There are five key fundamental points to remember when using a detector during IED search:
1. The searcher should be suitably trained on user maintenance, preparation, operating procedures and functions of the respective detector. 2. The detector should be prepared reasonably close to, but prior to being used in, a hazardous area and calibrated to the assessed IED components at the assessed depth. 3. The sensor head should be kept as close as possible to the surface, without touching, throughout the sweep. 4. There should be overlap between the sweeps; the size of these overlaps will be dependent on the detector and the IED component that is being searched for. 5. Progression should be clearly marked following an approved system and the searcher should remain inside the marked safe area.
ׁ WARNING. Detector sweeps should be conducted from a stable position inside the safe area. The detector should be set to the correct length for the searcher to reduce the chance of their becoming unbalanced.
Image 4. Using the detector incorrectly. A supervisor / team leader should monitor searchers for basic errors such as stretching forward and stepping outside of the cleared area. This is common to conventional mine clearance operations
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