Here you will find the current IMAS, supporting Technical Notes for Mine Action (TNMA) and Test & Evaluation Protocols (T&EP). Click here to see a list of all the documents in the IMAS framework. You can also download all the IMAS documents.
A number of standards have been translated into different languages. These documents are believed to be accurate translations. However, please note that the English language IMAS are the only version endorsed by the IACG-MA and that they take precedence over non-English versions.
International Mine Action Standards
04.10
Glossary of mine action terms, definitions and abbreviations
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International Mine Action Standards
07.10
Guidelines and requirements for the management of land release and residual contamination operations
Technical Note for Mine Action
07.11/02
Key performance indicators (KPIs) for land release and stockpile destruction operations
International Mine Action Standards
07.20
Guide for the development and management of mine action contracts
Technical Note for Mine Action
07.30/01
Accreditation of mine action organizations — application documentation
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International Mine Action Standards
07.31
Accreditation and operational testing of Animal Detection Systems and handlers
Test and Evaluation Protocol
07.31/01/2022
Setting of animal detection systems testing sites
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Test and Evaluation Protocol
07.31/02/2022
Competencies required for animal detection systems (ADS) handlers, team leaders and instructors
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International Mine Action Standards
07.50
Management of human remains in mine action
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International Mine Action Standards
09.12
EOD clearance of ammunition storage area explosions
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Technical Note for Mine Action
09.30/06
Clearance of cluster munitions based on experience in Lebanon
Test and Evaluation Protocol
09.30/01/2022
Conventional explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) competency standards
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Test and Evaluation Protocol
09.31/01/2019
Improvised explosive device disposal (IEDD) competency standards
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International Mine Action Standards
09.40
Animal detection systems – principles, requirements and guidelines
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Technical Note for Mine Action
09.50/01
Guide to mechanical mine clearance/ground preparation using commercial tractors and front loaders
International Mine Action Standards
09.60
Underwater survey and clearance of explosive ordnance (EO)
Technical Note for Mine Action
10.10/03
Explosive hazard risk assessment in debris management (rubble removal) operations
International Mine Action Standards
10.30
Safety and occupational health – personal protective equipment
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International Mine Action Standards
11.10
Guide for the destruction of stockpiled anti-personnel mines
International Mine Action Standards
11.20
Principles and procedures for open burning and open detonation operations
International Mine Action Standards
11.30
National planning guidelines for stockpile destruction
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International Mine Action Standards
12.10
Explosive ordnance risk education (EORE)
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Technical Note for Mine Action
12.10/01
Risk education for improvised explosive devices
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