter along marked path
Turn around carefully	Clear path to casualty
LOOK &	Give first aid
FEEL - For Tripwires & fuses	Recover casualty
PROD - Every 3cm in a 30 degree angle	Once clear :
Repeat until out of the mined area	MARK - RECORD - REPORT
In a group mark footprints for others to follow
Once clear :	NB: You have time, don't rush and
MARK - Clearly	become a casualty yourself. Always
RECORD - On Map	call for specialist engineers and
REPORT - To Ops	medical help as your first option.
IN A VEHICLE	For more information on Mines,
Stay in Vehicle and Call For HELP	contact the :
Exit Via Rear or Over Roof	MINE ACTION CENTRE
Step into Tracks and Follow them to the Safety
Look out for Tripwires
MARK - RECORD - REPORT

Confrontation lines
Routes, gravel roads
Disused bildings
Woods and Orchards
Military Establishments
Strategic areas
INDICATORS
Mine signs
Mine craters
Mine casualties & debris
Mine packaging
Trip wires & cables
Disturbed ground
Unattended fields
Local behaviour
AVOIDANCE
Stay on known safe areas
tick to approved routes
Do not drive on road verges
Don't give in to curiosity
Observe local behaviour
Attend MAT, BE MINES AWARE
Obtain mines information
DON'T TOUCH - Report

Mined areas are often not marked. When marked a variety of materials and colours can be used, examples are:

		Crossed Trees	Stacked Stones

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