High explosive? correct answers An explosive which normally requires a blasting cap or
detonator and once initiated produces a supersonic detention
Low explosive? correct answers An explosive which when unconfined responds to initiation by
deflagration or burning and produces a pushing affect
What are the three effects of an explosion? correct answers -thermal effect
-Blast pressure effect
-fragmentation effect
What four components does an IED generally consist of? correct answers PIES
-Power source
-initiators
-explosives
-switches
Three primary methods of IED initiation? correct answers -Timed
-victim operated
-command
What tactic has Isis affiliated terrorists used frequently? correct answers Vehicles in international
ramming terror attacks to run over pedestrians
VBIED Methods of initiation? correct answers -timed VBIED's
-command VBIED's
-suicide VBIED's
, Primary blast injuries? correct answers Lungs, intestines, ears, sinuses
Secondary blast injuries? correct answers Fragmentation: most common cause of death in an IED
explosion
Primary fragmentation? correct answers From the device
Secondary fragmentation? correct answers From the environment, post blast
Most common form of IED? correct answers Pipe bomb
Most used form of explosion worldwide? correct answers VBIED
Most used vehicles by terrorist groups? correct answers -panel van
-SUV
Pipe bomb distance of evacuation? correct answers 1200 ft
Suitcase bomb distance of evacuation? correct answers 1850 ft
VBIED Distance of evacuation? correct answers 1900 ft
Systematic way to search for explosives? correct answers Outside to inside, bottom to top, public
to private
Most time consuming area of searching for explosives in a building? correct answers Level
1:Floor to waist
When inspecting a vehicle for explosives what are the loadbearing areas? correct answers -trunk