Image 9. The whole IED (which contained the power source) has been successfully disrupted
STEP 5 – CONFIRMATION OF DISRUPTION
After firing the disruptor, a safe waiting period must be observed before making a manual approach to confirm that disruption has been successful. The length of this period should be stipulated in the MA organisation’s SOPs. Confirmation of disruption is an important process to ascertain if the shot has been successful. Ideally this should be done remotely with an ROV / UAV or using optics from outside the danger area. The confirmation of the disruption process is not complete until the MA IEDD operator has manually confirmed disruption at the target. ׁ HINT. When returning to the IED to confirm disruption, it is good practice for the MA IEDD operator to return with a second loaded disruptor (if available). That way if disruption has not been completely successful, a second shot can be prepared without the MA IEDD operator having to make repeated manual approaches into the danger area.
ׁ WARNING. Safe confirmation of positive actions is critically important. Even if the barrel disruptor was placed manually, the use of an ROV or UAV (if available) should be considered to confirm that disruption has been achieved before re-entering the danger area.
ׁ WARNING. Disruption may have resulted in component separation. HOWEVER, components which could cause an inadvertent detonation may be in very close proximity to each other (battery cells and electric detonator leads). The MA IEDD operator must exercise caution during confirmatory actions.
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