IED Clearance Good Practice Guide

Power source

Pressure plate

Image 23. PPIED variant (without blue weatherproofing) assessed to be located in the defensive belt

WHO?

NSAG placed, dropped or threw the IED(s).

WHO?

State armed groups were the target.

WHAT?

VOIEDs with blast main charges and high metal content pressure plates.

WHEN?

The IEDs were placed at least six months previously.

WHERE?

Potential approach routes between steep slopes and entrances to buildings.

To target opposing armed groups’ vehicles on approach routes and individuals on foot entering buildings.

WHY?

IED threat assessment

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