A VOIED is designed to function due to the proximity or contact of a victim. The firing switch should be avoided as much as possible, especially until at least some element of safety has been introduced.
IMAS 09.31 – WORKING PRACTICE OPERATOR SEARCH
Where the presence of a victim operated IED cannot be discounted an appropriate combination of detector assisted search and / or visual inspection (including tripwire feeler and optical aids), should be adopted.
Image 11. IEDD operator conducting an assessment during accreditation by an NMAA
During an RSP of a buried VOIED there may well be a requirement for an IEDD operator to search in close proximity of the IED. It is not appropriate to place a searcher / deminer at additional risk due to a shortfall in an IEDD operator’s competency. Therefore, there must be the same minimum level of confidence in the ability of an IEDD operator to find IEDs as there should be for a deminer / searcher. If the IEDD operator cannot achieve this then they are not competent for the task and should not be conducting operations.
IEDD in mine action – overview
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