2. SEARCH PLANNING AND EXECUTION
Image 1. An MA IED clearance task site incorporating buildings, routes and open areas
2.1. INTRODUCTION MA operations are complex and require detailed and thoughtful plans. The IED threat, especially in urban environments, may add further complexities that hinder operations and prevent the real needs of affected communities from being addressed. MA organisations must make concerted efforts in planning throughout the lifespan of operational tasks. This section of the GICHD IED Clearance Good Practice Guide provides tools and examples to aid in the planning and execution of MA IED search tasks. These tools are found in the following annexes:
• Annex C1 - Non-technical survey form example • Annex C2 - Threat assessment form example • Annex C3 - Risk assessment form example • Annex C4 - Clearance plan form example 2.2. STAGES OF IED SEARCH
The following five-stage process can be applied to IED search tasks whether they are in an urban or rural environment. Survey and clearance have been combined for the purposes of this guide, as it is focused on a post-conflict environment with little-to-no population return. This type of situation would mean that it is more likely that a more technical team would conduct the initial survey with the ability to move to TS or clearance if required.
• Stage 1 - Tasking and desktop study • Stage 2 - Survey and clearance plan • Stage 3 - Establishing the worksite (CP, marking, cordon and evacuation) • Stage 4 - Systematic search • Stage 5 - Reporting, completion and handover
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