4. IEDD TECHNIQUES AND PROCEDURES
4.1.MA IEDD EQUIPMENT OPTIONS
4.1.1. INTRODUCTION There is no definitive equipment list covering all MA IEDD operations. Equipment requirements are particular to the context, national threat analysis and operational threat assessment for the IEDD activities that will be conducted by an MA programme. MA organisations should conduct equipment requirement assessments to develop an appropriate and cost-effective equipment schedule for programmes conducting IEDD. It is often the case that certain IEDD equipment, normally required by UN troop-contributing countries conducting peace support operations in non-permissive environments, is not required by MA organisations conducting IEDD in post-conflict environments.
IMAS 09.31 IEDD, Annex B provides a recommended minimum equipment schedule, with a list of additional items for consideration through programme specific assessments.
4.1.2.CONSIDERATIONS
Guidance for the procurement, research, test and evaluation of MA equipment and technology can be found at:
• IMAS 03.10 Guide to the procurement of mine action equipment
• IMAS 03.20 The procurement process
• IMAS 03.30 Guide to the research of mine action technology
• IMAS 03.40 Test and evaluation of mine action equipment
In addition to the guidance given in the above IMAS, MA IEDD organisations may want to consider the following during equipment procurement: • IEDD equipment is readily available for purchase from multiple suppliers. This availability has utility for specialist items but can lead to high procurement costs and problems with import restrictions. Certain IEDD equipment can be locally purchased, avoiding these difficulties. • Reliability is an important factor when selecting IEDD equipment. Failure or breakage will prolong the IEDD operator’s time in the danger area or require unnecessary manual approaches. • Due diligence should be applied when integrating equipment into an overall MA IEDD capability to ensure that what is procured is compatible with other equipment. Here are some example questions that may be considered: ◦ Will detectors and PPE be interoperable? ◦ Can the equipment be transported manually? ◦ Is maintenance simple? ◦ Do H&L ancillaries fit onto cables? ◦ Is it necessary to buy other new equipment to integrate the new item(s)?
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