4.14.VBIED DISRUPTORS AND EXTRACTORS
Image 1. Improvised VBIED disruptor firing on test range
4.14.1. INTRODUCTION VBIEDs may be encountered inside hazardous areas being cleared by MA organisations or reported to them as a spot task. If authorised and accredited as being competent and capable, a mine action IEDD operator may be required to render safe this type of IED.
VBIEDs encountered by MA IEDD operators are likely to be:
• Deployed and functioned as intended.
• Deployed and failed to function as intended.
• Not deployed but construction complete and therefore a viable IED.
• Under construction – may or may not be a viable IED.
ׁ WARNING. It is not within the remit of an MA IEDD operator to conduct the render safe of a VBIED in an active conflict scenario. Neither IMAS nor this guide can be safely applied in this context. In such circumstances it is the responsibility of the security forces.
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