1.7.MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT AND REFERRALS In accordance with IMAS 09.31, MA organisations should include a specific list of referrals that IEDD operators must make when they are faced with certain situations. IMAS lists the following referral examples.
REFERRAL
EXPLANATION
This is one of the most important referrals to save the life on an IEDD operator. There are two levels that MA staff are assessed against in order to be deemed capable of disposing of an IED: IMAS IEDD Level 3 and IMAS IEDD Level 3+.
IF AN IED IS IDENTIFIED WHICH EXCEEDS THE TECHNICAL COMPETENCY OF THE IEDD OPERATOR.
ׁ WARNING. IEDD Level 2 is an IEDD assistant that can help prepare equipment and IEDD Level 1 staff are searchers / deminers.
Even an IEDD Level 3+ operator might not have all the competencies required for every eventuality. If this is the case, they must stop operations, refer to their MA operations manager and request relevant support. It is recommended that a written plan is developed for such devices, which is reviewed and formally approved by an IMAS IEDD Level 3+ operator with specific training for this type of device. If the task is being conducted by an IMAS IEDD Level 3+ operator, they should refer to the MA operations manager, who MUST be qualified to IMAS IEDD Level 3+. From there an appropriate RSP can be determined.
A DEVICE INCORPORATING MULTIPLE FIRING SWITCHES IS IDENTIFIED.
ׁ WARNING. If it is not possible for an MA organisation to execute a safe RSP then the IED should be marked and reported to the NMAA.
Significant devices could include:
• IEDs with multiple firing switches. • VBIEDs. • Projected IEDs with a means of initiation still attached and which could be launched. • VOIEDs incorporating sensors such as passive infrareds (PIRs) that operate on the proximity of a victim. • IEDs where the main charge could be chemical, biological or radiological.
PRIOR TO POSITIVE IEDD ACTION ON A DEVICE DEEMED SIGNIFICANT BASED ON A PROGRAMME’S SOPS.
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