The emergence of augmented reality (AR) technology has provided educators with an exciting new tool for teaching across various disciplines. One area where this tool could be especially helpful is in learning about landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXO). This article explores the positive changes and potential negative issues posed by using AR in explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) and explosive ordnance risk education (EORE). It concludes that, despite issues relating to EOD

A new IMAS Testing and Evaluation Protocol for EORE promises clearer standards, stronger training pathways, and improved QA across the sector. But how well will it hold up in real-world implementation? This article explores why the protocol matters, where challenges may emerge, and how a few structural refinements could make it far more effective.

Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE) – once known as mine risk education – is meant to save lives and limbs and inform the local population on the land release process. By raising awareness of landmines, unexploded ordnance (UXO), and other explosive threats, EORE sessions aim to equip people with knowledge and skills to stay safe. Yet too often, these sessions fail to translate knowledge into safer behavior on the ground. Practitioners lament that we keep delivering the