1. Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Awareness
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Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Awareness
741st Ordnance Company (EOD)
Fort Bliss, Texas

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Overview
I.E.D. Overview
During ID checks
Vehicle Searches
Vehicle Exterior
Vehicle Interior
Underside, Engine compartments, and Trunks
Actions to be taken
Review
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Oklahoma City Bombing
April 19, people killed
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It was 10:30 p.m., time for many in the military housing facility at Saudi Arabia's King Abdul Aziz Air Base to turn in for the night, when a suspicious fuel tanker pulled up near the perimeter.
Some immediately sensed danger, but there was little time to respond. A thunderous explosion followed seconds later, as some 5,000 pounds of explosives packed into the truck went off, drilling a crater 35 feet deep and ripping the front off an apartment building. -
Khobar Towers, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
June 25, Servicemen killed
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5. October 13, 2000 17 Servicemen killed 741st Ordnance Company (EOD)
An explosion which left a 40 foot by 40 foot hole in the port side of the Norfolk, Va.,-based destroyer. U.S. Navy photo.
USS Cole, Aden, Yemen
October 13, Servicemen killed
39 injured
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U.S. Under Attack Sept. 11, 2001: “A pleasant September morning turns horrific when, in a coordinated terrorist attack on the United States, a hijacked United Airlines plane approaches to strike the south tower of the World Trade Center, 18 minutes after a hijacked American Airlines jet smashed into the north building, leaving a gaping hole billowing smoke.” -
World Trade Center, New York NY
11 Sep ,000 missing
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I.E.D Overview
Expect the unexpected
The only limitation is the bombers imagination
IEDs normally consist of a filler (explosive, incendiary, or chemical), container, fuze, detonator, and power source (depending on method of initiation )
All bombs have some sort of trigger: Victim initiated, command initiated, timed.
Bombs will more than likely NOT be marked as such
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8. Provisional Irish Republican Army (PIRA) Vehicle Borne IED
Heysham - 12 July 1994
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A bomb doesn’t always have to be a separate device within the vehicle;
it could be the actual vehicle.
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I.E.D Overview
Reasons we are at a disadvantage:
No knowledge of who, what, where, when, why, or how.
Who: the terrorist is
Not always the driver, passenger, or owner of the vehicle
What: the terrorist will use
What: the terrorist will attack
Equipment, personnel, structures, etc.
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I.E.D Overview
Reasons we are at a disadvantage:
No knowledge of who, what, where, when, or why.
Where: the terrorist will make an attack
When: the terrorist will attack
Why: the terrorist will attack
Personal, religious, political, etc.
How: the terrorist will gain access to an area/installation
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ID Checks
In the early morning hours of 23 October 1983, a truck loaded with explosives crashed through the security perimeter of the United States Marine Corps Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon.
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ID Checks
In the explosion that followed, 241 U.S. Military personnel were killed and 80 seriously wounded.
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ID Checks
Time is on your side. Although people may not appreciate it while their vehicles are being searched, in the long run a thorough search will let everyone know you are doing the best job.
There is no need to rush through a search. You are the first line defense against the use of a vehicle in a terrorist attack.
It is also important to be aware of your surroundings and to make note of personnel observing, but never entering, gates.
Stay up to date on current affairs involving terrorist activity in the area.
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During ID Checks
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During ID Checks
Vehicle searches are a physical deterrent against possible terrorist attacks. “A show of force”. If a terrorist believes their vehicle may be searched they will avoid being caught.
Although it is discouraged to single out certain types of people don’t hesitate to pull a vehicle over if it has the obvious capacity for a major threat or something looks out of place.
If possible, don’t allow people waiting to see what areas are being searched. If a terrorist knows what is searched they will avoid placing a device in that area. A visual barrier should be used during searches.
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During ID Checks
Familiarity with those who enter/exit the gate is good,
but do NOT let this take away from the purpose. A
familiar face doesn’t mean you know the person. A
terrorist could be ANYONE!!
