Timer and power unit
Large HME-filled main charge
Image 56. The timer and power unit connected to an electrical detonator which in turn is attached to a blue detonating cord. This is the booster for the large HME-filled main charge
3.5. PROJECTED OR DROPPED IED s Projected IEDs are regularly encountered by MA organisations. They can often be categorised in a similar manner to conventional ordnance as projected (mortars and rockets) or dropped (most regularly from UAVs).
Improvised mortar
Moveable launcher
Image 57. Improvised mortar with modified plant machinery used as a moveable launcher
Technical IED capabilities
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