Search lane progression and boundary markers
Area visualised as a grid. Arrows show direction of visual search (near left to right, then far right to left)
Image 2. Diagram showing the area to be visually searched visualised as a grid to search systematically
Visual search should be conducted prior to any intrusive technique or forward movement into a hazardous area. Based on the operational threat assessment, searchers should be made aware of the likely IED signs and indicators that may be detected, as well as an assessment of the following key factors:
• What category and sub-category of IEDs may be present;
• The length of time the IEDs have been in place and how this could have changed the appearance of component parts;
• The high-risk areas where IEDs are most likely to be located;
• What IEDs are most likely to be encountered, what the worst-case assessment is, and also what IEDs are not likely to be present.
ׁ WARNING. Eye protection may be removed to perform the visual search as long as the searcher remains in the safe area. This MUST be replaced prior to intrusive techniques commencing, such as detector sweeps or forward movement into the suspect area.
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