2.3. SUPPORT TO IEDD SPOT TASKS
Image 21. Taught and briefed handover drills are vital in the crossover from search to IED disposal. Here you see temporary markings clearly indicating a previously located suspicious object
On occasion, it may be appropriate for an MA organisation to conduct an IEDD spot task. The first question that must be answered is “does the task fall inside the NMAA remit for a spot task?” If it meets the requirements, then potentially an IED search team can assist in establishing CPs and other enabling tasks. Also, the search team should be involved in the planning conducted with the MA IEDD operator.
Below are some considerations and activities that the search team may be asked to assist with:
• Occupation of a CP
• Assisting with set-up of equipment
• 360-degree observation
• Manual search to provide access for the IED team / operator
• Secondary and non-explosive hazard management
• Actions on incidents – casualty evacuation
• Packaging, storage and transportation of recovered materials and explosives
Search planning and execution
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