Insurgent Explosive Devices (IEDs & VBIEDs)
Artefactos Explosivos Improvisados (AEI) y Artefactos Explosivos Vehiculares (AEV)
About This Course
Threat recognition, assessment, and countermeasures for improvised explosive devices and vehicle-borne explosives. Covers device construction theory, detection indicators, blast effects, route clearance, and post-blast investigation.
Learning Objectives
- 1Identify IED and VBIED construction methods, components, and triggering mechanisms
- 2Recognize pre-attack indicators and emplacement patterns
- 3Assess blast effects and establish appropriate standoff distances
- 4Execute route clearance and area search procedures
- 5Implement vehicle and facility screening protocols
- 6Conduct post-blast scene management and evidence preservation
- 7Coordinate explosive incident response with EOD and law enforcement
- 8Design organizational IED awareness training programs
Course Modules
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Included with Counter-Terrorism Specialist (ESI-CTAS) package