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GLOSSARY / Specialist operations

Battle area clearance (BAC)

Specialist clearance work concerned with explosive contamination in a former battle area, conducted within a defined operational programme.

THE RRS GLOSSARY

Why it matters to a project

The scope, relevant standards, competence and acceptance arrangements require project-specific review. The term does not describe routine UK ground investigation support.

PROJECT EXAMPLE

A client seeks a capability review for a defined role on an overseas clearance programme.

A useful distinction

The applicable permissions, competence and acceptance criteria must be established for the particular operation.

Questions to ask when it appears in a scope

  • What area, activity and decision does this term refer to?
  • What evidence or output will the project team receive?
  • What limitations need to be carried into the next stage?

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