ׁ WARNING. Always point a loaded disruptor in a safe direction. This will keep the disruptor out of the way with the front and rear pointing in safe directions, and means it will not have to pass through the CP when deployed by the IEDD operator.
ׁ HINT. Load and store the disruptor at the exit point of the CP by the IEDD operator by ensuring it does not point into or directly away from the CP. This avoids it travelling through the CP when deployed by the IEDD operator and ensuring it does not point into or directly away from the CP.
STEP 3 – PLACEMENT
Barrel disruptors should be placed to achieve the best target effect without prolonging the time in the danger area or compromising safety. To aid in the placement of a barrel disruptor commercial stands are available, in addition to locally manufactured and improvised variants. No single type of stand will fit every scenario and the MA IEDD operator will need to become proficient at using a variety of techniques to aid in the correct placement. ׁ HINT. When placing the barrel disruptor, the MA IEDD operator should consider the effects of disruption and where components will fall. Being selective with the orientation of the placement will direct the disrupted components to fall into an area which is much easier for visual confirmation. However, this should not be done at the expense of correct disruptor placement. It is also advisable to consider where the disruptor will recoil to.
Achieving the best target effect from a barrel disruptor:
• Correct distance from the IED (optimum stand-off range will be defined by the manufacturer);
• The longest way through the target. For example, through the diagonal of a briefcase;
• Attack the weakest point of entry such as an area that is designed to or likely to give way;
• Towards a backstop but not hard against it;
• Consider effects of the attack (most suitable weapon, best / worst case).
ׁ WARNING. There is an inherent risk with all barrel disruptors that a breech explosion may occur, which may increase if the disruptor has been ‘locally’ manufactured. This is accounted for in the evacuation and safety distances for a live device and the forward and rear safety distances at other times, including during training. If, for operational reasons, personnel are required to operate inside these distances, this risk should be recognised, and personnel appropriately protected, remaining out of the line of sight and behind suitable protection.
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