General
uxo
What does uxo mean?
'Unexploded Ordnance' — fired, dropped, or placed munitions that failed to function and detonate, remaining a hazard until cleared by EOD.
""Mark and bypass — that's UXO from the last airstrike.""
Origin
US and allied military abbreviation for hazardous dud munitions.
Frequently asked questions
What does UXO mean?
UXO stands for 'Unexploded Ordnance' — munitions that were fired, dropped, or placed but failed to detonate and remain a hazard.
What do troops do when they find UXO?
Standard practice is to mark and bypass it, then call in EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) to clear it, as in 'mark and bypass — that's UXO'.
How is UXO different from an IED?
UXO is a manufactured munition that failed to go off, while an IED is a homemade bomb intentionally built and placed.
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