1.2. SCOPE
Image 1. Demonstrating the use of a shaped charge explosive tool to deliberately detonate an IED main charge containing home-made explosive (HME)
This document details requirements to plan and execute IEDD activities and is intended for use by appropriately qualified MA staff. It expands on the high-level policy guidance provided through IMAS 09.31 to enable the practical development of effective National Mine Action Standards (NMAS), standard operating procedures (SOPs), technical notes and training material. It provides detailed descriptions and scenarios to explain the core components of IEDD philosophy, principles, mandatory actions, conventions and management oversight.
ׁ WARNING. As with the rest of the guide, this chapter is not intended to replace IMAS-compliant training. It is not intended to ‘convert’ or ‘expand’ the remit of other qualifications.
Image 2. MA IEDD operators often need to locally develop tools based on a sound understanding of explosive principles. Here an improvised disruptor has been constructed to cause general disruption of a vehicle-borne IED (VBIED)
IEDD in mine action – overview
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