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The Mine Warfare Association is a not-for-profit organization that is devoted to education and the raising of awareness concerning mines. The purpose is to strengthen the national security of the United States and to assist in the attainment of international security and humanitarian objectives of the United States as set forth by the President of the United States.

The Mine Warfare Association has the following objectives:

  • To provide education and training and to increase awareness about the the military arts of mine warfare and the impacts of mines during and after hostilities;

  • To enhance communication among individuals and organizations who are concerned about all aspects of mine warfare - mining and mine design, mine countermeasures and counter-mine activity, De-mining and remediation of areas contaminated by mines, unexploded ordnance, or hazardous chemical, biological, and radiological materials.

Related mine action topics

  • Mine action in general
  • Risk education