Image 2. Image showing a victim operated IED inside a drawer. Although the battery is visible in the image its precise location is not known to the IEDD operator. However, this is still the safest technique to achieve neutralisation
ׁ HINT. When conducting a double disruptor shot the disruptors MUST be wired in series. This ensures both disruptors fire simultaneously, and in the unlikely event one disruptor fails to fire, then neither disruptor will fire. Such an approach prevents partial disruption of the IED, which could place it in a more dangerous state.
ׁ WARNING. Ensure that the shots are aligned parallel to each other and do not cross. This will reduce the possibility of unintentional functioning of the device during disruptive neutralisation.
STAND-OFF SHOTS
At times it may be prudent for the MA IEDD operator to place the barrel disruptor at an increased distance from the target, further than the optimum stand-off range. These are often referred to as ‘stand-off shots’ and should only be conducted in limited circumstances. The MA IEDD operator needs to be aware that when this occurs, there will be a reduction in performance. Generally, the more stand-off increases, the further the reduction in performance.
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