VBIED firing switch
Detonating cord links
Main charges
Image 2. Multiple main charges carried in the cargo area of a large armoured VBIED
Multiple main charges have been placed into a purpose-made frame. These have been linked together with blue detonating cord so that they will function simultaneously.
VBIED firing switch
Detonating cord link
Image 3. Inside the cab of a large armoured VBIED
The detonating cord leads into the cab and will be initiated by the driver at the optimum moment.
IED tactics
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