Image 4. IEDD operator placing a bottle disruptor
The IEDD operator returns to the CP and confirms with the sentries that the cordon has not been breached. The IEDD operator then warns the sentries, other supporting agencies and the community, that a controlled explosion is imminent. Following the bottle disruptor being functioned a safe waiting time of at least of 10 minutes is applied. During this waiting time remote options could be used, if available. In this example the IEDD operator uses binoculars from the CP and is able to confidently observe that the main charge has been moved and it no longer appears to have anything else attached.
ׁ WARNING. The IEDD operator will still bring another bottle disruptor on their next approach. This is to guard against a mistake in the interpretation of what they have seen through the binoculars.
On the next approach the IEDD operator visually confirms that disruption has been successful. All the components have been separated and sufficiently moved by the disruptor so that they can be handled, including the main charge. As part of the confirmation process the IEDD operator checks the ground where the IED was originally located. The IEDD operator will now search up to the main charge and conduct detonator safety. Following that, the remainder of the IED components can be searched and recovered.
Image 5. IEDD operator manually confirming disruption. A torch is being used to aid in conducting confirmation
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