IED Clearance Good Practice Guide

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.

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