Projected IEDs have regularly been used by armed groups to deliver an effect at range. There are a variety of projected IED types and further details can be found in Section 2 of this chapter. The majority of projected IEDs encountered in MA have either been thrown or dropped in the location in which they have been found, or they have been abandoned prior to being prepared for launch. If an MA organisation identifies a projected IED that is ready for launch the priority for evacuation should be:
• Impact area
• Flight path
• Point of origin
Point of origin
Impact area
Flight path
Cordon & evacuation
Cordon & evacuation for flight path
Cordon & evacuation for impact area
for point of origin
There are no prescriptive rules for the extent to which cordon and evacuation should be increased for a projection hazard or reduced for physical barriers. The IEDD operator must use their technical judgement and training, with guidance from their managers and the NMAA. When dealing with unknowns, it can be useful to compare to a similar known item of conventional ordnance and use its performance / effects as a benchmark.
If the CP is inside the explosive danger area, which can be common, then it should be in a protected location.
ׁ WARNING. No positive IEDD action should be undertaken until appropriate cordon and evacuation is implemented and the CP is in a safe location.
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