After Action Review

Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) / Booby Traps


Identification/
Product Number
JIEDDOTEST 001

Title Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) / Booby Traps

Approval
Date
11 January 2005

Supersedes NA

Proponent Global Security

Distribution
Restrictions
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.

Foreign
Disclosure
Restrictions
Product is releaseable to students from all requesting foreign countries without restrictions.

Document Type Document

Category NA

Distance
Learning
Availability
Web

Purpose/
Scope
After Action Review

An IED can be almost anything with any type of material and initiator. It is a homemade device that is designed to cause death or injury by using explosives alone or in combination with toxic chemicals, biological toxins, or radiological material. IEDs can be produced in varying sizes, functioning methods, containers, and delivery methods. IEDs can utilize commercial or military explosives, homemade explosives, or military ordnance and ordnance components.


Prerequisite
None

How to
Access Product

http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/intro/ied.htm

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