3. TECHNICAL IED CAPABILITIES
Image 24. Directional fragmentation charge camouflaged behind a tyre and vegetation
Due to their improvised nature, although they contain the same fundamental components, IED technical characteristics and employment can vary considerably. This section provides a global overview of the IED threat and how signs and indicators can be used to help assist in the development of IED threat assessment It is aimed at MA staff who are planning and implementing IED clearance at programme and operational task site levels. Section 3.2 (IEDD), provides detailed technical guidance on IED threats in the context of disposal operations.
At this level, IEDs have been subdivided into three main categories:
• Time
• Command
• Victim operated (VO)
An additional section on vehicle-borne IEDs (VBIEDs) and projected IEDs has also been included. Although these IEDs can normally be inserted into the time, command and VO categories, the MA sector often finds it useful to give them specific consideration.
Technical IED capabilities
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