IED Clearance Good Practice Guide

RCIED TASK CONDUCT

RCIED identified through questioning and threat assessment. During the questioning and threat assessment phase of the task it may be confirmed that an RCIED is present or that there is a high risk of one. This eventuality should be covered in the mandatory actions of the MA organisation’s SOPs and these should be followed. RCIED discovered during a manual approach. If an unexpected RCIED or a component part associated with an RCIED (e.g. an antenna) is discovered during a manual approach, the IEDD operator should immediately return to the CP. They should not prolong their time in the danger area to conduct further investigation.

Rendering safe an RCIED. It is highly recommended the following approach is adopted when disposing of RCIEDs:

• Remote action is taken before any manual approach.

• If available, ECM protection is considered.

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