0. Standardized Awareness Authorized Training, Train-the-Trainer
Explosive Devices

1. Objectives
Discuss the types of Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) and the explosives and components used to make them.
Identify the types of explosive incident response actions.
Identify potential sources in the community where explosive devices are manufactured, transported, stored, used, or disposed.

2. Objectives (continued)
Identify the indicators of a possible criminal/terrorist act involving explosives.
Discuss the protective actions for an explosive incident.
Identify structural hazards and safety considerations for individuals during incidents involving explosives.
Discuss instructional strategies for facilitating the “Explosive Devices” module.

3. Explosive Categories
Low Explosives
High Explosives

4. Stimuli Heat Friction Impact/shock Static electricity
Radio Frequency (RF)

5. Categories of High Explosives
Primary
Secondary
Tertiary

6. Explosive Materials Potassium Chlorate Peroxide-based explosives
Powdered Ammonium Nitrate and Aluminum Powder
Urea Nitrate
Hypergolic explosives

7. Photo courtesy of The Bureau of Diplomatic Security
Types of IED
Package-type IED
Vehicle-borne IED
Suicide IED
IED’S may be deployed in any shape, form or size.
Photo courtesy of The Bureau of Diplomatic Security

8. IED Components Courtesy of the CDP
PG INSTRUCTORS GUIDE; Electrically initiated IED’s generally consist of four components; power source, initiator, explosive, and switch.
Courtesy of the CDP

9. Explosive Incident Response
Preblast incident
Postblast response
Continuing explosive incident
Photo courtesy of The County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health

10. Secondary Devices Evaluate the scene Visually scan the operating areas
Avoid touching or moving anything
Designate and enforce scene control zones
Evacuate casualties as quickly/safely as possible

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Explosion Effects
Incendiary/Thermal effect
Fragmentation
Shrapnel
Blast Pressure
Positive Pressure
Negative Pressure
Ground and/or water shock
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12. Potential Injuries Broken bones, cuts, abrasions Eardrum rupture
Lung collapse
Death

13. Potential Sources of Explosives
Agriculture
Demilitarization work
Excavation
Firefighting/fire suppression systems
Logging
Manufacturing
Railroads
Tunneling
Welding

14. Indicators of a Criminal/Terrorist Act Involving Explosives
Theft of explosives
Rental of storage space
Unusual deliveries of explosives or chemicals
Chemical fires, toxic odors, stains, or rusted metal fixtures
Small test explosions
Treated/untreated chemical burns
Modification of vehicles to support heavier loads

15. Indicators of a Criminal/Terrorist Act Involving Explosives (continued)
Clues for suicide IEDs
Wearing clothing out of season or location
Loose clothing
Carrying heavy luggage/backpack
Walking with purpose but not running
Purchasing a one-way ticket

16. Protective Actions for Explosive Devices
Courtesy of CDP

17. Safety Considerations for Individuals
Do not use wireless communication devices.
Notify the proper authorities; (depending on jurisdiction & situation)
Clear and control the area.
Stage emergency personnel outside control point.
Use standard isolation zones.
Do not approach the suspected device.

18. Hazards Encountered in a Postblast Response
Structural Hazards
Glass
Fragment
Collapse
Other Hazards
Utilities
Contaminants
Multiple devices
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19. Courtesy of FEMA/Michael Rieger
Activity
Courtesy of FEMA/Michael Rieger

20. Questions for Presentation Preparation
How will you relate the importance of learning this module to your participants?
What do participants need to learn from this module?
What additional resources can you use to reinforce learning the module content?
How will you involve participants in learning this material?
Which safety concerns need reinforcement in this module?

21. Conclusion
What are the types, categories, preparation, factors, and components of IEDs?
What are the types of explosive incident response actions?
What are some characteristics of typical occupancies and locations in the community where explosive devices are manufactured, transported, stored, used, or disposed?
How are the principles of recognition, identification, and classification applied to explosive device emergencies?

22. Conclusion (continued)
What are the indicators of a possible criminal/terrorist act involving explosives?
How are protective actions used for an incident involving explosives?
Can you name safety considerations for individuals during incidents involving explosions?
What are some potential instructional strategies you could use for facilitating the “Explosive Devices” module?

23. Standardized Awareness Authorized Training, Train-the-Trainer
Explosive Devices—End of Module