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During ID Checks
Be aware of:
large packages
tarps/blankets covering large objects
exposed wires running throughout the vehicle
strange/suspicious behavior exhibited by driver/passenger(s)
obvious device features (trigger devices, switches, etc.) or weapons
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Vehicle Checks
While vehicle bombs have been reported carrying more than two tons of explosives, seldom can more than 500 lbs.. of explosives be packed into an automobile. But that much explosive power will demolish everything to a distance of 45 feet, cause irreparable damage up to 95 feet from the center of the blast, do serious damage nearly 200 feet away, cause minor damage more than 1,100 feet away and throw fragments nearly 4/5 of a mile.
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Vehicle Checks
Tools
Make sure you have the proper equipment readily available and maintained so they don’t fail you when you need them most.
Flashlights: Have more than one with fresh batteries and bulbs available.
Mirrors: Make sure they are clean and that you are familiar with the use of them. Practice your techniques.
Safety Gear: Thick gloves, eyewear, and any additional items that might reduce injury to yourself in the event you function a device in a search.
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During Vehicle Checks
Keep person(s) a safe distance from yourself and the vehicle. IF YOU HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT AN ITEM LET THE DRIVER SHOW YOU, BUT MAINTAIN POSITIVE CONTROL OF THE SITUATION AND BE COMPLETELY ALERT AT ALL TIMES.
Be aware of the behavior of the driver/passenger(s)
Do not allow someone to regain control until the search is complete. This may allow them control of a device they think you have discovered.
Make note of people observing gate control points.
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Vehicle Exterior
Be aware of:
Extra antennas
Protruding wire(s)
Obvious weight excess in trunk
Obvious alterations to vehicles that would enable concealment of a hazardous device
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Exterior Checks
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Exterior Checks
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Vehicle Underside
Wires running underneath from front to back
Packages and objects taped/welded to the underside of the vehicle
Fuel tank
Trunk
Spare tires: look underneath, feel weight, check for tampering
Covered objects, packages, and bags that are unexplained/suspicious
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Engine Compartments
Look for extra wires connecting to the battery/ extra batteries
Unusual shaped hoses/tubes
Objects taped/welded to the inside
Parts not common to a vehicle engine
Firewall
Areas that could conceal/house a hazardous device
(i.e. air filter, windshield washer fluid reservoir…)
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Vehicle Interior
Exposed wires
Unusual smell(s) not particular to a vehicle
Antennas
Out of the ordinary bags, boxes, objects
Interior sections of the vehicle altered (upholstery rips, loose screws on paneling)
Glove boxes for triggers/ switches
Under the dash for unexplained wires
Under seats/ along sides of seats for triggers/ switches
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Actions to be taken
If positive identification of an I.E.D. is made:
Evacuate area/protect personnel
Do NOT touch/move device
Immediately request assistance (MP/K-9, EOD)
*Do not allow the person being searched to re-enter the vehicle.
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Actions to be taken
1st Action: Personnel
No radio/cell phone transmissions within 100ft.
500 feet evacuation for normal sized package
1,000ft. For:
anything w/ antennas associated with IED
enhancers in the vicinity (fuel trucks, explosive carriers, underground gas lines…)
REMEMBER: PERSONNEL SAFETY IS #1
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Actions to be taken
2nd Action: Do NOT touch/move device
Don’t do anything past the point of discovery
Stop search
Detain personnel who were in vehicle
Remember: The actions you take could mean the lives of you and others!!
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Actions to be taken
3rd Action: Immediately request assistance
Notify MP desk.
MP desk will notify EOD
When reporting hazard remember:
Time found
Location (Gate #; # of vehicles)
Size and shape or type of container
Exposed wires, noises, smells, antennas, condition of item.
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Actions to be taken
3rd Action: Immediately request assistance
Write down plate numbers and vehicle type
Write down number of people in vehicle and physical descriptions (estimated height/weight, nationality, hair color, accent, clothing, behavior, distinguishing features: scars, glasses, hairstyle, mustache/beard, etc.)
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36. Additional Countermeasures
Know your resources
EOD
Local Law Enforcement
Fire Department
Hazmat Teams
FBI
Other State and Federal Agencies
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Questions
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Review
Be aware of your surroundings and the behavior of the people you are checking.
The obvious will present itself. Stay alert towards things that look “out of the ordinary”.
Stay up to date on current affairs and get as much information from your chain of command about possible threats in the area.
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