Image 34. A closer view of the RCIED at the base of the watering well (no camouflage has been used to help the reader see how compact it is and easy it would be to place this type of command device)
3.2.2.COMMAND-WIRE IED s
Firing point
Short command wire
Contact point
Image 35. Showing a short command wire attack with firing point in a compound
This type of command IED has an electrical wire as a physical link between the firing point and contact point. At the moment the device is to be initiated, the firer makes a connection that allows electrical current to flow down the wire to detonate the main charge.
The following advantages and disadvantages of command-wire IEDs are considered in comparison to RCIEDs.
ADVANTAGES:
• Resources and training requirements are straightforward.
• Not affected by jamming.
Technical IED capabilities
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